No carbon project should last forever, but knowing the right time to end a project is difficult. After discussion with SouthSouthNorth, it was decided not to re-audit and re-issue credits from the world famous Kuyasa project. Anton Cartwright reflects on the 15 year relationship of this pioneering carbon market initiative.
The European Union’s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) poses a significant threat to South Africa’s economy. If other nations follow suit, the country could lose 350,000 jobs and 10% of its GDP.
We’re excited to share a new video produced by ACMI (African Climate Markets Initiative), titled “The Evolution of Climate Adaptation Strategies”, which is now available on their YouTube channel. This episode provides insightful coverage of the most pressing climate challenges and highlights innovative solutions that organisations and communities across Africa
Rising sea levels and increased storm events are increasingly threatening coastlines worldwide, and Cape Town, with its extensive coastline, may be particularly vulnerable. Coastal tourism, a vital part of the city’s economy, is expected to be significantly affected in the years leading up to 2050 and beyond.
The renewable energy industry has welcomed a move by the National Treasury to increase the threshold for renewable energy projects that are eligible for the carbon offset allowance. The amendments would see the qualifying threshold for eligible renewable energy projects increased from 15MW to 30MW installed capacity for purposes of the
Researchers used machine learning to analyse roughly 1,500 climate policies and identify those that have drastically reduced carbon emissions. Their study, published in Science today, found that policies that combine several tools are more effective in slashing emissions than are stand-alone measures
