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April 29, 2026
GHG Protocol names first CEO to drive global carbon accounting alignment
The GHG Protocol is set to appoint its first-ever CEO, marking a major shift in its institutional evolution. The organization announced that Tim Mohin, former chief of climate and sustainability at Boston Consulting Group, will take on the role.
January 16, 2026After years of progress, Indonesia risks ‘tragedy’ of a deforestation spike
Deforestation is accelerating, underscoring Indonesia’s reputation as a big greenhouse gas emitter and potentially inviting more scrutiny of its commodity exports.
May 03, 2024Vietnam’s GHG emission regulations draft emphasizes carbon footprint verification
Vietnamese government proposed to amend and supplement the "Regulations on reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and protection of the ozone layer". There is significant attention regarding details of GHG inventory and emission quota allocation.
April 17, 2023Global methane levels soar to over 2.5 times pre-industrial levels
The rapid rise of atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide has been continuing in 2022, observed the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists, with methane levels in the atmosphere more than two and
November 22, 2022China's CO2 emissions down but still fall short of long-term goals
China's greenhouse gas emissions have been decreasing since last year but have not yet reached its peak, with the country's policies still not fully aligned with long-term goals to limit temperature increases, a research report said on Monday.
October 17, 2022Australia to pledge to cut methane emissions by 30%
Australia’s new left-leaning government is set to commit to reducing global methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
June 30, 2022Korea saw 3.5% increase in GHG emissions as economy rebound in 2021
Korea’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions climbed 3.5% year on year in 2021 to 679.6 million tonnes, the country’s Ministry of Environment said on Tuesday.
June 29, 2022NATO pledges to cut emissions by 45% by 2030, be carbon neutral by 2050
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) unveiled on Tuesday its first emissions targets, aiming to reduce civilian and military greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050.
June 28, 2022Australia’s GHG emissions climbed in 2021 amid pandemic recovery
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by roughly 1% in 2021, as driving and travel increased and manufacturing activity rebounded in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic, the government announced on Monday.