Google deal for Amazon reforestation makes Brazilian startup its top carbon credit supplierGoogle is investing in Amazon rainforest restoration through a major deal with Brazilian startup Mombak. This initiative aims to offset car...
06 Nov, 2025, 08.31 PM IST
As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly financeFinance ministers proposed scaling climate finance to $1.3 trillion annually, a key demand for developing nations ahead of COP30. The repor...
16 Oct, 2025, 10.51 AM IST
India, other BRICS nations call for increased concessional financing for low-carbon energy transitionIndia and BRICS nations want more funding from developed countries for a shift to cleaner energy. Manohar Lal is at the BRICS Energy Minist...
20 May, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
Nations divided ahead of decisive week for shipping emissionsThe International Maritime Organisation members are divided on implementing a carbon tax on shipping to reduce emissions. Opponents argue t...
05 Apr, 2025, 10.20 AM IST
Google buys carbon removal credits from Brazil startup, joining MicrosoftThe Brazilian startup and Google did not reveal terms of the deal. In 2023, when it sold credits to McLaren Racing, Mombak priced them at a...
20 Sep, 2024, 09.17 AM IST
‘Regulated carbon markets are worth a trillion dollars a year and cover 25% of global emissions — they are raising climate ambition worldwide’Ruben Lubowski, an environmental economist, discusses economic strategies for tackling climate change, protecting forests, and restoring na...
07 Mar, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
COP and carbon trading: Can this time be different?Companies want clarity on rules as they map out how to implement their net-zero strategies. The chances of a deal had been looking up in re...
06 Nov, 2021, 11.02 PM IST
The toughest of tasks at UN climate talks: Article 6 on CO2 marketsLatest U.N. data shows 143 countries, accounting for around 57% of global emissions, have submitted new or updated emissions cut plans ahea...
26 Oct, 2021, 07.45 PM IST
Katowice climate negotiators race to resolve differencesIndia, China, and Brazil want the unused carbon credits from the Kyoto Protocol-era mechanism to be transitioned to the new system.
15 Dec, 2018, 10.26 PM IST
How many billionaires would it take to save the planet?One can only imagine what the most affluent in 44 countries, with an estimated wealth of $786 billion can do with their money.
27 Jul, 2017, 03.02 PM IST
Aviation bodies hail agreement to curb carbon emissionsGlobal aviation bodies hailed as "historic" an agreement among 191 countries at the ICAO to curb carbon emissions.
05 Oct, 2013, 04.14 PM IST
- Flights to 27 EU nations will have to pay carbon tax
From January 1, carbon emissions by aircraft flying into 27 European Union (EU) countries, including the UK will be measured as the airline...
02 Jan, 2012, 10.30 AM IST
- Delayed clearance clouds CDM projects
Pending plans can produce carbon credits equivalent to 224-mt CO2.
11 Feb, 2009, 12.56 AM IST
- Banks hit green patch with carbon credits
From funding projects to offering prepayment facilities to corporates, banks are carving out a niche for themselves.
29 Aug, 2007, 10.24 AM IST
- Carbon trading gets new platform
A Form of carbon trading that falls outside the Kyoto Protocol seems to have caught the attention of Indian entities.
13 Jun, 2007, 02.58 AM IST
- Gujarat companies board the carbon credit bandwagon
Growing industrialisation in India and particularly in Gujarat has thrown up opportunities in the carbon credit business.
04 Sep, 2006, 02.17 AM IST
- Corporate biggies warm up to carbon credit trade
THE carbon credit trade is entering the big league, with large Indian business houses jumping onto the bandwagon.
30 Aug, 2006, 02.38 AM IST