Climate Change Solutions Update

Category: FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal

Cut Emissions & Remove Carbon:
– Shift Agriculture Practices
– Protect & Manage Ecosystems
– Biomass Carbon Removal & Storage

  • The Nature Conservancy Celebrates 75 Years

    The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is dedicated to protecting beloved places through innovative and local solutions, such as their Site Renewables Right tool which guides clean-energy development globally with minimal biodiversity impact. They have also introduced financial mechanisms like coral reef insurance and Nature Bonds to fund conservation projects, as seen in their $78 million raised in Chile to protect 328,000 acres of land. This success highlights the importance of collaboration and local leadership in conservation efforts, showcasing TNC's commitment to effective climate solutions.

    https://www.nature.org/en-us/magazine/magazine-articles/celebrating-75-years/

  • Deploying biomass carbon removal and storage responsibly

    Forest-based biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) projects have the potential to remove 2.5–5 Gt of CO2 per year, but concerns exist around overstated climate impact, lack of lifecycle emissions accounting, and potential for deforestation. To ensure effectiveness, projects must adhere to rigorous standards and consider a variety of feedstocks, prioritizing biomass that would otherwise decompose quickly. Companies are also implementing carbon capture units at waste-to-energy plants to remove carbon emissions and convert industrial biowaste to bio-oil through hydrothermal liquefaction. Overall, properly designed BiCRS projects and bio-oil conversion initiatives can be scalable approaches to carbon removal in the next decade, driving significant carbon removal alongside emissions reductions.

    https://frontierclimate.com/writing/deploying-bicrs-responsibly

  • Philippines plans green energy auction for agrivoltaics, aquavoltaics

    The Philippines is gearing up for its 9th green energy auction (GEA-9) focusing on agrisolar and aquasolar projects to maximize land and water resources while supporting food security and rural livelihoods. The Department of Energy is facilitating innovative projects that combine clean power generation with sustainable farming and fishing practices. As part of a larger plan to auction 25 GW of renewables by 2035, upcoming auctions will target rooftop solar, ground-mounted solar, floating solar, and off-grid areas served by the National Power Corporation. The country saw 899 MW of solar installed in 2025, bringing the total solar capacity to 3,892 MW.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/06/philippines-plans-green-energy-auction-for-agrivoltaics-aquavoltaics/

  • Renewables and electrification help build farm resilience amidst the fuel and fertiliser crisis

    Farmers are facing challenges such as volatile markets, rising input costs, labor shortages, and climate variability, with impacts of droughts, floods, extreme heat, and unpredictable seasons being felt on farms. The need for resilience in the agriculture sector is highlighted, with a call for policies that support decarbonization and renewable energy integration. Farmers are increasingly investing in renewables like solar panels and wind turbines to reduce costs, improve resilience, and lower emissions. Collaboration between governments, industry, and farmers is essential to ensure a sustainable transition to a more climate-friendly agriculture sector. The National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo is focusing on how agriculture can contribute to Australia's energy transition while remaining productive, aiming to make farming businesses more resilient, strengthen regional economies, and improve food and energy security, with farmers central to the conversation on achieving these goals.

    https://reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-and-electrification-help-build-farm-resilience-amidst-the-fuel-and-fertiliser-crisis/

  • Higher Yields in Regenerative and Organic Agriculture Based on the Science of Agroecology

    Toxic synthetic pesticides and soluble chemical fertilizers are damaging our health and the environment, leading to chronic diseases, decline of species, pollution, and dead zones in oceans. The myth that we need to poison our food and environment to avoid starvation is debunked by regenerative and organic agriculture based on agroecology science. This approach is not only healthier and more sustainable, but also economically viable with lower input costs. Peer-reviewed studies show the harmful effects of pesticides, especially on children, and the benefits of using organic matter for biogas production to boost crop yields. The importance of promoting regenerative agriculture and land-use practices to address climate change is emphasized, as these practices can provide nutritious food, revitalize local economies, regenerate soil fertility, nurture biodiversity, and restore climate stability. By reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering carbon in the soil, regenerative agriculture can help combat climate change, with consumers and farmers playing a crucial role in creating a more sustainable food system.

    https://us.engagingnetworks.app/page/email/message/view?templateId=405083

  • Blog: Positioning humanitarians at the intersection of environment, climate, conflict and peace – Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

    Humanitarian organizations are increasingly focusing on the intersection of conflict, climate change, and environmental degradation, with key approaches being climate security and environmental peacebuilding. The Canadian Red Cross is actively engaging in dialogue on climate security to better connect humanitarian realities on the ground with environmental and climate policies and programs. Locally owned management plans are highlighted as important for addressing climate, conflict, and weapons contamination risks, with an emphasis on conflict-sensitive anticipatory action and planning for safe schools in the face of climate-related crises. Nature-based solutions, investing in energy infrastructure, and promoting social cohesion and advocacy for marginalized groups are also key strategies. It is crucial to address structural barriers, funding silos, and geopolitical priorities as obstacles to effective climate action in fragile and conflict-affected settings, while also urging international programming to reflect power dynamics, language, and local knowledge through partnership models that prioritize learning from local actors.

    https://www.climatecentre.org/17605/blog-positioning-humanitarians-at-the-intersection-of-environment-climate-conflict-and-peace/

  • Mexican graduates develop agrivoltaic system with rainwater harvesting, smart irrigation

    A team of graduates from Monterrey Institute of Technology have developed SolarRoot, an agrivoltaic proposal combining photovoltaic modules, rainwater harvesting, and drip irrigation for crops. The system aims to produce electricity and food simultaneously while reducing heat stress on crops and minimizing water loss. The project won first place in an international competition and will advance to the next stage in Qatar. The specifics of the project, such as power output, module type, crop selection, and water recovery, are still under evaluation.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/28/mexican-graduates-develop-agrivoltaic-system-with-rainwater-harvesting-smart-irrigation/

  • We Need More of Africa in Global Ocean Governance

    Ocean governance is crucial for Africa's coasts and high seas, impacting fisheries, climate processes, and food security. Recent negotiations are reshaping global ocean governance, focusing on ownership, seafloor governance, decarbonization of shipping, and ending plastic pollution. The High Seas Treaty, focusing on marine biodiversity, entered into force in January. The International Seabed Authority is negotiating deep-sea mining rules, while the IMO's Net-Zero Framework aims to redesign the shipping industry. The collapse of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty poses challenges, with Africa's involvement critical for the continent's fisheries and blue economy. The Great Blue Wall initiative in the Western Indian Ocean has shown progress in restoring coastal and marine ecosystems, creating jobs, and improving climate resilience. However, global governance is crucial for its success, especially in the context of high-seas Marine Protected Areas and deep-sea mining. African states must shape these governance frameworks to protect their interests. Climate-induced declines in ocean health could cost the global economy billions by 2050, with African coastal states particularly vulnerable. Coordinated action is needed to regulate plastics, decarbonize shipping, and pause deep-sea mining for a well-governed ocean that benefits Africa.

    https://africanclimatewire.org/2026/07/we-need-more-of-africa-in-global-ocean-governance/

  • Global Mangrove Watch 4.1 Launch

    The Global Mangrove Watch (GMW) platform has evolved to provide a continuous, unbroken annual time-series of mangrove loss from 1985 to 2025, with near real-time monthly alerts until June 2026. The latest dataset, GMW 4.1, separates gross loss and gain for more accurate analysis, allowing users to customize their areas of interest and receive tailored updates for conservation and restoration efforts. Stakeholders in Ecuador and Kenya are utilizing GMW data to monitor and defend their forests, with the platform now integrating with the Mangrove Restoration Tracker Tool for closer monitoring of restoration projects. The Global Mangrove Alliance aims to involve the community in protecting coastlines by providing open access to scientific data, encouraging conservationists, policymakers, and researchers to make measurable differences on the ground.

    https://www.mangrovealliance.org/news/global-mangrove-watch-4-launch

  • NIGERIA COMMENCES ITS PHASE 2 MANGROVE RESTORATION PROJECT

    Nigeria's HYPREP has completed the first phase of mangrove restoration in Ogoniland and is now expanding to 7 communities, aiming to restore 13,000 ha of mangroves. The project has shown over 90% survival rate of planted mangroves, leading to the return of faunal species and increased fish catch. The wetland has been designated as a Ramsar site of international importance, with a focus on sustainable management to protect the ecological character. HYPREP's locally owned initiative is filling policy and data gaps at a national level, with the goal of halting mangrove loss in the Niger Delta. The development of a national Carbon Markets Policy could further support the sustainability of the restoration efforts by allowing communities to earn carbon credits.

    https://mangroveactionproject.org/2026/07/nigeria-commences-its-phase-2-mangrove-restoration-project/