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…
ALLCOT’s contributions to building a more equitable Carbon Market
An article by Alexis Leroy All discussions at COP28 will have as a starting point the results of the Sixth Assessment Report on climate change published in March 2023 by the IPCC, which states that, despite the best efforts, the…
Reflections on COP28 and the urgency of Climate Action
The time for negotiation and planning has passed, urging immediate and comprehensive action on a planetary scale. Faced with the unprecedented impacts of climate change felt worldwide in 2023, the call for immediate and collective action on all fronts becomes…
Private Sector Advances in Carbon Trading: Global Developments under Article 6
In the emerging landscape of carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, private sector firms have initiated projects, yet many remain discreet due to ongoing UN negotiations and incomplete legal frameworks in several countries. At COP28 in Dubai,…
Mangroves: unsung heroes in the fight against climate change
Mangroves, often dismissed as stagnant swamps, are revealed as critical guardians of our planet. Despite their vital role in climate change mitigation, half of the world’s mangroves have been lost due to misconceptions about their value. These unique coastal ecosystems…
ALLCOT contributes to the development of an international instrument against plastic pollution
With the presentation of the methodology for recycling and collection of plastics (MCE-R01), developed by ALLCOT, with the support of Cercarbono and Basura Cero Global, ALLCOT participated and made its contribution at the Regional Meeting of Latin America and the…
It’s not waste, but resources
In a world grappling with environmental challenges, it’s time to reframe how we view waste. Beyond mere garbage, these are untapped resources that hold the key to a sustainable future. Waste, whether organic or solid, can be composted, harnessed for…