Climate Change Solutions Update

Category: FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal

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

  • From Alerts to Action

    Efforts are being made in the Casamance region of Senegal to restore mangrove forests that are under threat from various factors such as dikes blocking water flow and natural phenomena like shifting sand dunes. Global Mangrove Watch provides remote sensing data to monitor mangroves and track restoration progress, with training for stakeholders to use this platform for better conservation efforts and sustainable livelihoods. In protected areas like the KBK Marine Protected Area and MPA Niamone-Kalounayes, mangroves are facing degradation from different causes, prompting regular patrols and a combination of satellite technology, community engagement, and government partnerships to restore these vital ecosystems for future generations.

    https://www.mangrovealliance.org/news/from-alerts-to-action-senegal

  • 15-Year SAF Deal For UK’s Largest Regional Carrier

    Loganair has entered into a 15-year agreement with ClimaHtech Green Flight to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using advanced technology pathways like BioSAF and eSAF. The focus is on decentralized production using waste biomass and intermittent renewable power sources like wind and solar. The project aims to utilize excess wind power to produce SAF, making it a scalable and resilient approach to reducing carbon footprint in the aviation industry. ClimaHtech Green Flight highlights the advantages of smaller, modular systems for SAF production, which can lead to regional energy independence, greater energy security, and economic resilience. Infinium Energy's e-fuels projects in Texas, including the Project Atlas facility, are also contributing to reducing jet fuel consumption and supporting sustainable aviation solutions.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/saf-sustainable-aviation-fuel-uk-modular-localized/

  • From Local Efforts to Regional Impact: Strengthening Resilience in South Central Texas

    Communities and organizations in South Central Texas are working together to build resilience against extreme heat, wildfires, and flooding through regional collaboration. The Resources Connector Forum hosted by C2ES highlighted opportunities to strengthen resilience by updating building codes, establishing communication networks, and developing nature-based solutions. Increasing public-private partnerships is crucial, with sectors like insurance, construction, and tech providing expertise in weatherizing homes and strengthening critical infrastructure. A Regional Action Roadmap is being developed to guide communities and businesses in mitigating climate impacts, with Year 2 of the Accelerator program focusing on implementing resilience strategies through cross-sector coordination.

    https://www.c2es.org/2026/05/from-local-efforts-to-regional-impact-strengthening-resilience-in-south-central-texas/

  • The French City That Champions Its Trees

    The city of Sceaux, south of Paris, has adopted a Tree Charter in 2019 to protect and expand its urban canopy, focusing on deepening knowledge of the city's trees, implementing specific commitments, and involving both individual and collective action to safeguard the green giants of Sceaux. The charter promotes planting species adapted to the local soil and climate, incentivizes residents and landowners to plant and protect trees, and offers compensation for damaged or felled trees. Comprehensive policies like Sceaux's Tree Charter are crucial for urban resilience, as urban trees provide a wide range of benefits and sustainable systems are needed to protect and fortify them in cities. Other cities are also investing in urban trees through Local Urban Forestry Action Plans to improve the urban environment and combat heat islands, highlighting the value of trees for a more livable city in the future.

    https://reasonstobecheerful.world/sceaux-tree-charter/

  • Great Koala National Park tests whether protected forests can stay connected

    Australia is planning a new Great Koala National Park in New South Wales to address the decline of koalas due to habitat fragmentation, deforestation, and climate change impacts. The park aims to provide connected habitat for koalas and other threatened species, emphasizing the importance of managing whole landscapes to ensure ecological connections and habitat functionality. Conservationists support the park proposal but warn of challenges such as logging pressure and weak enforcement, highlighting the crucial need for connectivity between forest remnants for species to move and adapt to changing conditions.

    https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/05/great-koala-national-park-tests-whether-protected-forests-can-stay-connected/

  • Carbon Removal and Methane Reduction from Eutrophic Systems

    Harmful Algal Blooms, driven by human activities and warming waters, lead to ecosystem degradation and methane emissions. A new methodology has been developed to quantify climate benefits from HAB mitigation in various eligible systems, ensuring durability and environmental integrity through conservative baselines, strict safeguards, and deferred crediting. This methodology combines short-term intervention with long-term monitoring to ensure real, measurable, and verifiable carbon removal and avoidance. Key features include dual crediting pathways, strong permanence safeguards, robust MRV, operational flexibility, conservative accounting, and high-impact co-benefits.

    https://www.goldstandard.org/consultations/carbon-removal-and-methane-reduction-from-eutrophic-systems

  • New metric assesses innovation readiness in agrivoltaics

    The Agrivoltaic Innovation Index (AII) developed by researchers at Firat University evaluates research-driven innovation in agrivoltaics across four dimensions and distinguishes innovation readiness from general research performance. European and East Asian nations rank higher in AII tiers, while countries in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and parts of South and Southeast Asia exhibit lower overall AII values due to weak diffusion mechanisms and collaboration structures. The AII can help governments identify gaps in technology and knowledge sharing to create policies addressing weaknesses in research, with countries like Burkina Faso, Benin, Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal, and Niger showing high AII scores despite fewer published papers, indicating focused projects addressing urgent local needs. These nations could benefit from international cooperation and support to further develop agrivoltaic innovation clusters.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/22/new-metric-assesses-innovation-readiness-in-agrivoltaics/

  • Digital Rice Emission Avoidance Methodology (DREAM)

    Gold Standard has introduced the Digital Rice Emission Avoidance Methodology (DREAM) to address the challenges of sustainable rice production for smallholder farmers. DREAM utilizes a tech-forward framework with a bifurcated verification pathway, using Satellite Digital MRV for smallholders and direct physical measurements for large-scale estates. The methodology includes safeguards such as the "Flowering Lock" and weather adjustments to protect crop yields and prevent over-crediting during natural droughts, as well as labor safeguards for vulnerable farming communities. Feedback on DREAM is welcomed until 22 May 2026, aiming to democratize access to carbon finance while maintaining environmental integrity in rice production.

    https://www.goldstandard.org/consultations/digital-rice-emission-avoidance-methodology-dream

  • African cities use nature to fight floods and climate change

    Cities in Africa like Addis Ababa, Kigali, and Johannesburg are implementing nature-based solutions to combat the impacts of climate change, such as flooding and heatwaves. Initiatives like reintroducing indigenous tree species, creating green corridors, and restoring wetlands are not only improving resilience but also restoring biodiversity and creating green jobs. Projects like the SUNCASA initiative in Johannesburg and Dire Dawa are showing the effectiveness of nature-based solutions in urban planning, reflecting a broader shift towards more adaptive and sustainable growth models. By investing in landscapes that serve multiple functions, African cities are building resilience and thriving in the face of a changing climate.

    https://www.preventionweb.net/news/african-cities-use-nature-fight-floods-and-climate-change

  • Morocco’s whole-of-government approach to climate policy in action

    Morocco has prioritized climate change on its policy agenda, adopting a "whole-of-government" approach with support from the World Bank Group. The country is focusing on clean energy transition to address climate impacts on jobs, particularly in rural areas reliant on agriculture. Aligning its 2025 NDCs with the 2026-2028 budget, Morocco is implementing Climate Budget Tagging and other initiatives like greening public procurement and developing Green Sovereign Bonds. Despite challenges in policy implementation, collaboration with international partners is helping turn climate ambition into an executable roadmap.

    https://www.preventionweb.net/news/moroccos-whole-government-approach-climate-policy-action