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Kenya Introduces Carbon Market Regulations, Caps Overseas Carbon Credit Sales

Kenya Introduces Carbon Market Regulations, Caps Overseas Carbon Credit Sales

Kenya has unveiled a comprehensive rule book for carbon trading, setting a cap on the amount of carbon credits that can be sold to overseas buyers. This initiative is part of Kenya's efforts to regulate its carbon market and ensure that it meets its own climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. The new framework establishes a national carbon budget and outlines a process for approving projects that align with Kenya's development priorities. By capping carbon credit sales, Kenya aims to prevent overselling and ensure that it retains enough credits to meet its own emissions reduction targets.
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Africa and China Expand Great Green Walls to Combat Desertification

Africa and China Expand Great Green Walls to Combat Desertification

Africa and China are advancing their Great Green Wall projects, large-scale reforestation initiatives aimed at halting desertification. Africa's project, launched by the African Union in 2007, seeks to restore 100 million hectares of land by 2030, while China's Three-North Shelterbelt Program, initiated in 1978, focuses on ecological restoration across its northern regions. Both projects involve governments, civil society, and volunteers, aiming to improve ecological resilience and support rural livelihoods.
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CREA Reports EU CO2 Emissions Fall Short of Climate Targets

CREA Reports EU CO2 Emissions Fall Short of Climate Targets

The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has released early estimates indicating that the European Union's CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel combustion fell by only 0.8% in 2025. This reduction leaves emissions 4% above the level required to meet climate targets. CREA's EU CO2 Emission Tracker uses Eurostat energy data and IPCC emission factors to estimate emissions, incorporating faster indicators like power generation and gas flows when recent data is incomplete. The report highlights the trade-off between timely publication and potential revisions, emphasizing the importance of early estimates for public and policy debate.
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Study Shows Climate Education in Schools Can Enhance Climate Literacy

Study Shows Climate Education in Schools Can Enhance Climate Literacy

A recent study has demonstrated that climate education in schools can significantly improve climate literacy among students and teachers. The study, conducted in Italy, involved a reform of the civic education curriculum to include climate change as a compulsory topic. Over 9,300 teachers from more than 2,800 secondary schools participated in a free online course covering climate science and policy. The study found that both teachers and students showed substantial improvements in their understanding of climate change and related policies. Participants reported increased confidence in discussing climate issues and reconsidered carbon-intensive behaviors. The findings suggest that schools can play a crucial role in enhancing public understanding of climate change and supporting climate action.
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UNOPS Programme Management Intern Role Focuses on Southeast Asia Energy Transition

UNOPS Programme Management Intern Role Focuses on Southeast Asia Energy Transition

The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), a program of UNOPS, is seeking a Programme Management Intern to support its efforts in transitioning towards modern energy systems in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The intern will assist in research, project implementation, and communication, focusing on energy transition issues and renewable energy potential. ETP aims to contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement by providing technical advisory support and facilitating dialogues on financing and technical needs.
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Massachusetts Allocates $8 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects

Massachusetts Allocates $8 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects

Massachusetts Allocates $8 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects
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Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement

Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement

A new study calculates that human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires
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Mombak Delivers Amazon Carbon Credits Two Years Early to Symbiosis Coalition

Mombak Delivers Amazon Carbon Credits Two Years Early to Symbiosis Coalition

Mombak Delivers Amazon Carbon Credits Two Years Early to Symbiosis Coalition
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Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds

Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration improperly ended a multi-billion-dollar program for clean energy projects
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Democratic Approach to Climate Change Emphasizes Local Action and Governance

Democratic Approach to Climate Change Emphasizes Local Action and Governance

The concept of 'climate democracy' is gaining traction as communities across the U.S. engage citizens in addressing climate change through local governance. This approach emphasizes the role of local decision-making in preventing and responding to climate-related disasters. The Climate Democracy Initiative, a Colorado-based nonprofit, advocates for empowering communities to take control of their environmental futures, especially in areas with limited resources. The initiative highlights the need for local action in the face of unreliable federal support and changing political priorities.
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China's Desert-Control Expertise Offers Global Solutions for Land Restoration

China's Desert-Control Expertise Offers Global Solutions for Land Restoration

China's expertise in combating desertification is providing valuable insights to countries worldwide facing similar ecological challenges. The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, once threatened by desertification, has become a model for ecological restoration through decades of effort. The China-Central Asia desertification prevention and control cooperation center, established in 2025, facilitates technical exchanges and joint research, helping other nations adapt China's successful techniques. Notably, the straw checkerboard method, which stabilizes sand dunes and promotes vegetation growth, has gained international attention. However, experts emphasize the need for tailored approaches based on local conditions.
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Leads Record-Breaking Tree Planting Campaign

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Leads Record-Breaking Tree Planting Campaign

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed spearheaded a nationwide initiative to plant 800 million tree seedlings in a single day as part of the Green Legacy Initiative. By midday, over 578.6 million seedlings had been planted, marking significant progress toward one of the world's largest coordinated tree-planting efforts. The campaign, which mobilized 18.6 million citizens, is a key component of Ethiopia's environmental strategy, aiming to plant more than 8 billion seedlings during the rainy season. The initiative, launched in 2019, focuses on combating deforestation, restoring degraded landscapes, and enhancing biodiversity. This year's effort is also linked to Ethiopia's bid to host the COP32 United Nations Climate Change Conference.