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ANALYSIS: Article 6 authorities face tough balancing act between integrity and speed as PACM implementation gathers pace
Experts charged with implementing the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) have a tricky year ahead as they aim to fast-track implementation of the new Article 6 market, while ensuring standards are kept high, observers have said.
DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 3 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.
ASIA PACIFIC
ANALYSIS: LNG shock from closure of Hormuz Strait could raise emissions in Asia
A de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) benchmarks soaring, raising questions about whether a drawn out conflict could impact coal switching, carbon prices, and higher emissions across the region, analysts said Tuesday.
INTERVIEW: Community tenure, not methodology, is the missing link in Indian REDD+
India’s struggle to build a pipeline of forest carbon projects has less to do with international methodologies and more to do with who owns the land, according to developers of the only community-based REDD+ project in the South Asian country.
South Korea’s revamped regulations remove administrative barriers to solar projects
Recent revisions to South Korea’s renewable energy regulations should help unlock the potential of solar projects in the country, a non-profit said Tuesday.
Indonesia palm oil expansion slows, but deforestation holds steady
Deforestation tied to Indonesia’s industrial palm oil sector remained steady last year, even as new plantation expansion slowed, according to new data.
No additionality in five Chinese IFM projects, claims study
Five improved forest management (IFM) projects in China show no statistically significant evidence of additional carbon sequestration, while projected removals exceeded empirical estimates by an average factor of 3.7, a new study said.
EMEA
EU climate chief rules out suspending fertilisers from CBAM
European Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has ruled out suspending the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for fertilisers, saying the bloc will instead address potential price increases through a dedicated sectoral action plan.
BRIEFING: Europe must tackle CO2 emissions from waste incineration, NGOs insist
Campaigners have rejected industry claims opposing the inclusion of waste incineration in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), arguing that increased recycling would reduce the burning of fossil-based plastics, and help cut emissions.
Euro Markets: EUAs jump on hedging demand as rising gas prices herald fuel switch
European carbon prices posted strong gains on Tuesday as buyers entered the market after the daily auction, with utilities thought to be buying carbon to cover increasing coal-fired generation amid a near-doubling of the cost of natural gas.
Long-term govt backing, higher carbon prices needed to unlock CCS at scale, say experts
Providing a long-term, state-backed funding profile would help unlock carbon capture and storage (CCS) at scale in the UK, as would higher carbon prices, executives told a conference Tuesday.
UK urged not to cut international climate finance after plans leaked spending could drop by a fifth
A swathe of NGOs and charities are urging the UK Prime Minister not to cut international climate finance (ICF) after plans were leaked that the government intends to slash aid to poor countries stricken by the climate crisis by more than a fifth.
Emissions costs surge almost 400% for a major European airline group
Emission charges including CORSIA, the UN’s cap-and-trade market for international flights, has started to bite airlines after a major European airline group reported an almost 400% rise in costs year-on-year.
EV sales have crossed “tipping point” in Europe, new report finds
For the first time, sales of new electric vehicles in 2025 surpassed sales of petrol cars in Europe, highlighting a structural shift in the car market despite pushback from Germany, which recently voiced opposition against an EU proposal to electrify corporate fleets.
Ferries responsible for more air pollution than cars in many European port cities
Ferries account for 15 to over 100 times more air pollution than all cars in major European port cities such as Barcelona, Dublin, and Naples, according to a new study, which views the sector as ripe for electrification.
AMERICAS
FEATURE: Colombia’s long-awaited cap-and-trade scheme considers current CO2 pricing, VCM oversupply
Colombia has for a decade been planning a cap-and-trade system (Spanish: PNCTE) and is months from publishing the final regulation – but the country must first consider its pre-existing CO2 pricing landscape, according to experts.
Washington, California, Quebec release draft linkage agreement for comment
Washington and carbon market partners California and Quebec released a draft agreement to link their emissions trading systems (ETSs) on Tuesday for public comment.
PREVIEW: Record settlement expected at Q1 Washington auction
Traders and analysts polled by Carbon Pulse ahead of Wednesday’s Q1 Washington state carbon auction expected an all-time high settlement, but were split whether it would come in above, below, or at front-month Washington Carbon Allowance (WCA) futures prices.
Judge blocks Trump administration’s bid to scrap New York congestion pricing
Federal transportation officials lost their bid to terminate New York’s congestion pricing programme on Tuesday after a US district court granted summary judgment to state transit agencies and ruled that the government’s attempted rescission was unlawful.
US manufacturer to build integrated natural gas, CCS, battery solution for data centres
A US-based manufacturer of construction equipment announced a partnership focused on developing clean solutions utilising carbon capture and storage (CCS) to power data centres.
Canadian low-carbon cement developer names new CFO
A Calgary-based low-carbon materials developer is continuing its C-suite revamp, adding a new chief financial officer to its executive branch.
US EPA approves Indiana carbon storage permit
The US EPA issued a permit on Tuesday allowing a joint venture to inject and store CO2 in Indiana.
VOLUNTARY
Kenyan DAC developer secures offtake agreement
A direct air capture (DAC) project developer has secured an offtake agreement aimed at scaling carbon removals (CDR) in Kenya, the company announced this week.
New climate consultancy aims to align carbon policy, science
A London-based consultancy has launched to provide integrated advisory services across carbon market policy, science, and communications, its founders announced on Wednesday.
Biochar giant reaches carbon credit milestone
A Latin American biochar company has reached a significant milestone in credit issuance for the carbon removals (CDR) market, it said on Tuesday.
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EVENTS
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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