CARBON markets have become an important tool in addressing climate change by directing finance toward projects that reduce emissions or enhance carbon sequestration. These projects may include forest conservation, mangrove restoration, renewable energy development, or improved forest management. Regardless of project type, the credibility of carbon credits depends heavily on
WHEN people think about climate action, they often imagine rainforests, peatlands, or wind farms. Rarely do coral reefs come to mind. Yet beneath the ocean’s surface lies one of the planet’s most extraordinary and threatened ecosystems, quietly sustaining biodiversity, protecting coastlines, and contributing to climate mitigation. Often called the “rainforests
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