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BRIEFING: Paraguay in conversations to implement Article 6.2 agreements with all major buyers, officials say

Paraguay’s government is ramping up efforts to finalise and operationalise Bilateral Agreements (BAs) with existing partners, while holding discussions with all the major buyer countries in international trade under Paris Agreement Article 6.2, and even acting as a potential testing ground for the entry of new buyers, two senior officials told Carbon Pulse.

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CP Daily News Ticker: 26 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.

AMERICAS

FEATURE: Paraguay national J-REDD+ launch imminent, heavy reliance on CORSIA

A national jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) programme covering at least 480,000 hectares, with expansion potential to 3 million, is on the verge of being officially launched by the Paraguay government, which has told Carbon Pulse that its main target market is the international aviation offsetting scheme CORSIA and other international markets.

ETF provider launches California carbon listing on London Stock Exchange

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) operator listed its California carbon series on the London Stock Exchange, the company confirmed on Thursday.

Price floor could fix Canada’s industrial carbon pricing systems -report

Fixing Canada’s industrial carbon pricing system could be as easy as implementing a price floor, according to a new analysis by a Canadian think tank.

US lawmakers target AI data centre moratorium, seek environmental reporting requirements

A pair of prominent US lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require AI hyperscalers to report their environmental impacts, including GHG emissions.

WCI Markets: CCAs edge higher amid muted activity

California Carbon Allowance (CCA) futures edged higher over the last week to the mid-$29s as the market continued to be relatively quiet in the backdrop of wider energy developments, traders said.

EMEA

Germany presents ‘Chemicals Agenda’, expects new ETS benchmarks to relieve industry

Reform of the EU ETS and CBAM, and measures to lower electricity prices are key pillars of a plan to bolster the German chemicals industry jointly presented by the German government and sector representatives in Berlin on Thursday.

EU ceramic industry calls for urgent ETS relief

Conclusions adopted by the European Council on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) mark a step towards longer-term progress but fall short of addressing immediate industry challenges, the European ceramic sector said this week.

Euro Markets: EUAs resume climb in light trading as energy markets surge, equities dip

European carbon prices shrugged off Wednesday’s headline-triggered dip and resumed their recent climb amid relatively light trading, while energy markets also surged higher amid contradictory reports about peace talks with Iran and continued military strikes on targets on either side of the Persian Gulf.

BRIEFING: Periods of conflict heighten two-way causal relationship between coal prices, EUAs

A dynamic, two-way relationship often emerges between coal and EU Allowance (EUA) prices during instances of acute geopolitical conflict, as the war in the Middle East continues to show signs of further escalation, according to peer-reviewed analysis.

Partners announce first public EU-approved carbon removal transaction for BECCS units

The first transaction under the European Union’s new carbon removal framework has been publicly disclosed, involving carbon removal credits tied to a bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project in Sweden.

EU’s 2040 climate goal at risk as Brussels mulls softer ETS, campaigners warn

The European Union risks losing sight of its 2040 climate target as it prepares to negotiate plans this summer to soften the bloc’s Emissions Trading System (ETS), an NGO has warned.

EEX to launch new UKA derivative contracts

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has announced plans to expand its environmental markets offering with the introduction of new UK carbon derivatives, responding to increasing demand from traders and compliance participants.

Oil and gas industry urges gradual approach to CO2 pipeline regulation in Europe

The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) has urged Brussels to avoid locking Europe’s nascent CO2 transport and storage industry into a rigid, gas-style market model, as the European Commission prepares a sweeping infrastructure package for the third quarter of 2026.

EU imports linked to 112k ha of deforestation every year, analysis shows

EU member states’ agricultural imports are still responsible for a significant amount of deforestation, equal to approximately 112,000 hectares annually, a new analysis has found.

EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act risks “missed opportunity” on low‑carbon steel, think tank warns

The EU risks missing an opportunity to create lead markets for low‑carbon steel and other materials under its Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) unless the proposal is reinforced with tougher standards and assigned dedicated funding, a German climate think tank has said.

UK’s Transition Finance Council sees value of carbon credits in latest draft guidelines

The UK Transition Finance Council’s initial draft guidelines for financial firms, designed to steer climate conscious investments, recognise the value of carbon credits to offset residual emissions and support wider environmental outcomes.

Scottish climate plan aims to bolster monitoring of progress towards net zero by 2045

Scotland’s new Climate Change Plan sets out over 150 policies and proposals aimed at reaching net zero emissions, in response to criticism that the draft plan lacked details on how it would achieve its longer term carbon budgets.

Floating wind at UK’s Celtic Sea port receives £64 mln govt grant

The UK government has awarded a £64 million grant to back Port Talbot’s bid to become the first port in the Celtic Sea specifically designed to support floating offshore wind.

Carbon pricing effectiveness hinges on policy mix design, study finds

Carbon pricing schemes deliver significant emissions reductions, but their effectiveness can be more than doubled when combined with well-aligned climate policies, according to a new study.

CDR should be allocated separately from emissions to ensure fairness -report

Carbon removal (CDR) should be treated as a limited global resource with its own allocation rules, rather than being folded into overall net emissions targets, a study published Thursday has found.

Ireland court rejects climate plan challenge, backs flexible approach to decarbonisation roadmap

Ireland’s Court of Appeal has upheld the government’s approach to climate planning under national law, rejecting a legal challenge that argued the country’s flagship decarbonisation roadmap lacked sufficient detail and certainty to meet binding emissions targets.

Gabon progresses $200 mln nature conservation scheme

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Gabon’s government will move forward with a nature conservation $200 million financing project, aimed at helping the Central African country meet its 30×30 target.

ASIA PACIFIC

China’s dominance in clean energy technologies leaves rest of world vulnerable, says IEA

China’s grip on clean energy technologies has left other countries exposed to supply chain shocks in key manufacturing sectors like solar PV, wind power, heat pumps, and batteries, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

BRIEFING: Taiwan gears up for planned ETS, but exact market design needs further discussion

Adoption of an emissions trading system is considered a crucial aspect of Taiwan’s climate policy agenda, but the exact market design requires more deliberation about policy linkage and liquidity, a webinar heard this week.

BRIEFING: UN welcomes India NDC as analysts flag limited ambition

The UN’s climate chief has welcomed India’s newly approved 2035 climate targets as a boost to clean energy growth and economic development, although analysts and campaigners have warned the plans may fall short of driving deeper emissions cuts.

Climate advisory awarded grant to scale agroforestry in Timor-Leste, generating 20 MtCO2 of removals

A global climate investment and advisory firm has been awarded up to $25 million to develop a blended finance platform to scale a Timor-Leste community agroforestry programme with the potential to generate up to 20 mln verified carbon credits over its lifetime.

Australia should champion ‘decarbonisation deals’ platform as COP31 initiative, says climate authority

Australia should use its role as president of the COP31 negotiations to advance a decarbonisation deals platform to bridge the gap between Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ambitions and economic implementation, the country’s Climate Change Authority (CCA) has proposed.

VOLUNTARY

ICE to align CORSIA, nature-based credit futures calendar with compliance carbon market, shifting delivery windows

ICE Futures Europe has proposed changes to the trading calendar and delivery timelines for its CORSIA-eligible and nature-based carbon credit futures, in a move aimed at aligning the contracts more closely with established compliance market conventions.

Verra pushes back Scope 3 programme to align with VCS update, external standards

Verra will release the first phase of its Scope 3 Standard (S3S) Program in Q3 2026, delaying an earlier timeline as it works to align the framework with external standards and ongoing pilots, it announced on Wednesday.

BRIEFING: Opinion split over role of voluntary credit integrity initiatives, UK govt consultation finds

Stakeholders across the UK’s carbon and nature markets hold differing views on whether the government should use voluntary integrity initiatives as best practice guides, the government said on Thursday.

Isometric certifies new version of carbon credit standard, expanding to tackle superpollutants

Carbon credit registry Isometric has certified Version 2.0 of its core standard, expanding its crediting scope to superpollutants.

BRIEFING: Blue carbon demand holds, but integrity, financing hurdles persist

Challenges around additionality, financing, and limited demand are emerging as key constraints for scaling blue carbon markets, even as interest in high-quality projects remains strong, experts said on Thursday.

Startup raises another $7 mln to scale AI-driven carbon management platform

A global carbon management platform has raised $7 million in fresh capital, doubling its total funding, as investor appetite grows for tools that can translate corporate emissions data into operational decision-making.

Clean cooking needs investment boost to close access gap by 2030 -report

Existing clean cooking solutions can help to close the massive gap in access by 2030, but only a fraction of the necessary investment has been mobilised so far, and uptake of available finance is limited, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Satellite-based tool targets early-stage ARR projects

A new satellite-based monitoring tool aims to detect early-stage risks in forest carbon projects, offering developers and investors faster visibility into project performance.

Additionality remains hard to quantify for ARR projects -webinar

Assessing additionality in forestry carbon projects remains a key challenge, panellists said in a webinar on Thursday.

INTERNATIONAL

Fossil fuel subsidies must go, even now, for energy transition to succeed -Colombian minister

A global transition away from fossil fuels demands the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies, Colombia’s environment minister said this week, amid a global energy crisis – hailing from a major fossil fuel producer that will next month co-host a global summit on energy transition.

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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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