Carbon credit debates at COP26 demonstrated how difficult it is to apply a global standard to complex regulatory and natural landscapes, particularly physical landscapes, across diverse geographies. When it comes to environmental protection, carbon credits should not be viewed in isolation: the forests, biodiversity, and communities that nature-based climate solutions support must also be considered....Read More

Forests help to mitigate global warming, but they are also endangered by it. Many tree species struggled this summer as much of Europe was hit by heat waves and severe drought—the worst in 500 years, according to experts. Even olive trees, which are known for their resistance to drought, have suffered. Spain is the world’s...Read More