Vietnam Targets Up to USD 74 Billion in Agro-Forestry-Aquatic Exports in 2026
Vietnam’s agriculture and environment sector has set an ambitious export target of USD 73–74 billion for agro-forestry and aquatic products in 2026, building on strong performance in 2025 despite global uncertainty.
Mexico Uses Bats to Cut Pesticide Use and Control Agricultural Pests
Mexico has adopted bat conservation as a key tool for sustainable agriculture, significantly reducing pesticide use while improving pest control across several crops, particularly coffee.
Taiwan Advances Carbon Credit Efforts with Paraguay
Taiwan is expanding cooperation with Paraguay to develop internationally recognized carbon credits and strengthen its participation in global carbon markets.
Canada Plans Sustainable Investment Taxonomy for 2026
Canada announced it will launch a national sustainable investment taxonomy in 2026 to help classify economic activities as “green” or “transition” aligned with environmental and climate goals.
EACC Launches Africa-Focused Carbon Projects
The East African Carbon Company (EACC) was officially launched as a government-aligned platform to develop nature-based carbon projects in partnership with African states, beginning with Uganda.
Vietnam’s Sustainable Agriculture Progress Praised by FAO
In an exclusive interview with the Vietnam News Agency in Hanoi, Mr. Vinod Ahuja, the FAO Representative in Vietnam, commended Vietnam’s advances in sustainable agriculture, particularly in low-emission rice cultivation.
FAO Backs Climate-Smart Agriculture Worldwide
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved eight new FAO-led projects totaling USD 58.8 million to support sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture across seven countries: Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Mexico, Senegal, Tanzania, and Ukraine.
Voluntary Carbon Markets Gain Momentum in 2025
In 2025, voluntary carbon markets showed clear signs of progress and growing maturity, despite ongoing challenges. According to Trellis, higher-quality carbon credits gained stronger market recognition, trading at an estimated 30% premium over lower-quality credits. This price
EU Parliament Approves CBAM Reform to Support SMEs and Cut Emissions
On May 23, 2025, the European Parliament approved reforms to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aimed at reducing emissions while easing compliance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Vietnam’s Carbon Credit Market Poised for Transformational Impact
On May 10, 2025, Vietnam confirmed that it will launch a pilot carbon credit trading system in June, laying the groundwork for a fully operational domestic carbon market by 2029. The system will be developed under strict
APEC Ministers Advance Blue Economy Agenda at Busan Meeting
On May 1, 2025, during the 5th APEC Ocean-Related Ministerial Meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea, Minister Kang Do-Hyung and his counterparts reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation for
France Launches Charter for High-Integrity Carbon Credit Use
France has unveiled a new “Charter for Paris-aligned and High Integrity Use of Carbon Credits,” calling on companies to adopt best practices in carbon credit usage as part of their climate strategies.