International > Countries are only pausing on VCM development, says IETA boss

Countries are only pausing on VCM development, says IETA boss

Published 19:13 on August 9, 2022  /  Last updated at 19:13 on August 9, 2022  / Paddy Gourlay /  International, Voluntary

Uncertainty over whether host countries will allow carbon credits to be generated for the international voluntary carbon market (VCM) is only likely to be temporary, according to Dirk Forrister of business group IETA, who noted on Tuesday that governments are still figuring out how to use Article 6 international trade provisions to meet their Paris Agreement emissions pledges. 
Uncertainty over whether host countries will allow carbon credits to be generated for the international voluntary carbon market (VCM) is only likely to be temporary, according to Dirk Forrister of business group IETA, who noted on Tuesday that governments are still figuring out how to use Article 6 international trade provisions to meet their Paris Agreement emissions pledges. 


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