COP30: FEATURE – Poor accountability in Article 6.2 reporting hurts market robustness, experts say

Published 21:14 on November 14, 2025 / Last updated at 21:14 on November 14, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Features), International (Paris Article 6/PACM, UN Climate Talks), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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A lack of penalties or public accountability for Article 6.2 reporting flagged by the UNFCCC for inconsistencies compromises market integrity and is unlikely to be rectified anytime soon, sources close to COP30 negotiations have told Carbon Pulse.
A lack of penalties or public accountability for Article 6.2 reporting flagged by the UNFCCC for inconsistencies compromises market integrity and is unlikely to be rectified anytime soon, sources close to COP30 negotiations have told Carbon Pulse.


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