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LATAM Roundup: Govts back big reductions while ‘Microsoft pause’ shakes voluntary CDR

Published 00:45 on April 14, 2026 / Last updated at 00:45 on April 14, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Latin American governments are backing large-scale CO2 reduction activities as a sustainable development strategy, scoring several high-profile wins last week, while the voluntary market (VCM) for CO2 removals (CDR) reeled from the announcement of mega CDR buyer Microsoft halting purchases.
Latin American governments are backing large-scale CO2 reduction activities as a sustainable development strategy, scoring several high-profile wins last week, while the voluntary market (VCM) for CO2 removals (CDR) reeled from the announcement of mega CDR buyer Microsoft halting purchases.


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