Forests play a pivotal role in climate change mitigation, acting as a significant carbon sink to reduce emissions. However, their carbon removal potential is often underestimated in natural capital (NC) accounting and sustainability assessments. A comprehensive study focused on Japan employed statistical data and satellite products to predict forest carbon dioxide (CO2) removal through afforestation...Read More

In addition to various challenges, a prolonged postponement in the operationalization of Article 6 could result in the continued reliance on voluntary carbon markets and discretionary bilateral arrangements to address the existing void. Without a consensus on Article 6, the potential risks associated with delayed regulatory frameworks may persist, impacting the effectiveness of international efforts...Read More