BIOCHAR is a carbon-rich material produced from organic biomass through pyrolysis – heating in low-oxygen conditions. It is increasingly recognised as a practical nature-based solution because it addresses two pressing global challenges at once: reducing greenhouse gas concentrations and restoring degraded soils. As climate change accelerates and agricultural systems face
On December 17, 2025, Gold Standard (GS) announced a major milestone in the voluntary carbon market: the issuance of its first-ever rice methane reduction credits under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) registry. This first issuance is significant not only because rice is a global staple food and
COFFEE’S daily ritual hides a surprisingly complex climate story: every fragrant cup is the end point of a globe-spanning chain of emissions that starts in tropical hillsides and ends in your kitchen or the cafe down the street. To answer, “how much carbon is emitted in the process of coffee
CARBON offsetting is widely promoted as a tool to combat climate change. In theory, it allows companies and individuals to balance their own emissions by supporting projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gases elsewhere. However, recent analysis shows that, in practice, carbon offsetting often fails to deliver on its promises.
CLIMATE change is one of the gravest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Its far-reaching impacts, ranging from rising sea levels and extreme weather events to disruptions in agriculture, threaten the well-being of people and ecosystems worldwide. Addressing this complex issue requires not only technological innovation and policy reform
The Short Answer FOR nature-based solutions (NBS) projects, you generally cannot take a methodology from one standard, apply it off the programme’s platform and expect to issue carbon credits that mainstream buyers will accept. A methodology is intended to be used within the governance system of the programme that owns
THE intersection of academia and the corporate sector has always been fertile ground for innovation, yet in the domain of climate change and carbon reduction activities, this partnership remains underutilised. The increasing urgency of environmental degradation and the global pressure to mitigate climate change impacts demand robust, interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral
AS global climate change intensifies, countries worldwide, including Malaysia, have become increasingly proactive in developing policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting environmental sustainability. One pivotal mechanism that has gained international attention is the establishment of carbon markets. Carbon markets allow for trading in carbon credits generated by
THE development of national carbon offset methodologies represents both a crucial opportunity and a complex challenge for any nation aiming to contribute meaningfully to global climate goals. Malaysia, currently engaged in establishing its national forest carbon methodologies, stands at a critical juncture, balancing ambitious climate action with legitimate concerns around
BLUE carbon refers to the carbon captured by the world’s oceanic and coastal ecosystems, particularly mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes. These ecosystems store vast amounts of carbon, playing a critical role in mitigating climate change. Protecting and restoring them is increasingly seen as a nature-based solution to environmental challenges. In