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Jurisdictional REDD credits are among the most contested in the carbon market, surrounded by conflicting and often politicized information. That's why we're launching a comprehensive series to help companies navigate this complex landscape. Our first article explores the history and evolution of J-REDD — from its roots in UNFCCC negotiations to the current challenges of harmonizing project-level and jurisdictional approaches through "nesting." Why trust Calyx Global on J-REDD? 🌴 Our co-founder Donna Lee has been deeply involved in J-REDD since 2007, serving as the US negotiator on REDD, a former member of the FCPF Carbon Fund, and having worked with many developing countries on J-REDD and nesting from 2012 to 2021. 📖 Our GHG Integrity Panel includes experts like Derik Broekhoff (formerly part of the REDD Offset Working group that discussed California's Tropical Forest Standard) and Manuel Estrada (key contributor to the design of Verra's Jurisdictional and Nested REDD program and former REDD+ negotiator). 🗓️ Our J-REDD rating framework was developed by seasoned specialists with decades of combined experience. The carbon market needs both project-level innovation and jurisdictional scale to effectively combat deforestation. Read our first article to understand the nuances and stay tuned for more as we help you determine whether — and under what circumstances — J-REDD credits might be right for your climate strategy. https://bit.ly/4h1S2Ro #CarbonCredits #REDD #CarbonMarkets

Thanks to Margaret Morales for sharing our findings. The attached blog post is consistently updated with our latest data, so be sure and check back often to see how removals and avoidance credits continue to stack up.

Do CCP label and CORSIA eligibility indicate higher quality carbon credits? Are these carbon credits garnering higher prices? Analysis from our State of Quality and Pricing in the VCM, in partnership with ClearBlue Markets indicates that not all quality indicators are created equal: ✔️ The ICVCM's CCP label is emerging as a more reliable indicator of credit quality compared to CORSIA. 🔍 While CORSIA's first phase shows some improvements, we're still seeing significant GHG integrity risks in many CORSIA-eligible credits. 🔃 The market remains complex in terms of pricing. While brokers report premiums for CCP-approved credits, the impact varies significantly and seems to be impacted by region. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4hPuRed And tell us -- what surprises you most about these findings? #CarbonMarkets #VCM #ESG

⛏️ In 2020, coal mines accounted for 9% of global anthropogenic methane emissions, a greenhouse gas up to 29.8 times more powerful than CO2. Today, coal mine methane (CMM) projects have become an innovative way to turn waste methane into energy. CMM projects capture methane before it enters the atmosphere and use it to generate clean electricity. Projects can generate between 100,000 and 500,000 credits annually while contributing to energy security and job creation for local communities. However, CMM projects may face high non-additionality risks due to the availability of subsidies and government ownership structures. Further analysis is available to Calyx Global subscribers. Subscribers, follow the link to learn more: 👇

📈 Carbon market quality is on the upswing, according to our analysis. The upward trajectory for quality is in response to carbon credit buyers demanding quality. Both Calyx Global and ClearBlue Markets are seeing GHG integrity as an increasing priority amongst customers. Higher prices that reward higher quality can motivate credit generators to improve the integrity of their emission reduction (or removal) claims. As the ICVCM motto states, “Build integrity and scale will follow.” We believe in this motto and hope to see continued, positive progress in the voluntary market—one that we will need in the coming years, particularly in places where policy has taken a backseat. Read more in the recent article on Trellis Group from Donna Lee and Michael Berends 👉 https://bit.ly/419cOZo

🗓️ Mark your calendar: join us on March 6th for an exclusive webinar with the authors of the newly released State of Quality and Pricing in the VCM report. Michael Berends, Jennifer McIsaac and Donna Lee from ClearBlue Markets and Calyx Global will present key findings and introduce groundbreaking indices that publicly track VCM quality and price dynamics: ✅ Calyx Carbon Integrity Index™ – Tracks the quality of issuances and retirements using the largest dataset of project-level GHG integrity ratings available. ✅ Calyx-ClearBlue Carbon Price-Integrity Index™ – Aggregates 2,000 pricing data points from ClearBlue Markets and 800 integrity ratings from Calyx Global to reveal how the market values quality. What You'll Learn: 🤔 Why 2024 marked a breakthrough for carbon credit quality and what it means for buyers and project developers. 💎 How carbon credit prices stabilized after a turbulent 2023, with removal-based credits commanding a premium. 📈 The rise of high-quality credits – Why buyers are now prioritizing quality over volume. ⛵ How to use the new indices to navigate the evolving VCM with confidence. Sign up now 🔔: https://bit.ly/4k1YN8B

🌍 "Nothing is risk-free. And in fact, many of the most challenging projects are the most important." - Panelists from the 5 Ways to Minimize Environmental and Social Risks Webinar In carbon markets, there’s a common assumption that newer = better. But that’s not always the case. Some of the longest-running carbon projects were verified under earlier methodologies and followed best practices at the time. Today, methodologies have evolved, and yes, many of these projects need to update their safeguards, social engagement and environmental protections. 🚫 But abandoning them entirely isn’t the answer. Stakeholders can help drive improvements by supporting projects in updating their risk management systems. Continued investment ensures that local communities and ecosystems don’t suffer as market expectations shift. High-integrity projects should be helped to meet today’s standards, not left behind. This is how we scale impact while strengthening the credibility of carbon markets 💪 Sinclair V. of Verra shares her thoughts on the subject during our recent webinar on minimizing environmental and social risk. So, how do you approach balancing risk and integrity when evaluating older carbon projects🤔? To see more, watch the webinar on-demand: https://bit.ly/3X3zZmX #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #CarbonCredits #ClimateAction

⚖️ Did you know that women own only 15% of land in Costa Rica, despite making up half the population? While the country's Payment for Environmental Services (PES) program managed to protect 46,000 hectares of forest in 2021, this stark inequality prevents many women from participating. 🌳 Costa Rica's national forestry fund (FONAFIFO) is transforming this landscape through their groundbreaking gender action plan. The initiative includes a new award system (GIGUP) that decouples environmental service payments from land ownership, opening doors for women to participate in forest conservation regardless of land title status. 💪 So far, around 170 women who couldn't previously access the program are now capable of receiving these benefits. Watch Calyx Global expert panel member Lorena Aguilar of the Kaschak Institute share this gender equity success story from her own country. #ClimateAction #GenderEquality #Sustainability #CarbonCredits

🏗️ The world uses more than 30 billion tons of concrete annually for buildings, bridges, infrastructure and other applications, leading to 1.5 billion tCO2 emissions, 4% of global annual emissions in 2024. The main culprit is portland cement, the most common form of cement, whose manufacture requires high (often fossil-fueled) heat and a carbon-intensive chemical reaction🔥. 📓Last week, Calyx Global published its rating for the first reduced-CO2 concrete project on the voluntary carbon market. This project type injects concrete with CO2, a process that maintains concrete performance and reduces cement content. Look inside our latest blog post to learn how these projects work and why they're gaining steam👇 https://bit.ly/41dJkLp

Love is in the air — and so is a fresh breeze of transparency in the voluntary carbon market! This month, we’re celebrating major milestones across the Calyx Global team, including the release of our VCM indices in partnership with ClearBlue Markets, as well as new project type ratings now accessible on the Calyx Global web platform. Read on for this and more from our team: