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POLL: Policy uncertainty caps EUAs as weak demand, fund retreat offset structural bullishness
Analysts have slashed their forecasts for EU carbon prices, which they say are now being driven more by political risk than fundamentals.
DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 14 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.
EUROPEAN CLIMATE SUMMIT 2026
EU at risk of “overcorrecting” on international carbon market integrity rules, experts say
The EU’s criteria for accepting international carbon credits are too stringent and risk “overcorrecting” mistakes made in the past decade with units issued under the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), experts have warned.
Carbon removal registry floats ‘European Central Bank’ idea for voluntary credits
Participants in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) have floated the idea of creating a body that resembles a European Central Bank, currently being discussed by some in Brussels, to classify CO2 credits into different asset classes according to their environmental integrity, saying this could boost transparency and scale up demand.
Demand for ‘carbon-removed’ products is demonstrable growth area for VCM, say experts
The average cost of engineered carbon removals today can cover the carbon footprint of many consumer products, and most shoppers appear willing to pay a premium for lower- or zero‑carbon options, speakers said at an industry event.
EMEA
Czech PM presses for additional free EU ETS allocation to ease energy shock
Czech populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis has urged the European Commission to quickly loosen the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) by granting extra free allowances to energy‑intensive sectors hit by soaring power and gas prices.
EU lawmaker pushes to delete suspension mechanism, Article 6 recognition from CBAM
The European Parliament’s lead negotiator on the proposal to extend the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) proposes to delete both the temporary suspension mechanism and the reference to recognition of international carbon credits, in a draft position released on Tuesday.
Clean cooking carbon developer expands into Zambia
A clean cooking company looking to generate carbon credits has entered into the Zambian market, in what it hopes will mark a new push to expand access to modern, affordable cooking solutions for households across the country.
EU finance watchdog finds multiple flaws in temporary decarbonisation fund
The European Court of Auditors has warned of several weaknesses in the design of the proposed temporary decarbonisation fund set up to compensate exporters of goods covered by the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
IETA appoints new EU policy head
IETA has announced the appointment of a new EU policy director, following the departure of a long-serving predecessor who left the role in March.
Car industry demands could add €74 bln to EU oil bill, say campaigners
A leaked document from Europe’s car industry lobby in March may spark controversy over the future of the EU’s climate targets for transport, with campaigners now warning their proposals could cost the bloc tens of billions in additional oil imports.
Euro Markets: EUAs breach technical resistance to hit two-month high as traders eye more gains
European carbon prices rose to their highest in two months on Tuesday, crossing above a key technical resistance level and continuing the recent trend of moving in the opposite direction to energy markets, as the United States and Iran were said to be considering another round of peace talks even while the US began its own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian carbon offset demand elevated since start of 2025 -analysts
Demand for offsets from Russian companies has increased since the start of 2025, with both the number of unique buyers and the volume of retirements from Russian entities in the voluntary carbon market higher – analysis from a data firm shows.
Green burger chain buys biochar for first time to diversify away from ARR carbon credits
A Sweden-headquartered eco-friendly burger chain has delved into buying domestic biochar credits for the first time as it seeks to diversify away from tree planting to meet its climate positive targets.
EU finance watchdog finds multiple flaws in temporary decarbonisation fund
The European Court of Auditors has warned of several weaknesses in the design of the proposed temporary decarbonisation fund set up to compensate exporters of goods covered by the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Developers awarded funding under African CDR accelerator
A total of 12 startups were selected for the second cohort of the Africa Carbon Removal Accelerator (ACRA), amid a surge in innovation in carbon removal (CDR) across Sub-Saharan Africa.
AMERICAS
California releases 15-day notice on updated proposed ETS reforms
California regulator ARB released on Tuesday a 15-day notice containing updated proposed reforms to the state’s Cap-and-Invest Program for public comment.
Nova Scotia makes way for carbon storage projects
Nova Scotia has rubberstamped a bill aimed at addressing what it has dubbed emerging natural resource opportunities, including carbon storage projects.
BC proposes use of controlled blending, mass balance within LCFS
British Columbia (BC) has kicked off a month-long public comment process to improve its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), evaluating controlled blending and mass balance accounting models for most renewable liquid fuels in the programme.
US carbon offsets consultancy launches digital ARR platform
A US-based carbon offsets consultancy launched on Tuesday an online platform to improve transparency, project quality, and investment in early-stage afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) carbon credits.
US CDR non-profit launches principles for best practice
A carbon removal (CDR) non-profit has launched a responsible development framework for the sector, saying the field’s greatest risk is the loss of public trust.
ASIA PACIFIC
BRIEFING: Savanna fire method sees supply concerns managed, but market uncertainties remain
The two new savanna fire management (SFM) methods signed off on Friday have addressed long-standing supply impacts participants feared it could have on Australia’s carbon market, according to experts, though other risks in the scheme remain.
Most Asian carbon markets unlikely to hit EU CBAM price levels, say experts
Most of Asia’s carbon pricing systems will not approach the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) price levels of around €75 per tonne, experts said Tuesday.
Australian carbon market sees limited participation beyond core group -expert
Australian buyers of carbon credits aren’t engaging beyond a small core group, with transactions stalling due to pricing confusion and structural supply constraints, according to the head of an intermediary.
EU CBAM to have limited impact on Asian countries that implement effective carbon pricing, report says
As the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters into force, Asian countries are accelerating the development of domestic carbon pricing policies to keep revenues at home, rather than paying a levy at the EU border, according to a report.
VOLUNTARY
Microsoft to “build on and support” existing carbon removal portfolio, denies end to credit buying
Microsoft will continue to support its existing portfolio of carbon removal projects, the company said Tuesday, which could mean an expansion of its credit buying in future, as the firm sought to clarify speculation that its procurement programme had been shut down.
FEATURE: Nature-based carbon market sees sun rising for ARR
Afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) projects have been enjoying a spell of popularity with experts suggesting demand for nature-based removal credits will likely climb higher, but, amid this week’s uncertainty over Microsoft’s future as a major buyer in the carbon removal (CDR) sector, it remains to be seen whether such predictions hold true.
Verra methodology trades 40% less issuances for integrity in assessed Brazilian REDD+ projects -ratings agency
New estimates from a ratings agency evaluating 15 Brazilian REDD+ projects transitioning to Verra’s updated VM0048 methodology could see credit issuance fall by up to 90%, while increasing chances of being rated BBB and above.
New carbon crediting method opens for feedback targeting methane emissions from rice farming
A new carbon crediting framework aimed at cutting methane emissions from rice farming has been released for public consultation.
Ex-post crediting is needed as avoided deforestation overestimated – study
A shift towards issuing carbon credits only after verified outcomes is needed for forest offset markets, said a study released this week as an early access paper.
Intercropping could be a pathway to balance biodiversity, carbon in restoration projects -specialist
Innovative methods of restoration such as intercropping could offer a way to reconcile biodiversity goals with carbon outcomes in restoration projects, as developers face trade-offs between the two, a webinar on Tuesday heard.
Carbon credit markets seen as most advanced route to scale blue carbon finance -WEF
The World Economic Forum (WEF) called for combining direct finance with offtake agreements, equity stakes, and debt instruments to unlock scalable investment in blue carbon ecosystems.
INTERNATIONAL
Turkiye unveils vision for next UN climate summit
Turkiye has set out its plan for the COP31 climate summit, pledging to prioritise “concrete” outcomes and stronger international cooperation as global climate challenges intensify.
Asia, Latin America drive 2025 global carbon market growth, report finds
Global carbon market coverage and revenues climbed to fresh highs last year as emissions trading systems (ETSs) continued to spread and deepen across major economies, according to the 2026 status report from the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP).
ICAO doubles down on call for member states to stop pursuing additional aviation climate levies
UN agency ICAO has reaffirmed that the CORSIA aviation offsetting scheme remains the “only global market-based measure” to address the sector’s international climate impact and that countries and other organisations must stop exploring additional aviation-related taxes.
INTERVIEW: New Indigenous-led global fund targets ‘valley of death’ in clean energy projects
A newly-launched global Indigenous-led investment vehicle is aiming to close a persistent financing gap for renewable energy projects on Indigenous lands, with its backers arguing that current models continue to exclude communities from the economic benefits of the energy transition.
Global energy system faces ‘twin fossil shock’ as crises accelerate shift to electrification -report
A new analysis has warned that the world is experiencing a “twin fossil shock” that could reshape the global energy system more profoundly than the oil crises of the 1970s – while simultaneously speeding up the transition away from fossil fuels.
AVIATION/SHIPPING
Airline retires 150k CORSIA eligible carbon credits
An Asian airline has just retired 150,000 credits to comply with its obligations under the aviation sector’s international offsetting programme.
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