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Microsoft to buy 626K carbon credits from Canadian developer
A Canadian developer of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies announced an agreement on Monday to sell some 626,000 carbon removal credits to tech giant Microsoft.
DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 6 April 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.
VOLUNTARY
FEATURE: High-integrity blue carbon faces “core tension” between science and scale
Efforts to scale high-integrity blue carbon projects are being constrained by a fundamental tension between scientific rigour and market viability, according to a Singapore-based project developer working on a mangrove restoration initiative in Indonesia.
Verra puts three proposed methodologies on hold
Verra has placed two methodology idea notes and a tool under development on hold, the organisation said, citing its review process.
UK developer secures debt for ARR project in Mexico
A London-based project developer has secured a loan from a non-profit organisation to support the early-stage operations of its afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) project in Mexico.
AMERICAS
NACW26: BRIEFING – Climate superfund suits potential “roadmap” for DOJ challenge to California ETS, but seen unlikely to succeed
The Trump administration’s ongoing lawsuits against other states’ climate superfund lawsuits could reveal a “roadmap” for a potential legal challenge against California’s cap-and-invest programme, according to a legal expert, while others agreed any challenge against the ETS would be unlikely to succeed.
RGGI Market: RGAs rally to record highs around $30
RGGI Allowance (RGA) futures rallied in recent days to historic highs around the $30 mark as Virginia detailed its planned timeline for rejoining the programme in the coming months.
Apple ‘carbon neutral’ claims lawsuit heads to appeals court after consumer challenge
A consumer class action alleging misleading “carbon neutral” claims tied to Apple products is before a US appeals court after a district court dismissed the complaint without prejudice.
LATAM Roundup: Private capital keeps flowing into emissions reductions, CDR expands
Private sector capital continues to gain momentum across Latin America’s carbon markets, with a growing share targeting carbon removals (CDR) as developers and financiers scale new supply hubs beyond early strongholds.
Massachusetts faces patchwork rules as coastal ERW emerges -report
Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) projects on the Massachusetts coast face regulatory uncertainty, with existing environmental laws having potential to complicate permitting and slow large-scale deployment, according to a recent report.
US EPA permit advances offshore carbon storage trial in Gulf
The US EPA has approved a marine research permit allowing an offshore carbon removal (CDR) field trial in the Gulf of Mexico, marking a rare authorisation for ocean-based biomass storage experiments.
CFTC: Managed money reverses RGA net short, cuts CCA length
Financial players reversed their RGGI Allowance (RGA) net short position for the first time this year, while trimming their California Carbon Allowance (CCA) net length, according to latest data from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
ASIA PACIFIC
Global consultancy acquires Tokyo-based carbon markets firm
A global consulting group has acquired a Tokyo-based carbon markets specialist to strengthen its capabilities in carbon credit evaluation, procurement, and supply chain emissions tracking, the company said last week.
Leading Chinese power companies to develop nuclear project methodology under CCER scheme
Several leading companies in China’s power sector have formed an industry alliance to develop an offset methodology for nuclear projects under the country’s national voluntary CCER programme.
Taiwan considers carbon fee deferral amid oil shock, international credit rules ready around summer
Taiwan is considering deferred or instalment payment plans for emitters under the island’s carbon fee programme amid a global oil shock, while the rules for the use of international carbon credits are set to be announced around summer.
Australia’s CEFC commits A$125 mln to decarbonisation fund
A new decarbonisation fund has launched in Australia, with the government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) acting as a cornerstone investor.
EMEA
Italian infrastructure group backs carbon removal unit with €1 mln
An Italian infrastructure group has allocated €1 million to support its in-house carbon removal unit, according to its 2025 integrated annual report.
INTERNATIONAL
CDR project developers near commercial stage face funding crunch, survey finds
Carbon removal (CDR) project developers are nearing commercial readiness but remain constrained by limited access to capital, with nearly 60% at risk of delays, downsizing, or cancellation without near-term funding, according to a survey.
Private sector multilateral bank publishes regenerative agriculture framework
The World Bank’s arm for the private sector has unveiled a framework to define and guide regenerative agriculture across its investment and advisory operations.
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EVENTS
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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