Carbon credits

Bangladesh forms national climate finance committee led by PM Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh moves to strengthen its climate finance framework through a high-level committee tasked with guiding carbon credit policies, trading...

Bangladesh forms expert pool for five-year 25 crore tree programme

Working voluntarily, members will advise the Tree Plantation Cell on technology, policy reforms, climate finance, public outreach and independent...

Bangladesh seeks coordinated approach to build transparent carbon market

Bangladesh is preparing a national framework to regulate carbon trading under the Paris Agreement, with officials seeking stronger institutional...

Carbon credit revenue could fund Bangladesh’s next rural energy expansion

Bangladesh has already proven zero-upfront-cost solar works. Carbon credits could help fund the next wave. Bangladesh’s experience with concessional renewable...

PM Tareque Rahman unveils roadmap to expand Bangladesh’s carbon credit market

Prime Minister Tareque Rahman directed ministries to prepare a national carbon credit roadmap, prioritising renewable energy, emissions monitoring, forest...

Asia’s booming carbon credit market sparks alarm over farmers’ rights

A new GRAIN report warns Asia’s fast-growing carbon credit market is exposing small farmers to land loss, weak incomes...

Cattle markets in Pakistan’s Punjab can become significant source of climate finance

A Punjab study finds cattle market waste can generate biogas, fertiliser and carbon credits, offering a scalable climate finance...

Bangladesh carbon credit goal sparks debate on feasibility and risks

Bangladesh’s ambitious carbon credit target faces scrutiny as experts warn of weak verification systems, volatile markets and institutional gaps,...

EU approves 2040 goal to cut emissions 90 percent

The EU has approved a legally binding goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions 90 percent by 2040, using domestic...

New analysis warns many carbon credits lack integrity

A new international review says many carbon credits fail to deliver emissions cuts or protect communities. Authors urge tougher...

Kenyan farmers measure fruit tree carbon for trade

Kenyan researchers have developed a simple formula enabling farmers to measure carbon in fruit trees, boosting climate action, incomes...