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FEATURE: Carbon scandals lay bare Brazil’s land tenure fragility
Recent controversies linked to forest carbon projects have reignited debate over one of Brazil’s most complex governance challenges: land tenure regularisation.
DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 2 March 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
Conflict in Middle East to have mixed impact on EU carbon, say analysts
Natural gas prices are set for extreme volatility as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, but the EU carbon market was relatively stable on Monday morning as analysts pointed to competing impacts for the bloc’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) of war in the region.
INTERVIEW: EU ETS must adapt to changing world order, electricity lobby says
The EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) must be adjusted so Europe’s industry can thrive in an era of big power politics while “staying the course” on climate action, according to the head of the bloc’s electricity industry association.
EU to launch first call for recognition of CRCF certifiers in April
The European Commission will launch its first call to approve certification bodies under the EU’s Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) regulation in April, an official has indicated.
Euro Markets: EUAs resist macro risk-off mood to post small gains as energy prices trim early jumps
European carbon shook off an initial €2 plunge to end the day higher, amid a steep and widespread jump in energy prices after the weekend’s attacks on Iran, as EUAs appeared to absorb the narrowing fuel-switch differential that moved in favour of coal and downplayed the macroeconomic risk-off mood.
Carbon capture only a niche fix for EU chemicals sector, think tank says
Carbon capture may only be viable for specific processes in Europe’s chemical sector and is likely to remain a niche transition tool, according to a new analysis by climate think tank Sandbag.
UK publishes maps illustrating North Sea CO2 storage potential
The UK’s North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has published maps showing areas of the North Sea considered of interest for future CO2 storage assessment.
AMERICAS
BRIEFING: California regulator says August reporting deadline is critical to ‘building year’ of corporate emissions programme
California air regulator ARB staff is urging companies to comply with the first regulatory deadline for the state’s corporate emissions reporting programme, even as industry seeks delays.
SCOTUS petition targets Congress’ delegation of HFC market authority
A refrigerants producer has asked the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to review a ruling that upheld the US EPA’s authority to allocate hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) allowances under a 2020 climate law, arguing that Congress unconstitutionally handed the agency “unbounded discretion” over a multibillion-dollar market.
RGGI Market: RGAs edge lower ahead of Q1 auction
RGGI Carbon Allowances (RGAs) muddled in the mid–$23s last week, dipping lower on the week as traders noted a lack of clear drivers ahead of next week’s Q1 auction.
California orders 6,000 MW of new clean capacity through 2032 amid tax credit phase-out
California regulators last week ordered load-serving entities to procure 6,000 MW of new clean capacity between 2030 and 2032, citing rising demand forecasts and a rapid phase-out of federal tax credits.
Carbon management company enters commissioning, testing phase for California’s first commercial scale CCS project
A California carbon management developer announced that its carbon capture and storage (CCS) project successfully captured CO2 from a gas processing plant during a call with financial analysts on Monday.
California grid emissions hit record January low as gas cedes ground to hydro, imports
California’s electricity sector emissions fell for a fifth straight January as natural gas lost ground in the power mix to imports and hydro, according to the state’s grid operator.
Alberta to withdraw aerobic landfill bioreactor protocol, expand vent gas protocol
Alberta has published a notice to emissions offset stakeholders proposing to withdraw its anaerobic landfill bioreactor quantification protocol, while building on its existing vent gas reduction protocol.
NbS fund issues $1.3 mln call for projects
A US-based fund focused on nature-based solutions (NbS) has issued a request for proposals, with funding of up to $1.3 million available in 2026.
LATAM Roundup: National, regional entities keep Article 6 top of mind
An Article 6 frontrunner country will imminently pass further regulations boosting participation in the UN market, while smaller-scale players plan regional coordination to leverage it.
ASIA PACIFIC
China’s Guangdong releases allocation plan for regional ETS, Shanghai introduces stabilisation measures
China’s Guangdong province has decided to cut the free allocation of CO2 permits to strengthen its regional ETS, while regulators in Shanghai recently introduced a trust mechanism to create a carbon allowance reserve.
Major Chinese EV producer reports collapse in domestic February sales, as exports soar
A large Chinese electric vehicle producer has reported a significant fall in sales year-on-year in February as strong export growth was more than offset by a cooling domestic market in China.
PNG launches new carbon permit system with stricter safeguards, approval timelines
Papua New Guinea has formally operationalised its Carbon Permit Application (CPA) process, replacing the previous Project Concept Note system with a structured statutory framework designed to tighten environmental integrity, formalise landowner consent, and provide clearer timelines for project approval.
NZ ETS auction sees no bids
The first auction of the year for units in New Zealand’s ETS garnered no bids, in line with expectations.
DATA DIVE: Land removed from New Zealand ETS as new applications fall further
The total number of hectares in New Zealand’s ETS went backwards in February as hardly any new applications were submitted, according to government data published Monday.
Australia’s Coalition vow to reintroduce veto powers over ACCU projects, scrap Safeguard penalties
The Australian Coalition opposition party say they will reintroduce powers to allow the federal agriculture minister to veto large proposed carbon credit projects and do away with reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, according to local media.
Australia’s renewable pipeline triples what’s needed for net zero -analysis
Renewable energy capacity in Australia’s development pipeline is more than triple what is forecast to be needed to reach net zero emissions, but is being bogged down in approval processes, according to an analysis.
Australian chemicals company raises A$30 mln
An Australian company developing zero-emissions chemicals for use in hard-to-abate sectors has raised A$30 million ($21.3 mln) in a Series A financing round, led by the Gates Foundation.
Japanese gas company invests in CDR intelligence platform
The investment arm of a Tokyo gas provider has invested in a UK-based carbon removal (CDR) intelligence and due diligence platform.
AI-driven power savings could cut up to 400 MtCO2e in ASEAN by 2035 -report
Artificial intelligence could help Southeast Asian power grids save up to $67 billion and avoid nearly 400 million tonnes of CO2e by 2035, according to a report launched Tuesday that added on to the list of tall-order expectations from the new technology.
VOLUNTARY
INTERVIEW: Carbon insurer uses cash cover to pave way for in-kind reversal insurance under Verra pilot
A Swiss-based insurer aims to replace buffer pools with regulated in-kind and in-cash cover, but says the Verra pilot will test the mechanism’s efficiency and long-term sustainability.
VCM Report: Carbon credit retirements surge as CORSIA futures fall over 10%
Voluntary carbon credit retirements surged last week to more than 14 million credits across the four main standard bodies, boosted by strong activity from an oil major.
Investors urge GHG Protocol to ensure Scope 2 guidance tightens use of renewable energy
Investors with over $1.2 trillion in assets under management have urged the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to ensure that it proceeds with proposed changes to its Scope 2 emissions guidance, to ensure that companies provide more detail on their renewable energy use including on hourly matching.
Carbon removal market ‘can’t trade’ without leasing model, paper says
Carbon removal should be treated as “time-bound storage leases” backed by specialist delivery companies, according to a recently published academic paper that argued current markets have failed to deliver liquidity, price discovery, or scale.
INTERNATIONAL
Kyrgyzstan signs agreements to advance Article 6 carbon market cooperation
A UK carbon project developer and a Singapore-based merchant bank have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the government of the Kyrgyz Republic to support the development of country’s carbon market under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Global temperatures could rise almost 2.5C by 2300 even under net zero path -report
Even if countries stick to their net zero pledges, global temperature rise could reach 2.48C by 2300, with potential for climate-related damages to hit $65 trillion by 2200 unless stronger action is taken, an academic study found.
SIDS locked out of climate finance as funders deem them too risky -report
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are being systematically shut out of global climate finance despite facing some of the most acute climate impacts, according to a report released Monday that said funders view these nations as too small, fragmented, and risky to support.
Data centre grid demand driving storage innovation, says investor
The significant increase in electricity demand from data centres is facilitating investments in long duration energy storage, according to an investor in early-stage technology.
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EVENTS
EVision 2026 Fleet Forward: Mar. 4-5, Brussels – Eurelectric’s high-level event dedicated to accelerating e-mobility across Europe is back at Brussels’ Autoworld Museum. Don’t miss the launch of a new Eurelectric-EY report on the potential of corporate fleets electrification to decarbonise transport – register now
Carbon Capture Europe Summit 2026: Mar. 11-12, Rotterdam – Carbon Capture Europe Summit 2026 (#CCES2026) is Europe’s leading event on carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), taking place on 11-12 March 2026 in Rotterdam. The summit will gather over 600 senior executives and decision-makers from government, industry, and finance. The conference will explore how to scale Europe’s CCUS ecosystem by advancing regulatory frameworks, unlocking cross‑border CO2 transport and storage, commercialising capacity, and accelerating innovation in hard‑to-abate sectors. Across 2 days of expert-led strategic sessions, exhibition, and networking, CCES2026 provides the perfect opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders, forge partnerships, and connect with professionals across the CCUS value chain. Use code CCES10CP to register
North American Carbon World (NACW): Mar. 31-Apr. 2, San Diego – For more than 20 years, NACW has been the must-attend event for market participants looking to gain actionable insights into policy shifts and market trends, network with climate policy and business leaders, and grow and strengthen carbon markets with integrity and ambition. Hosted by the Climate Action Reserve, the 2026 conference will offer a critical forum for meaningful collaboration and timely discussions exploring market innovations in technology, the evolution of standards, the growing role of finance, and foundational topics such as permanence. Register here
Carbon Capture MENA Summit: Apr. 1-2, Dubai – The Carbon Capture MENA Summit 2026 (#CCMS2026), taking place in Dubai on 1–2 April 2026, is MENA’s leading CCUS event. Bringing together 500+ industry leaders and 80+ visionary speakers, the summit will focus on fit-for-purpose CCUS policies, decarbonisation applications, breakthrough innovations, carbon markets, and infrastructure development. Together, we’ll accelerate MENA’s leadership in scaling CCUS solutions and shaping a sustainable energy future. Join us to drive the next chapter of CCUS innovation and impact. Find out more
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