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Carbon market pricing shifts towards quality, but “zombie credits” and buyer misconceptions persist, experts say

Published 17:17 on January 29, 2026 / Last updated at 17:17 on January 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is showing stronger alignment between credit integrity and price, but outdated supply and persistent misconceptions continue to undermine quality and investor confidence, according to experts.
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is showing stronger alignment between credit integrity and price, but outdated supply and persistent misconceptions continue to undermine quality and investor confidence, according to experts.


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