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Strengthening MRV in the Pacific Alliance
Gold Standard has concluded a four-year programme (ending 31 March 2026) supporting Pacific Alliance countries in strengthening monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems. The initiative delivered technical guidance, capacity-building workshops, and institutional support to improve emissions data management and align national frameworks with international standards. Key outcomes include enhanced MRV capabilities, improved data transparency, and strengthened readiness for participation in international carbon markets, including Article 6 mechanisms. The programme highlights the role of technical assistance in building the foundational infrastructure required for credible carbon market engagement.
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#Article6 #MRV #GoldStandard #PacificAlliance #CORSIA
New Guide Helps Policymakers Safely Test Carbon Market Innovations
A new guide by Clean Cooking Alliance supports policymakers in safely testing carbon market innovations, particularly in the clean cooking sector. It highlights the use of regulatory sandboxes to pilot new methodologies and financing approaches under controlled conditions. The guide also references frameworks such as Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative to align emerging practices with integrity standards. Addressing structural challenges—such as data reliability, financing gaps, and policy coordination—it emphasizes robust MRV, transparency, and stakeholder engagement. The initiative aims to enable responsible innovation while maintaining environmental integrity and supporting scalable carbon finance solutions.
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#VCMI #CCA #CleanCooking #RegulatorySandbox
Verra to Launch Scope 3 Standard in 2026: A New Era for Value Chain Carbon Tracking
Verra plans to launch a new Scope 3 standard in 2026, aiming to enable companies to address value chain emissions through market-based mechanisms. Unlike traditional offsetting, the standard is designed to support in-value-chain mitigation, allowing companies to invest in emissions reductions within their own supply chains or those of key partners. It will include specific methodologies, accounting rules, and monitoring requirements to ensure credible measurement and verification. The initiative reflects growing pressure from frameworks such as SBTi and increasing corporate focus on Scope 3 emissions, marking a structural shift in how carbon markets support corporate decarbonization strategies.
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#Verra #Scope3 #BeyongValueChainMitigation #InValueChainMitigation
First fully digital cookstove carbon credits issued by Gold Standard and ATEC Global, publicly traceable on Hedera Guardian
Gold Standard has issued the first fully digital cookstove carbon credits, recorded and publicly traceable on the Hedera Guardian blockchain platform. The system enables end-to-end tracking of credit issuance, ownership, and retirement, enhancing transparency and reducing risks such as double counting. By integrating blockchain into monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV), the initiative introduces a verifiable data layer to carbon markets. The development highlights how digital infrastructure is becoming essential to improving trust, credit integrity, and scalability in both voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
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#GoldStandard #DigitalMRV #Blockchain # Transparency #Cookstove
SASHA Coalition Warns CORSIA Scheme Undermines Real Emissions Cuts In Aviation
The SASHA Coalition has warned that CORSIA may undermine real emissions reductions in the aviation sector by allowing airlines to rely heavily on carbon offsets instead of direct decarbonization. The group raises concerns over the environmental integrity of eligible credits and the risk that offsetting could delay necessary structural changes in aviation. The criticism adds to growing scrutiny of carbon credit quality and highlights increasing tension between compliance mechanisms and genuine emissions reduction efforts in global carbon markets.
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#CORSIA #ICAO #CarbonIntegrity #GreenWashing #SAF
Integrity Council confirms carbon crediting program Rainbow as CCP-Eligible
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has confirmed that the Rainbow carbon crediting programme is eligible under its Core Carbon Principles (CCP), marking another step in strengthening quality standards within the voluntary carbon market. CCP eligibility indicates that a programme meets key integrity criteria, including additionality, permanence, and robust monitoring and verification. The designation is expected to enhance market confidence and support buyers in identifying high-integrity carbon credits. The development reflects ongoing efforts to establish clearer quality benchmarks and further differentiate supply within the carbon market ecosystem.
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#ICVCM #CCP #Rainbow #Registry
PepsiCo, National Geographic Expand Food for Tomorrow Regenerative Agriculture Research
PepsiCo and the National Geographic Society have expanded their Food for Tomorrow initiative with five new research grants to accelerate regenerative agriculture across key crops such as wheat, maize, potatoes, soy, and coffee. Spanning the U.S., Spain, Ethiopia, and Indonesia, the projects test soil‑building practices under real farm conditions to improve climate resilience and farmer livelihoods. The work supports PepsiCo’s goal to advance regenerative practices across 10 million acres by 2030. Combining scientific research, field trials, and storytelling, the initiative aims to translate evidence‑based solutions into widespread adoption across global food systems.
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#PepsiCo #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #ClimateResilience #FoodSystems
UN Supervisory Body Unveils New Roadmap To Advance Article 6 Implementation
The UN Article 6.4 Supervisory Body has agreed on an accelerated plan to operationalize the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism, shifting from rule‑making to delivery. The focus is on developing robust methodologies and practical tools to ensure emissions reductions are real and verifiable, particularly in high‑demand sectors. The meeting also advanced CDM transitions, registry design, and accreditation processes. UN officials say the move provides predictability and confidence as international carbon markets move toward implementation in 2026.
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#UnitedNations #Article6 #ParisAgreement #CarbonMarket #CDM #ClimatePolicy
ASEAN–UK-Backed Canopy Eyes 1 Mill. Carbon Credits from Southeast Asia Restoration
WWF‑Singapore has launched Canopy, a regional nature finance facility backed by the ASEAN–UK Green Transition Fund to accelerate investment in high‑quality ecosystem restoration across Southeast Asia. The initiative aims to expand access to capital, strengthen high‑integrity project pipelines, and support micro, small and medium enterprises and carbon developers in meeting international standards. Canopy targets 12,000 hectares of restoration and the generation of around one million tonnes of high‑quality carbon credits aligned with CORSIA, ICVCM and Article 6 frameworks.
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#Canopy #ASEAN #UK #CarbonCredits #NatureRestoration #Article6 #CORSIA #ICVCM
Bezos Earth Fund to fund 48 innovative climate and nature projects
A total of $4.8m from the Fund’s overarching $10bn pot will be allocated over a three-year period. The money is drawn from the personal wealth of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
The Bezos Earth Fund is collaborating with the Earthshot Prize to provide $100,000 each to 48 projects developing innovative solutions to climate and nature challenges. The projects and teams benefiting from the funding will be selected from The Earthshot Prize’s global pool of nominations.
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#BezosEarthFund #ClimateInnovation #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateFinance