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PREVIEW: Key issues to watch in the upcoming EU carbon market reform
As the European Commission prepares to unveil its proposed revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) on July 17, Carbon Pulse walks you through the main issues at stake in the reform – what is already on the table, and the key decisions still to come. Read MoreTop
Euro Markets: EUAs race up to test technical resistance after strong buying wipes out early decline
European carbon prices broke out of their recent range and raced to a seven-day high as a burst of aggressive buying in the afternoon clawed back the morning's losses and drove the market to a key technical resistance level. Read MoreTop
VCM REPORT: CORSIA edges back to $10/t ahead of EU assessment, analysts revise down demand outlook
Benchmark ICE CORSIA futures bounced back towards $10/t last week, climbing from two-year lows, as the European Commission's assessment of the international aviation offsetting scheme that will affect the participation of EU carriers inches closer. Read MoreTop
ICAO attempts to ward off criticism of CORSIA, urges member state cooperation
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is warning against fragmenting carbon regulation for the global aviation industry ahead of the EU assessment of CORSIA due for publication this month. Read MoreTop
INTERVIEW: Future uncertain for Indigenous Peoples as Peru pledges land rights recognition
The government of Peru's recently announced pledge to improve Indigenous land recognition will only help people secure their territories in the Peruvian Amazon if this high-level statement drives official, long-lasting land demarcation, an Indigenous Kichwa leader told Carbon Pulse. Read MoreTop
UK needs national cooling plan to avoid carbon lock-in, report says
The UK risks locking in higher emissions unless it develops a national cooling strategy that limits demand for air conditioning, a London-based non-profit warned on Monday. Read MoreTop
EU ETS maritime CO2 emissions slip in 2025 despite rise in overall sectoral output
CO2 emissions from ships covered by the EU's monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) system rose modestly in 2025 year-on-year, according to preliminary data, but the share falling within the scope of the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) edged lower compared to 2024 levels. Read MoreTop
Ghana must position carbon markets to address "everyday developmental problems" -lawmaker
Ghana needs to treat carbon markets as a tool for national development, and position itself as a regional hub for credible carbon credits that attract credible international investment, technology, and partnerships, parliamentarians said during a debate on the country's carbon market framework. Read MoreTop
World Bank approves $265 mln for hydro project in Morocco, amid retreat from climate targets
The World Bank has announced a $265-million financing package to support a major hydropower infrastructure project in Morocco, just days after retiring its climate finance targets amid US pressure. Read MoreTop
EV sales in UK surge in June, but fall short of target needed for UK climate goals
New electric vehicle car sales in the UK surged in June to take 30% of the market, but still fell short of the government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, data showed Monday. Read MoreTop
Australian court cases to push back against govt gas approval
Upcoming court cases are challenging the Australian environment minister’s decision to approve the North West Shelf (NWS) gas facility’s exporting licence, and will argue he failed to consider the impacts of its emissions on native wildlife, among other issues. Read MoreTop
UK's Sizewell C nuclear developer strives to limit construction emissions below expectations
The developer of a new nuclear power plant in southern England aims to keep construction emissions below 2.1 million tonnes of CO2e through a number of low-carbon measures, which is 0.9 MtCO2e lower than previous lifecycle assessment estimates for the plant. Read MoreTop
Italy set to pivot to temporary gas price cap as ETS reimbursement plan fades
Italy appears to be moving away from its controversial proposal to reimburse carbon costs, with a new consultation on plans to instead introduce a temporary gas price cap mechanism that analysts say is more likely to win regulatory approval but would have a much smaller impact on electricity prices. Read MoreTop
Singapore, Indonesia sign carbon credit MoU, eye deal on Article 6 trade
Singapore and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding on carbon credits, agreeing to identify projects and work towards an implementation agreement under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Read MoreTop
