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Addressing the Credibility Crisis in Carbon Credits: How New Technologies — And New Data — Are Building Trust in Carbon Markets
Are carbon credits a legitimate tool to fight climate change — or are they just greenwashing? Ben Jeffreys at ATEC Global argues that, despite recent research that has called its effectiveness into question, putting a price on carbon is actually one of our most promising ways to accelerate global decarbonization. But as he points out, that doesn’t mean the criticisms of carbon credits aren't valid: He explores the challenges that are impacting carbon credits' credibility, and proposes five recommendations for building a more robust and transparent carbon market.
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- Environment, Technology
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Leapfrog Plans $500 Million Investment in Asian, African Climate Transition Firms
LeapFrog said in a statement that the money would target investments to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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World Population Day: Populations in Africa Surge
According to Amare the growth in population on the continent should be seen as a benefit and not a burden.
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- Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: ‘Turning Point’ for Green Bond Impact Reporting Standards
Impact reporting by green bond funds saw a transformational rise in standards over the past year.
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- Environment, Finance, Impact Assessment
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- Global
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Colombia to Decarbonise 290 Mega Watt Coal Plant to Solar-Plus-Storage
Colombia is looking to diversify its renewables portfolio, of which solar PV only represented 1%.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Latin America
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Beyond Recycling: Is ‘Deplastification’ the Next Step for Businesses?
A new report has warned that many businesses are utilising “avoidance strategies” that fail to reduce plastic usage.
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- Environment, WASH
- Region
- Global
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BlueOrchard Raises $50 Million in Climate Adaptation Fund’s Second Closing
The fund aims to mobilise private sector capital to support climate change adaptation and build resilience in emerging markets.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Investing
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- Global
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Nestlé and the Yield Lab LATAM Launch a Program for Sustainable Startups
Through this initiative, companies with disruptive ideas in sustainability are invited to validate their value proposition. The open call will accept applications until July 31st.
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Global
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- agtech, infrastructure, innovation, startups
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