The Community Carbon Efficient Cooking Programme in Tanzania has achieved a milestone by receiving CORSIA First Phase Eligible labels for credits generated through the distribution of energy-efficient cookstoves. This project aims to reduce emissions, indoor air pollution, and pressure on forests caused by traditional charcoal stoves used in low-income households. By using Verra's cookstoves methodology, the project has reached over 224,000 households, created jobs, and reduced cooking time. The project is registered with Verra's Verified Carbon Standard Program and generates carbon credits to finance its emission reduction efforts.
Category: FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal
Cut Emissions & Remove Carbon:
– Shift Agriculture Practices
– Protect & Manage Ecosystems
– Biomass Carbon Removal & Storage
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New renewables pilot seeks to generate power, and financial returns, for First Nations communities
A new federal grant of $10 million will support First Nations clean energy projects, focusing on mid-size community renewables initiatives with the goal of helping up to two projects sized at 1 MW or higher move towards financial close. The pilot grant program is designed to support projects with First Nations leadership and potential for long-term financial returns, addressing challenges and creating more established processes for grid connection in community energy projects. The urgent need for climate solutions is emphasized to mitigate health and environmental risks, including the impact of rising global temperatures on the spread of diseases and frequency of extreme weather events, highlighting the importance of protecting vulnerable populations and ecosystems.
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“Prices have doubled”: Farmers turn to wind and solar to make fertiliser, and change dialogue about renewables
Australian farmers are considering green energy options like wind and solar in response to global market impacts caused by Trump's actions. The Australian Renewables in Agriculture Conference highlighted the benefits of transitioning to renewables, with farmers looking to host wind and solar farms and produce green hydrogen and ammonia locally. Projects like the GEGHA pilot project in the Gwydir Valley are seen as a lifeline for rural communities. Additionally, initiatives like Morona's commercial scale plant to produce NH3 aim to reduce emissions in agriculture and promote the use of green hydrogen. The renewable energy project in Moree, focusing on minimal water usage, is seen as a game changer for the local community, providing opportunities to benefit from energy produced in the south-west Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) and driving down costs further. Overall, these projects represent a step towards utilizing clean energy to benefit local communities and address climate change.
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Filipino Cacao Growers Learn to Live With a Hotter Climate
Climate change poses serious challenges to cacao farmers in the Philippines, particularly in the Davao region, where extreme weather events have become more frequent. Despite these challenges, farmers are implementing climate mitigation strategies such as intercropping, producing fertilizers from agricultural waste, and using innovative irrigation systems to adapt to changing conditions. Filmmaker Breech Asher Harani documents the resilience and sustainable farming techniques of cacao farmers in Davao, highlighting their readiness to face the battle against climate change. The film aims to elevate the importance of farmers and motivate viewers to take action against climate change, which is already impacting food production.
https://e360.yale.edu/features/2026-film-contest-first-place-philippines-chocolates
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The clean energy transition needs land. Can it help restore it too?
At a UN desertification conference in Mongolia, experts discussed how renewable energy expansion can co-exist with land protection and restoration, showcasing examples such as repurposing degraded mining land in South Africa and combining solar panels with vegetation in China. Renewable energy projects like solar irrigation in India are proving to generate electricity while benefiting agriculture and restoring land. The UN is calling for case studies on successful projects that integrate renewable energy with land, water, biodiversity, and communities to break dependence on fossil fuels while protecting and restoring nature globally. Planning for impactful renewables should consider wider landscape context, biodiversity, and input from local communities to minimize environmental impacts. Discussions are ongoing on how to pursue these goals simultaneously on the same land.
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Study finds arable crops adapt surprisingly well to agrivoltaic shading
A study by Germany's University of Hohenheim and the Jülich Research Centre found that crops like barley, beans, potatoes, cabbage, and maize can effectively adapt their photosynthesis to altered light conditions caused by photovoltaic modules. The study also showed that agroforestry systems, where trees or shrubs grow alongside crops, can decrease plants' light requirements significantly under partial shade, allowing them to use CO2 more efficiently for photosynthesis. This adaptability could be used to identify and breed crop varieties suitable for agrivoltaic systems. Agrivoltaics can help mitigate heat and drought stress by improving the microclimate, lowering soil temperatures, and helping soil retain moisture for longer periods, making them important for agriculture to adapt to climate change. Yield data varied by location and crop type, with no consistent pattern, but the research provides insights into how crops respond to natural shading, offering fundamental knowledge for sustainable farming solutions.
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16 Agrivoltaic Projects on Local Farms Move Forward in New Jersey
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has approved 16 agrivoltaic projects, totaling 52.06 MW of clean, renewable energy produced on agricultural land. This is the first round of projects under the Dual-Use Pilot Agrivoltaics program, combining solar power with various agricultural activities to support farmers in making their operations more profitable while adding capacity to the grid. The success of these projects will inform the establishment of a permanent agrivoltaics program in New Jersey, showcasing a promising solution for sustainable energy production and agricultural practices.
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The “Sisterhood” Protecting Indonesia’s Coral Reefs
Coral Catch, an organization in Indonesia, is training women in marine conservation to create economic opportunities and strengthen community ownership of marine ecosystems. Initially met with skepticism, the program has successfully trained 44 women who are now actively involved in conservation work. The training has helped participants secure better jobs in the conservation sector, with some leading shark population surveys and reef research. The organization provides long-term support through a network called "sisterhood," connecting women to jobs, mentoring opportunities, and professional training. This initiative is part of a larger trend in Southeast Asia where women's groups are playing critical roles in conservation efforts. Women-led initiatives such as the Green Belt Movement in Kenya and mentorship networks in Indonesia are empowering women to lead conservation efforts and build sustainable communities. In Southeast Asia, Coral Catch is training local women in marine conservation, with a focus on coral restoration. While these efforts have shown progress in restoring reef habitats, they are not enough to save the world's reefs on their own. The importance of long-term investment in mentorship, support, and education for women conservationists is highlighted, alongside the need for larger efforts to address climate change and other threats to marine ecosystems. The section highlights the importance of projects like Coral Catch in training local communities to protect reefs. Jaafar hopes to replicate the project in Malaysia with sufficient funding. The cost to start is estimated at 50,000 Malaysian ringgit. Alumni of Coral Catch dream of becoming scientific divers and leading conservation projects. The community of women working towards shared goals for the ocean is seen as a great reward.
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/saving-indonesias-coral-reefs-by-empowering-women/
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Environmental News Network – Can Artificial Intelligence Help Save Nature?
AI and digitized plant specimens are being used by researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew to study the global impact of climate change on nature. The report, involving 400 researchers from 40 countries, emphasizes the role of AI in botany and nature management, with contributions from experts like James Speed from NTNU University Museum. This research offers valuable insights into how climate change is affecting plant species worldwide, providing essential information for developing effective climate solutions.
https://www.enn.com/articles/78258-can-artificial-intelligence-help-save-nature
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Solutions to climate change: Johan Rockström on rainforest conservation
Healthy forests, including the Amazon rainforest, are losing their ability to store carbon due to factors like forest fires, disease outbreaks, and unsustainable timber extraction. Rising temperatures and water scarcity are further limiting their capacity to absorb carbon, with tropical deforestation at unacceptably high levels. The Amazon rainforest is close to a tipping point where it may not recover, impacting Indigenous communities and neighboring areas. Conservation efforts, like those of Cool Earth, and providing unconditional cash to those protecting the rainforest are crucial solutions to prevent further deforestation and support responsible stewardship. Supporting Indigenous communities in the Amazon, Papua New Guinea, and the Congo is essential to prevent irreversible degradation and maintain the crucial role rainforests play in climate solutions.
https://www.coolearth.org/news/johan-rockstrom-solutions-to-climate-change-rainforest-interview/