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Policy & financeBiochar & soilsAugust 11, 2026

South Africa Farmers Receive First Carbon Credit Payouts

The GRASS GP project in South Africa is disbursing the first carbon credit payments to farmers engaged in grassland restoration and stewardship practices. This milestone demonstrates the economic viability of carbon removal projects anchored in agricultural and ecosystem-based solutions. The payments validate the market mechanism for compensating natural carbon sequestration efforts.

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New OGCI Report Highlights Policy Gaps In Asia-Pacific Carbon Capture

The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) released a new study titled 'CCS in the Asia-Pacific Region' analyzing regulatory and policy challenges surrounding carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology deployment in the region. The report identifies critical gaps in policy frameworks hindering adoption of these essential solutions. The analysis provides recommendations to accelerate CCS infrastructure development across Asia-Pacific.

Green Earth Locks In $4.8M Of Future Sales From Uganda Project

Green Earth, a nature-based solutions firm, has signed a long-term agreement to sell carbon credits from a Uganda project. The deal locks in substantial future revenue and reflects growing demand for high-quality carbon credits from nature-based projects. This agreement represents significant progress in funding ecosystem-based carbon removal solutions.

Equitable Earth Welcomes New Technical Advisory Board

Equitable Earth, the global standard for conservation and restoration projects on carbon markets, has announced its new technical advisory board. This strengthened governance aims to improve the integrity and credibility of nature-based carbon projects. Enhanced validation capacity contributes to the robustness of carbon market mechanisms.