Will Nepal Receive World Bank Carbon Funds?
Nepal's forest communities may face challenges accessing $45M in World Bank carbon funds due to bureaucratic hurdles.
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South Korea Slashes Forest Biomass Energy Subsidies
South Korea ends subsidies for new biomass projects, imported fuels, and cofiring plants by 2025, shifting focus to domestic forest biomass.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News December 19
Big Tech Symbiosis Coalition for nature-based carbon credits, amazon native reforestation, national project, FAO, VERRA, blockchain forest monitoring, and more...
Judge Tosses $33M Timber Lawsuit Over 2020 Wildfire Response
A federal judge denied Freres timber companies’ complaint that firefighters did not do everything possible to stop the spread of the Beachie Creek Fire
Brazil's Paper Industry Adopts Blockchain for EUDR Compliance
Brazil's paper industry invests in blockchain to meet EU deforestation rules, aiming for compliance without disrupting operations.
Tech Giants Join Forces for Carbon Credits: Behind the Hype
Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce join forces in the Symbiosis Coalition to scale forestry carbon credits. Is this a step forward?
3 Key Outcomes from the First Summit on Mangrove Conservation
Global summit unveils a 'Mangrove Breakthrough' plan to halt loss, double conservation, and restore 50% of lost mangroves for climate resilience.
Agroecology: Blueprint for Resilient Farming in Ghana
"With the right support, these methods could generate ecological and economic rewards far beyond Ghana.”
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News December 12
Philip Morris funds Atlantic Forest restoration | UK Tree Planting Taskforce expands | Indonesia’s reforestation plans.
Labour Government to Scale Up UK Tree Planting
UK tree planting expands as Labour Government minister Mary Creagh launches a taskforce to drive reforestation across all four nations.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News December 7
The internet of trees, Uganda's forest comeback, US investment in Amazon restoration and more.
Reforesting the Amazon: America's DFC Steps In
DFC to invest in Mombak's Amazon reforestation, planting trees, restoring ecosystems, and leveraging carbon credits for climate action.