Podcasts about verra

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo’, confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S.Paulo’ desta sexta-feira (16/05/2025): Trabalho liderado pela USP e publicado na revista Science mostra que o Brasil apresenta o mais alto grau de miscigenação do mundo, com ancestralidades europeias, africanas e indígenas americanas – muitas delas de grupos étnicos já extintos. O trabalho apontou também mais de 8 milhões de variantes genéticas inéditas, o que poderá auxiliar no diagnóstico de doenças e no desenvolvimento de tratamentos médicos personalizados. E mais: Economia: Em crise, mercado de carbono vê queda de 27% em emissões de crédito Política: PF apura uso de ‘laranjas’ em órgão investigado por suspeita de fraude Metrópole: Senado da Itália aprova decreto que restringe a concessão de cidadania Internacional: Sem Putin e Zelenski, diálogo de paz começa esvaziado Esportes: Justiça do Rio afasta Ednaldo da presidência da CBF Caderno 2: A arte de Monet que o Brasil nunca viu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Verifying Carbon Credits: Integrity in Every Acre What does it really take to turn climate-smart farming practices into verified carbon credits? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the verification process behind agricultural carbon projects. Joined by three Agoro Carbon team members – Chris Daley from the Carbon team, John Pullis from the Data team, and Mark Worner from the Grower Success team – we break down the science, logistics, and integrity behind every carbon credit we generate. We start with the basics: what verification is and why it matters. Then we dive into the field with Mark, who shares the real-life practices that sequester carbon, like cover cropping and no-till farming. John walks us through the rigorous soil sampling methods and explains how data drives credibility. Chris provides insight into how third-party auditors validate that our project meets the highest global standards. You'll hear about the value verification brings – not just for carbon credit buyers -but for farmers, ranchers, and the planet. From improved soil health to greater transparency, this conversation uncovers the deeper benefits of getting it right. Whether you're in ag, carbon markets, or just curious how climate solutions are verified on the ground, this episode is a deep and accessible dive into the process that keeps our carbon program honest, credible, and impactful. About the our guests: Chris Daley has broad experience in the carbon markets, ranging from program and methodology development to providing analysis on current and future trends. Chris has worked as a program officer at Verra and a senior associate at Ecosystem Marketplace, a Forest Trends Initiative. Mark Worner is an and agronomist and first generation farmer with a background in seed and ag chemical sales he leads our Grower Success onboarding process. Mark's passion is to educate others about conservation agriculture Michigan's diverse agriculture influenced John Pullis' lifelong love for farming—from specialty crops to commodity crops. As a Senior Agronomist that focuses on soil sampling John thrives on the constant evolution and development of the agriculture industry.

durée : 00:06:49 - L'invité de la rédaction de "ici Sud Lorraine" - Faut-il autoriser l'euthanasie ou le suicide assisté en France ? La proposition de loi est débattue dès ce lundi 12 mai à l'Assemblée Nationale au même titre que celle concernant les soins palliatifs et l'accompagnement des malades. Pour en parler, nous recevons Frédéric Verra, avocat à Nancy.

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In this webinar, experts from Agreena, Mars, Nespresso, and Gentle Farming explored how verified data is driving real impact in sustainable food production — and what it takes to scale regenerative practices that work. As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, the challenge lies in scaling practices that restore soil health, reduce emissions, and enhance food production sustainability.   In partnership with Agreena, a Verra-registered climate solutions company, this webinar explored how robust, verified data is transforming RegenAg programs, how companies are using data to make food production more sustainable, and if farmers are reaping the benefits.  Our panel of experts:  Thomas Gent, regenerative farmer, Gentle Farming Reineke Van Riemsdijk, sustainability lead and technical quality manager, Nespresso Claire Petit, climate lead for pet nutrition Europe, Mars Simon Haldrup, co.founder and CEO, Agreena The conversation was moderated by Tanya Richard, chief operating officer and head of stakeholder engagement, Innovation Forum. 

Voici l'Évangile du jeudi 10 avril 2025 : « Si quelqu'un garde ma parole, jamais il ne verra la mort » (Jn 8, 51-59) En ce temps-là, Jésus disait aux Juifs : « Amen, amen, je vous le dis : si quelqu'un garde ma parole, jamais il ne verra la mort. » Les Juifs lui dirent : « Maintenant nous savons bien que tu as un démon. Abraham est mort, les prophètes aussi, et toi, tu dis : “Si quelqu'un garde ma parole, il ne connaîtra jamais la mort.” Es-tu donc plus grand que notre père Abraham ? Il est mort, et les prophètes aussi sont morts. Pour qui te prends-tu ? » Jésus répondit : « Si je me glorifie moi-même, ma gloire n'est rien ; c'est mon Père qui me glorifie, lui dont vous dites : “Il est notre Dieu”, alors que vous ne le connaissez pas. Moi, je le connais et, si je dis que je ne le connais pas, je serai comme vous, un menteur. Mais je le connais, et sa parole, je la garde. Abraham votre père a exulté, sachant qu'il verrait mon Jour. Il l'a vu, et il s'est réjoui. » Les Juifs lui dirent alors : « Toi qui n'as pas encore cinquante ans, tu as vu Abraham ! » Jésus leur répondit : « Amen, amen, je vous le dis : avant qu'Abraham fût, moi, JE SUIS. » Alors ils ramassèrent des pierres pour les lui jeter. Mais Jésus, en se cachant, sortit du Temple.   Cet enregistrement est proposé bénévolement pour répandre la Parole de Dieu

‘Het negatieve beeld van verhuurders lijkt in beton gegoten. Alsof het alleen draait om winstbejag en slechte woningen. Dus is het belangrijk het eerlijke verhaal te vertellen en te laten zien dat er ook veel goed gaat in de sector.' Niek Verra, ondernemer binnen Verra Makelaars en interim-voorzitter van Vastgoed Belang (de belangenvereniging voor verhuurders van vastgoed) maakt zich zorgen over de nuance ten aanzien van de huursector en de impact die de wet- en regelgeving heeft op de sector. Zoals de huurprijsregulering: ‘klinkt mooi, maar leidt in de praktijk vaak tot minder investeringen in woningen, en dat is uiteindelijk nadelig voor huurders.' Hoor in deze RB Podcast uit de mond van Niek zelf hoe wat hem betreft het eerlijke verhaal eruitziet. In gesprek met Sylvester Schenk, directeur fiscale zaken van het RB en de vaste host van de RB Podcast.Regelmatige luisteraar van de RB Podcast? Laat ons weten wat je er van vindt én stuur ons suggesties voor nieuwe afleveringen

Ecoutez RTL Petit Matin avec Thomas Despré du 26 mars 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Une éclipse totale de Lune est visible ce vendredi sur une grande partie de la planète. On parle aussi de "Lune de sang", un phénomène dont peu de Français pourront malheureusement profiter...

Une éclipse totale de Lune est visible ce vendredi sur une grande partie de la planète. On parle aussi de "Lune de sang", un phénomène dont peu de Français pourront malheureusement profiter...

This week: Ian Welsh speaks with David Antonioli, former CEO of Verra and founder of Transition Finance about the state of play in the carbon markets. They discuss the foundational work being done to improve market integrity, greenwashing concerns and long-term decarbonization strategies.  Plus, Ian discusses Scope 3 supply chains emissions with Natasha Bodnar. Key challenges include financing decarbonization and improving emissions data transparency. Initiatives such as green supply chain financing and AI-driven lifecycle assessments are emerging to help companies tackle these challenges.   For more insights on Scope 3 and supply chain decarbonization, join Innovation Forum's Scope 3 Innovation Forum in Amsterdam on June 3-4. Host: Ian Welsh To read the report mentioned in this episode, click here: https://tranfin.com/home/resources  Stay up-to-date on our podcasts by following us on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

Aujourd'hui, Marie-Sophie Bufarull, Didier Giraud et Bruno Poncet débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

Aujourd'hui, Joëlle Dago-Serry, Jérôme Marty et Charles Consigny débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

In this episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, we dive into the dynamic intersection of conservation, climate finance, and community-driven solutions with Mike Korchinsky, the founder and president of Wildlife Works. Our conversation explores how market-based mechanisms such as carbon credits and REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) are revolutionizing the way we approach wildlife conservation, forest protection, and sustainable development.Understanding the Role of Carbon Credits in ConservationOver the last few years, there has been a growing global interest in financing climate solutions through mechanisms like biodiversity credits and carbon credits. These financial instruments incentivize forest communities and landowners to preserve ecosystems by providing an economic value to keeping forests intact. Wildlife Works is at the forefront of this movement, pioneering economic models that directly benefit local communities while safeguarding biodiversity.But how do carbon credits work?Mike breaks down the fundamental principles of carbon credits, explaining how they are measured, issued, and traded in the voluntary carbon market. He highlights that one of Wildlife Works' major successes is its ability to convert conservation into a sustainable livelihood for communities that would otherwise be forced to engage in activities like logging or slash-and-burn agriculture.Wildlife Works: A Market-Based Conservation ModelMike takes us through his personal journey into conservation, tracing his early fascination with wildlife, particularly elephants, and how his first visit to Africa in the mid-1990s exposed him to the pressing conflict between human development and wildlife protection. Recognizing that traditional conservation models were insufficient, he founded Wildlife Works in 1998 with the belief that economic incentives could be a game-changer in protecting endangered ecosystems.One of the most remarkable aspects of Wildlife Works' approach is its focus on empowering communities. Unlike conventional conservation projects that might impose restrictions on local populations, Wildlife Works ensures that indigenous and rural communities are active participants in shaping conservation solutions that also serve their long-term social and economic interests.The REDD+ Framework and Its ImpactThe REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) framework, developed by the United Nations, is a key mechanism in global conservation efforts. REDD+ projects aim to reduce carbon emissions by offering financial incentives to governments, communities, and private sector actors who take action to preserve forests.Wildlife Works has been a pioneering force in REDD+ implementation, with projects spanning Africa, South America, and Asia. Their Kenyan project, launched in 2011, was the first of its kind to be issued carbon credits under the VERRA standard. From there, Wildlife Works expanded into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Colombia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, and more—focusing on regions with high biodiversity and intense deforestation pressures.But what does a REDD+ project look like on the ground?According to Mike, a successful REDD+ project integrates:* Community consultation and governance, ensuring that local people benefit from conservation efforts.* Biodiversity monitoring, safeguarding endangered species.* Sustainable livelihoods, such as eco-businesses, agroforestry, and handicrafts that reduce dependence on forest destruction.* Infrastructure development, including schools, healthcare facilities, and renewable energy projects.Addressing Criticism of Carbon CreditsDespite their potential, carbon credits and REDD+ projects have faced criticism. Some argue that carbon markets allow corporations to "greenwash" their emissions rather than actively reducing them. Others worry about the transparency and legitimacy of carbon credit verification.Mike acknowledges these concerns and explains how Wildlife Works ensures high-integrity projects by:* Adhering to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles, ensuring that indigenous communities voluntarily agree to projects.* Implementing safeguards to prevent "leakage", where deforestation might simply shift to another location.* Prioritizing permanence, making sure that conservation gains last for decades, not just a few years.* Working with independent third-party verifiers to validate carbon reductions.He also highlights that while bad actors have existed in the carbon market, the majority of REDD+ projects—especially those focused on nature-based solutions—are genuine, impactful, and community-driven.Wildlife Works' Global ImpactWith over two decades of experience, Wildlife Works has expanded its footprint across multiple continents, targeting some of the world's most at-risk forests. Their projects are currently active in:* Kenya: The birthplace of Wildlife Works' conservation model, protecting vital wildlife corridors.* Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Home to the second-largest tropical rainforest on Earth.* Colombia: Partnering with indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities to conserve Amazonian and coastal forests.* Indonesia & Cambodia: Addressing deforestation from palm oil plantations and illegal logging.* Brazil: Protecting the Amazon, which remains the largest and most endangered rainforest globally.* Solomon Islands: Providing sustainable alternatives to illegal timber logging.Each of these projects is tailored to the local socio-economic and ecological context, ensuring that conservation solutions are equitable and effective.The Role of Eco-Businesses in ConservationBeyond carbon credits, Wildlife Works also supports eco-business ventures that offer alternative livelihoods to local communities. This includes:* Handicrafts and sustainable fashion, where traditional artisans can sell their products to global markets.* Agroforestry and regenerative farming, ensuring that agricultural practices do not harm the surrounding ecosystems.* Renewable energy initiatives, reducing reliance on deforestation-driven fuel sources.These initiatives ensure that conservation efforts are not just about preserving trees but also about empowering people to create self-sustaining economies.Challenges and the Future of Conservation FinanceMike reflects on the major challenges faced in the conservation sector:* Instability in the carbon market, with fluctuating prices affecting long-term project planning.* Misinformation and skepticism about carbon credits, often fueled by ideological opposition to market-driven solutions.* The need for greater corporate engagement, as voluntary carbon markets remain underutilized by businesses.* Competing conservation agendas, where NGOs and activists sometimes work against each other rather than collaborating for the greater good.Despite these challenges, the urgency of deforestation and biodiversity loss means that market-based solutions must scale rapidly. Mike emphasizes that the next decade is critical in turning the tide against environmental destruction.How Individuals Can Support Wildlife WorksFor listeners wondering how they can make an impact, Mike suggests:* Purchasing carbon credits from Wildlife Works, offsetting personal emissions while supporting conservation.* Buying eco-friendly products from Wildlife Works-affiliated businesses.* Spreading awareness about the benefits of nature-based solutions and REDD+ projects.* Advocating for stronger corporate commitments to conservation finance.As we wrap up the episode, it's clear that carbon credits and conservation finance are more than just buzzwords—they are essential tools in the fight to protect our planet's most precious ecosystems.For more information, visit Wildlife Works' website and explore their various conservation and eco-business initiatives. Let's take action to support climate-positive solutions and ensure a sustainable future for forests, wildlife, and communities worldwide.Subscribe to The Think Wildlife Podcast for more insightful discussions on conservation, sustainability, and environmental innovation. See you next Monday!Meet the HostAnish Banerjee: https://x.com/anishwildlifeThink Wildlife Foundation: https://thinkwildlifefoundation.com/Meet the GuestsMike Korchinsky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-korchinsky-4b1242Wildlife Works: https://www.wildlifeworks.com/Recommended Wildlife Conservation BooksWildlife Conservation in India by HS Pabla: https://amzn.to/3Ypx9ZhIndian Mammals: A Field Guide by Vivek Menon: https://amzn.to/4fhMiCLAt the Feet of Living Things by Aparajita Datta: https://amzn.to/3BZmtsN Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

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L'actu culture-média de ce vendredi 14 février: L'acteur français Gilles Lellouche se verra décerner un Magritte d'honneur lors de la 14ème cérémonie des récompenses du cinéma belge le 22 février prochain L'artiste Miet Warlop va représenter la Belgique à la biennale de Venise l'année prochaine L'auteur dessinateur de bande dessinée Bastien Vivès sera jugé en mai prochain pour diffusion d'images à caractère pornographique de mineurs Scarlett Johansson appelle à mieux encadrer l'intelligence artificielle après la diffusion d'une vidéo truquée Merci pour votre écoute N'hésistez pas à vous abonner également aux podcasts des séquences phares de Matin Première: L'Invité Politique : https://audmns.com/LNCogwPL'édito politique « Les Coulisses du Pouvoir » : https://audmns.com/vXWPcqxL'humour de Matin Première : https://audmns.com/tbdbwoQRetrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Retrouvez également notre offre info ci-dessous : Le Monde en Direct : https://audmns.com/TkxEWMELes Clés : https://audmns.com/DvbCVrHLe Tournant : https://audmns.com/moqIRoC5 Minutes pour Comprendre : https://audmns.com/dHiHssrEt si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

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Des machines plus intelligentes et plus créatives que le cerveau humain qui prennent le pouvoir ? Hollywood s'est emparé de ce motif pour le décliner dans de nombreuses fictions, de l'assassin cyborg de « Terminator » aux intelligences artificielles de Matrix, en passant par les répliquants androïdes de « Blade Runner », ou encore, bien sûr, H.A.L., l'ordinateur de « 2001, l'Odyssée de l'espace » de Stanley Kubrick, sans doute la première fois qu'une intelligence artificielle « crédible » apparaît sur le grand écran.Verra-t-on bientôt des films écrits voire réalisés par une  IA ? Fera-t-on appel à des actrices et des acteurs de pixels ? Pourrait voir Marilyn Monroe apparaître dans le nouvel opus de la franchise James Bond, ou Cary Grant donner la réplique à Juliette Binoche dans une comédie romantique ?  C'est de la science-fiction, mais plus tout à fait.On ne peut pas encore vivre sur Mars, mais l'intelligence artificielle est une planète à part entière qui nous fait miroiter dès aujourd'hui des promesses très concrètes. Un monde dont on peine à dessiner les contours tant son évolution est rapide. Ses possibilités semblent infinies, tout autant que les inquiétudes - éthiques, financières et sociales, épistémologiques -  qu'elle suscite.Pour en parler avec nous :- Elizabeth Le Hot, directrice générale de l'Adami (Société civile pour l'administration des droits des artistes et musiciens interprètes)- Rodolphe Chabrier, président et co-fondateur du studio d'effets visuels McGuff- Nicolas Guyon, journaliste et formateur en I.A., créateur du podcast « Comptoir I.A. »- Philippe Loranchet, journaliste spécialisé dans les nouvelles technologies.  Remerciements :- Louis Laborelli (INA)- Didier D'abreu et Axelle Ropert (SRF)- Sabine Le Stum (SCA, scénaristes de cinéma associés)- Bernard Benoliel (Cinémathèque française)- Stanislas de la Livonnière (Parisien)- Anne Bouvier (Adami)- Jean Cedro (Les Échos).

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Season's Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week on the podcast, our first guest, Cordie Aziz is back with fresh insights from her work and life changes since our first conversation. Cordie, now a mother of three is Founder and Executive Director of Enviornment360 an NGO turned social enterprise that has successfully executed sustainable waste management projects in urban and coastal communities in Greater Accra and Kumasi. Cordie's achievements include creating of the first successful community plastic collection program in Accra; developing the first waste picker-run sorting center in West Africa; and successfully partnering with local and national agencies as the recycling coordinator for the city of Accra, to name a few. We recorded this conversation during the ramp up to their 10th anniversary celebration at their new headquarters. In this conversation, we catch up on how Cordie is designing her work-life balance with purpose, allowing her to continue to evolve as an entreprenuer while staying rooted in her new role as a working mother. Where to find Cordie? Check out the show notes (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/252) from her first appearance. Other topics of interest: Jackson State University (https://www.jsums.edu) GhScientific (https://ghscientific.com) About Australian Aid (https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/australian-aid-brochure.pdf) What is Verra (https://verra.org)? Special Guest: Cordie Aziz.

This week on LoreForged, server tensions rise! We bring back Check Out This Thing on Reddit, recap our week-long venture into Verra, discuss how Ashes of Creation impacts your gaming, and much more. Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 12:07 - Check Out This Thing on Reddit 27:51 - A2 Week Recap

"Tout être vivant verra le salut de Dieu"Méditation de l'évangile (Lc 3, 1-6) par la Pasteure Magali GirardChant final : "Préparez, à travers le désert" par la Communauté de l'Emmanuel

In this episode of Bionic Planet, I delve into the complex and often controversial world of conservation in the Amazon, featuring Michael Greene, a figure recently spotlighted in a Washington Post article that painted him as a land grabber. However, my intention is to provide a more nuanced perspective on his story, which I believe reflects broader challenges in the fight against deforestation. Michael Greene's journey began in 2009 when he entered the tangled legal landscape of land ownership in the Amazon. His work is set against a backdrop of illegal logging, land grabbing, and the struggles of local settlers. The episode explores the threats to the Amazon, particularly in the Portel region, where illegal loggers and wealthy individuals exploit the land, often using deceptive tactics to claim vast areas. Throughout our conversation, we discuss the various actors involved in this crisis, including the legal landowners, illegal loggers, and settlers who are often caught in the middle. Michael shares insights into the "hair comb" pattern of deforestation, where roads are cut into the forest, leading to a gradual encroachment of settlers and illegal loggers alike. As we unpack Michael's project, we examine the strategies he implemented to combat deforestation and support local communities. He highlights the importance of the Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR), a mandatory environmental registry that helps families claim their land and protect it from illegal encroachment. Michael's initiative aimed to empower local families by helping them navigate this bureaucratic process, ultimately securing their land rights. However, the episode also addresses the backlash Michael faced from local NGOs and other organizations that accused him of being a land grabber himself. We discuss the complexities of these accusations and the challenges of working in a region where the status quo is heavily influenced by illegal logging and land grabbing. Throughout our two-hour conversation, I aim to provide a balanced view of Michael's work, acknowledging his quirks and the difficulties he has encountered while also emphasizing the positive impact he has had on local communities. This episode serves as a raw and unfiltered look at the challenges of conservation in the Amazon, offering listeners a glimpse into the intricate dynamics at play in the fight against deforestation. Join me as we explore the unfolding saga of Michael Green, a figure who embodies the complexities of conservation efforts in one of the world's most vital ecosystems. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction to Michael Green and the Controversy 00:05:30 - The Project in Portel: Initial Threats and Land Ownership 00:10:00 - Illegal Logging and Settler Dynamics 00:15:00 - The Hair Comb Pattern of Deforestation 00:20:00 - Countering Land Grabbing: The CAR Initiative 00:25:00 - Building Schools and Community Engagement 00:30:00 - Legal Challenges and Land Ownership Issues 00:35:00 - Pushback from NGOs and the Status Quo 00:40:00 - Historical Context: Jonas Morioka's Land Purchase 00:45:00 - Michael's Entry into Conservation and REDD+ 00:50:00 - The Role of COIAB and Initial Meetings 00:55:00 - Investment Groups and Project Development 01:00:00 - Controversies Surrounding Other Carbon Projects Quotes "I believe, based on the evidence to date, that he's been unjustly pilloried." - 00:00:43 "It's an unvarnished and unstructured look at the challenges of ending deforestation." - 00:03:13 "The threats to the area primarily in this period of time before the project started was illegal logging." - 00:04:44 "What happened as this hair comb deforestation that takes place in the Amazon, it was starting to reach the borders of the property." - 00:06:16 "We realized that the threat was really more of an organized crime threat, where they're organized land grabbing taking place." - 00:07:09 "Their cycles, typically, each family might do seven hectares and they plant one hectare one year and then they abandon it." - 00:15:54 "My big fear was that the settlers or the traditional people were going to be approached by illegal loggers as well as land invaders." - 00:17:22 "We wanted to track that and put eyes on it basically." - 00:23:02 "If it's not my carbon credit project, it's nobody's carbon credit project." - 00:43:12 "I think a lot of those news stories were pushed by his partners who wanted Jonas out of the area." - 00:41:37

What does it take to ensure sustainable projects truly make an impact? Find out in this episode with Christopher Daley, Agoro Carbon's Carbon Project Development Manager. The sustainable development verified impact standard also know as "SD VISta" is the sustainability standard managed by Verra, the world's leading standard for climate action and sustainable development. SD VISta verifies and quantifies sustainable development benefits generated from voluntary carbon offset projects. This standard ensures that certified projects not only produce measurable, sustainable development benefits but also follows best practices to protect local communities and ecosystems. Agoro Carbon Alliance works with farmers and ranchers to implement sustainable practices, like rotational grazing, biodiversity, cover crops and reduced tillage, that sequester carbon in the soil and generate carbon credits. The SD VISta standard, managed by Verra, will verify and quantify the sustainable development benefits generated from practices implemented with farmers and ranchers that partner with Agoro Carbon once registered.

Tune in to 100.7 THE RIVER, where Sunny Ravencourt brings you the hottest hits straight from the heart of the Riverlands! Get ready for the Top 10 Tracks that are making waves across Verra—whether you're strolling through the Remnants of Sephillion or braving the Highwaymen Hills, this is the station for YOU.

This week, we dive into our first experiences with Ashes of Creation! From visuals to systems to Archetypes and abilities, we discuss the highlights, areas we'd like to see improved, and so much more as we share our first steps in Verra! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 4:49 - First Impressions of Ashes of Creation

durée : 00:07:24 - Info médias - L'animateur lance un nouveau divertissement, Le maître du jeu, avant peut-être de rempiler dans le jury de Mask Singer. La Une semble apprécier l'ancien visage de France 2, qui reste toutefois libre de faire des incursions sur d'autres chaînes, comme dans Les traîtres récemment sur M6.

In today's episode, I welcome Ryan Verra - a modern-day wisdom-keeper, a Soul guide, and a 'Jedi Master' of this human existence. Ryan and I dive into the concepts and principles of: -Free Will vs Divine Orchestration -Programs & Constructs of the 'Game' of Existence (are you a player in the game or are you being played?) -Tapping into 'Higher Consciousness' -The 12 Senses - Reading Energy Signatures -What blocks Higher Consciousness & Higher Sensory Perception? -The Observer Effect -The Importance of Ceremony -Master Plant Teachers -Patience on the Path of Self-Discovery This episode is rich in subtle and profound invitations for you to navigate in your own way. I invite you to really slow down and be present as you listen. Take pause throughout. Rewind. Listen again. The only way we access deeper layers is through the art of being - through integrating what we've already received and making conscious shifts in how we move forwards. - - - - - - - If you'd like to connect with Ryan further, the offerings and opportunities we discussed in this episode can be found here: Source Codes (Free Community) Source Codes Apprenticeship Container (October 2025) **If you desire to be a part of our next ceremony in Costa Rica in February 2025, please reach out to me personally via my instagram @sarahjcon or book a Free Discovery Call with me HERE ** You can also find Ryan on social media @ryanverra

This week: Nathan Truitt, executive vice president for climate and funding at the American Forest Foundation, talks with Ian Welsh to discuss the crucial role of family-owned forests in North America's carbon sequestration efforts. They explore how effective forest management can significantly increase carbon absorption, the complexities faced by small landowners, and the potential of voluntary carbon markets in financing sustainable forest practices.   Plus: most companies fall short on climate targets, according to the Transition Pathway Initiative; two in five UK companies now prioritising net zero transition; investors urged to protect biodiversity-rich areas; and, Verra reinstates Cambodian REDD+ project after human rights review, in the news digest.   Host: Ian Welsh

Benvenuti ai 4 Vangeli-letture in 1 anno 5 gg a settimanaOggi:  "Il Figlio verra' nell'ora che non pensate"22 Poi Gesù, rivolgendosi ai discepoli, aggiunse: «Perciò io vi dico: non preoccupatevi di ciò che mangerete, né dei vestiti che indosserete. 23 Perché la vita è molto più importante del cibo e il corpo vale più dei vestiti. 24 Date unʼocchiata ai corvi: non seminano, non raccolgono e non hanno neppure granai per immagazzinare il loro cibo, eppure vivono bene, perché Dio li nutre. E voi per il Signore siete ben più importanti degli uccelli!25 Inoltre, a che serve preoccuparsi? Che ci si guadagna? Aggiungerà forse un solo giorno alla vostra vita? Certo che no! 26 Quindi, se la vostra preoccupazione non serve nemmeno per queste piccole cose, a che serve stare in ansia per quelle più importanti?27 Guardate i gigli. Non sʼaffaticano e non filano. Eppure nemmeno Salomone, con tutta la sua ricchezza, fu vestito come uno di loro. 28 Ora, se Dio provvede a rivestire i fiori, che sono qui oggi e domani non ci saranno più, a maggior ragione provvederà anche ai vostri vestiti, gente di poca fede! 29 E anche per il cibo: non preoccupatevi di ciò che mangerete o berrete, non preoccupatevene affatto! 30 Tutta lʼumanità si affanna ogni giorno per queste cose, ma il vostro Padre che è in cielo sa che ne avete bisogno. 31 Se farete in modo che il Regno di Dio sia il vostro primo interesse, Dio vi darà tutto il resto.32 Perciò non temete, piccolo gregge, perché è stata una gran gioia per il Padre vostro darvi il suo Regno. 33 Vendete ciò che possedete e date a quelli che ne hanno bisogno. Questo riempirà il vostro portafoglio in cielo! E i portafogli del cielo non hanno strappi, né buchi. I tesori che avete là non scompariranno; nessun ladro può rubarveli e le tarme non possono rovinarli. 34 Perché, dove è il vostro tesoro, lì saranno anche il vostro cuore e i vostri pensieri.35-36 Siate pronti per servire e tenete accese le vostre lampade. Siate come coloro che aspettano il padrone che deve tornare da una festa di nozze, per essere pronti ad aprirgli subito, appena arriva e bussa. 37 Beati quelli che, al suo ritorno, il Signore troverà pronti! Egli stesso li farà accomodare a tavola e si preparerà per servirli mentre siedono e mangiano. 38 Egli potrebbe tornare alle nove di sera, oppure a mezzanotte. Ma in qualsiasi momento arrivi, ci sarà una grande gioia per i suoi servi che sono pronti!39 Tutti si terrebbero pronti per riceverlo, se conoscessero il momento esatto del suo ritorno; proprio come starebbero allʼerta per un ladro, sapendo quando arriva. 40 Perciò, state pronti ogni momento, perché io, il Messia, arriverò quando meno ve lo aspettate!»41 Allora Pietro chiese: «Signore, stai parlando solo per noi o per tutti?»42-44 E il Signore rispose: «Le mie parole sono dirette a qualsiasi uomo fedele e saggio a cui il padrone ha affidato il compito di distribuire il cibo agli altri servi. Se il padrone torna e trova che ha fatto un buon lavoro, per lui ci sarà una ricompensa: il padrone gli affiderà tutti i suoi beni.45 Ma se quellʼuomo comincia a pensare: “Ci vorrà molto prima che torni il mio padrone…” e si mette a frustare i servi di cui è responsabile, a passare il suo tempo in divertimenti e a gozzovigliare; 46 ebbene, il suo padrone tornerà quando meno se lo aspetta, lo licenzierà e gli farà fare la fine che meritano glʼinfedeli. 47 Quel servo sarà punito severamente, perché, pur sapendo qual era il suo dovere, non ha voluto farlo.48 Ma tutti quelli che non si rendono conlascia un commentoSupport the Show.

Disciples of Deceit is a New Fantasy Anthology Series. Inspired by D&D and Theatre. What originally started a couple of friends around the table has evolved into an action packed, exploratory dramatic series. Each story seeks to bend genre, creating an expansive world, full of diverse characters. Explore the world of Verra in our first story, the Allbright. A harrowing drama about the cadets of the Zolan Military and their clashing ambitions. Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/n-lynn9/ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/f8a36ff8/podcast/rss

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Sliced: ABACUS - Verra's New High-Quality Label In this edition of Sliced, we introduce Verra's new label for its Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) methodology, VM0047. We raise some key points about how this new label might impact the carbon market. -- Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance.  If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠.  Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com.  Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

Hello Earthlings! For this week's episode, we're starting our summer schedule where we'll be posting a rerun of a relevant episode every other week. We're starting our summer schedule off with a very timely episode we did with Steve Boyle of Rubicon Carbon back in 2023. Once again, carbon credits are back in the hot seat after The Biden Administration issued recommended guidelines for increased participation and credibility within the credits system. Listen to learn about the complicated puzzle that is the carbon credits industry and how their biggest problems still persist today. If you follow this industry, you know the ability of companies to purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions can be as complicated as a Rubik's Cube. Steve walks us through the industry's reputational challenges, Verra's carbon credits scandal, and the differences between nature-based solutions and industrial-based solutions. Steve and Lisa Ann also discuss how Rubicon Carbon is changing the industry to make it easier for corporations to verify and trust the carbon offsets they are purchasing. In Restoring Our Faith in Humanity- we have the privilege of spotlighting journalist Fathi Mohamed Ahmed, who, in 2022, pioneered Somalia's inaugural all-women newsroom, Bilan Media. Despite confronting pervasive prejudice, this remarkable news team fearlessly tackles previously taboo social topics, such as puberty, the female drug epidemic, and the lives of women living with HIV. Fathi and her dedicated news team exemplify extraordinary courage, and we wholeheartedly commend their endeavors.This is the fourth episode in our series on carbon emissions. To hear more, other episodes in this series are: S1:E3 - Coming Down from the Oil High with Gregor Macdonald S3:E2 - The Fake News Machine of Fossil Fuels with Duncan Meisel S3:E6 - The Perils and Payoffs of Carbon Credits with Sasha MacklerKey PointsFocus on High-Quality Carbon Offsets: Steve emphasizes the need for high-quality carbon offset standards to ensure genuine and measurable emissions reductions.Challenges and Credibility Issues in the Carbon Market:Steve addresses the challenges in the carbon offset market, including the credibility issues and the need for offsets that wouldn't occur without investment.Impact of Policy and Market Trends: The conversation touches on recent policy changes, such as the Biden Administration's guidelines, and market trends, including the significant drop in the carbon offset market in 2023Voices on The Show: Steve Boyle, VP of Sales, Rubicon CarbonLinkedin Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability LinkedIn:

Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text messageNVIDIA just announced a new AI chip. Are they SO far ahead that no one can catch them? Maybe. Because Microsoft, Meta, Google and others are teaming up against them. And there's even more OpenAI drama that you've gotta hear. Here's this week's AI News That Matters!Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Ask Jordan questions on AIUpcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:1. OpenAI and Apple Partnership2. NVIDIA's new AI chip3. Big Tech Forms UALink AI Chip Group4. Eleven Labs text-to-sound AI5. OpenAI DramaTimestamps:02:15 NVIDIA new AI chip04:07 New Blackwell chip sees rapid successor unveiling.10:28 AMD announces new AI chips for computing.11:22 Eleven Labs releases new AI text-to-sound technology.19:37 Apple engineers testing ChatGPT APIs with Siri. 21:14 Apple's partnership with OpenAI to enhance Siri.27:19 OpenAI is ahead, Apple's smart choice, but marketing matters.29:31 OpenAI board drama, firings, and re-hiring.32:26 Apple's final partnership with OpenAI detailed.Keywords:OpenAI, Apple, GPT models, AI on device, Sam Altman, NVIDIA, AI chip, 11 Labs, text-to-speech, AI system training, AMD, Intel, chip interconnect technology, UALink Promoter Group, Siri, natural language processing, Microsoft, real-time translation, AI features, advanced chips, sound effects, content creators, game developers, film/TV studios, sound production industry, multitasking AI technology, Macs, iPhones, Ruben architecture, Verra processor Get more out of ChatGPT by learning our PPP method in this live, interactive and free training! Sign up now: https://youreverydayai.com/ppp-registration/

Les entrepreneurs belges n'ont pas pour habitude de signer une pétition et encore moins de la rendre publique sur tous les médias connus. Plutôt pour appliquer l'adage le vieil adage du pour vivre heureux, vivons cachés. Eh bien 400 entrepreneurs belges ont tout de même décidé de ne pas respecter cette vieille règle de discrétion et ont donc fini par signer une pétition dans laquelle ils disent clairement qu'ils s'opposent fermement à une taxe sur le patrimoine pour contrer la volonté de certains partis politiques. Alors ils s'y opposent, pas uniquement sur le principe, mais ils détaillent pourquoi cette taxe, en réalité, aura un impact très négatif sur l'économie de la Belgique. Les entrepreneurs qui ont donc signé cette pétition viennent de tous les secteurs, que ce soit l'immobilier, les médias, l'industrie, la distribution et j'en passe. Et si ces 400 entrepreneurs belges sont sortis du bois, c'est parce que la campagne électorale actuelle a notamment pour thème la taxe sur les millionnaires. Et c'est surtout du côté des partis francophones que ce thème est en vogue, avec de manière assez étonnante, un parti écolo et un parti socialiste beaucoup plus en pointe que le PTB sur le sujet. Car si le PTB a été le premier à préconiser cette taxe sur les millionnaires, la barre de la taxation est fixée à 5 millions d'euros, alors que pour les deux autres partis, socialiste et Ecolo, elle est à 1 million d'euros… Mots-Clés : différence, président, arme électorale, ridicule, question, étude, récent, UCL, taxation, coffres, Etat, milliard, organe, officiel, bureau du Plan, yeux, partis, réflexe, France, solution, première, esprit, pavlovien, cloche, déficit, budgétaire, antenne, débat démocratique, revanche, raison, localisé, Flandre, flamand, nord du pays, sujet électoral, important, sud du pays, Nord, brutal, résumé, Belgique, fédéral, familial, épine dorsale, raisonnement, épée taxatrice, bois, campagne, imbuvable, Georges Clemenceau, guerre, chasse. --- La chronique économique d'Amid Faljaoui, tous les jours à 8h30 et à 17h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les épisodes de La chronique économique sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/802 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Radio Foot 16h10-21h10 T.U. avec au sommaire ce mercredi : - Cameroun : nouveau rebondissement dans le conflit qui oppose le président de la FECAFOOT au gouvernement. ; - Fin de saison et finales. Celle de la Coupe de France samedi entre le PSG et l'OL à Lille. ; - Ligue Europa : finale à Dublin. Le « Werkself » du Bayer vers le 2è objectif d'une saison inédite. - Cameroun : nouveau rebondissement dans le conflit qui oppose le président de la FECAFOOT au gouvernement. Hier, (21 mai 2024) la Chambre de conciliation et d'arbitrage du Comité national olympique du pays, saisie par la Ligue de foot amateur, a décidé de suspendre l'encadrement du sélectionneur. Une équipe nommée par Samuel Eto'o qui, à son tour, a suspendu Marc Brys, le technicien belge arrivé début avril 2024. Que va décider le ministre des Sports ? Qui sera sur le banc des Lions indomptables qui affronteront le Cap-Vert et l'Angola dans un peu plus de 15 jours en éliminatoires Mondial 2026 ?- Fin de saison et finales. Celle de la Coupe de France samedi entre le PSG et l'OL à Lille. Les Gones, qui ont terminé la saison en boulets de canon, peuvent-ils soulever le trophée ? Verra-t-on Mbappé et Dembélé sur la pelouse ? Les 2 internationaux n'ont pas disputé les 2 derniers matches de championnat. - Derby mancunien en finale de Cup. Les Sky Blues, qui viennent d'être sacrés en Premier League, retrouvent les Red Devils, comme l'an passé. Vont-ils poursuivre sur leur lancée ? Les hommes de Ten Hag, 8ès du championnat, vont sans doute tout donner pour rafler le trophée. - Finale de Coupe d'Allemagne à Berlin. Kaiserslautern peut devenir la 2è équipe de D2 à soulever le « Pokal ». Il faudra battre les invincibles de Leverkusen, sur tous les fronts cette saison.- Ligue Europa : finale à Dublin. Le « Werkself » du Bayer vers le 2è objectif d'une saison inédite. L'Atalanta Bergame, battue la semaine passée en Coppa par la Juve mais assurée de disputer la C1 l'an prochain, veut s'offrir le second trophée de son histoire, 61 ans après.Avec Olivier Pron : Philippe Doucet, Nabil Djellit et Ludovic Duchesne. -Technique/Réalisation : Matthieu Degueldre - David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

Radio Foot 16h10-21h10 T.U. avec au sommaire ce mercredi : - Cameroun : nouveau rebondissement dans le conflit qui oppose le président de la FECAFOOT au gouvernement. ; - Fin de saison et finales. Celle de la Coupe de France samedi entre le PSG et l'OL à Lille. ; - Ligue Europa : finale à Dublin. Le « Werkself » du Bayer vers le 2è objectif d'une saison inédite. - Cameroun : nouveau rebondissement dans le conflit qui oppose le président de la FECAFOOT au gouvernement. Hier, (21 mai 2024) la Chambre de conciliation et d'arbitrage du Comité national olympique du pays, saisie par la Ligue de foot amateur, a décidé de suspendre l'encadrement du sélectionneur. Une équipe nommée par Samuel Eto'o qui, à son tour, a suspendu Marc Brys, le technicien belge arrivé début avril 2024. Que va décider le ministre des Sports ? Qui sera sur le banc des Lions indomptables qui affronteront le Cap-Vert et l'Angola dans un peu plus de 15 jours en éliminatoires Mondial 2026 ?- Fin de saison et finales. Celle de la Coupe de France samedi entre le PSG et l'OL à Lille. Les Gones, qui ont terminé la saison en boulets de canon, peuvent-ils soulever le trophée ? Verra-t-on Mbappé et Dembélé sur la pelouse ? Les 2 internationaux n'ont pas disputé les 2 derniers matches de championnat. - Derby mancunien en finale de Cup. Les Sky Blues, qui viennent d'être sacrés en Premier League, retrouvent les Red Devils, comme l'an passé. Vont-ils poursuivre sur leur lancée ? Les hommes de Ten Hag, 8ès du championnat, vont sans doute tout donner pour rafler le trophée. - Finale de Coupe d'Allemagne à Berlin. Kaiserslautern peut devenir la 2è équipe de D2 à soulever le « Pokal ». Il faudra battre les invincibles de Leverkusen, sur tous les fronts cette saison.- Ligue Europa : finale à Dublin. Le « Werkself » du Bayer vers le 2è objectif d'une saison inédite. L'Atalanta Bergame, battue la semaine passée en Coppa par la Juve mais assurée de disputer la C1 l'an prochain, veut s'offrir le second trophée de son histoire, 61 ans après.Avec Olivier Pron : Philippe Doucet, Nabil Djellit et Ludovic Duchesne. -Technique/Réalisation : Matthieu Degueldre - David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

This week: Lisa Spicka de Bevacqua, global director of sustainability consulting at auditor and certifiers NSF, talks with Ian Welsh about the trends in sustainability regulation in Europe and beyond. They discuss challenges in reporting and taking action, and how the impact differs for larger companies and SMEs.   Plus: Mike Shoemaker, CEO of farm data analysts Vayda talks with Ian about the ever-increasing importance of regenerative agriculture and what's driving this transition. Mike discusses the trend of over-focussing on carbon and how to appropriately put regenerative farming into practice.   And, Waitrose to support 2,000 UK farmers to adopt regenerative and low carbon farming practices; renewables account for 30% of global electricity generation in 2023; and, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market says Verra's updated Verified Carbon Standard means the high-integrity Core Carbon Principles, in the news digest.

Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet In Episode 100 of Bionic Planet, part of the Tribes of the Climate Realm vertical, we delve into the origins of the voluntary carbon market -- a story that has never been told before. Today's show is the first of many offering a truer, completer, and more accurate glimpse into the origins of the Voluntary Carbon Market than you've probably ever heard before. The episode draws on a 2022 discussion with environmental economists Marc Stuart and Mark Kenber, who were instrumental in creating the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) in 2005 to meet two core objectives: first, to accelerate emission reductions in the wake of failed government policy and, second, to test new approaches to meeting the climate challenge. We offer a brief history of climate negotiations leading up to 2005 and the exclusion of forest protection and sustainable farming from the Kyoto Protocol and the Marrakesh Accords. The discussion touches on the complexities of integrating these crucial elements into the market, emphasizing the importance of balancing environmental integrity with development-focused activities. Join me, Steve Zwick, in this insightful journey through the history and evolution of the voluntary carbon market, as we strive to create a more sustainable future for our planet. Thank you for tuning in to Episode 100 of Bionic Planet. Related Links 049 | Forests in the Paris Climate Agreement, Part 1: The Birth of Forest Carbon https://bionic-planet.com/podcast-episode/049-forests-in-the-paris-climate-agreement-part-1-the-birth-of-forest-carbon/  064 | Race to Zero: Meet the Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon https://bionic-planet.com/podcast-episode/064-race-to-zero-meet-the-taskforce-on-scaling-voluntary-carbon/  75 l Coverage of Climate Solutions Suffer the Same Fate as Coverage of Climate Science? https://bionic-planet.com/podcast-episode/75-l-coverage-of-climate-solutions-suffer-the-same-fate-as-coverage-of-climate-science/   Timestamps Introduction to the History of the Voluntary Carbon Market The Origins of the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) The Role of Carbon Markets in Addressing Climate Change The Failure of Governments to Address Climate Change The Evolution of Voluntary Carbon Standards The Importance of Ending Deforestation The Emergence of Voluntary Carbon Markets in the 1980s The Kyoto Protocol and the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) The Exclusion of Forest Protection from the Kyoto Protocol The Creation of the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Challenges in Implementing Standards for Forest Protection The Need for Unified Rules in Carbon Markets The Involvement of NGOs, Businesses, and Organizations in Developing Standards The Controversy Surrounding Inclusion of Forest Conservation The Importance of Addressing Permanence and Fungibility The Collaboration Between NGOs and Businesses in Developing Standards The Importance of Including Forest Conservation in Carbon Markets The Role of NGOs in Advocating for Inclusion of Forest Conservation The Significance of Learning from Past Lessons Call to Action for Support and Sponsorship

HeavyFinance incentivizes farmers to adopt climate-friendly practices by providing financial support for the transition from conventional to regenerative farming.  Founder Laimonas Noreika, with a background in FinTech, was inspired to start the company after learning about the financial challenges faced by farmers, he said in an interview on sidelines of TechChill conference in Riga. HeavyFinance has evolved from a lending business to a climate-focused enterprise, leveraging a business model based on Verra standards to issue carbon credits to farmers who sequester CO2. They are now active in six European markets and are launching an Article 9 fund to further support regenerative farming practices.  The company aims to create a financial ecosystem tailored for farmers, offering products like green loans to facilitate the switch to sustainable farming, with the ultimate goal of scaling up to meet the significant financial needs of small and medium farms across Europe. The company is working on unlocking institutional capital and launching a securitization deal, with plans to expand its support and educational efforts in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on LoreForged, we celebrate Intrepid Studios' Milestone 8 and continue our Lore Lesson series on the Essence in Ashes of Creation, discussing who controls the Essence and why it matters in Verra! We also open the mailbag and discuss hype vs. failure for Ashes of Creation, have a roundtable discussion on loot drops and archetype resources! Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!Chapters0:00 - Intro6:23 - Milestone 815:19 - Lore Lesson: The Essence32:07 - Mailbag45:47 - Roundtable Discussion: Loot Drops55:46 - Roundtable Discussion: Archetype Resources===============

In this episode, ⁠Jay⁠ connects with ⁠Max DuBuisson, the Vice President of Sustainability, Policy & Engagement at Indigo Ag, an ag-tech company based in Boston. Max gives an overview of Indigo Ag's role in sustainable agriculture and discusses their carbon credit project which involves about 1,000 American farmers managing over 7 million acres across 30 states. He explains the project's enrollment process, the changes in farming practices, and how these efforts are quantified and certified by methodologies from Verra and the Climate Action Reserve.  Max outlines the financial benefits for participating farmers, with a focus on profit sharing where farmers have earned over $12 million from the program. They discuss Indigo Ag's technological approaches and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing sustainable practices globally. Show Resources: Indigo Ag Carbon for Farmers Indigo Ag Announces Record-Setting Third Carbon Crop -- About: ⁠Untangling Climate Finance⁠ explores the dynamic field of climate change finance through conversations with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, novel technologies such as AI and distributed ledger, and much more. If you have any questions, comments, a future guest recommendation, or are interested in joining Jay for an episode, please shoot him a message at: ⁠jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com⁠ Credits: The podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠⁠Jay Tipton⁠⁠. Special thanks to ⁠Sean Penrith⁠, Jacoba Gundle, Maggie Tipton, and Julie Witherspoon.  Music is by ⁠⁠Diamond_Tunes⁠. 

On a recent day in the Cardamom Mountains of southwest Cambodia, a local resident steered a boat along a calm waterway, pointing out plants grown by community members: durian, banana, jackfruit, avocado. This area has seen increased patrolling by the Cambodian military, environmental officials and staff of the New York-based nonprofit Wildlife Alliance, according to the man, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retribution. “All of this farmland belongs to people. Starting from the border of the forest, that's where people have enjoyed farming every year for a long time,” he said. “We've done farming here for many years already before they came to do conservation.” Cambodia's monsoonal wet season drenches Toap Khley village in the Southern Cardamom National Park's Areng Valley. Credit: Anton L. Delgado/Southeast Asia Globe The small farms dotting the riverbank are part of a protected area that is now being enforced through a forest carbon offset project known as the Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project. A new report from Human Rights Watch found that the project had violated the rights of Indigenous Chong people who live here, documenting forced evictions, arrests and harassment. The project brought in more than $18 million by 2021 through carbon credit sales. Companies including Delta Air Lines, Stella McCartney, McKinsey and Boeing bought the credits in an attempt to reduce their overall carbon footprint, in this case, by supporting a project that patrols a conservation area to prevent deforestation. The industry has faced a slew of critical coverage in the last few years, with accusations that projects have overstated their climate benefits. The research from Human Rights Watch indicates that these projects can also harm local and Indigenous groups in the name of conservation.  A sign in Chamnar village, the furthest community in Areng Valley, indicates that a new water tower was supported by the Southern Cardamom REDD+ project within the national park. Credit: Anton L. Delgado/Southeast Asia Globe Empty boats line one side of the riverbank, as the Chong Indigenous fishers and farmers are restricted from crossing over to cultivate their crops, the resident explained.The local people support conservation of forested areas, he said, but want to continue cultivating crops in areas that have long been agricultural plots. Instead, members of his community have been arrested for collecting sustainable forest products, had their crops destroyed and huts burned down, according to the report.“People are farming on land that they have customarily thought belongs to them but the interpretation of the project is that this farming amounts to an environmental crime,” said Luciana Téllez Chávez, senior researcher at Human Rights Watch and the lead author of the report. “Some people have also been jailed for basically just performing the activities that have formed the core of their livelihoods for generations.”Luciana Téllez Chávez, senior researcher, Human Rights Watch“Some people have also been jailed for basically just performing the activities that have formed the core of their livelihoods for generations.” A bathroom, supported by the Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project within the national park, is visible from the rain-drenched gate of a home in Samraong village. Credit: Anton L. Delgado/Southeast Asia Globe This carbon offset project was able to sell credits at higher prices because it received additional certifications reserved for projects that specifically benefit local and Indigenous communities. But Human Rights Watch found that the process of obtaining "free, prior and informed consent" from residents did not begin until 2 and 1/2 years after the project had already started. “I cannot imagine a more egregious problem than reversing free, prior and informed consent. If you say that happened and the opposite happened, why should I trust anything you say anywhere else?” said Danny Cullenward, a climate economist and lawyer. For Cullenward, the report findings are made even worse by the fact that some of the issues were documented in the project's own audits years before the investigation. The auditing firm SCS Global Services, for instance, noted that the free, prior and informed consent meetings with residents began 31 months after the January 2015 project start date, but still determined that the project was “in conformance” with certification requirements. “Every single party in this transaction has a financial interest in there being more credits issued,” Cullenward said. “It's a lose-lose situation here because, either one of the parties has really screwed up at its job or the rules are so weak, you really don't want to have any confidence in their application elsewhere.”The credits are certified by the US nonprofit Verra, the world's leading carbon credit certifier, which is meant to confirm that the projects produce certain environmental and social benefits. Verra began its own investigation of the project after Human Rights Watch shared its preliminary findings in June. Joel Finkelstein, Verra's senior director for media and advocacy, told The World that the allegations are appalling. He believes Verra's auditing system is something the organization can really stand behind.“It's a system designed to get to meaningful, credible, high-integrity climate impact and ethical processes in these projects,” he said. “If that was not the case here, our investigation will find that out and there will be censures for that, too.”Verra would not provide a timeline for when its investigation will be completed, and said its policy is to not provide commentary while an investigation is ongoing. SCS Global Services said in an email that its policy was to not comment on ongoing reviews. Cambodia's Environment Ministry did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Wildlife Alliance said in a statement that the Human Rights Watch report “fundamentally distorts the reality of the project.” A local resident walks down the red road to Chamnar Village in the Areng Valley of the Southern Cardamom National Park. Credit: Anton L. Delgado/Southeast Asia Globe At his family home, a Chong Indigenous man in his late 50s said the rangers and officials carrying out the carbon offset project have cut down crops grown by his community. "They should be protecting only the forest, not [patrolling] the plantations and trees that people have planted for years,” the man said, who also asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation from the Wildlife Alliance. He still farms in the area despite the patrols, but is afraid of being spotted. He doesn't earn enough for his family's daily living expenses, and had to take out private loans for $150."I only ask the companies that gave to [Wildlife Alliance] and the REDD+ Project to review the map that overlaps with people's land,” he said. “Do not hurt the people anymore."The authorities don't go after people who have excavators, he said, but they come for people with small farms like him. Additional reporting and translation by Phon Sothyroth.

As the energy density of batteries continues to increase even as costs keep declining, the stationary energy storage market is booming, with investment growing by over 7x over the last few years – from $5 billion in 2020 to over $35 billion in 2023 – and with battery installations tripling just last year alone. While an influx of storage is certainly needed to integrate the vast amount of renewables we need to fully decarbonize the grid, the storage we are adding to the grid is not always or even usually reducing overall carbon emissions. In fact, too often new batteries are resulting in positive net new emissions – an outcome almost no one wants. In this episode, Chad Reed chats with Jacob Mansfield and Emma Konet of Tierra Climate and Adam Reeve of REsurety to learn more about the efforts of the Energy Storage Solutions Consortium (ESSC), which seeks to align the economic incentives of the storage market with truly accelerating grid decarbonization.Links:Energy Storage Solutions Consortium (ESSC)Charging Towards Zero: Harnessing Batteries and Carbon Contracts to Accelerate Grid DecarbonizationDecarbonization: Stocks and flows, abundance and scarcity, net zero Episode recorded February 14, 2024 Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, and Hilary at climatepositive@hasi.com or tweet them to @ClimatePosiPod.

The voluntary carbon market is a mess. Oil majors, big tech, and many other industries purchase voluntary credits hoping to offset their carbon emissions. But years of reporting have revealed major problems in the industry, from worthless credits to outright fraud. Amid allegations that many of its credits might actually worsen global warming, the CEO of the largest issuer of credits, Verra, resigned last year. And so perhaps it's no surprise that the market for traditional offsets like renewable energy credits and avoidance credits shrank in recent years. Yet the market for a newer type of credit, carbon removal, is actually growing.  So what's behind this bifurcation in the market? And are the voluntary carbon markets fixable? In this episode, Shayle talks to Ryan Orbuch, partner at Lowercarbon Capital. He leads the firm's carbon removal work. Ryan argues the market is fixable with major reforms, like overhauling incentives and ditching the idea that the voluntary carbon market can offset buyers' emissions with as many cheap credits as needed.   Shayle and Ryan cover topics like: The bad incentives underlying the problems with the current market. The role of credit-rating agencies in the market. Ryan's ideas for designing a better market from scratch, including ex-post payments, modular protocols, and a feedback loop for improving supplier methods. The potential challenges with these approaches, like financing prior to payment and uncertainty in credit delivery as protocols change. Companies that are pioneering some of these approaches, like Isometric's new protocol for the bio-oil geological storage technique used by Charm Industrial. Recommended Resources: The New Yorker: The Great Cash-for-Carbon Hustle UC Berkeley: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Carbon Crediting CDR.fyi Isometric: Aligning incentives Sign up for Latitude Media's Frontier Forum on January 31, featuring Crux CEO Alfred Johnson, who will break down the budding market for clean energy tax credits. We'll dissect current transactions and pricing, compare buyer and seller expectations, and look at where the market is headed in 2024. Sign up for Latitude Media's newsletter to get updates on the tech and business frontiers of the climatetech industry. Catalyst is supported by Antenna Group. For 25 years, Antenna has partnered with leading clean-economy innovators to build their brands and accelerate business growth. If you're a startup, investor, enterprise or innovation ecosystem that's creating positive change, Antenna is ready to power your impact. Visit antennagroup.com to learn more. Catalyst is brought to you by Atmos Financial. Atmos is revolutionizing finance by leveraging your deposits to exclusively fund decarbonization solutions, like residential solar and electrification. FDIC-insured with market-leading savings rates, cash-back checking, and zero fees. Get an account in minutes at joinatmos.com.

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