Climate Change Solutions Update

Category: FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal

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

  • China rolling into U.S. backyard

    Canada is making significant strides in the clean energy transition by focusing on electric vehicles (EVs), with a goal for EVs to make up 90 percent of new car sales by 2040. Africa is experiencing a surge in solar growth, led by countries like South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria. The industry is shifting towards supplier-led climate solutions, with India committing $2.4 billion to scale carbon capture solutions. A breakthrough in sodium-sulfur battery technology has made energy storage cheaper and easier to scale, while investment in next-generation geothermal energy has surpassed $2 billion. Vietnam has launched a $102 million climate finance initiative to protect forests and support climate-smart livelihoods.

    https://speedandscale.com/newsletter/china-rolling-into-u-s-backyard/

  • Kenya launches a carbon registry to boost climate finance and credibility

    Kenya has launched a national carbon registry to track carbon credit projects and attract foreign investment while ensuring local communities benefit, aligning with international standards to participate in global carbon markets with transparency. Germany is supporting Kenya's reforestation efforts and allocating 2.4 million euros to strengthen its carbon market readiness. The registry is part of broader efforts to build African institutions that can attract climate finance while protecting national and local interests, with over 80 carbon project concept notes already submitted. Centralized national registries like Kenya's are crucial for carbon markets, expected to be fully operational this year to prevent double counting and ensure integrity in climate financing under the Paris Climate agreement.

    https://apnews.com/article/carbon-registry-climate-kenya-aad670f79c992c61422d2384c75bdbb4

  • Octopus Energy plans $1bn investment in Californian clean technology

    Octopus Energy Generation has announced a $1bn investment in Californian clean technology, focusing on carbon removal and renewable energy projects. The funding will support companies working to restore grasslands and forests to absorb carbon dioxide, as well as invest in heat battery technology to reduce emissions from industries. California's goal of reaching 100% renewable energy by 2045 is being supported by Octopus Energy Generation through investments in clean energy projects across the US, aiding in the transition away from fossil fuels.

    https://www.power-technology.com/news/octopus-energy-plans-1bn-investment/

  • What can toughen Louisiana coast against worsening storms? 4 years and 30,000 trees

    Volunteers in Meraux, Louisiana are planting thousands of trees like bald cypress and water tupelo to restore wetlands as a natural barrier against sea level rise and storms, aiming to bring back the ecosystem disrupted by human intervention. The closure of the Mississippi River—Gulf Outlet Canal in 2009 led to reforestation efforts by environmental groups, with the Central Wetlands Reforestation Collective making significant progress towards a 30,000-tree goal. This project serves as a way to cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and teach future generations about resilience and environmental restoration, showing that recovery is possible and resisting a 'doomerism' mindset. Rollin Black from the Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development is involved in these efforts, finding joy in seeing kids participate and hoping to inspire them to stay in the city.

    https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-katrina-cypress-trees-wetlands-barriers-36dd345fa20e532ac2e27a9f1b1cd677

  • What Happens When a Neighborhood Is Built Around a Farm?

    Agrihoods and urban farms are innovative solutions to combat climate change by providing food security, reducing temperatures, capturing rainwater, and increasing biodiversity in communities. These green spaces can help mitigate flooding, provide nutritious produce, and cool neighborhoods, ultimately improving food security and sustainability. Successful implementation of agrihoods requires careful planning, including water logistics, crop selection, and adequate funding and staffing. By scaling up urban agriculture and implementing agrihoods, cities can become more resilient in the face of climate change.

    https://reasonstobecheerful.world/agrihoods-neighborhoods-built-around-farms/

  • Agrivoltaics? Yes in my vineyard

    Researchers in Spain conducted a study in the Murcia region, surveying 238 wine tourists and finding broad support for trellis-integrated agrivoltaics in vineyards, with 94% backing solar integration. The study focused on vineyards in a region where viticulture is significant, with questions about the importance of photovoltaic energy, preferred system configurations, and perceptions of landscape integration. Overall, the research found a positive social perception of agrivoltaic systems, particularly in vineyard settings, confirming high acceptance of this dual-use land model among the surveyed population. The results were presented in a study published in Renewable Energy Focus, with involvement from academics at Technical University of Cartagena and Miguel Hernández University of Elche.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/12/agrivoltaics-yes-in-my-vineyard/

  • Environmental News Network – Farming for the Future

    The University of Leeds and McCain Foods are partnering to establish the McCain Farm of the Future UK on the University's farm in Yorkshire, with the goal of reducing the environmental impacts of farming and increasing food security. This collaboration aims to accelerate innovation in British agriculture to tackle challenges like unpredictable weather, declining soil health, and policy uncertainty. By working together, the project seeks to develop sustainable solutions that address these pressing issues and pave the way for a more resilient and environmentally friendly agricultural sector.

    https://www.enn.com/articles/77794-farming-for-the-future

  • Indigenous forest fire brigades shortlisted for global climate award

    CARE, an Asháninka Indigenous organization in the Amazon, has been nominated for the 2026 Ashden Award for their Indigenous-led Integrated Fire Management strategy, PAAMARI. The project successfully combines Indigenous wisdom with satellite technology to prevent and reduce wildfires in the region, with no wildfires recorded in 2025. The project focuses on training community members as fire brigade members, using high-tech monitoring, and teaching safe burning practices. Winning the Ashden Award would allow for the expansion of this work, providing essential safety gear to volunteer Indigenous community fire brigade members. Indigenous Peoples are effective stewards of the rainforest and with the right tools and respect for traditional knowledge, they can protect this important ecosystem from the impacts of the climate crisis.

    https://www.coolearth.org/news/indigenous-forest-fire-brigades-shortlisted-for-global-climate-award/

  • Altitude Partners With Alcom For +360.000t Carbon Removals

    Altitude, a top carbon dioxide removal (CDR) financier, has partnered with Alcom to purchase over 360,000 tonnes of CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) from biochar-based carbon removal facilities in the Philippines and India. This collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment of high-quality CDR capacity, bringing long-term climate benefits and creating local economic value. Alcom, a pioneer in biochar project development, has a successful track record in building and delivering on growth ambitions. Altitude's significant contribution as a top CDR buyer globally is helping to scale up large-scale CDR efforts, furthering climate solutions.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/09/altitude-partners-with-alcom-for-360-000t-carbon-removals/

  • Environmental News Network – Predicting Glacier Surges – Understanding Ecological Tipping Points

    Climate change is endangering Earth's ecosystems and reducing their resilience, with ecological tipping points playing a crucial role. Predicting drastic changes like the Amazon rainforest becoming a savannah or Greenland's ice sheet disappearing is challenging. Researchers from University of Potsdam, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and Technical University of Munich have developed a new method to measure ecosystem resilience and assess data within tipping points. By applying this method to the Amazon rainforest and mountain glaciers in Alaska and Asia, they are able to make predictions of glacier surges multiple years in advance.

    https://www.enn.com/articles/77779-predicting-glacier-surges-understanding-ecological-tipping-points