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Chile’s approved Article 6.2 activities mobilise $1.4 bln in investment
Projects taking place in Chile under Article 6.2 bilateral agreements have unlocked some $1.4 billion in investment, according to officials and panellists speaking at an event in Santiago on Thursday.
DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 29 January 2026
The CP Daily News Ticker is a running list of all our news updated in real-time throughout the day. This is also the home to our ‘Bite-sized updates from around the world’, which previously featured in our CP Daily newsletter.
EMEA
Brussels sketches first EU-wide rules to certify biogenic carbon stored in buildings
A confidential paper for the European Commission, seen by Carbon Pulse, sets out how long-lived wood and other bio-based materials in buildings could earn EU carbon removal certificates, detailing which building components would qualify, how to count stored carbon, and what rules should govern additionality, monitoring, and liability.
EEX mandate to auction German EU ETS allowances extended to 2028
Germany has extended the European Energy Exchange’s (EEX) mandate to run auctions of its EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) allowances for a further two years, securing the exchange’s role as auction platform through the end of 2028.
Euro Markets: EUAs slide to seven-week low as speculators cut more length, while energy rallies
EU carbon allowances dropped sharply at the start of Thursday’s session and continued to drift to set a seven-week low at the close, as traders reported a continuation of the liquidation of long positions that had characterised Wednesday afternoon, while energy markets continued to firm amid strengthening rhetoric from the US over Iran’s nuclear capability.
Lawmakers blast EU Commission’s bid to loosen CO2 standards for cars and vans
The European Commission faced criticism from all sides of the European Parliament this week for its proposal to relax CO2 standards for cars and vans – either for having gone too far, or not far enough.
African alliance launches large-scale Article 6 carbon removal projects
A public-private partnership focused on restoring Africa’s Miombo woodlands has launched its first four carbon removal projects across southern and eastern Africa, targeting more than 50 million carbon removals over their lifetimes.#
BRIEFING: Digital tech can bolster confidence in African carbon markets, but not on its own
The rise of digital technologies like the Internet of Things and blockchain can help to build trust and coherence across Africa’s burgeoning carbon markets – but it needs to be combined with wider work to bolster investor confidence, according to experts.
UK carbon standard publishes clarifications to tighten crediting framework
Project developers working under a UK nature-focused carbon standard face tighter rules around additionality, following an update published Thursday.
Campaigners call on Europe to end US “fossil fuel imperialism”
More than 120 civil society groups have urged EU leaders to cancel a planned US-EU trade deal and rapidly curb the bloc’s reliance on US liquefied natural gas (LNG), warning that Europe is entrenching a new energy dependency that bankrolls “US fossil fuel imperialism” and undermines climate goals.
Germany approves €350 mln in funding to build largest e-SAF plant to date
The largest industrial-scale production facility for electro-sustainable aviation fuels (e-SAF) in Germany looks set for lift-off after receiving approval for €350 million in public funding.
Govt decarbonisation fund helped UK industry to plug finance gaps -report
A government-funded scheme to help decarbonise UK industry allowed companies to progress projects that otherwise wouldn’t have been viable, a report found.
One in five French residents expect to relocate due to climate change, says academic
More than one-fifth of French residents think that they will need to leave their home within the next 10 years due to the impacts of climate change, according to an academic speaking in London on Thursday.
AMERICAS
Brazilian Treasury announces awardees of R$15 bln in third Eco Invest auction
The National Treasury of Brazil announced on Wednesday the results of the third auction of its initiative to attract international investment into an ecological transition, awarding six banks R$15 billion ($2.9 bln) in public catalytic money focused mostly on energy transition projects.
Colombian trio partners to develop one of the country’s first large-scale sustainable grazing projects
Colombia’s largest commercial bank and one of the country’s most prominent oil producers partnered with a local developer to advance one of the country’s first large-scale sustainable grazing carbon projects, they announced Wednesday.
Trump administration stalls on repeal of endangerment finding -media
Federal officials have delayed finalising the repeal of the US EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding rule underpinning many GHG standards in the country, the Washington Post reported on Thursday citing insider sources – a claim officially denied by the White House.
WCI Markets: CCAs continue to drop to $30, grind towards price floor ahead of auction
California Carbon Allowances (CCA) futures continued to fall last week towards the $30 mark, with the Dec-26 V26 contract hitting its lowest settlement since early September as traders remained split on whether the slide reflects tactical positioning ahead of next month’s auction or deeper concerns about regulatory threats and waning investor appetite.
California offset issuance down 61.4% YoY
California has issued less offsets to-date compared to the same timeframe in 2025, according to data published Wednesday.
Alberta university seeks long-term supplier of carbon credits
An Alberta university is seeking sellers of Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) market credits.
INTERVIEW: Mast locks in buyers for majority of US biomass burial CDR project credits
A Seattle-based reforestation company has announced the sale of the majority of their carbon removal (CDR) credits for a US-based biomass burial project.
Canada’s largest pension plan needs to go back to school on climate commitments -report
Canada’s largest pension fund is failing on a number of key climate obligations, coming in with an overall “D Grade” on a scorecard initiative by a national environmental charity.
US goes full steam ahead on gas-fired power, driven by data centres
The US is developing the most new gas-fired power capacity globally, more than a third of which to power data centres, and the trend is taking hold in Europe too – threatening the continent’s energy transition, a non-profit has found.
Alberta should focus on renewables, electrification over carbon capture in decarbonisation push, advocacy group says
Alberta should decarbonise its energy system by expanding renewable electricity, electrifying buildings, transport, and industry, and cutting overall energy demand, rather than relying on carbon capture or hydrogen, according to a Tuesday report.
US midwest agroforestry held back by policy gaps despite rising farmer demand -report
Agroforestry is gaining traction across the US Midwest, but gaps in conservation policy are limiting wider uptake despite growing farmer interest, a new report said.
ASIA PACIFIC
Emissions in Australia’s largest grid reach record low in energy transition turning point
Electricity emissions from Australia’s largest grid fell 6.2% year-on-year last quarter as renewables supplied more than half of total energy needs for the first time, according to a report by the market operator.
Low-carbon company posts strong revenue growth, eyes new markets
A prominent Australian feed additive company posted a strong growth in revenues over the past quarter after securing a major client, with plans to foray into overseas markets.
Australia mining diesel emissions climbing higher against government forecasts, says think tank
Australia’s government forecasts that diesel emissions from its mining sector have peaked and will decline over the next decade is at odds with reality, according to research published Friday.
Rio Tinto, Chalco move to acquire Brazilian low-carbon aluminium producer
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and Aluminium Corporation of China (Chalco) have agreed to acquire a controlling stake in a Brazilian low-carbon aluminium producer to unlock its next stage of growth, it announced Friday.
Japanese shipping major joins Norway’s flagship CCS project
A Japanese shipping major will participate in Norway’s flagship carbon capture and storage project through the signing of long-term charter contracts, it announced Friday.
Indonesia’s carbon market seen as complex, short on integrity
Indonesia’s carbon market is complex and weak on incentives, with an emission calculation system considered not yet fully accurate, according to a new survey of industry professionals.
China’s crop straw resources offer carbon removal potential, but international CDR market participation is key -report
China’s crop straw resources hold great potential for carbon removal projects, but achieving a green premium takes further participation in the international CDR market, a new report has found.
VOLUNTARY
Carbon removal funding vehicle announces results of “seven-figure” purchase round
A financier of climate technologies has unveiled details of a “seven-figure” purchase round aimed at accelerating early-stage carbon removal, abatement, and destruction projects.
Carbon market pricing shifts towards quality, but “zombie credits” and buyer misconceptions persist, experts say
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is showing stronger alignment between credit integrity and price, but outdated supply and persistent misconceptions continue to undermine quality and investor confidence, according to experts.
Investment advisory launches guidance on integrating deforestation into net zero plans
An investment advisory body published guidance on integrating deforestation into institutional net zero strategies.
Largest private equity firms on course to finance fossil fuels until at least 2090
Private equity firms remain heavily exposed to fossil fuels despite years of climate pledges, according to updated information released by a data consortium.
Only ‘like-for-like’ removals can deliver durable net zero, NGO says
Carbon removals (CDR) must follow a like-for-like (LfL) rule if they are to help stabilise global warming in the long run rather than merely offset emissions in the short term, according to a new report by climate NGO Carbon Gap.
Afforestation, reforestation can negatively impact biodiversity, study says
Species can be negatively impacted by afforestation and reforestation, particularly if projects prioritise carbon sequestration over biodiversity conservation, new research said this week.
CCS costs expected to average above $150/t, finds a survey
Carbon, capture, and storage (CCS) costs are expected to be higher than $150/tonne, far above current compliance or voluntary carbon prices, leaving many projects reliant on national subsidies to be commercially viable, a survey has found.
Remote sensing errors skew grassland carbon estimates -study
Grassland carbon sink estimates risk systematic error, with a new study finding that remote sensing misclassifies grassland pixels at least 15% of the time depending on the land cover product and error type, potentially affecting carbon accounting results.
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