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Clean water, clean energy: Private sector invests in solar pumps to improve access to community water supplies in Ethiopia
May 5, 2025
In the rural community of Wabe, nestled in Ethiopia’s West Arsi zone, a long-silent water system has roared back to life — through pumps powered not by diesel, but by the sun. After years of disuse due to high fuel costs and frequent shortages, Wabe’s water system is running again. Thanks to a solar-powered pump […]
Mirova and Sweep announce selection of I Care and Winrock International for Corporate Climate Contribution Index Initiative
April 28, 2025
(The following press release was originally published on Mirova.com.) PARIS – April 28, 2025 – Mirova Research Center and Sweep are pleased to announce the selection of I Care by BearingPoint and Winrock International to develop the Corporate Climate Contribution Index (CCCI), following a recent call for expressions of interest. This initiative aims to develop […]
Carbon Markets 101: ACR series explores and explains carbon markets
April 28, 2025
ACR series shares insights into how the world’s first private voluntary GHG registry tackles complex issues in its mission to set the bar for carbon credit quality. Increasingly extreme and unpredictable weather is impacting nearly all aspects of life on the planet. Marine heatwaves are killing coral reefs and forcing fish to flee to cooler […]
Winrock International joins Science Based Targets Network
April 10, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – April 10, 2025 − Winrock International is pleased to announce it is now an official NGO Partner of the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) and has joined the SBTN’s Corporate Engagement Program and Referral List. Joining the SBTN enables Winrock to expand the reach of its technical assistance and validation services […]
ACR presents annual Carbon Market Awards
March 26, 2025
Climate scientist Carlos Nobre, Arbor Day Foundation, Duke University, and Grupo Perú and the Ministry of Environment of Perú recognized for enduring and innovative commitment to climate action. [This news release originally appeared on ACRcarbon.org. Photo credit: ACR.] LOS ANGELES – March 26, 2025 – ACR recognized trailblazing individuals and organizations for their commitments to […]
Winrock Q&A… with Bikash Pandey, Director of Clean Energy & Circular Economy
March 24, 2025
Bikash Pandey’s experience encompasses more than 20 years in policy review, design and implementation of a range of clean/renewable energy projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. A technical specialist in micro- and mini-hydropower systems, he has designed and implemented numerous community-based electrification and clean transportation projects, small-scale mini-grids and home energy systems. He has […]
Intercontinental Exchange plans 2025 launch of environmental registry services to bring state-of-the-art infrastructure to carbon markets
January 28, 2025
This news release was originally published on ACRcarbon.org. ATLANTA — Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, and the world’s largest operator of environmental derivatives markets, today announced plans to launch an environmental registry technology service to bring best in class infrastructure to registries and registry users and support the […]
Winrock International’s top stories of 2024
January 7, 2025
Check out some of the most clicked and shared announcements, stories and blogs from Winrock International in 2024 — an exciting year that included new Winrock President and CEO Maqsoda Maqsodi beginning her tenure; ACR’s announcement of the first issuance of carbon credits from plugging orphaned oil and gas wells in the U.S.; Winrock’s human […]
White House statement highlights role of ART-TREES standard in groundbreaking deal to protect Amazon rainforest
November 19, 2024
A statement issued by the White House during President Joe Biden’s recent trip to Brazil cites new initiatives aimed at combating climate change and protecting forests, including in the Amazon, and highlights the importance of the ART-TREES standard in the future verification of high-integrity forest carbon credits sought by the Brazilian state of Pará. Winrock […]
Reducing waste and supporting a circular economy in the Dominican Republic
November 14, 2024
To read the U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo’s announcement about the project launch, please click here. The USAID/Dominican Republic Solid Waste Reduction Program was launched at a dynamic event in Santo Domingo on Nov. 6, 2024, attended by the Dominican minister of environment and natural resources and the USAID/Dominican Republic mission director. Implemented by Winrock with […]