The shift to sustainable climate solutions
Achieving carbon neutrality was the primary aim in the fight against climate change. However, the focus has shifted towards ensuring that climate measures are not only carbon neutral but also sustainable. Today, it’s not just about offsetting CO2 emissions with…
Women, key agents of change in the fight against climate change
In many regions, women are the linchpins of agricultural production and water management, bearing the brunt of erratic weather patterns and resource scarcity. Yet, they often confront systemic barriers such as limited access to land rights and decision-making forums. One…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Climate justice and ecological wealth: A Global South perspective
For 60 years, the land in Meta, Colombia, had been sheltered from the extensive cattle ranching and farming that scarred many other regions. Over the years, however, the green heart of Meta’s Amazonian forests began to fall to the relentless…