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News Archive
Large Batch of Seedlings Arrives
Now that the Panamanian rainy season is upon us, Silva Tree have scaled up their planting, with hundreds of thousands of seedlings being delivered from the USA.
Renewables in Electricity Generation Continue to Rise
The "Renewable Energy Snapshots" report, published by the EU Joint Research Centre's Institute for Energy (IE), shows that renewable energy sources accounted for 62% of electricity generation installed in the EU27 in 2009.
Additional Accommodation Built for Field Workers
Due to the intensive rainy season planting, it has been necessary to build additional sleeping accommodation for field workers on the Princess Project site.
Rainforest Alliance Begins Pre-Validation Process
The Rainforest Alliance has begun the pre-validation process which will lead to the certification of the Princess Project Carbon offset credits.
Biomasss Fund Factsheet Complete
After many months of planning the Silva Tree Paulownia to Biomass fund Project factsheet has been completed.
European Biomass Industry Prepares for Expansion
As energy and engineering giants rush into the sector, a new report suggests the European biomass industry will grow by 50 per cent over the next five years.
Silva Tree July Open Days
Due to public demand, Silva Tree have moved their popular open days to mid-week days during July. They will take place at the Hotel Russell on two Wednesdays with sessions in the daytime and the evening on both days.
Financial Times Recommends Forestry Investment
Merryn Somerset Webb's column on the 4th June talks of the benefits of investing in timber, suggesting it is the ideal investment from a tax, pension, safety and inflation point of view.
Rainforest Alliance to Perform Silva Tree VCS Audit
Silva Tree Panama has contracted the Rainforest Alliance to perform the Princess Project carbon offset validation audit.
Over $3 Billion for New Infrastructure in Panama
With less than a month to ensure compliance with the first year of administration, the Panamanian government has put out to tender large projects for more than $3 billion, all of which are expected to strengthen Panama's position in the fields of tourism, business and the global economy.
Silva Tree Mentioned in University Article
Fort Valley State University, who are developing pioneering Paulownia research, have included Silva Tree in their latest news piece.
Biomass More Attractive to Investors Than Renewables
A report conducted by KPMG suggests that biomass as a renewable energy is a more attractive investment than solar power and wind energy.
Finns to Build Biomass Power Plants in Poland
Finnish energy company Fortum is planning to build a combustion plant and a biomass power plant in the western city of
Silva Tree Open Days Final Spaces
Final spaces are available for June's open days featuring Silva Tree ethical investment opportunities. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Hundreds of Thousands of Paulownia Seedlings
200,000 Paulownia seedlings are to be delivered to the Princess Project Panama by July 2010.
Silva Tree Laboratory in Final Stages
The Princess Project's onsite seedling production laboratory has been completed structurally and internal walls have been built.
Silva Tree Client Open Day June 2010
The highly successful Silva Tree open days are continuing this month with a client open day on the 19th June 2010.
Silva Tree Agents Open Day June 2010
The highly successful Silva Tree open days continue this month, with an agents open day on Friday the 18th June 2010.
Silva Tree Prices Fixed Until End of Week
Further to ongoing exchange rate fluctuations, Silva Tree are fixing the prices for investment in the Princess Project Panama until the end of this week only.
Princess Project PDD Available in English
After many months of planning, measuring, researching and writing, the Silva Tree Princess Project PDD has been completed and translated into English.
Silva Tree Open Day, Final Spaces Available
Silva Tree are holding an open weekend in Central London for potential investors, agents and interested parties. Final spaces are still available, so please contact Silva Tree UK to apply for your space.
Princess Project Developments
The Silva Tree Princess Project continues to progress according to schedule with the micro-propagation laboratory roof completed, land cleared for planting, more roads being built, greenhouse construction underway and the planting of over 100 hectares started.
Biomass Fund Structure Complete
Silva Tree's anticipated upcoming project is being set up as a fund and due to be launched over the next few weeks. The legal structure has now been finalised and is being set up by Silva Tree Director Patrick Visser.
Princess Project Phase 3 EIA Completed
As a part of compliance with Panamanian environmental laws and as a part of Silva Tree's Carbon offset project, Environmental Impact Assessments (or EIAs) have now been performed for the first, second and third phases of the Princess Project Panama
Silva Tree Open Weekend May 2010
Silva Tree are hosting an open weekend this month, which will be the first of a series of such events.
See It To Believe It
It is not unnatural to be sceptical about the incredible growth rate of the Paulownia tree, as it grows approximately four times as fast as its average hardwood counterpart. Silva Tree now have photographic evidence of this tree's amazing growth, sufficient to pacify even the most serious sceptics. ...
Silva Tree Pleased About Carbon Survey Results
A news article from Ireland has confirmed that forestry Carbon credits are growing in desirability, a discovery which is hugely reassuring to Silva Tree who develop Carbon offset projects based on forestry activities.
Wet Season Planting Begins
With the Panamanian wet season approaching fast, Silva Tree have kicked off the intensive planting season with the planting of 40 hectares of land in the Princess Project Panama.
Princess Project Prices Fixed For April
Invest in April, save 1000 Pounds. Due to recent currency fluctuations, Silva Tree have decided to fix the GBP and €uro prices of the Princess Project Panama until the end of April.
Silva Tree Visit Fort Valley State University
Silva Tree Directors were invited to visit Fort Valley State University and witness some of the fascinating research being conducted into the Paulownia species.
Princess Project Carbon PDD Available Online
The first version of the Princess Project PDD (in Spanish) can now be downloaded from the Silva Tree website.
False Accusations By The Christian Science Monitor
When a friendly young reporter from a seemingly professional publication asked to visit the Princess Project, Silva Tree did not hesitate to offer their full assistance. Sadly, Sara Llana had nothing but cruel intentions when she requested our help, as her story was intended as an attack on the...
Silva Tree Project Facts
In light of the report printed by the Christian Science Monitor, Silva Tree would like to issue an official statement about the progress of the Princess Project:
5 year Old Paulownia Plantation
Silva Tree Directors travelled to Georgia, in the USA, to make visits to established Paulownia timber and biomass plantations, to take size measurements and make plans for the next Silva Tree project.
Preparation for Biomass Project
Following intensive research for the next Silva Tree project, company Directors Patricius and Maurice made a lengthy visit to a biomass plantation and conducted meetings with leaders in the field of renewable energy.
Princess Project Tree Growth
Although Panama is now in its dry season, the planted Paulownia seedlings are showing a high level of tolerance and growth.
London Marathon
Silva Tree is supporting a very special man who is running the London marathon for charity. We hope our clients and colleagues will support him and the important initiative he is taking.
Licence Agreement Signed For Seedling Production
During an important meeting in Georgia last week, Silva Tree Directors negotiated a licence agreement for the unlimited production of the patented Superselect Paulownia Elongata seedlings.
Laboratory Construction Progresses
During their recent visit to Panama, various members of the Silva Tree team were able to witness the construction of the new micro-propagation lab based on the Princess Project site.
Silva Tree Build Own Seedling Lab
Exciting new developments to the Silva Tree Princess Project Panama include the construction of a micro-propagation laboratory which will clone seedlings for the planting of the project.
New BDM Manager Appointed
Gudo Thijssen has been newly appointed as the Director in Charge of Business Development (BDM Manager) as of today.
Your SIPP Allowance- Use it or Lose it!
Invest in the Princes Project and take advantage of this tax year’s SIPP allowance.
Invest Before April and Save 2500$
Following the successful sale of phase II of the Princess Project Panama, Silva Tree begin the new financial year with the launch of phase III of the project.
Reforestation Plan Submitted
The Princess Project Panama reforestation plan, compiled by Eco Management on behalf of Silva Tree Panama, has been submitted for final comments.
Investors Receive First Year's Returns
Those investors who bought land in the Carbon Offset Reforestation Project (CORP) in Costa Rica, received their first returns in February 2009. Paid towards the end of February by Citadel Trustees, all the investors received their returns in the bank account of their choice.
Important: New Contact Details Silva Tree UK
The Silva Tree UK office has moved into the Central London business district. The new contact details are effective immediately.
Silva Tree EIA Approved by Government
Silva Tree recently submitted an Environemtal Impact Asessement, stating the Princess Project Panama to be a category I project. This has been accepted by ANAM, the Panamanaian governmental department of environment.
Dry Season Planting of Great Significance
A further delivery of tens of thousands of seelings was received at the Princess Project Panama to be planted during the country's dry season.
Silva Tree Princess Project Socioeconomic Plans Finalised
Having spent December 2009 in Panama, Silva Tree’s Directors have finalized an extensive plan to improve sustainability and quality of life in the areas close to the Princess Project Panama.
Princess Project EIA Completed
Princess Project EIA has been completed and shows the project to have significant positive impact on the environment, including air, soil, flora fauna and human elements.
Citadel Trustees 25 year anniversary
Citadel, who hold the Princess Project in trust, are celebrating their 25th birthday this week. The company enjoys a long-standing reputation, having provided trustee services for a quarter of a century.
Forest Carbon Markets Grew in 2009 Despite Recession
Companies that rescue and restore forests to earn money by capturing carbon in trees likely expanded their operations in 2009, despite the global recession and regulatory uncertainty, capping three years of accelerating growth, according to the first-ever global survey of emerging markets in forest carbon.
Interest in voluntary carbon credits picks up
Carbon offset retailers and brokers have seen increased interest in and demand for voluntary carbon credits this month, particularly from the United States.
Seedling shipment sent to Panama
The most recent seedling shipment is currently in transit from the southern US to Panama. The seedlings have been stored in a greenhouse until large enough to plant
Silva Tree UK Limited
Silva Tree UK Ltd. is a fully incorporated UK company, registered in companies house under company number 07100240. Currently located in North London, the office will be moved to Central London at the beginning of March 2010.
Copenhagen Climate Accord Now Accepted By Nine Nations, UN Says
Australia, France and Canada are among nine countries that have told the United Nations they’ll accept the Copenhagen Accord, the non-binding climate-change agreement brokered last month, the UN said.
Silva Tree Directors spend Xmas in Panama
The Silva Tree Directors spent Xmas 2009 in Panama to see the progress on current projects in addition to planning future projects.
Christmas Party held for local schoolchildren
The Silva Tree directors held a special Christmas Party for local schoolchildren and their parents.
Silva Tree Directors meet local authorities during recent Panama visit
The Silva Tree Directors met with local authorities, the Police and Mayor, to discuss the project in detail.
Silva Tree finalise plans to help community and local area
Silva Tree agrees to help the community and local area within the district of Chepo in Panama.
Why tropical Trees are Low Risk but High Return
The Economist magazine has stated that the average annual returns on timber, meaning managed preserves that are eventually harvested, have outstripped those from leading global stock indices, property, oil and gold for the past decade.
Forestry Dispatch: Haiti before the quake
Can Paulownia Save Haiti?
Chris Snavely, 81, was taking on a new project: to see if he could find a species of tree that might begin to reforest Haiti. When times get tough in Haiti, trees bear the brunt. Branch by branch on dusty hillsides, they're hacked down and turned into charcoal, the...
Panama: The Next Investment Grade
Panama is likely to be upgraded to investment grade by at least two of the three main rating agencies over the next year. Panama has weathered the global economic storm better than even we forecasted.
Panama Emerges as a Prime Location for Close-To-Nature Resort Development
Trendsetters in environmentally responsible real estate development are discovering the many benefits of constructing low-density resorts in emerging markets like Panama.
Trees as source of clean fuel
A clean fuel that's already gaining traction in Asia could be getting a toehold in Canada, just in time to help northwest B.C.'s hard-hit forest industry. DME is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide that can be produced from biomass, natural gas or coal. It is now used...
Best time for green business is now
The time to build a green business is prime right now as opportunity presents itself at a time when the economy is not what it was but will be again soon due to renewable energy innovation spurring new economic growth.
Silva Tree Directors to spend Christmas in Panama
All 3 Silva Tree owners will be spending the festive season in Panama this year, visiting local authorities, communities and staff.
Silva Tree Winter Sale- completion deadlines extended
Winter Sale Application forms received in 2009 have until 21st January to complete at 2009 prices
More venture capitalists tuning in to green investments
The "perfect storm" of consumer interest and government investments has caught the attention of venture capitalists hoping to invest before a boom, said Emily Mendell of the National Venture Capital Association based in Arlington, Va.
Forestry Investment – Canada’s British Columbia to market wood products to China
British Columbia’s government has pledged to increase its forestry investment by an extra 17 per cent in order to enable the region to promote its products to the Chinese market.
Princess Project Phase I Sold Out
Following a highly successful pre-launch and subsequent product launch, the first phase of the Princess Project Panama has sold out in just four and a half months. The second phase is now available at 30,000 USD but prices will rise in the new year.
Fast growing sector spreads its roots
Institutional investors keen to diversify their portfolios from equities and bonds have long been attracted to timber, particularly pension funds, foundations and endowment funds.
Silva Tree Listed in Carbon Catalog
In anticipation of the soon to be completed project PDD, Silva tree have been accepted by Carbon Catalog, and are now listed as a Carbon credit supplier in the official directory.
Lumber could be the new oil
Shares of several of Canada's largest lumber exporters have skyrocketed in the past two months as new building codes in China allowing wood in construction have cracked open a previously inaccessible market for Canada's long-suffering forestry industry.
Silva Tree Represented at Copenhagen Climate Conference
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen (COP 15) is a meeting of the world's top authorities on climate change as well as world leaders, policy makers, negotiator and ministers. The talks will attempt to draw up a new global climate treaty to replace the UN's...
Panama moves up in democratic development index
The Index of Democratic Development in Latin America, prepared by the German foundation Konrad Adenauer, indicates that Panama is among the group of countries that have improved their rating.
Carbon trading could be worth twice that of oil in next decade
The carbon market could become double the size of the vast oil market, according to the new breed of City players who trade greenhouse gas emissions through the EU's emissions trading scheme. The ETS market may see $3tn (£1.8tn) worth of transactions a year in the next decade or two,...
Environmental Minister Joins Silva Tree Team
Silva Tree are very proud to announce that Ing. Eduardo Reyes has been contracted to work on the Princess Project Panama. The Vice Minister of environment for Panama (ANAM), Ing. Reyes, will conduct the environmental impact assessments as well as oversee the Carbon mitigation status of the project.
Seedling Update
The second seedling planting phase is now complete, with unexpected levels of success. Despite heavy rainfall and high humidity, the young trees have survived in the field with an exceptionally low mortality rate of just 1.3%
Improvements to Field Staff Facilites
Silva Tree holds a great deal of importance to the comfort and security of its staff, and the Princess Project field workers are no exception. A variety of improvements are being made to existing facilities to ensure the best possible working conditions are maintained.
First Phase of Princess Project Planted
Seedlings have been planted in the first phase of the Princess Project Panama, having acclimatised sufficiently. Silva Tree Director Maurice Sjerps and Forestry Engineer Ing. Herminio Rodrigues Guerrero personally oversaw and partook in the first planting of the young trees.
Second Seedling Delivery Arrives in Panama
Having flown in from the USA, the second batch of seedlings to be sent to the Princess Project arrived safely in Panama. The trees were then driven to the Project location on a truck.
Timber Guarantee Finalised
Following his recent visit to the USA, company Director Patrick Visser came back to the Silva Tree UK office with an investment guarantee beyond all expectations.
Second Batch of Seedling Sent to Princess Project
The second shipment of seedlings headed for the Princess Project Panama has now been released by the World Paulownia Institute.
Rainforests Still in Trouble
According to researcher and writer Rhett Butler, who runs the critically acclaimed website, Mongabay.com, tropical rainforests are incredibly rich ecosystems that play a key role in the basic functioning of the planet. They help maintain the climate by regulating atmospheric gases and stabilizing rainfall, and provide many other important ecological...
How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued From the Brink
The frogs are dying. From Canada to Panama, swamps have gone still and rivers silent; insects the amphibians would have devoured proliferate. Creatures with 100 million-year histories have begun disappearing so fast biologists can hardly keep pace. In a decade, half of the 6,000 known species of amphibians may be...
Holdren: Ice age will kill 1 billion
White House science czar John Holdren has predicted 1 billion people will die in “carbon-dioxide induced famines” in a coming new ice age by 2020.
Seedlings arrive at Princess Project
After a long and dangerous journey from the US, the Paulownia seedlings have arrived at the Princess Project site in Panama, fully hydrated, healthy and dry despite heavy rainfall in the area.
Panama butterfly migrations linked to climate change
Research permits were provided by Panama's National Environmental Authority, ANAM, and meteorological data by the Panama Canal Authority, ACP. For 16 years, Srygley and colleagues tracked the progress of lemony yellow Sulfur butterflies, Aphrissa statira, a species found from Mexico to Brazil, as they migrate across central Panama from...
Princess Project site cleared
The plot of land purchased for the first phase of the Silva Tree Princess Project Panama has been cleared and cleaned in preparation for planting of the seedlings.
New Photo Diary Feature
You can now track the progress of the Princess project online via our photo diary. This feature contans images and captions of what is happening to the project and is updated at every significant development.
Responsible Forestry in Panama
A milestone in the history of forest conservation has been marked in the dense tropical rainforests of Panama’s eastern Darien region. As part of a sustainable forest management and trade project coordinated by WWF, the region’s first sustainable harvesting plan has been launched, ensuring that forest areas are cut in...
Important changes to contact details
As of today, the Silva Tree telephone and fax numbers will change to the following: Tel: 02084572924 Fax: 02084572925
Princess Project prelaunch a sell-out
The Princess Project prelaunch, which ran for just once month, sold out completely within the allocated period due to overwhelming interest in the project.
New ST website
The new Silva Tree website is now live. With details of all the projects, past present and future, as well as investment details, news feeds, related reading resources and more. The Silva Tree website is designed to be complete, simple and informative.
Princess Project community interviews
Silva Tree conducted interviews with people from the local community in Panama to assess their feelings towards the project. The response was overwhelmingly positive.
Timber and forestry make sense
A number of big investors have recently become advocates of investing a portion of investment portfolios in timber and related products. Timber is supposed to provide a number of attractive features.
The Security of Forestry Investment
Most people are looking for a reliable home for their earnings along with a safe, sound source of income. Forestry has to be one of the safest investments any of us can make.
Timberland Investment World Conference 2009
Now in its 6th successful year, the Timberland Investment World conference is the definitive annual meeting for the entire timberland investments value chain including pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, family offices, TIMOs, REITs, forestry management companies, paper and forest products companies, law firms, and banks.
Silva Tree REDD project sold out
After just nine months, the Silva Tree Carbon Offset Forestry Project in Costa Rica has been closed to external investment. Thanks to all our customers, we have been able to expand the project as planned, saving more rainforest from destruction.
ST Newsletter- Last Remaining Units
Having reached the limit of units we wish to give away to external parties, Silva Tree are now selling the last remaining investment units, so this is your last chance to get involved in our Carbon Offset Forestry Project.
UN-REDD Programme Fund
Secretary-General and Prime Minister of Norway Launch UN-REDD Programme Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (third from left) poses for a group photo with Jens Stoltenberg (third from right), Prime Minister of Norway, and the other participants, following a joint press conference to launch a new initiative to reduce emissions resulting from deforestation and...
July 2009 Prices
The Silva Tree Carbon Offset Forestry project prices have changed as of the 1st July 2009.
Voluntary Carbon Standard lays groundwork for forestry offset boom
The Voluntary Carbon Standard Association (VCSA) will today launch a new package of measures designed to strengthen its carbon offset verification scheme and lay the groundwork for the expected wave of forestry and land use-based emission-reduction projects.
Silva Tree Community Project- Escuela Caño Zapota
As a part of their World Environment Day celebrations, Silva Tree launched their most recent community project, helping local school, Escuela Caño Zapota, which required essential repair work.
Forest carbon offers cheaper way to curb warming
Counting the climate-warming carbon dioxide locked up in forests could offer a cheaper way to curb the greenhouse gas than by considering only emissions from industry and fossil fuels, according to a new study.
Silva Tree June 2009 Prices
June prices are highly favourable to those investing in GBP. Unit prices and fees are as follows.
Big 5 Becomes Carbon Neutral
The Big 5, the leading international building and construction show, will become the first exhibition show in Dubai to take steps towards becoming Carbon Neutral. The Big 5 is set to take place from 23-26 November 2009 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
May 2009 prices
Prices have increased slightly in May. They have been set in three currencies, including the fees.
2010 Games officials eye global warming costs
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Organizers of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games said on Monday they are confident they can find sponsors to help with the estimated C$4.5 million ($3.6 million) cost of keeping the event from adding to global warming.
Unit Prices April 2009
Unit prices were Changed on 02-04-2009 according toexchange rates taken from www.xe.com at 12:15 UK Time.
Lost to the sea
Swamped by global warming..Tuvalu is why we must back Earth Hour. THIS picturesque paradise island is drowning, soon to be swallowed up entirely by the hungry, deep blue ocean surrounding it-and SUNK. Doomed Tuvalu and its 12,600 residents are the FIRST real victims of global warming as sea level rises.
Coldplay concert to be carbon neutral
Saturday’s Coldplay concert will be carbon neutral, with organisers helping to fund a wind farm in New Zealand to offset all energy consumed in putting on the event.
The Prince & I
Silva Tree applaud the Prince of Wales' efforts to improve awareness of the importance of maintaining the world's rainforests. Earth day activitieshave been planned.
Silvatree Fixed Currency Structure
Due to the volatility of the currency markets, Silvatree have decided to make investing easier for everybody by setting up 3 Trustee and company accounts, in 3 different currencies: GBP, US Dollars and Euros. This enables customers to invest without having to worry about currency fluctuations.
Offset industry slams government over deforestation guidelines
No UK government-approved carbon offset scheme currently provides money for tackling deforestation, despite climate change secretary Ed Miliband recently highlighting the issue. Government kite mark for voluntary offset schemes ignores more innovative schemes.
Climate change targets questioned after CO2 falls by just one per cent in decade
The UK’s carbon dioxide emissions fell by 1.5 per cent in 2007, according to the Department for Energy and Climate Change.
Delta College Offset Carbon Footprint
Each full-time student at Delta College emitted an average of four units of carbon while on campus in the 2007-08 academic year, a number that includes commuting to and from school. Said another way, every 1,000 square feet of space at Delta emitted an average of 28.8 units of carbon...
Will Carbon Offsets Survive the Downturn?
To get through the recession, consumers are scrimping and saving, which posits an environmental catch-22. Since we’re spending less, we’re consuming less, but since we have less to spend, we may not be as likely to put money towards extras like carbon offsets
Canadian firm lists carbon projects with TZ1
A Canadian company that offsets carbon emissions has listed 2.5 million voluntary carbon credits on New Zealand’s TZ1 Registry.
Carbon Credit Prices Fall
Carbon offset credits hit an all-time low but are still selling at €11.65 per ton and not expected to fall any lower.
Indonesia delays forest-carbon rules
Indonesia has delayed releasing complete regulations on using carbon credits to protect rainforests, preferring to fine-tune rules that could earn the country billions of dollars and curb the pace of climate change.
Forestation Based Carbon Credits Get Green Light
Silva Tree announces their project will be accredited according to the VCS standard now that avoided deforestation schemes have been officially approved.
Silva Tree Launch "Grow Your Own Credits" Carbon Offset Project for Businesses
Silva Tree Launch "Grow Your Own Credits" Carbon Offset Project for Businesses
Carbon Offset Credits the New Investment Commodity
In the current financial climate, investors are looking for sustainable products and safe commodities. Silva Tree S.A., a conservation and reforestation initiative, have come up with a new way to raise capital for their rainforest project.
World carbon market doubles in 2008
Latest research shows global market enjoyed strong performance in fourth quarter despite economic downturn. According to the latest figures, the global carbon market doubled in size to €92bn ($125bn) last year, while traded volumes soared by 83 per cent year-on-year to 4.9 giga tonnes of carbon
As Rain Forests Disappear, A Market Solution Emerges
Despite the creation of protected areas in the Amazon and other tropical regions, rain forests worldwide are still being destroyed for a simple reason: They are worth more cut down than standing. But with deforestation now a leading driver of global warming, a movement is growing to pay nations and...
From greed to green: Investing in the future
Environmental business practices are becoming increasingly attractive to investors andproviding fresh hope for a planet in trouble. Not onlyare the emerging markets for alternative power booming but many companies are also increasingly aware that there arereal costs associated with doing nothing.
Forestry protection to be added to UN post Kyoto protocol
A formal global market for forestry-related carbon credits moved a stepcloser yesterday as the UN's latest round of climate talks in Ghana closed. Speaking following the week-long summit, UN top climate change official Yvode Boer said that delegates had agreed to deliver a draft text on potentiallegislation and mechanisms for tackling...
Halting deforestation top of the agenda at climate conference
Delegates at the latest round of international climate change negotiations inAccra, Ghana this week are reporting that the talks are making good progress,despite continued disagreements over proposed moves to curb deforestation andemissions from heavy industries.
Value a forest, cool a planet
Cutting forests is the third-largest source of climate-warming carbon emissions today, larger than the emissions produced by either the US or China. Including them in a "carbon market" is a tempting solution.
Merrill Lynch spends $9M on forestation carbon credits
Merrill Lynch throws weight behind avoided deforestationcreditsInvestment bank predicts strong demand for credits that itclaims willdeliver biodiversity benefits alongside carbonreductionsPaying people not to do something may conjure up images ofdubious protectionrackets, but according to growing numbers of expertsit could also prove one ofthe most cost effective means of curbingglobal carbon...
Forestry credits just as good as the rest
New standard to help forestry projects enter carbon market. Voluntary Carbon Standard extended to include forestry and agricultural projects. A new global standard launched today will put in place a robustassessment scheme for ensuring agriculture and forestry protectionprojects are environmentally sustainable and credible providers ofcarbon offsets.
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