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Voluntary Carbon Market Gets a Boost: High-Integrity #CCP Labels Emerge Great news for the fight against climate change! The voluntary carbon market just got a major shot in the arm with the introduction of CCP-labelled credits by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (#ICVCM). These labels ensure the credits represent genuine emission reductions, boosting trust and unlocking new investment in crucial climate solutions. Why are #CCP Labeled Credits Important? - Increased Trust & Transparency: Buyers can be confident their money goes towards verified emission reductions. - Boosted Investment: High-integrity credits attract more private capital for critical climate projects. - Global Alignment: CCPs are aligned with US government principles, creating a unified standard for carbon credit quality. The Future Looks Bright The ICVCM's CCPs mark a significant step forward. More CCP-labeled credits are on the way, including popular methods like #REDD+ forest conservation. With ongoing collaboration, the voluntary carbon market has the potential to be a powerful tool for a sustainable future. Read full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/grEWHaRR #CCPlabels #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SustainableInvesting #CarbonNeutral #NetZero #CarbonOffsetTransparency #GreenFinance #ClimateSolutions

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The Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange Corporation (TCX) and Verra, the world’s leading standards-setting organization for climate action and sustainable development, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the development, issuance, and use of high-quality carbon credits toward credible corporate climate strategies and national climate objectives. The signing took place at the Voluntary Carbon Markets: Integrity and Sustainability Conference in Taipei. Both TCX and Verra believe the MOU will lead to an acceleration of climate action. Under this MOU, TCX and Verra will establish a cooperation mechanism between the two parties to develop local capacity in TCX in relation to Verra programs, promote communication channels, and expand ongoing relationships. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KoqtUt #Verra #CarbonMarkets #CarbonCredits #ClimateChange

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How many GHG emission scopes are there? According to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, there are 3 GHG emission scopes: Scope 1 is direct GHG emissions that occur from sources belonging to the company. These emission sources include combustions, boilers, furnaces, or vehicles owned or controlled by the firm. Scope 2 is indirect GHG emissions that take into consideration the GHG emissions in the process of generation of the electricity the firm purchases and consumes. Scope 2 emissions physically occur at the location where the purchased electricity is generated. Scope 3 is the other indirect GHG emissions. These indirect emissions are generated by the activities upstream and downstream of the value chain, but these activities are not owned or controlled by the firm. —— Contact us USA Bao Hoang (PhD) Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tel: +1 501 902 8049 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR72201, USA Email: info@spaceasean.com Vietnam Quyet Pham, Riley (PhD) Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Representative in Vietnam Tel: +84 969 963 867 #18, Road #3, Commune 4, An Khanh District, Thu Duc City, HCMC, Vietnam Email: vietnam @spaceasean.com www.spaceasean.com

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Join Sonia G. Astudillo, GAIA Asia Pacific's Senior Communications Officer, and Arpita Bhagat, GAIA Asia Pacific's Plastic Policy Officer, as they provide crucial insights from the ongoing fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) for the Global Plastics Treaty. In this update, Arpita Bhagat offers a detailed review of the first day's discussions, shedding light on the pivotal developments that could shape the future of global plastic policies. To policymakers, civil society organizations, and stakeholders, this is a significant moment to align, engage, and advocate for transformative policies that will tackle plastic pollution effectively. Click here for the full video: https://lnkd.in/gerfVX28 Let's stay connected and push for substantial progress as we move forward in these negotiations. Follow our journey here for continued coverage and insights. For additional updates and resources, visit: https://lnkd.in/gC9NDaCq #ZeroWasteAsiaNewsroom #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #PlasticsTreaty #INC4 #LessPlasticMoreLife

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New policies indicate that Japanese financiers are finally taking notice of the biomass industry’s devastating harms done to communities and old growth forests. A Japanese megabank, SMBC, has updated their sustainability policy to address wood biomass. If implemented, SMBC would set the precedent with the strongest biomass sustainability policy in Asia. Two other megabanks, Mizuho and MUFG, followed suit, adopting sustainable biomass policies of their own. These biomass polices come at a crucial time while demand for new biomass is dying, due in part to the bankruptcy of Enviva, the biggest pellet producer in the world. On top of the pellet industry’s financial downfall, the yen’s decline in value and lowered incentives from the feed-in tariff in Japan are making biomass less and less appealing to investors. While these policies are a good start, financiers need to make good on their promises and stop funding projects that source pellets from places like the Gulf South where communities are devastated by pollution from pellet plants and British Columbia where old growth forests are being cut down and turned into wood pellets. Read more by Katie Yared, Forest and Climate Associate in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/ecMaFPeQ

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What’s New in Verra’s Latest CCS Methodology Update? Learn how this tech adapts to project expansions, shared infrastructure development, and future innovations >> https://lnkd.in/g2hxTR9z Verra, a leading non-profit VCM registry in the US has recently released its Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) modular methodology VM0049 for carbon capture and storage (CCS). #verra #carbonpricing #carbonscapture #carbonoffsets #carboncredits #carbonmarkets #carbonnews #carbonprices #ccs #ccus #climatechange #cleanenergy #decarbonization #emissionsreduction #energytransition #esg #greenhydrogen #netzero

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🚀 Carbon Confidence Boost: VCS and ART Programs Earn ICVCM Seal of Approval! 🚀 Last week, The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) gave its stamp of approval to Verra (VCS) and the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART), confirming their adherence to the rigorous Core Carbon Principles (#CCPs). 🔥 With this approval, 98% of carbon credits that are available on the Voluntary Carbon Market, are now approved as CCP-Eligible, setting a new standard for integrity and transparency in the voluntary carbon market. 🔥 While assessments on project types are ongoing (anticipated from June), it provides confidence that these programs have the robust infrastructure, governance, and processes in place to support CCP-labeled credits. 🙌 This marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the VCM, signaling a significant leap towards a more resilient and trustworthy #VoluntaryCarbonMarket via joined efforts. 🤝 #GREENIPATH #IntegrityMatters #CarbonMarkets #CarbonMarketLeaders #CoreCarbonPrinciples #EmissionsReduction #sustainable #sustainability #sustainabilitymatters #sustainabledevelopment #sustainableliving #SustainabilityLeadership #ClimateChange #actnow #ClimateAction #greenearth #greenerworld #greenfuture #netzero 📰 Dive deeper into the details here: https://lnkd.in/dzaqKXpD

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🏜 In Xinjiang’s Tarim Basin, solar farms along a desert highway are powering wells to extract groundwater and irrigate sand-fixing trees. This is part of China’s push for PV-powered sand-control projects and has been highlighted as a successful "net-zero" story in the media. However, challenges like groundwater overextraction and PV panel maintenance persist. Check out this week's news digest Dialogue Earth #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #desertification

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Statement on Ecosystem Marketplace’s 2024 State of the Voluntary Carbon Market (SOVCM). By Joel Finkelstein, Senior Director, Media Relations and Advocacy The real story is that, in the face of doom and gloom coverage, the voluntary carbon market (VCM) has continued to show strength and vitality. This is a market that is transforming, solidifying, and developing a firmer and more structured foundation for a better and brighter future. From its inception almost 20 years ago, Verra has pioneered market solutions that drive finance into much-needed climate action. Over the past year, the VCM has experienced some rough seas, but there are increased signs that calmer waters are ahead. A new peer-reviewed Nature study unequivocally stated that REDD projects are scientifically sound and “were consistently rated as high-confidence pathways,” echoing the conclusions of several studies (Guizar-Coutiño et al. 2022; Mitchard et al. 2023; Buma et al. 2024) and assessments (Verra 2023). VCM companies raised over $560 million through April 2024, and major companies like Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Salesforce teamed up to announce big investments in the VCM. More, over the last several months, The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have developed new guidelines and criteria for high-quality carbon credits, and just this week, the Biden Administration announced a new framework for carbon offsets as part of “high-integrity carbon markets,” with a focus on credits demonstrating real, additional, and permanent emission reductions. For Reference Ecosystem Marketplace’s 2024 State of the Voluntary Carbon Market (SOVCM): https://bit.ly/3X44sSu (Ecosystem Marketplace is an initiative of Forest Trends Association) The scientific studies and assessments referenced in the statement are the following: Nature study - https://bit.ly/3xn5232 Society for Conservation Biology: “A global evaluation of the effectiveness of voluntary REDD+ projects at reducing deforestation and degradation in the moist tropics” - https://bit.ly/3Vm30JV SSRN: “Serious errors impair an assessment of forest carbon projects: A rebuttal of West et al. (2023)” - https://bit.ly/3yCWZQ5 “Verra Technical Review of West et al. 2020 and 2023, Guizar-Coutiño 2022, and Coverage in Britain’s Guardian” - https://bit.ly/3JvKN7d Link for the Biden Administration framework on voluntary carbon markets: https://bit.ly/3yJem1R #Verra #CarbonMarkets #StandardMatter #CarbonCredits #ClimateChange

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ICF has recently released a report of Japan SAF Ecosystem April 2024 The regulatory environment is currently a patchwork, with overlapping regulations in states, countries and internationally, according to the report "Charting the Path: SAF Ecosystem in Japan" published by ICF Japan has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and has proposed a 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) target by 2030 to support the decarbonization of the aviation industry. This new report evaluates the feedstocks, technologies, and policies required to develop a SAF ecosystem in Japan and achieve this target. The need for SAF in Japan Aviation plays a pivotal role in Japan’s economic and social well-being. Air transport is a vital bridge, connecting communities and facilitating the flow of goods, investment, and economic progress. However, it is essential for the country to address the challenge of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with aviation growth. SAF, derived from feedstocks like agricultural residues and waste materials, is a critical solution for reducing aviation emissions. IATA estimates that SAF could contribute 65% of the emissions reduction required for aviation to achieve net-zero status by 2050. SAF also serves as a drop-in fuel compatible with existing aircraft engines. Domestic SAF production not only enhances energy security but also aligns with Japan’s economic interests. By diversifying feedstock use, SAF facilities can also produce renewable diesel and naphtha, supporting energy security and decarbonization across various sectors. Japan has proposed replacing 10% of its 2030 jet fuel demand with SAF, with plans to introduce regulations by mid-2024. This strategic shift, in line with Japan’s Green Growth Strategy toward carbon neutrality by 2050, holds significant potential for improving carbon emissions in the aviation industry. #greenhydrogen #energy #energia #energie #hydrogeneurope #nh3 #industrialclusters #energytransition #sdgs2030 #europeancommission #energialimpia #esg #hidrogenoverde #afrique #cleanenergy #industria #unido #decarbonization #emissionsreduction #electrolysis #electrolyzer #electrolyser #pem #soec #ev #electricvehicles #fcev #bev #soe #aem #cathode #anode #h2 #oxygen #greenelectricity #idrogenoverde #hydrogènevert #hydrogenenergy #hidrogenioverde #hidrogenoverde #hidrógeno #hidrogenio #wasserstoff #wasserstoff #onshorewind #solarenergy #hydroenergy #ifc #afc #H2Med #irena #h2lligence #decarbonize #renewableenergy #canaldesuez #iea #sokhna #sfe #afriquedusud #afriquedelouest #egypthydrogen #emethanol #hydrogènevert #hydrogène #windenergie #hydrogenenergy #hydrogenfuel #hidrogenoverde #hidrógeno #hidrogenioverde #idrogenoverde #idrogeno #hidrojen #windpower #windenergy #menaregion #hydrogenfuelcell #giz #ifc #iea #ebrd #eib #waterstof #shippingindustry #maritimetransport #emethanol #decarbonisation #aviation #trasporti #transportation #bluehydrogen #lngindustry #saf Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA 

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Warmly Welcome Climate Salad join us as 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 at Carbon Capture APAC 2024 #CCUSAPAC2024 - 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙐𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘, taking place at Pan Pacific, Melbourne in Australia on 9-10 July, 2024. Climate Salad is an active network to boost climate tech companies, in Australia, with tools, programs, and community support. Climate Salad aims to help those that are building technology solutions to climate problems get more customers, find great people and grow to their full potential. By 2030, Climate Salad will have significantly impacted 1,000 climate tech companies by getting them a customer, a team member or an investor. ➡ #CCUSAPAC2024 Featured Attendees: https://lnkd.in/gRbzbJki ➡ 🎫 Book A Stand Now: https://lnkd.in/g8rkxPM4 Carbon Capture APAC 2024 (#CCUSAPAC24) is the APAC's Leading Event for Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage. This conference brings together international governments and CCUS decision-makers to foster regional exchange and enhance industry dynamics. The discussions cover high-quality dialogues on topics such as policy, market model, supply chain, technology, international cooperation, and the carbon+ economy. #CCUSAPAC24 #CCUS #CCS #APAC #NetZero #CarbonCapture #Australia #Technology

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On March 8, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the Notice Calling for Standard Projects in the Topic of Carbon Footprint for “New Three” Products (hereinafter referred to as “the Notice”). The “New Three”, namely photovoltaic products (PV Products), lithium-ion batteries, and electric vehicles (EVs), present strong performance in China’s exports since the year 2023. However, the high manufacturing volume requires better carbon footprint monitoring as China is on the way to achieving its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. The Notice is issued in accordance with the requirements and goals stated in top-level documents, including the National Standardization Development Outline, the Implementation Plan on Establishing Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Measuring System, the Guidelines of Carbon Peak and Neutrality Standard System, and the Key Points of National Standardization Work 2024. The key fields of this round of call for projects are summarized as carbon footprint quantification and product categorization, specifically for: https://lnkd.in/g_b9EEzR

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Starlink for Rural, Remote & Indigenous Communities in North America Instead of subsidies for 'renewable'-'green'-wind/solar energy & EVs we should have subsidies for Starlink for people living in rural, remote, & Indigenous communities in North America! Seriously subsidies for EVs that only the rich can afford & that ordinary people don't want? EVs do not empower the poor, i.e. they do nothing for telemedicine or education in rural, remote & Indigenous communities in North America! Can you imagine the range of telemedicine and education services that could be delivered to all rural, remote and Indigenous communities in Canada if we spent the $37.7 billion that has been spent on attracting EV battery plants to Canada (i.e. Based on government estimates, the governments of Canada, Ontario and Quebec have announced a combined $37.7 billion to support EV battery manufacturing by Northvolt, Volkswagen and Stellantis-LGES through 2032-33).

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#CAREC_news Rieks Bosch: The carbon sequestration level in Central Asia is low but the territories are large Dr Rieks Bosch, Climate Adaptation Advisor, Dutch Green Business, when reflecting on carbon financing in Central Asia, said that carbon credits alone do not allow enough for investment at present. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiw65gVE

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Good to see more progress from colleagues at The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) in efforts to build end to end integrity in the VCMs. The helps the buyers VCMI focuses on identity high integrity credits. https://lnkd.in/dJMSNxus #carbonmarkets #integrity #climatefinance

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Greenpeace East Asia's latest investigation of waste storage sites in #Taiwan has exposed 100 "garbage mountains." Notably, 8 of these sites are located near water source protection zones, and 60 are near schools, threatening not only the environment but also people's livelihoods. Also notable is the significant gap in the government's public budget over the past 7 years between "reduce and reuse" (NT$570 million) and "end-of-pipe" treatments (NT$12.4 billion), representing a disparity of more than 22-fold. As Taiwan anticipates the inauguration of a new administration in a week, we urge the new government to commit to resolving the issue of garbage mountains during its tenure and to allocate an increased public budget for reduction and reuse initiatives. #wastereduction #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic #reducereuse

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CCP Labels: Game Changers for the Voluntary Carbon Market? The voluntary carbon market holds immense potential for climate action, but concerns about credit quality linger. CCP-labelled credits are emerging as a game-changer! The Core Carbon Principles (CCP) establish a global benchmark for high-integrity carbon credits. These credits undergo rigorous assessments to ensure they deliver real environmental and social benefits. Here's why CCP labels are poised to transform the market: Confidence Boost: No more wading through complex options. The CCP label acts as a trusted mark, allowing buyers to confidently invest in projects with genuine impact. Investment Surge: Increased transparency fosters trust, potentially attracting new capital to the market. This surge in funding can accelerate critical climate projects worldwide. A Fairer Market: CCP creates a level playing field by setting consistent standards across credit issuers. High-quality projects with strong social and environmental benefits stand out. Are you a sustainability-focused business? CCP labels can ensure your carbon offsetting contributes to real change. Let's build a future with a thriving, transparent voluntary carbon market! #climatechange #carbonoffsetting #carbonmarkets #carboncredits

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💰 Financing is crucial for effective #plastictreaty implementation and transitioning to a sustainable and circular plastics economy. 🌏 Many countries still lack the institutional and technical capacities to fulfill Treaty obligations, and will need substantial financial support. 📘 This NEW SWITCH-Asia Official Brief aims to offer countries a concise overview of the financing instruments that are currently on the negotiation table, highlighting how each of them would contribute to the implementation of the Treaty across the life cycle of plastics 👉 https://lnkd.in/g24u-c3G #WeSwitch #ambition #positions #plastictreaty #INC4 Capacity4dev UN Environment Programme Adelphi Zinaida Fadeeva Cosima Stahr Per-Olof Busch (PhD Political Science) Maro Luisa Schulte Guy Janaway Ranga Pallawala Elodie Maria-Sube Arab Hoballah Loraine Gatlabayan

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