January 2024
The legal framework Amendments to the Forest Code for the implementation of forest climate projects Amendments to the Forest Code of the Russian Federation for the implementation of forest climate projects have entered into force.
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December 2024
Climate Projects under the Federal Law “On Limiting Greenhouse Gas Emissions” Carbon footprint compensation for the Russian delegation at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-29), held from November 11 to 22, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan JSC “Sibur-Neftekhim” offseted 970 carbon units from the climate project 22-2023-00000009…
November 2024
The legal framework An order has been published on amendments to the procedure for preparing an inventory of anthropogenic emissions from sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases The order of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation dated 10/15/2024 No. 610 “On Amendments to the Procedure for Preparing the…
October 2024
International Agenda JOINT COMMUNIQUE on the results of the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO Member States The heads of delegations, confirming the commitment of the SCO member states to cooperation on climate change and overcoming its negative consequences through the exchange of experience and the study of best…
Climate Project Development
Introduction This material deals with the climate project development in accordance with national climate regulations. This material may be useful: By the Appendix No. 1 to the Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia dated 11.05.2022 No. 248, the following criteria for climate projects have been determined: Climate project development is the first…
Regenerative Finance (ReFi)
Regenerative finance stems from the concept of Regenerative Economics, introduced by John Fullerton in his work “Regenerative Capitalism.” Unlike sustainable development, which aims to maintain current systems, regenerative economics focuses on restoring and renewing natural systems, going beyond mere preservation. Building on this foundation, Regenerative Finance (ReFi) combines regeneration principles with decentralized finance (DeFi), leveraging…
Open Forest Protocol for Russia
As of September 16, 2024, over 190 projects have been registered under the Open Forest Protocol (OFP). OFP operates globally, with projects being implemented across six continents. One key feature of the platform is that verification and project registration fees are free. Project Eligibility Criteria: Once eligibility is confirmed and a call with the OFP…
September 2024
The legal framework Order No. 417 of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation dated July 8, 2024 The Order on Amendments to Annexes No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 to the Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation dated May 11, 2022 No. 248 “On Approval of…
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Introduction to CBAM The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an ambitious initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 2050, as well as preventing climate change in countries exporting to the EU. These countries can establish similar carbon taxes in their jurisdictions, allowing them to be partially or fully exempted…
August 2024
International Agenda BRICS Climate Agenda Forum in Contemporary Conditions At the international BRICS forum held in Moscow on August 29-30, the member countries discussed pressing issues related to the climate agenda. As a result of the forum, a Framework on Climate and Sustainable Development was adopted, outlining the main directions of joint work in the…