Can Swedish Agriculture Become a Carbon Sink Instead of a Source?
Agriculture represents about 13% of Sweden’s greenhouse gas emissions, yet it also holds vast potential for carbon sequestration. A growing movement toward carbon farming—supported by EU frameworks such as the LULUCF Regulation and the Common Agricultural Policy—aims to transform Sweden’s agricultural lands into a major carbon sink. Through practices like cover cropping, reduced tillage, mixed […]
Russia Secures Indian Carbon Credits via Uzbekistan Solar Investment
Russian oil company Tatneft has announced the registration of its first solar energy project in Uzbekistan under India’s Universal Carbon Registry (UCR), marking a new level of cooperation in carbon credit generation across Eurasia. The initiative involves the installation of 0.33 MW of rooftop solar panels at Tatneft’s tire manufacturing plant in Angren, providing clean […]
EU Launches Strategy to Empower Young Farmers and Renew Agriculture
The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive strategy for generational renewal in agriculture, addressing the aging farmer population and aiming to double the share of young farmers by 2040. With the average age of EU farmers now at 57 and only 12% under 40, the plan seeks to make agriculture more attractive and sustainable by […]
France Explores Career Transitions into Farming Through Vocational Training
A new Analysis Note (n°223) from France’s Department of Agriculture, Agri-Food, and Food Sovereignty examines how vocational training supports career transitions into agriculture amid growing workforce renewal challenges. The study focuses on the Vocational Certificate in Farm Management (BPREA) offered by public agricultural training centres (CFPPA), which provide professional capacity and access to start-up aid […]
AI Report Outlines Path to Sustainable Agriculture in Europe
A new report commissioned by the European Commission and conducted by Fraunhofer IESE highlights the potential of artificial intelligence to transform agriculture into a more sustainable and resilient sector. AI-enabled decision-making support tools can help farmers boost efficiency, reduce inputs, and manage risks more effectively. However, adoption remains limited due to barriers such as lack […]
Brazil’s Lula Urges Global Unity Against Climate Denialism
On September 24, 2025, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed the UN Climate Summit in New York, calling for global action to uphold the Paris Agreement and reject climate denialism. Lula stressed that all nations must submit and honor their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), describing them as essential roadmaps for achieving emissions reductions. […]
Reframing Climate Change as a Human Challenge
Climate change is often portrayed as a threat to the planet, yet Earth has endured mass extinctions and catastrophic events before. What is truly at risk now is human civilization—our health, food systems, economies, and social stability. The World Health Organization estimates more than 250,000 annual deaths linked to climate impacts, while UNICEF reports 1 […]
EU Debates Carbon Credits in 2040 Climate Target
On July 2, 2025, the European Commission proposed a 90% emissions reduction target by 2040, setting a key milestone toward achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The proposal introduces limited flexibility by allowing the use of international carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, capped at 3% of the EU’s 1990 net emissions, equivalent […]
Singapore Expands Carbon Credit Deals and Launches Nature-Based Projects
On September 16, 2025, Singapore signed its ninth Article 6.2 implementation agreement, this time with Vietnam, marking another step in its growing network of carbon trading partnerships. The Ministry of Trade and Industry pledged to channel 5% of proceeds from authorized carbon credits into Vietnam’s climate adaptation efforts, reinforcing Singapore’s commitment to high-integrity cooperation under […]
China Sets First Absolute Carbon Cap with 2035 Pledge
On September 25, 2025, President Xi Jinping announced China’s first absolute emissions reduction target during a UN climate summit address. The pledge commits to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 7–10% by 2035, expanding non-fossil fuels to over 30% of energy use, and boosting wind and solar capacity to 3,600 GW. This marks a structural shift […]
Bridging the Collision Course: Conservation, Communities, and the Future of 30×30
The global community has set one of the boldest goals in environmental history: by 2030, conserve 30% of the planet’s land and sea (30×30). Adopted under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, this target is more than a number—it is a rallying cry for reversing biodiversity loss, stabilizing climate systems, and securing the ecosystems that underpin […]
Farming Practices Can Drive Climate Solutions Through Carbon Sequestration
From cover crops to reduced tillage, farmers are adopting practices that store carbon in the soil—unlocking potential for both climate impact and new income through carbon credits.