Voluntary carbon market enters calm after the storm, but growth still constrained -report

Published 11:49 on January 28, 2026 / Last updated at 11:49 on January 28, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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The voluntary carbon market (VCM) has become relatively stable after recent volatility, with steady buyer interest and pricing - but market growth still faces deadlock, a recent survey found.
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) has become relatively stable after recent volatility, with steady buyer interest and pricing - but market growth still faces deadlock, a recent survey found.


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