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Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation

Many governments and business leaders have made commitments to reduce carbon emissions in response to the 2015 Paris Agreement. This series covers topics surrounding green energy transition The 2015 Paris Agreement is a historic agreement between world governments to reduce carbon emissions in order to combat the effects of climate change. As a result, many…
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Rethinking Integrity in the Voluntary Carbon Market

Rethinking Integrity in the Voluntary Carbon Market

From Crisis to Confidence by Eftimiya Salo The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) has been recognized as a powerful tool for climate change mitigation by supporting corporate climate targets in addition to deep emission cuts aligned with a 1.5-degree trajectory. However, with great power comes significant responsibility, and unfortunately, the current state of the VCM falls…
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Suriname and climate change

Suriname and climate change

Pivotal role eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 14 september 2023 — Marciano Dasai, Minister of Spatial Planning and the Environment in Suriname, made it clear during a presentation at the Cabinet of the President that Suriname could become an important player in the short term and earn from carbon credits.  Minister Dasai has pointed out that Suriname has…
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A conversation with TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné

A conversation with TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné

In this edition of #ACFrontPage, TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO, Patrick Pouyanné, joined the Atlantic Council to discuss industry’s role in an inclusive and sustainable energy transition. For further information, please visit: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event…

Start-ups and big names

“The investment will be used for four parts,” says Jacob Ruiter, CEO of EIT InnoEnergy Benelux. “We are going to invest more in our current portfolio of companies and want to attract new companies. In doing so, we use the capital to set up new companies in promising markets. Our fourth goal is related to…
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Carbon credit market confidence ebbs as big names retreat

Carbon credit market confidence ebbs as big names retreat

By Susanna Twidale and Sarah Mcfarlane LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Voluntary carbon markets have shrunk for the first time in at least seven years, as companies including food giant Nestle and fashion house Gucci reduced buying and studies found several forest protection projects did not deliver promised emissions savings. Preserving forests is crucial to meeting international goals…
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Why It's So Hard to Put a Price on Carbon

Why It’s So Hard to Put a Price on Carbon

In the past decade, the phrase “put a price on carbon” has gathered steam around the globe. And carbon pricing has been hailed by scientists, economists, and business leaders as one of the most cost-effective tools to decarbonize economies. But the exact price—typically expressed in terms of value (e.g. dollars or other local currency) per…
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Smart Forestry Made in Finland

The forestry industry is going through an extensive transformation, with inventory, harvesting and management all going digital and data-driven. This means demand for new solutions in which Finland is a world-class provider. We help the industry respond to the growing demand for wood, while preserving the environment for future generations. Finland has the digital innovations,…
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Finnish Solutions for Smart Forestry

Finnish Solutions for Smart Forestry

Strong digital expertise and industrial know-how make Finland a global leader in smart forestry. Finland Finland is one of the global superpowers in digitalization and forestry. The new, digital innovations are offering new solutions for the transformation of the industry – to increase the efficiency and safety as well as to offer real-time, accurate and…
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Launch of the Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters

Launch of the “Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters” Implementation Platform

At the end of 2022, an international consortium led by Technopolis Group was awarded a 4-year contract for the implementation of the European “Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters” support platform for The European Climate, Environment and Infrastructure Executive Agency (CINEA), and in close collaboration with the European Commission (EC) Directorate-Generals MARE and RTD.   The…
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