The Carbon Market Institute (CMI) has welcomed the Australian Government's announcement of two new Savanna Fire Management (SFM) methods under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme, aiming to scale Indigenous-led climate action, support regional economies, and strengthen Australia's carbon market. These projects utilize traditional early dry season "cool burning" practices to reduce emissions, improve ecosystem health, and support Indigenous communities, potentially unlocking $7.7 billion in economic value across northern Australia. CMI emphasizes the importance of managing market impacts and ensuring long-term demand certainty for savanna fire management credits, while also highlighting the significance of the voluntary carbon market, particularly through Climate Active, in delivering climate abatement, Indigenous employment, and regional economic benefits. Clarity on the future of voluntary demand frameworks is crucial for ensuring the continuation of these projects.
Category: FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal
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Five Years Into a Fishing Ban, the Yangtze River Is Teeming With Life
A 10-year commercial fishing ban on the Yangtze River has led to a significant increase in fish biomass, species richness, and improved water quality, benefiting larger fish and endangered species like the Yangtze finless porpoise. The ban has also reduced underwater noise from boat propellers, showing that bold policies can catalyze ecological recovery in large-scale rivers. Despite challenges from river fragmentation caused by dams like the Gezhouba and Three Gorges, the ban has doubled biomass in the area, marking a historic milestone in conservation efforts. The extension of the ban through 2030 is seen as a bold strategy to restore the Yangtze River's ecosystem, demonstrating that strong political decisions in favor of the environment can have positive impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem health.
https://triplepundit.com/2026/yangtze-river-fishing-ban-endangered-species-conservation/
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Marina Silva steps down as Brazil’s environment minister to run for Congress
Marina Silva, a prominent figure in Brazil's climate agenda, successfully reduced deforestation by over 50% during her tenure as Environment Minister and aims to eliminate it by 2030. Under her leadership, policies were implemented to combat forest fires and control deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado, with increased funding for enforcement operations. Despite facing challenges such as setbacks in legislation and policies favoring infrastructure projects like offshore oil drilling, Silva played a key role in creating conservation areas, implementing anti-deforestation strategies, and designing the Amazon Fund. Her reorganization of the Environment Ministry and federal agencies has left a lasting impact on Brazil's environmental efforts, making her a significant figure in the fight against climate change.
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Millions Of Trees Planted In Africa To Remove Carbon & Restore Soil
The Giving Trees project by Cool Effect supports smallholder farmers in East Africa to plant trees through the TIST program, resulting in over 28 million trees planted for climate and community benefits like carbon removal, improved soil health, and income opportunities. Farmers actively manage the trees for at least 30 years, with the project aiming to scale through word of mouth and ongoing support, creating a self-sustaining cycle of tree planting and community development.
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Black-Led Climate Actions – Featuring The Solutions Project Grantees
The Solutions Project, a nonprofit foundation practicing Solidarity Philanthropy, funds grassroots climate organizations led by women and people of color, such as New Alpha Community Development Corporation and West Street Recovery. These groups focus on climate resilience projects, repair homes damaged by flooding, and lobby for improvements to drainage systems. Urban Tilth, PUSH Buffalo, Sustainable Square Mile, and Soulardarity are also working towards a more sustainable future by transforming vacant land into green space, training workers in green energy construction, creating conservation-focused villages, and installing solar-powered streetlights for community safety and empowerment. Solar street lighting not only extends business hours and contributes to economic development but also reduces environmental impacts by decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, empowering communities to take control of their energy needs and fostering environmental responsibility.
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Stand-alone solar and battery-powered level crossings deliver an Australian first for regional rail
Two new solar-powered level crossings have been unveiled as part of the Inland Rail freight rail link project in northern New South Wales, marking a significant advancement for the country's rail network. By utilizing solar and battery power, the project avoids the need for grid-connected electricity, reducing the impact on local communities and the environment. The Australian Rail Track Corporation plans to deploy more solar-powered systems along the alignment once Inland Rail becomes operational. The article also emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change to mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels on coastal communities, highlighting the need for adaptation strategies such as building seawalls and restoring wetlands.
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Solar sheep grazing delivers margins up to 40% in new study
Agrivoltaic sheep grazing models in Ontario have been found to outperform traditional farming, offering higher margins and dual revenue streams from livestock and solar site services. The co-location of sheep grazing and solar PV arrays, known as agrivoltaics, provides a robust solution to the tightening profit margins of modern agriculture. Research by Western University indicates that these integrated business models offer a hedge against market volatility, with performance metrics consistently exceeding the broader agricultural industry's average EBITDA margin. The study explores two operational strategies – a year-round "Breeding Model" and a seasonal "Auction Model" – both of which show high financial stability and return on investment. The dual-revenue nature of the business, vegetation management fees from solar asset owners, and the technical superiority of sheep for vegetation control under solar panels contribute to the economic and environmental benefits of agrivoltaic systems. This approach could also help address trade imbalances in the meat industry, boost the rural economy by $170 million, create specialized agricultural jobs, enhance local food security, and preserve farmland while ensuring the financial resilience of family farms in the long term.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/03/26/solar-sheep-grazing-delivers-margins-up-to-40-in-new-study/
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Passing the Current
The Misool Marine Reserve in Indonesia, known for its high marine biodiversity, has seen improvements in coral reefs thanks to the coral restoration work led by the Misool Foundation. Through training local communities in coral planting techniques, the foundation has empowered villagers and students to become stewards of the reef, creating a self-sustaining network dedicated to marine conservation. By embedding conservation practices within the community, the foundation is ensuring the long-term protection of the marine ecosystem. As school students from nearby villages practice these techniques, they are preparing to be future guardians of the reef, contributing to the ongoing efforts to restore and protect the marine environment.
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Unpacking the Belem-Addis Vision for Africa’s Climate Adaptation – PACJA – Panafrican Climate Justice Alliance
Progress was made at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, with countries agreeing on global indicators for climate adaptation under the Global Goal on Adaptation and launching the Belem-Addis Vision. Experts emphasized the need for clearer frameworks, increased finance, and stronger accountability mechanisms to ensure funds reach vulnerable communities, highlighting the importance of healthy ecosystems, community-led adaptation, and addressing food security. Calls were made for increased financing in the agriculture sector, with a focus on grant-based finance, locally driven solutions, and investment in technology and agroecological practices. Water was highlighted as crucial for adaptation, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where millions lack basic services, and closing this gap is seen as essential for effective climate adaptation and broader development as COP32 in Addis Ababa approaches.
https://pacja.org/unpacking-the-belem-addis-vision-for-africas-climate-adaptation/
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Why Nature-Based Investments Produce Results
Nature-based solutions are crucial for climate mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity protection, with the UN Environment Program calling for increased investment to $571 billion annually by 2030. These investments not only have the potential to lift people out of poverty, create jobs, and boost the economy but also prevent climate change damages. Financial institutions are recognizing the risks of nature loss and are incorporating nature-based investments to enhance long-term financial performance. To make nature-based investment a viable asset class, transparency, predictability, auditability, and alignment with global standards are necessary, as emphasized by participants in a workshop focusing on systemic change and transformative integration of nature-based solutions.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/25/why-nature-based-investments-produce-results/