On 11 June 2026, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Validation against V2.0 opens in early 2027 and becomes mandatory for all new target submissions from February 2028. For Southeast Asia, the most consequential change is straightforward: carbon credits are no longer something the SBTi tolerates at the edges …
Supporting the 11 ASEAN Member States in building technical, institutional, and policy readiness to participate in international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Project overview: We are providing expert advisory services to one of the most significant ASEAN–EU climate cooperation initiatives to date. The project supports ASEAN Member States in navigating the …
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Project summary A carbon removal project was initiated in North Thailand at the Suan Lahu coffee plantation in collaboration between Phi Suea House, KORA Climate Co., Ltd., and Suan Lahu Coffee Company. The project aimed to turn farm and plantation biomass residues into biochar, tackling climate change by removing a verifiable amount of CO2, approximately …
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Session Summary at Bangkok Climate Action Week 2025 Background: This summary highlights key points from a panel discussion session, which focused on how transition credits could accelerate the early retirement of coal-fired power plants, with a particular emphasis on Southeast Asia. Experts and participants exchanged views on the potential, challenges, and integrity of this emerging …
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KORA and Suan Lahu Organic Coffee Farm officially launch the LESS (Low Emission Support Scheme) project LESS is a greenhouse gas reduction mechanism developed by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Organization (TGO) to support voluntary GHG mitigation activities. The initiative aims to raise awareness about reducing greenhouse gas emissions and recognises positive actions with a Letter …
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KORA Climate excited to share that Suan Lahu Coffee Farm, our partner in biochar production and carbon removal, is advancing toward becoming a carbon-neutral organization. On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, we joined forces with Nature Positive Tourism Creative Center (presented by Worapong Phukpoo) to observe the evaluation process for Carbon Footprint for Organization (CFO). This …
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Congratulations to the SPAR6CThailand team on successfully organizing the final workshop for the 3 work packages on (1) producing an Article 6 Operations Manual, (2) conducting a Study of Benefit-Sharing Approaches for Mitigation Outcomes and (3) developing Authorization Criteria for Thailand under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, on 26 February at the Amari Watergate …
In partnership with Neyen Consulting, KORA Climate is happy to kick off a new project, “Analysis of the Impact of Transition Credits from Early Coal Power Plant Retirement,” This project will examine how transition credits for coal power phase-outs can contribute to a sustainable transition to renewable energy. It will take an independent look at …
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We are excited to share that our team participated in the IBI Biochar Academy workshop at Chiang Mai Thailand. More than 60 participants from over 12 countries attended the workshop, which focused on sustainable development and innovations in biochar and created an established community for biochar specialists. The Chiang Mai University biochar road’s flexural strength was …
We are excited to share a significant milestone in our ongoing project. Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich, Director-General of the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), chaired the launch of the “Kick-off Meeting for the Article 6 Operation Manual in Thailand” with national stakeholders, on April 2, 2024. Project objective: The objective of the project is …