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Today we tend to take environmentalism (fancy word for concern and action for the environment) for granted, but it’s a relatively new topic on the public agenda.  Talking about the modern environmental movement, it’s rather clear where to begin. Many events and influential individuals brought environmentalism into the spotlight, and …

Market-based mechanisms for mitigating climate change are surging in popularity and growth. And it’s hardly surprising; profiting financially from being more environmentally friendly is a win-win scenario. But let’s not forget, it’s complicated. Good thing we’re here to provide some basic know-how about carbon markets and emissions trading!  Carbon Markets—what’s …

Our climate song is all about the climate event of the season, which is almost upon us. But how prepared are you? Mitigation, adaptation, finance, collaboration… There’s a long list of topics on the agenda. But don’t despair. We’re here to catch you up to speed ahead of the conference! …

So what does carbon offset really means? And why has this become such a popular tool when it comes to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions? Let’s look into the concept to understand better what it means and how it is used.   Carbon offset – the definition First things first. Carbon offset …

Carbon footprint? You’ve probably heard about CO2 emissions in relation to climate change, have you?   Well, there is a reason for bringing that up over and over… Simply put, CO2 (carbon dioxide or “carbon”) is the most common greenhouse gas emitted by humans – with devastating effects on our …

Since the conference of the parties in 2015 which was held in Paris, the term “Paris agreement” has become a global and well-known expression. Let’s take a step back to be able to understand why the Paris agreement, often referred to as the Paris climate accord – L’accord de Paris …