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CF Asia: ANALYSIS – CORSIA wholesale acceptance of PACM credits seen as unlikely, say market participants
The aviation sector’s international offsetting programme, CORSIA, is unlikely to accept all credits issued under one of the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 mechanisms, market participants told Carbon Pulse on Wednesday.
DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 25 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.
CARBON FORWARD ASIA
EU ETS uncertainty threatens to slow market momentum in Asia, analysts say
Europe’s decisions on its Emissions Trading System (ETS) and its future use of international carbon credits will have knock-on effects on the development of carbon markets in Asia, analysts said.
Only ICVCM-aligned carbon credit projects will be financed, says HSBC
London-based global lender HSBC will only provide financing to carbon projects issuing credits certified by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), a senior executive said on Wednesday.
Compliance markets risk sidelining high-cost carbon projects, developers say
Compliance markets potentially risk sidelining higher-tech and more expensive mitigation activities, developers warned, arguing that lower-cost supply could divert investment from complex, capital-intensive projects.
EMEA
NGOs call for EU Commission to leave Market Stability Reserve alone
Three NGOs have called for the European Commission to not make any changes to the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), after President Ursula von der Leyen signalled last week that the EU executive was considering revising the mechanism to help soften European Carbon prices.
European transport emissions plateau in 2025, EV leadership within reach -report
In 2025, EU emissions from cars flatlined, while increased output from aviation undermined a drop in shipping’s climate impact, reported green transport campaigners in an annual stocktake in Brussels on Wednesday.
Euro Markets: EUAs weaken after ‘old news’ headline triggers brief €2 drop, as funds continue to cut length
European carbon prices ended Wednesday 0.7% lower, despite a robust rally after a mid-afternoon news headline had caused a brief €2.20 drop in prices, and as weekly positioning data showed investment funds had reduced their net length to the lowest since Aug. 2025.
EU eyes lead markets, €100 bln decarbonisation bank to keep cement industry competitive
The European Commission has pledged to maintain carbon pricing signals, scale up decarbonisation funding, and accelerate CO2 infrastructure as it seeks to keep Europe’s cement industry competitive while pushing it towards net zero, following a high-level policy dialogue in Brussels on Tuesday.
INTERVIEW: Article 6 credit supply remains ‘limited’, but Norway sees great potential in UN market mechanisms
While supply under Article 6 remains limited, Norway sees a strong future for Paris Agreement market mechanisms and plans to keep up its engagement despite a recent vote to scrap the country’s 2030 carbon neutrality goal, a political advisor to the government told Carbon Pulse.
Turkish cement warns against EU CBAM default values, says will inflate carbon costs fourfold
Turkish cement producers have warned that the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) risks acting as a de facto trade barrier unless Brussels recognises the country’s own emissions data collected under a monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) system aligned with EU rules, industry association Turkcimento has said.
Germany issues new climate action plan, but fails to plug gap to 2030 goal
The German government’s new climate protection programme contains 67 measures expected to save 27 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030 – even as fresh data show the gap to its end-of-decade target has widened to 30 Mt.
INTERVIEW: Skytree rolls out first DAC units to Dutch greenhouses as CO2 supply crunch looms
Dutch direct air capture (DAC) developer Skytree will deploy its first commercial systems this year in Germany and the Netherlands, where the shrinking supply of fossil-based CO2 is creating “an existential supply crisis” for the horticulture sector, a senior company executive told Carbon Pulse.
UK likely to become net power exporter – flexible interconnection will be key, says govt
The UK is likely to become a net exporter of electricity thanks to its clean energy growth, and will need to rely more heavily on flexible interconnectors with Europe to help balance supply and demand, said a government report.
UK cocoa coalition urges government to fast-track deforestation rules, align with EU
A new alliance of organisations across the cocoa sector on Tuesday called on the UK government to urgently implement long-delayed rules on deforestation-linked commodities and align them more closely with EU requirements.
Low-carbon cement producer taps carbon data firm to assess its value against EU ETS, CBAM
A low-carbon cement producer has partnered with a carbon data firm to assess its carbon intensity and model potential value against mechanisms including the EU’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the companies said Wednesday.
First-ever trade of methane certificates closes on spot exchange
A European energy supplier and an integrated energy major closed the first-ever trade for certified methane emission reductions on a spot exchange, in a sign of a growing interest in tackling the greenhouse gas.
More than 600k Rwandan cookstove carbon credits ready to become CORSIA-eligible
A large tranche of cookstove credits from a project in Rwanda are expected to become eligible under the UN’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) after being certified under Verra’s VM0050 methodology.
Georgia plans to use Article 6 to help it meet new 2035 Paris climate plan
Georgia has unveiled a new climate strategy that positions the country to participate in international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement as it seeks to reduce emissions 50% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels.
EU Commission unveils strategy to tackle rising wildfire risks
The European Commission on Wednesday launched a strategy to tackle wildfire risks, highlighting market-based mechanisms as a potential source of funding for prevention and restoration activities.
Europe’s peatlands could attract €2 bln over 10 years if finance hurdles eased, report says
A non-profit on Thursday released a report outlining recommendations to unlock up to €2 billion in private investment over the next decade for peatland restoration in Europe, including scaling up water markets.
The bigger the CBAM exposure, the more likely a country is to turn to carbon pricing -study
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has encouraged other countries to adopt carbon pricing measures since Brussels first raised the idea in 2019, according to a first analysis of the policy’s direct effect on EU trade partners.
AMERICAS
US EPA waives summer fuel limits, allowing nationwide E15 sales to ease supply pressures
The US EPA on Wednesday issued an emergency waiver to allow nationwide sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blends, citing “extreme and unusual fuel supply circumstances” linked to global disruptions and reduced refining capacity.
Carbon markets are state policy in Paraguay, Article 6 prioritised -president
Carbon markets have been elevated to a core element of Paraguay’s long-term sustainable development strategy, with Paris Agreement Article 6 mechanisms at the forefront, the country’s president and several senior government officials said at an event on Wednesday.
Paraguay launches call for Article 6 project pipeline
The main technical partner for structuring and implementing Article 6 in Paraguay has opened a call for expressions of interest (EOI) for mitigation activities, aiming to build a pipeline of projects eligible for international carbon transactions.
Ecuador sees ART TREES documents approved, threads legal needle
The ART Secretariat has accepted two documents from Ecuador under the TREES jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) standard, marking the first advancement in Ecuador’s ART TREES journey in five years.
Ecuador sees ART TREES documents approved, threads legal needle
The ART Secretariat has accepted two documents from Ecuador under the TREES jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) standard, marking the first advancement in Ecuador’s ART TREES journey in five years.
US sustainable funds post record outflows as withdrawals continue -analysts
US investors extended a third consecutive year of withdrawals from sustainable funds in 2025, a new analysis has showed.
California more than doubled DEBs issued YtD with latest forestry offset issuance
California has issued nearly half a million offsets with direct environmental benefits (DEBs) to the state – the largest DEBs issuance year-to-date – from a single forestry project, according to data published on Wednesday.
Maryland Supreme Court rejects climate liability suits, finds claims preempted by federal law
Maryland’s highest court on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of climate liability lawsuits brought by three local governments, finding their claims against oil and gas companies are preempted by federal law and fail under state tort doctrines.
Connecticut lawmakers seek path to climate mitigation through fossil fuel producers’ insurance
Connecticut Democrats would see fossil fuel producers pay insurance premiums to fund climate action, as a new bill advances for review.
Louisiana lawmakers launch wave of CO2 storage, pipeline legislation as state grants CO2 injection permits
Louisiana lawmakers have introduced a swath of bills to regulate CO2 pipelines and storage, according to an environmental policy non-profit.
ASIA PACIFIC
India signs off on updated climate targets under Paris Agreement
India’s cabinet on Wednesday approved an updated set of climate targets under the Paris Agreement, outlining a proposed pathway to 2035 that deepens emissions intensity cuts and expands clean energy capacity, even as the plan awaits formal submission to the UNFCCC.
New South Wales needs faster power transition, methane cuts to hit 2035 climate goal, advisory body warns
The Net Zero Commission has urged the New South Wales government to deploy new policy tools and accelerate emissions cuts across multiple sectors, warning that existing measures will not be sufficient to meet legislated climate targets under the state’s upcoming Net Zero Plan to 2035.
Australian Senate calls for tougher action on climate misinformation, platform oversight
An Australian Senate committee has called for stronger regulation of digital platforms, enhanced disclosure rules, and tighter oversight of corporate climate claims, warning that misinformation is undermining climate policy and public trust.
VOLUNTARY
First fully digitised carbon credits issued from Gold Standard using dMRV
The first fully digitised carbon credits have been issued under Gold Standard using just digital monitoring, reporting and verification (dMRV), and traceable on the Hedera Guardian public ledger.
Scarcity of high-quality CDR raises need for stricter, equity-based use -study
Carbon removal (CDR) should be reserved for the most difficult-to-eliminate emissions and allocated based on responsibility and capability, researchers said, arguing that misusing limited supply could undermine climate targets.
AVIATION
Large volume of CORSIA-eligible credits up for auction in April
Some 140,000 credits eligible for use under the UN’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) from a Cambodian water purifier project are due to be auctioned next month, the organisers of the event confirmed Wednesday.
FEATURE: SAF’s energy security appeal makes the premium worth it, say experts
At a time of spiralling jet fuel prices, the appeal of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is becoming stronger, with the fuel boasting energy security alongside lower emissions, experts say.
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EVENTS
Carbon Forward Asia: Mar. 24-25, Singapore – As compliance carbon schemes scale and converge with voluntary markets, Article 6 operationalises, and investor scrutiny intensifies, this year’s Carbon Forward Asia agenda unpacks these forces shaping carbon market growth – and also looks at ASEAN interoperability, CORSIA, pricing convergence, standards integrity, CBAM exposure, and shifting buyer demand. Over two days, policymakers, negotiators, investors, exchanges, developers, corporates and ratings agencies will examine the key levers behind market growth and what will define Asia’s carbon markets by 2030. 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
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
European Climate Summit 2026: Apr. 14-16, Barcelona – To kick off its annual regional Climate Summit series, IETA looks forward to welcoming delegates to the flagship European Climate Summit (ECS) 2026, taking place at Casa Llotja de Mar in Barcelona, Spain. ECS takes place amid a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, even as carbon markets continue to mature and expand. A new political cycle for EU climate action has begun, and the task of preparing carbon markets for their next stage presents both new challenges and opportunities. In this dynamic context, competitiveness, integrity, and innovation will be at the heart of the discussion. ECS provides an excellent opportunity to engage with policymakers, business leaders, and climate market pioneers who are shaping the future of carbon markets. Organised by IETA, ECS is an in-person event. Register
Carbon Removal Investment Summit 2026: May 13, London – The Carbon Removal Investment Summit returns to London on May 13, 2026. cCarbon’s flagship, data- and modelling-driven dialogue brings together 200+ attendees from 160+ organisations, including investors, financiers, buyers, policymakers, developers, and market leaders shaping the carbon removals market. The summit features 40+ expert speakers across 10 curated sessions, along with a private investor conclave for deeper discussions among leading capital providers. The agenda explores where capital is moving, how investment and offtake structures are evolving, and what it will take to move from early momentum to meaningful scale. Early bird rates end Mar. 31 – Register here.
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