A concept of Fairness through market mechanism
By Alexis L. Leroy The concept of fairness in carbon markets, particularly under Articles 6.2 and 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, is both complex and crucial, especially for bridging the economic and social disparities between the Global North and the…
Harnessing technology for global climate action
With the world requiring 250 billion tons of carbon reduction by 2030 to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, technological innovation emerges as a pivotal enabler. The Paris Agreement acknowledges this imperative, emphasizing the importance of developing and transferring climate…
The Socio-Economic Implications of the ABC Mangrove Restoration Senegal Project
ALLCOT’s commitment to environmental sustainability takes center stage in the latest edition of “EchoVert, l’Hebdo de l’Environment.” The spotlight shines brightly on the “ALLCOT Blue Carbon (ABC) Mangrove Restoration Senegal” project, a initiative aimed at reforesting 7,000 hectares of mangrove…
Côte d’Ivoire and Fadox-ALLCOT consortium sign 86,000 hectare forest rehabilitation agreement
The Government of Côte d’Ivoire, represented by the Minister of Water and Forestry, Laurent Tchagba, has signed a landmark agreement with the Fadox-ALLCOT investor consortium for the rehabilitation of 86,000 hectares of forest in the country. This agreement marks a…
We need to learn how to talk about the Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement often evokes perceptions of technicality or disinterest, prompting many to overlook the critical issue of climate change. Some individuals even experience eco-anxiety, a persistent apprehension stemming from the perceived irreversible consequences of environmental degradation. Conventional methods of…
ALLCOT supports Mere Plantations to issue 307,128 carbon credits from high-quality reforestation in Ghana
Bogotá, Colombia, 24 January 2024 – Mere Plantations (“Mere”), supported by ALLCOT, has today announced the issuance of 307,128 carbon credits generated from the largest privately funded tropical hardwood plantation in West Africa. The initial crediting period will run until…
The project for high-quality carbon credits produced in the forests of the Congo Basin goes ahead
“Permaculture through community engagement” is the name of the high-quality carbon credits project, located in the forests of the Congo Basin, the first (and last) lung of the planet. These forests absorb more carbon than any other forests in the…
Going slowly but surely in the fight against climate change
In the ongoing battle against climate change, there is a glimmer of hope, albeit with a slow but steady progress. The recent COP28 in Dubai, held in December 2023, fell short of expectations as developed countries hesitated to commit to…
Successful completion of the course on “Carbon Markets and Sustainable Finance”
The course “Mercados de carbono y finanzas sostenibles” (Carbon Markets and Sustainable Finance), developed in collaboration between CAF (Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe) through the Latin American and Caribbean Carbon Market Initiative, Hernández & Cía, and…
ALLCOT partners with Querétaro State to advance carbon projects in Mexico
The Mexican state of Querétaro partners with ALLCOT to spearhead carbon projects within the region. This strategic collaboration, announced last Friday, aligns with the state’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Governor Mauricio Kuri González, in collaboration with ALLCOT’s Vice President of…