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TOP STORY
FEATURE: Carbon markets can be key to tackle rising environmental crime in the Amazon
Crime in the Amazon is increasingly pivoting from drug trafficking to environmental damage – but carbon projects could incentivise local peoples to ward off criminal organisations, if they are well-managed with strong carbon prices, according to experts.
DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 14 August 2025
Introducing the CP Daily News Ticker, a running list of all our news updated in real-time throughout the day. This is also the new home of our ‘Bite-sized updates from around the world’, which previously featured at the bottom of our CP Daily newsletter.
ASIA PACIFIC
Australia releases exposure draft of savanna fire ACCU method, as govt pushes back over delay complaints
Australia on Wednesday released the exposure draft of one of its savanna fire management methods, as the government hit back against complaints over delays to carbon credit method development.
Australia’s sectoral climate plans will not be detailed policy documents, minister says
Australia’s climate change minister on Thursday said the country’s six planned sectoral decarbonisation plans will act as a roadmap of how the transition to net zero emissions will unfold after 2030, but will not be prescriptive policy documents.
Origin Energy warns of challenging transition, doubles down on climate goals
Australia’s Origin Energy on Thursday warned of a slower and bumpier transition than previously thought, but said it remains committed to its climate targets despite the challenge.
South Korea govt to establish voluntary carbon exchange
The South Korean government is planning to set up a voluntary carbon exchange in the hope of boosting credit demand and encouraging the development of low-carbon solutions.
South Korean construction firm to work on floating CCS project
A South Korean construction company has begun a 42-month research project to develop a floating concrete carbon capture and storage (CCS) system, aiming to cut emissions from depleted offshore oil and gas fields in Southeast Asia.
Solomon Islands seeks Article 6, REDD+ revenue to meet new 34% emissions reduction target by 2035
The Solomon Islands on Thursday submitted its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the UNFCCC, under which it has pledged to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to 34% below business-as-usual levels by 2035, with plans to leverage revenue from international carbon markets and REDD+ to close the funding gap.
Japan considers using three-year averages to determine baselines under GX-ETS
A subcommittee under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has proposed a permit allocation method for the country’s emissions trading scheme, which uses three-year averages to determine baseline activities.
EMEA
EU CBAM expected to dent competitiveness of Germany’s trade-exposed industries
The introduction of a carbon border tariff will “surprisingly” hurt German industries with a high share of imported and emissions-intensive goods, according to a new study on the country’s readiness of EU climate policy.
Malawi files initial Article 6 report to the UN, sets stage for ITMO carbon tradingÂ
Malawi has officially submitted its initial report under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement to the UNFCCC, detailing plans to transfer more than 1 million Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs).
Euro Markets: EUAs drop to trade at key support level amid energy weakness ahead of Friday summit
EU carbon prices fell to their lowest in a week on Thursday, breaking below some technical levels before finding buying near a trend line support, as energy markets all weakened with traders watching for geopolitical signals ahead of Friday’s US-Russia summit.
Austrian emissions slip nearly 3% in 2024 amid slowing economic growth
Austria’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.6% last year, which corresponds to a reduction of 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, according to preliminary data published this week.
Largest winner in EU Hydrogen Bank auction pulls out due to infrastructure delays
The largest award from the EU’s latest European Hydrogen Bank funding round will go unused, after the developers confirmed on Thursday that they are pulling their joint 500 MW Dutch electrolysis project from the scheme due to pipeline delays.
AMERICAS
BRIEFING: California ARB’s environmental justice advisors ask to end offsets in cap-and-trade programme
California air regulator ARB’s environmental justice advisors met on Thursday to advance recommendations to eliminate the use of offset credits under the state’s cap-and-trade programme.
Canada, BC doling out net zero, EV funding as opposition seeks end to EV targets
Canada and British Columbia (BC) are doling out clean technology funding despite aims by federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to scrap the country’s EV mandate.
Mexico needs to diversify carbon credit types to meet incoming demand, consultants say
As carbon projects in Mexico generate greater credit supply, consultants said that the nation needs a more diverse mix of project types in order to meet new market demands.
WCI Markets: Quiet legislature keeps CCAs at $28, WCAs reach new highs
California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices remained steady week-on-week (WoW) absent legislative updates, while Washington Carbon Allowances (WCAs) continued to edge higher to new year-to-date (YtD) highs, according to traders.
VOLUNTARY
Price of carbon removals credits softens in July, registry data shows
The price of carbon removals credits issued under a voluntary standard has fallen in July, according to new data published on Thursday.
INTERVIEW: Pressure builds on cookstoves carbon projects to sell credits at $25 after winning CCP label
Attaining the Core Carbon Principles (CCP) label for credits generated by a clean cookstoves project will quadruple the breakeven cost, the COO of a developer told Carbon Pulse this week.
SBTi reports steady growth in corporate net zero target setting
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has reported that, between the end of 2023 and the end of the second quarter of 2025, the number of companies with validated near-term science-based targets almost doubled, growing by 97%.
INTERNATIONAL
ICAO urges govts to speed up CORSIA authorisation and unlock much-needed carbon credit supply
UN agency ICAO has formally urged governments to “expedite” the authorisation of carbon credit supply for the CORSIA international aviation offsetting scheme, in a letter sent to states towards the end of last month.
Consultancy sees CORSIA offset demand hitting 79 MtCO2e in 2027
Airlines will need to offset roughly 79 MtCO2e in 2027 under the next phase of CORSIA, but a shortage of eligible credits could drive a surge in prices, according to an aviation consultancy.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Carbon Forward Expo London 2025 – Call for Proposals
Carbon Forward Expo London celebrates 10 years this October, and we are inviting partners to be part of this special event.
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EVENTS
Carbon Forward Expo London: Oct. 7-9, London – Europe’s premier carbon markets conference. Our flagship event takes place in London once again, and will celebrate its 10th year analysing global carbon markets. Over three information-packed days, we’ll bring you leading experts, thought-provoking content, trailblazing organisations, lively discussions, and innovative thinking across the compliance, voluntary, removal, and renewable energy markets. This year’s edition will feature more side events, workshops, and our inaugural startup Pitch Hub! More details and a call for proposals to follow. Super Early Bird discounts now available. Register
Carbon Forestry 2025: Aug. 19-20, Rotorua – The 2025 Carbon Forestry Conference draws foresters, managers, advisers, and lawmakers to discuss policy and market changes. Director John Stulen calls it a vital forum for the sector. Key topics include the Climate Change Commission’s latest advice on NZ ETS unit limits and price controls for 2026-30, aiming to restore confidence in emissions trading. Also central is the ‘Alt-F Reset’ report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, which raises new, sometimes counterintuitive, ideas for land use adaptation. The event will shape future forestry and climate policy in New Zealand. Register
IETA Latin America Climate Summit: Aug. 26-28, Sao Paulo – Hosted by the Government of the State of Sao Paulo and the Municipality of Sao Paulo, and taking place at the Renaissance Hotel, #LACS2025 is one of IETA’s flagship regional events. It will convene over 800 climate leaders, market participants, government officials, and innovators for three days of high-level plenaries, technical workshops, policy roundtables, and strategic networking. Register
IETA North America Climate Summit: Sep. 23-25, NYC – North America’s largest annual environmental carbon markets event and an official affiliate event of the New York Climate Week and UN General Assembly. Brought together from across industries, governments, and civil society, the Summit provides a vital platform to shape the future of carbon markets, energy transition, unlock investment, and advance climate ambition through economic strength and innovation. With high-level plenaries, strategic roundtables, and deep-dive technical sessions, NACS 2025 comes at a key inflection point for carbon markets across North America. Register
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Conference 2025: Oct. 8-9, Houston – Now in its third year, Wood Mackenzie’s expert analysts, as well as leaders from carbon emitting industries, policy makers, upstream players, project developers, financiers, EPCs, and midstream transportation, storage, and utilization providers will discuss the costs and economic feasibility of CCUS projects. Hear from Bank of America, Chevron New Energies, J.P. Morgan, Storegga, Stripe and the US Environmental Protection Agency. View the latest agenda and register here.
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Carbon Forward Expo London celebrates 10 years this October, and we are inviting partners to be part of this special event. We are now accepting proposals from:
- Start-ups – for our new Carbon Forward Pitch Hub
- Companies – to run Deep Dive Workshops
- Speakers – to join our expert panels
- Sponsors – ready to support Europe’s premier carbon markets conference
- Offset buyers – to apply for one of our free passes
Start-ups for the Carbon Forward Pitch Hub – Stand out and get noticed
We’re offering start-ups the chance to promote their business to our highly engaged carbon markets audience. Selected start-ups will have the opportunity to do a 5-10 minute ‘elevator’ pitch, connecting them directly with industry leaders, investors, and potential partners. Start-ups will be required to purchase at least one 3-day conference pass in order to pitch.
Deep Dive Workshop hosts – Showcase your offerings and flex your expertise
Calling all experts: If there is an issue you feel needs unpacking, a challenge the industry faces, or an important opportunity to be had, we’re offering 30-45 minute workshop slots to organisations keen to take attendees on a ‘deep dive’ regarding a specific topic or market, also allowing the presenting company to showcase its offerings. Workshop slots will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, with booking priority offered to event sponsors. Non-sponsor firms looking to host a workshop will be required to purchase a minimum number of conference passes.
Workshop topic ideas:
- An introduction to emissions trading
- Analysts presenting their latest carbon allowance price forecasts
- State of play in North America’s carbon markets
- A first-time CDR buyer’s guide
- How do I choose a VCM standard?
- Understanding integrity: Knowing your ICVCM from your VCMI
- CBAM 101: How to navigate a carbon-tariffed world
- Article 6 unwrapped: The differences between 6.2 and 6.4
- Article 6: Country or regional profiles
- Aviation in the EU ETS and CORSIA
- Technical analysis in the carbon market
Presenters – Opinions, analysis, projections
If you’re interested in joining a panel discussion on the main stage, please get in touch with your area of expertise or a suggested angle. We’re especially keen to hear from those who bring fresh perspectives or practical experience. To ensure gender balance, we welcome and encourage expressions of interest from prospective female panellists.
Sponsors – For organisations looking to make a real splash
Sponsors benefit from high-impact visibility, including main stage panel participation, table-top exhibition space, prominent branding opportunities, client invitations, team access, and unrivalled marketing reach. Sponsors will also get priority in reserving Deep Dive Workshop and Pitch Hub slots.
Offset buyers – Apply for a free pass
As with all our Carbon Forward events, we offer a limited number of complimentary passes to attendees from medium and large companies that buy and retire voluntary carbon credits or are looking to do so (Note: this excludes organisations from the energy, financial, or consulting sectors). Special consideration will be given to first-time Carbon Forward attendees.
Indicate your interest and get involved!
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