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Issue date: 
18.08.11

Neglected CO2-source detected

For the first time, ETH-Zurich researchers provide concrete data on how alternative forms of land use influence the carbon balance in tropical ecosystems.

Issue date: 
August 20, 2011

Tropical forest CO2 fertilisation: self-mitigation of emissions possibly around 15 percent

In which case increased tropical forest density would sort of average out emissions of tropical deforestation. [Is it just us or do you share the feeling something is uncomfortably unsustainable about that comparison?]

Issue date: 
21 August 2011

Suriname follows Guyana in climate change policy making

PARAMARIBO— Neighbouring Suriname is following in Guyana’s footsteps by formulating policies to counter the impact of Climate Change.

Australia passes national carbon trading scheme for agriculture, forestry

Issue date: 
2011-08-23

Significance of forests

Gone are the days of talking only about timber and other forest product in the context of the forest. With these products as it is, another opportunity growing in the forests is carbon. Interestingly, the standing trees could deliver money without dying, and help communities invest on climate-change adaptation.

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August 23, 2011

Is Forest Carbon Just Another Commodity?

As already discussed on Climatico, using REDD+ as a private sector offsetting mechanism runs the risk of creating perverse incentives, exposing la

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24 Aug, 2011

Devil in detail of carbon farming plan

LABOR'S carbon farming initiative (CFI) has passed in the Senate but agricultural groups remain sceptical of its worth until details are made available.

Under the scheme, graziers could sell carbon credits on to businesses to offset emissions.

Issue date: 
17 August 2011

Effectiveness and legitimacy of forest carbon standards in the OTC voluntary carbon market

In recent years, the voluntary over-the-counter (OTC) carbon market has reached a significant market volume.

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August 18, 2011

Workshop to determine land eligibility for CDM and VCS project development in India

Afforestation and Reforestation (AR) projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) have faced various challenges, one of the key ones being the issue of ‘land eligibility’.

 

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12 August 2011

Wildlife Works Launches New Facebook Store to Market Carbon Offsets and Casual Apparel

Wildlife Works announced today the launch of a new retail model that uses the power of Facebook to enable consumers to offset their travel, home and personal lifestyle events that contribute to global warming.

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by Dr. Radut