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Waziri Dkt. Kijaji na Wajumbe wa Tanzania watembelea Kituo cha Soko la Kaboni cha Ghana

Waziri wa nchi ofisi ya Rais Muungano na Mazingira Mhe. Dkt. Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji akiwa...
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Minister Dr. Kijaji and Tanzanian Delegation Visit Ghana Carbon Market Center

The Minister of State (Union and Environment), Hon. Dr. Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji, along with her...
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Skytree launches stratus hub for enhanced CO2 removal

Skytree, an Amsterdam-based climate tech company, recently unveiled Stratus Hub, a groundbreaking modular solution designed...
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Swiss Re and Goodcarbon launch innovative carbon credit investment insurance

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the commercial insurance arm of Swiss Re, has partnered with goodcarbon,...
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Carbon Offsets: 4 key points for Journalists

Many companies emit carbon dioxide in the course of their normal business. The amount emitted...
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What is a biodiversity credit?

A biodiversity credit is a certificate that represents a measured and evidence-based unit of positive...
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Brazil launch carbon market before COP30

The initiative aims to cut emissions and fund rainforest preservation, though political disputes and sector...
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Understanding carbon credits

Carbon Markets A carbon market allows investors and corporations to trade both carbon credits and...
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Government urges UNEP to support for Tanzania’s Clean Cooking Initiative

The government has asked the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to heighten its cooperation and...
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UNEP kuiunga mkono Tanzania katika nishati safi ya kupikia

Tanzania imeahidiwa na Shirika la Mazingira la Umoja wa Mataifa (UNEP) kuungwa mkono katika vipaumbele...
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Dkt. Kijaji: Andaeni wataalamu wa mazingira kubuni fursa za biashara ya kaboni

Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Makamu wa Rais (Muungano na Mazingira) Mhe. Dkt. Ashatu Kijaji...
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Waziri Kijaji ahimiza watendaji kuchapa kazi kwa bidii

Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Makamu wa Rais (Muungano na Mazingira) Mhe. Dkt. Ashatu Kijaji...
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Makamu wa Rais awaasa watumishi kusimamia programu za mazingira

Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mhe. Dkt. Philip Mpango amewaasa watumishi...
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Petition of 6,000 urges government to end free carbon credits for major polluters

The Don’t Subsidize Pollution campaign has taken a 6000 strong petition to Parliament asking the...
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Saudi top for trading Co. to buy 1K carbon credits from PIF-Backed Firm

Plastic and wax specialists Saudi Top Plastics has signed an agreement with a Public Investment Fund-backed firm to...
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Unresolved Implementation Issues in International Carbon Trade at 2024 Bonn Climate Conference

As interest in carbon markets in Africa continue to rise, the sixtieth session of the...
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Insurance sector’s imperative in carbon markets

The insurance sector plays a crucial role in navigating and supporting the evolving landscape of...
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Does the EU need an emissions trading system for agriculture?

To deal with the persistently high carbon footprint of farming, the European Commission is considering...
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Vice President urges enhanced public education on union issues

VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has tasked officials under his docket to heighten public awareness education on...
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Absa nears launch of carbon trading service for client emission offsetting

Absa, South Africa’s fourth-largest bank, is on the brink of launching a new carbon trading...
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Kenya’s carbon market regulations: An overview

What you need to know: Carbon trading is expected to be pivotal in fulfilling the...
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Carbon offsetting industry: Reform or Perish

Study finds carbon credits could raise billions for climate action but only with changes, such...
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Five ways to enhance global voluntary carbon credit markets

The severity of climate change means we all need to reduce our carbon footprint to...
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What is the Voluntary Carbon Market?

What is the size of the voluntary carbon market? To curb climate change, big companies...
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UN Chief: Carbon removals not a “Silver Bullet”

CMW applauds United Nations’ Secretary General António Guterres’s calls for the safe and sustainable use...
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Japan’s late move on carbon credit trading

Japan is ramping up its carbon credit trading efforts, even as greenhouse gas offsets receive...
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National Clean Cooking Strategy 2024 – 2034

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched the National Clean Cooking Energy Strategy in Dar es Salaam....
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Carbon trading and climate policy: Insights from COP28

The entire world is getting ready for an epic conversation about the urgent issue of...
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UN Climate Talks in Bonn Set Stage for COP29 Carbon Market Agreement, Reports CMW Team

From 3-13 June at the Bonn climate conference, national delegations reconvened formal negotiations on the design...
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Lessons learned on the path to carbon neutrality

Committing to carbon neutrality can trigger wide-ranging changes in how any company operates. Lessons learned...
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Rethinking carbon in Agriculture for natural climate solutions

Agricultural industry is well positioned to make a significant contribution to the reduction of greenhouse...
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Tectonix achieves carbon neutrality for UK Operations

Tectonix, a prominent natural stone supplier based in Leeds, has taken a significant step towards...
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How does carbon trading work?

How did we end up turning carbon into a commodity? The world trades everything from...
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6 Steps to scale effective Voluntary Carbon Markets

Carbon markets are a critical tool in corporate emission reduction efforts. The voluntary carbon market...
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Why we need voluntary carbon markets for Nature now

Nature-based solutions (NbS) can provide up 30% of the mitigation needed to limit global warming...
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Building Trust in US Voluntary Carbon Markets

This article is part of  the Centre for Nature and Climate The new US Voluntary...
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Restoring Trust and Integrity in Voluntary Carbon Markets

Amid controversies and greenwashing accusations, the voluntary carbon markets could be witnessing a shift towards...
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Investing in Carbon Credits, ETFs, and Stocks

Right now, the voluntary carbon markets are still in their early stages. Having surpassed $10...
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Retrofitting Commodity Trading for ESG and Decarbonisation

At Commodity Trading Week held in London, Deepesh Patel, Editorial Director, Trade Finance Global, sat...
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Carbon Tanzania marks World Environment Day 2024

Carbon Tanzania marked World Environment Day by handing over Sh14.25 billion in carbon revenue to...
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Global Carbon Market Utility Praises New U.S. Voluntary Carbon Market Principles as Key Climate Strategy

The Global Carbon Market Utility (GCMU), a public utility designed to provide the necessary infrastructure...
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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Carbon Credits

Carbon Markets 101A carbon market allows investors and corporations to trade both carbon credits and...
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Janet Yellen urges companies: Don’t rely on carbon credits

US Treasury secretary calls on business to prioritise emissions cuts as voluntary markets draw fire....
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Shell’s carbon credit scandal: A wake-up call for CFOs

Shell implicated in trading non-existent carbon credits, undermining carbon market integrity and raising questions about...
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CORSIA carbon credit demand 14x larger than supply

The surplus of CORSIA-eligible carbon credits is projected to turn negative by 2030 unless new...
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Carbon offsets and the risks of green grabbing

Governments must ensure land-based investments for carbon removal respect the access and tenure rights of...
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The Clean Cooking Declaration: Making 2024 the pivotal year for Clean Cooking

Instructions: This Clean Cooking Declaration is meant to be endorsed by all willing participants at...
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Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa

According to the IEA, nearly four in five people in Africa still cook their meals...
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Mkakati wa Taifa wa Matumizi ya Nishati Safi ya Kupikia (2024-2034)

Dhana ya Nishati Safi ya Kupikia Kwa mujibu wa Mwongozo wa Benki ya Dunia kuhusu...
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Clean cooking declaration

1. On 14 May, we met in Paris at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, co-chaired...
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CIX launches carbon market Intel service

Climate Impact X (CIX), a leading global provider of solutions for carbon markets, is gearing...
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Malaysian carbon exchange hosts first local credit auction in July

Malaysia’s voluntary carbon market exchange is poised to make history with its inaugural auction of...
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UN sets safeguards for carbon markets to prevent green land grabs

The establishment of a mechanism allowing local communities to formally challenge UN-registered carbon credit projects...
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Biodiversity shouldn’t be tradable internationally

Jennifer Morris, who heads up the global conservation outfit, rules out preserving nature through internationally...
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Creating carbon and biodiversity credit schemes for MPAs and Communities

Carbon and biodiversity credit schemes, often referred to as ‘nature-based solutions,’ are gaining prominence as...
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Local companies urged to collaborate for carbon trading opportunities

Local companies within the clean cooking energy value chain are being encouraged to collaborate and...
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Untapped carbon trade opportunities

The Government of the Republic of Tanzania has committed to fostering a supportive environment that...
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Why carbon trading matters for conservation?

Tanzania has emerged as a beacon of success in conservation efforts, with notable strides attributed...
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Tesla’s $145M Carbon Credit Trade in South Korea

In a significant development, Tesla has received approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Environment to...
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National Clean Energy Strategy launch

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan today launched...
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Stacking and bundling in biodiversity credit markets

What good is an ecosystem? Or rather, what goods are an ecosystem? Clean water and air, climate...
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Revoked Rimba Raya REDD+ project shakes carbon market

The developer behind the renowned Rimba Raya REDD+ initiative has voiced astonishment at the lack...
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Today’s ICVCM approves Verra’s verified carbon standard program

For nearly two decades, Verra has been at the forefront of developing market-driven solutions to...
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Workday’s use of carbon offtake to scale climate impact

As a leading enterprise software provider, Workday stands out as one of the major corporations...
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Sylvera launches tools for carbon market project screening

Carbon credit ratings provider Sylvera has recently unveiled a suite of innovative tools on its...
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Approval extended to 98% of carbon credit market

Five major carbon credit programs, crucial players in the global effort to mitigate climate change,...
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Group of EU Ambassadors visit to SUA

The visit of the Heads of Mission of the European Union to Sokoine University of...
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Interface halts carbon offsets, focuses on direct reduction

Since its inception in 1994, Interface, Inc. has stood at the vanguard of sustainable business...
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Companies and carbon credits: Evidence over Anecdotes

Last week, the Board of Trustees of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announced that...
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GEO prices drop 27% as VCM volume rises: Xpansiv report

VCM spot volume experienced an uptick last week, largely due to acquisitions from Australian firms...
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goodcarbon Secures €5.25M for Carbon Credits Platform

Berlin’s goodcarbon  has recently secured €5.25M to bolster its long-term carbon credit portfolios. Positioned at...
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Building Africa’s carbon market credibility

Integrity stands as the cornerstone as the world’s largest carbon market auction unfolds against the...
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Hon. Tone Tinnes – Ambassador of Norway pays a visit to SUA

Ambassador Hon. Tone Tinnes of Norway’s visit to Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) marked a...
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Expert predicts ‘Double-Digit’ price hike for CCP carbon credits

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market’s (ICVCM) issuance of Core Carbon Principle (CCP)...
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Carbon market demonstrates Ho Chi Minh city’s commitment

The pilot carbon market recently launched in Ho Chi Minh City serves as a tangible...
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EU considers including emissions removal credits in carbon market

The European Union is currently exploring the possibility of incorporating emissions removal credits into its...
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Netflix, Apple, Shell, Delta join Kenya’s carbon credit boom

According to a recent report by the World Bank, several prominent global companies, including American...
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Tanzania Association of Foresters (TAF): ASM & AGM 2024

The Tanzania Association of Foresters (TAF) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the sustainable...
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Green knights: Banks enter carbon credit markets amid struggles

The world of carbon emission offsets stands at a critical juncture, with the need for...
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Corporate climate pledge diluted by carbon offsets

The credibility of the world’s foremost benchmark for assessing corporate climate action has been called...
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Using carbon offsets for scope 3 emissions

In a significant development, draft guidelines for a new policy set to inform a revised...
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Carbon credit coup

Latin America is quietly being forced into a carbon market scheme through regional contractual obligations...
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Pastoralists earn $1.7bn from carbon credits

In the last three years, pastoralists in northern Kenya have seen significant financial gains, totaling...
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Challenges in carbon markets

Carbon dioxide emission taxes, prices, and markets have long been advocated as crucial tools in...
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Africa pursues billions

Africa’s pursuit of carbon credits is gaining momentum as the continent seeks to leverage its...
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Forging a carbon credit market alliance in the West

As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, regional efforts in the Western United States...
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Malaysia’s carbon credit challenge: State governments hold key

Malaysia, renowned for its lush rainforests and rich ecosystems and ranked the 12th most megadiverse country...
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Forest communities’ battle for carbon market share

As the world grapples to combat climate change, scientists agree that protecting what remains of...
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Approval granted: Gold standard, CAR, and ACR pioneer CO2 credit integrity label

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market is celebrating a significant milestone as the...
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EU emission trading system achieves record reductions

The European Union’s Emission Trading System (ETS) has reached a significant milestone with the release...
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Rethinking carbon finance: Nature-based climate solutions without carbon credits

‘These projects have to stand on their own without revenue from carbon credits,’ one financier...
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UpEnergy achieves historic milestone

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey towards a sustainable future:...
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