Forest protection as a climate strategy, and how it is measured.
REDD+ aims to reduce deforestation and forest degradation, and to reward countries and projects for keeping forests standing. Credits depend on a reference level that estimates what would have happened without the project, which makes measurement and governance central.
These articles cover forest carbon news, integrity debates and the projects working with local communities.
The southern African nation has tapped climate finance mechanisms for revenue, yet structural deforestation pressures threaten the sustainability of its carbon assets.
Nature-based solutions in the world's largest rainforest are expanding, but questions remain about whether carbon markets can outpace ecological destruction.
Great Britain plans mandatory deforestation due diligence for larger firms, aligning supply chain rules with the EUDR.
Studies on the Amazon and Congo Basin warn both forests are nearing tipping points, with deforestation undermining their long-term resilience.
Six major coffee traders have joined forces to use satellite imagery and AI to meet EU deforestation rules, but smallholder farmers may pay the price.
SBTi's updated FLAG Guidance Version 1.2 introduces five changes to no-deforestation commitments, effective immediately for 2026 submissions.
Verra is developing a module to cover forest degradation under its REDD+ framework—here's what it means for carbon markets and project developers.
Global investors managing $3T urge governments to act on deforestation, warning that nature loss now threatens financial stability.
The carbon market enters 2025 with renewed confidence, stronger regulation, and rising investment in high-integrity climate solutions.
Discover how Carbon First's new REDD+ project in Tanzania aims to combat deforestation and promote biodiversity through innovative, community-focused strategies. Learn about the project’s scope, community involvement, and its alignment with global environmental goals.
Explore the crucial role of carbon units in preventing deforestation and promoting forest conservation through innovative financial incentives and global cooperation.
Exploring the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project in Kenya, a pioneering conservation effort that marries wildlife preservation with community development.
Explore how recent reforms and a new methodology aim to elevate the integrity of REDD credits, ensuring their contribution to climate, community, and biodiversity goals.
Discover the groundbreaking €1 billion investment plan by Brazil and France to combat climate change and deforestation in the Amazon, setting a new course for sustainable development.
Malaysia initiates a call for service providers to develop a registry under the REDD Plus Finance Framework, aiming to boost forest conservation.