CDM hits dual milestones ahead of UN carbon offset scheme’s potential conclusion
The UN’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) passed two noteworthy milestones this month, as countries prepare to determine whether to wind up the project-based carbon finance programme.
Read MoreTax CO2 from largest emitters $75/t by 2030 to avoid 2C temperature rise, says IMF
A global temperature rise of 2 degrees C could be avoided if large emitting countries collectively adopt a carbon tax of $75/tonne by 2030, as well as other ambitious actions, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.
Read MoreICAO moves toward long-term GHG goal, CORSIA launch despite opposition from 25 nations
ICAO’s Assembly on Friday backed the progression of work on setting a long-term emissions target for aviation and to advance the UN body’s CORSIA global offsetting mechanism towards operationalisation, though a fifth of the countries in attendance voted against the two resolutions in a surprise secret ballot.
Read MoreCARBON FORWARD 2019 – UK climate minister Duncan to deliver keynote speech
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Read MoreMexico publishes final regulation for pilot carbon market
The Mexican environment ministry (SEMARNAT) published a final regulation for its pilot cap-and-trade programme on Tuesday, with the agency yet to determine the market’s annual CO2 caps and free allowance totals for the Jan. 2020 start date.
Read MoreIHS Markit launches global carbon index amid growing investor interest
Information provider IHS Markit has launched a global carbon index, reflecting the rise in investor interest in environmental commodities.
Read MoreCARBON FORWARD 2019: Navigating opportunities in global carbon markets
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Read MoreCalifornia endorses contentious Tropical Forest Standard for sector-based deforestation reduction
California regulator ARB endorsed the controversial Tropical Forest Standard (TFS) on Thursday, coming roughly 10 months after the agency first attempted to greenlight the framework that could serve as a model for jurisdictional REDD programmes in compliance-based and voluntary carbon markets.
Read MoreStakeholders brace for fierce debate on California’s Tropical Forest Standard
Critics and supporters of California’s Tropical Forest Standard (TFS) are anticipating a contentious meeting on Thursday to decide the fate of the possible precursor to jurisdictional REDD offsetting, with some believing state regulator ARB will approve the proposal after its year-long review.
Read MoreCARBON FORWARD 2019 – Where next for EU carbon prices?
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