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New research: Carbon credits are associated with businesses decarbonizing faster
Businesses purchasing voluntary carbon are more likely to report lower gross emissions year-on-year, and invest more in emissions reductions, than companies not engaged in carbon markets 10 October, 2023: New research published today suggests that companies that participate in voluntary carbon markets (VCM) are leading across a range of measures of robust climate action, accountability, […]
EU deforestation-free rule ‘highly challenging’ for SE Asia smallholders, experts say
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.
Coalition launched to develop new carbon market standard and platform for community-centered forest conservation that meets the needs of Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Global South countries
New York – As government and corporate leaders gather for New York Climate Week, founding members of the Peoples Forests Partnership have launched the Equitable Earth Coalition. In partnership with Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Global South countries, the Coalition is committed to developing a new voluntary carbon market standard and platform to help end […]
Reuters: Carbon credit market confidence ebbs as big names retreat
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+: Vietnam exerting efforts to realize net zero commitment
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 […]
Nong nghiep: Minister Le Minh Hoan: Vietnamese agricultural products have many advantages before the EUDR
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.
The Star: Vietnam wood pellet industry set for expansion
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.
News Trujillo: Brecha de Género: Solo el 13% de mujeres son directoras en las 50 empresas de agua del Perú
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.
La República: Se invertirán más de s/ 32 millones en recuperar ecosistemas críticos para el AGUA en Ayacucho
Con el propósito de reducir la escasez del agua, las inundaciones y la contaminación del agua en la provincia de Huamanga, en la región Ayacucho, se iniciará la ejecución de un importante proyecto que permitirá la conservación y recuperación de ecosistemas críticos como bosques, pastizales, matorrales y lagunas en más de 6 mil hectáreas en […]
World Economic Forum: Brazil wants to replant the Amazon. Where’s it going to get enough trees?
An area twice the size of California has been clear cut or degraded in the Amazon forest, and restoring even a portion of this would represent one of the most ambitious ecological restoration projects in history. Forest Trends’ Founding President and CEO, Michael Jenkins, discusses how indigenous communities are central to this restoration effort.