Forest Trends in the News

New research from EM has revealed that the companies engaged in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) are surpassing their counterparts in key areas of climate action, accountability and ambition, rather than simply using credits as a method to ‘buy their way out’.

NGOs warn against dismissing voluntary carbon market as ‘greenwashing’ exercise, as EM study shows corporate buyers are more likely to be climate action leaders.

Companies buying credits to offset their carbon footprint are more likely to report lower emissions and invest more in their reduction, compared with businesses not taking part in voluntary carbon markets, according to a report by data compiler Ecosystem Marketplace.

A new study by Forest Trends’ Ecosystem Marketplace showed that participation in the voluntary carbon market is a signal that a company is likely already addressing climate change in its direct operations and throughout the value chains.

Millions of small-scale farmers in mainland Southeast Asia are at risk of losing access to European forest commodity supply chains unless serious action is taken to help them comply with the new EU deforestation-free regulation. FPTF Managing Director, Phuc Xuan To, lays out challenges and what is at stake for smallholders.

Voluntary carbon markets have shrunk for the first time in at least seven years. However, EM Managing Director, Stephen Donofrio, says that companies are still moving in the right direction and putting an emphasis on higher quality, more expensive credits.

Vietnam is working to achieve its COP21 commitment of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. At the 4th meeting of the national steering committee for implementing this commitment, the PM requested ministries, localities, and businesses to continue accelerating the implementation of the national strategies on climate change. FPTF Managing Director, Phuc Xuan To, offers his recommendation […]

On July 25, the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Minister Le Minh Hoan had a working session with the Green Transformation Partner Alliance, including enterprises, investment firms, and domestic associations. FT Founding President & CEO, Michael Jenkins, participated. He encouraged Vietnam to act towards net-zero emissions as quickly as possible.

In the first half of this year, Vietnam exported 1.85 million tonnes of wood pellets to overseas markets, earning nearly US$300mil. FPTF Managing Director, Phuc Xuan To, provides further market analysis.

Para promover la participación de las mujeres y hombres en los proyectos de conservación de los ecosistemas que proveen de agua a las ciudades, la Sunass publicó una Guía para la incorporación del enfoque de género en los Merese-h.