by okelly | Jan 24, 2024 | Global
Market headwinds in 2023, cautious optimism for 2024 Since the release of our report on Forest Carbon Markets in February 2023, the market has met headwinds. Carbon pricing mechanisms, such as emissions trading schemes (ETS) and carbon taxes, continue to expand...
by okelly | Jun 21, 2023 | Global
After several years of strong demand and record prices for softwood lumber, the global sawmill industry now faces challenging markets ahead. From 2020 to 2022, supply chain constraints and an unexpected surge in home improvement due to COVID-19 have supported the...
by okelly | Nov 3, 2022 | Global
In this second of a series of blogs about the rapidly evolving markets for forest carbon and how they can impact global forestry, we focus on carbon pricing mechanisms — including carbon taxes and cap-and-trade systems, and the role of forest carbon credits. See...
by okelly | Oct 10, 2022 | Global
Forest carbon markets are quickly evolving as the importance of forests in tackling climate change is increasingly recognized and rewarded – something we are pleased to see and are very excited about. Almost 25% of global carbon dioxide emissions are now covered by...
by okelly | May 2, 2022 | Europe, Global
Disruptions in global trade of forest products Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24 came as a shock to many in Europe and around the world. Beyond the human cost of the war, it’s having profound impacts on global markets – including markets for forest products....
by FredrikModh | Mar 15, 2022 | Europe, Global
Adjustments in Central Europe’s wood supply are inevitable as salvage winds down and forest management adapts to future risks Central European roundwood markets are at a turning point. Forests in much of the region have recently suffered extensive damage from a bark...
