Italy is gaining recognition for its leadership in agrivoltaics, with innovative projects attracting international attention. Despite new laws not leading to a significant increase in deployment, the country continues to develop projects that combine solar energy with agriculture. This trend showcases Italy's commitment to sustainable solutions for both energy production and food cultivation. Climate solutions experts should take note of Italy's progress in this area and the potential for further advancements in agrivoltaics.
Category: FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal
Cut Emissions & Remove Carbon:
– Shift Agriculture Practices
– Protect & Manage Ecosystems
– Biomass Carbon Removal & Storage
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Mombasa: Key outcomes from the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya
The Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya saw countries commit to political declarations on banning deep-sea mining, protecting coral reefs, and combating illegal fishing. African countries played a key role in driving ambition on fisheries transparency and marine protected areas, with 320 commitments made, including funding for research and waste management programs. The High Seas Treaty, entering into force in January 2026, will allow countries to establish MPAs in international waters to achieve the "30 by 30" target. Discussions on deep-sea mining included calls for a precautionary pause, while commitments were made to protect climate-resilient coral reefs. The summit also focused on advancing fisheries transparency and sustainable management, with a need to address overfishing and integrate climate change considerations for long-term sustainability.
https://www.carbonbrief.org/mombasa-key-outcomes-from-the-our-ocean-conference-in-kenya/
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Global Solar Council Launches AgriPV Taskforce to Unlock the Next Frontier of Solar Growth
The Global Solar Council's AgriPV Task Force aims to accelerate the growth of agrivoltaics, unlocking nearly 33 TW of additional solar capacity worldwide by utilizing just 1% of agricultural land. This initiative supports rural communities, strengthens agricultural productivity, and improves climate resilience by bringing together industry leaders to advance policies and build a scalable global AgriPV market. The Task Force focuses on promoting understanding, sharing best practices, supporting policy development, and fostering collaboration between solar and agricultural sectors to position agrivoltaics as a critical pillar for the next phase of solar growth, delivering benefits for energy systems, farmers, food security, and climate resilience.
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Agriculture
NASA has been utilizing satellites, data, missions, and programs for decades to support agriculture decision making, strengthen food security, track droughts and flooding, and determine plant and soil health. This technology is crucial in addressing climate-related challenges in agriculture, providing valuable insights for climate solutions experts to develop strategies for sustainable farming practices and adaptation to changing environmental conditions.
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Climate crisis: UN chief lays out solutions blueprint for clean energy transition
The UN Secretary-General emphasized the interconnectedness of protecting nature, shifting to renewable energy, and addressing climate change for the well-being of both humanity and the environment. He called for managing the transition to a sustainable future to avoid chaos and inequality, highlighting the need for fair finance to support developing countries in phasing out fossil fuels and transitioning to green energy. Additionally, the Secretary-General urged support for science, truth, and early warning systems to combat climate misinformation and delay tactics, while also emphasizing the importance of investing in nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis and protect those most at risk from climate change.
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Kenya Launches Landmark Blue Carbon Ecosystems Plan at OOC11
Kenya has developed a comprehensive plan to deploy blue carbon ecosystems to meet its climate commitments through 2035, aiming to restore degraded mangroves, create jobs, and mobilize investment. The initiative includes targets to reduce emissions, create jobs, and generate community revenues through various ventures, reaffirming Kenya's commitment to the Paris Agreement. By protecting and restoring Blue Carbon Ecosystems (BCEs) through a multi-tiered financing architecture, Kenya seeks to position itself as a leader in ocean-based climate action, with collaboration between government, research institutions, partners, civil society, and coastal communities being crucial for successful implementation. Key stakeholders stress the importance of protecting BCEs for supporting livelihoods, building resilience to climate change, and promoting sustainable development, further strengthening Kenya's position as a regional leader in ocean-climate resilience.
https://www.mangrovealliance.org/news/kenya-launches-blue-carbon-ecosystems-plan-at-ooc11
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ICE Partners with ERT to Launch ICE GreenTraceTM its New Environmental Registry Technology Service
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has launched ICE GreenTraceTM, a technology service for carbon credit registries, which Winrock International's Environmental Resources Trust has migrated its leading carbon crediting programs ACR and ART to. This migration involved transferring over two and a half decades of GHG emission reduction and removal credits, aiming to leverage ICE's financial market infrastructure to scale carbon markets and meet the demands of institutional investors globally. The section discusses the record number of environmental contracts traded on ICE in 2025, totaling over $1 trillion in notional value, highlighting ERT's programs that issue high-quality CO2 emission reduction credits and promote forest protection through ART. Additionally, ERT has developed a carbon crediting standard for the electric power sector to incentivize emissions reductions in line with the Paris Agreement goals, addressing potential risks related to climate change and its impact on ICE's operations outlined in their SEC filings.
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Black Women Farmers Are Reclaiming the Land
The section discusses the historical injustices faced by Black farmers, particularly Black women, in relation to land ownership and agriculture, highlighting the broken promises of "40 acres and a mule" and discriminatory practices that led to the loss of millions of acres of farmland. Efforts to repair the harm inflicted by past practices are hindered by sexism and gender oppression, with organizations like the Land Loss Prevention Project in North Carolina providing legal support. Black women continue to face barriers to accessing resources and funding for land ownership, but are reclaiming their rightful place on land through initiatives like land trusts, focusing on smaller plots to serve their communities and preserve generational knowledge for future generations.
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/black-women-farmers-reclaiming-land/
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Mombasa ocean summit drives marine protection worth $6.4 billion
Governments and delegates at the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya reaffirmed commitments to protect marine ecosystems, with a focus on addressing climate-related issues such as blue carbon ecosystems, coastal adaptation, and marine biodiversity. Former US climate envoy John Kerry emphasized the importance of prioritizing ocean protection in global climate policy and urged for political will to align with scientific knowledge. The conference aimed to push marine issues to the forefront of global climate diplomacy and build momentum for the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Türkiye. Ocean-based solutions could contribute up to 35% of emissions reductions needed to limit global warming, with over 2,900 commitments worth nearly $170 billion generated in the past decade. Despite challenges in accessing sustained funding for marine conservation efforts, the upcoming Our Ocean Conference is seen as a critical moment to increase the prominence of the ocean in climate discussions and align political ambition with funding, implementation, and accountability to protect the ocean as Earth's life support system.
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Agrivoltaics Gets A Huge Thumbs-Up With Bipartisan Support
Agrivoltaics, the practice of combining crops with solar panels, is gaining traction in Virginia with the introduction of legislation such as SB 340/HB 508 to support and accelerate this transition. The bill defines agrivoltaics as co-locating agricultural production and solar energy generation, emphasizing the need for projects to complement existing farm businesses. Supported by the PEC and passed with bipartisan support, the legislation also promotes on-farm energy storage and virtual power plants to enable farmers to collaborate with local utilities. The Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows serves as a model for small-scale, distributed generation and storage opportunities, showcasing the benefits of crop-based agrivoltaics systems in achieving energy independence and sustainability.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/06/18/agrivoltaics-virginia-solar-energy-storage-conserve-farmland/