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EUROPEAN CLIMATE SUMMIT 2026

French official expects EU credit purchases to reach 716 mln for 2040 goal

A French ministry official expects the EU to purchase as many as 716 mln international carbon credits in 2036-40 to help meet the bloc’s new climate target, an official told Carbon Pulse on the sidelines of the European Climate Summit in Barcelona.

Chemical industry pitches EU ETS ‘savings account’ to finance decarbonisation

The European chemical industry has proposed creating a ‘savings account’ for revenues generated by the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), which companies could draw on to finance decarbonisation investments when needed.

UNEP to build digital Article 6 “toolkit” for host countries

The United Nations Environment Platform (UNEP) Copenhagen Climate Centre is set to launch a digital platform this summer to help host countries implement Article 6.

BRIEFING – Voluntary carbon seeing growth in multi-year offtakes as buyers become more selective

Brokers in the voluntary carbon market are seeing a growth in multi-year offtakes from corporate buyers who have become more selective in their procurement, and are seeking nature-based removals in particular, they told Carbon Pulse.

DAILY NEWS TICKER

CP Daily News Ticker: 17-19 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.

COLOMBIA CARBON FORUM

INTERVIEW: Colombian govt shelves Article 6 regulation proposal, project pipeline advances

Although the Colombian government has deprioritised enacting an Article 6 regulation amid the end of the presidential term in August, its main implementation technical partner is developing a project pipeline, preparing for its eventual one-go rollout.

INTERVIEW: Due diligence rules pose legal risk to carbon market actors in Colombia

A global shift toward cross-border due diligence rules in environmental value chains has not missed Colombia or its carbon market, creating legal vulnerabilities for financial institutions and potentially carbon credit buyers, according to a Colombian environmental attorney.

BRIEFING: Colombian govt must be “arbiter rather than bystander” of carbon markets, official says

Colombia’s left-wing government is not anti-carbon markets but resists unrestrained “market logic”, advocating instead for a strong regulatory framework, according to a top official – even as critics claim the government has failed to perform the oversight functions it already has.

Colombian VCM is “robust”, highly dependent on local carbon tax -study

More than 73% of the credits retired from the voluntary carbon market (VCM) have stayed inside the country, found a new report presented Friday during the Colombia Carbon Forum, signaling high dependence on the offsetting mechanism of the carbon tax and a need to enter new markets.

Price volatility for Colombian carbon credits to rise in the near term, says trader

Colombia’s supply of carbon credits faces several near-term factors that will generate price volatility, according to a senior carbon trader at majority state-owned oil firm Ecopetrol.

EMEA

POLL: Analysts expect UKAs to retain support on EU ETS on linkage hopes, major downside risk if talks fail

Carbon analysts from two firms see UK carbon prices averaging above £60 in 2026 as the prospects of linking the market with the EU ETS should narrow spreads to European permits, though they warned of political downside risks in the second half of the year if a mid-year EU-UK summit is delayed or talks fail to make a breakthrough.

LEAK: EU to urge using ETS cash for electrification in response to energy shock

The European Commission will urge EU governments to channel revenues from the bloc’s emissions trading system (ETS) into electrification as part of its “Accelerate EU Energy Union” response to the energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict, according to a leaked draft seen by Carbon Pulse.

EU hits 40% emissions cut milestone, still short of 2030 target -EEA

EU greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 3% in 2024, pushing total net domestic reductions to 40% below 1990 levels, but still short of the bloc’s 55% target for 2030, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said in its annual submission to the UN.

Euro Markets: EUAs post biggest weekly gain in 17 months amid surge in buying as signs of peace grow

EUAs posted their largest weekly increase since November 2024 as an early jump amid thin liquidity was followed in the afternoon by a second surge of buying amid growing signs that a peace deal between the United States and Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial traffic.

UK govt considering ways to delink power and gas prices -media

The UK government is looking at ways to break the link between the cost of electricity and gas prices, in a bid to ease pressure on consumers and businesses battling higher power prices driven by the Iran war.

EU planning measures to stave off jet fuel crisis -media

The European Union is drafting plans to tackle ​a looming jet fuel supply crunch and maximise refinery output, officials have told Reuters, amid news a major airline is already set to cut flights due to high jet fuel prices.

AMERICAS

BRIEFING: Canada nature plan draws cautious backing as nature finance investment pathways remain unclear

Canadian nature finance experts agree that the country’s recent nature strategy is a step in the right direction, but say uncertainty remains on how potential financing tools, including nature credits, could be designed and deployed.

Coalition launches legal challenge against Oregon’s GHG trading programme

A coalition of Oregon industry, business, and labour groups on Thursday launched a legal challenge against the state’s GHG trading programme, arguing such a policy should be legislatively approved and that it imposes disproportionate cost burdens.

Canadian banks retreat from emissions targets amid policy, demand shifts

Two Canadian banks are stepping back from previously announced emissions reduction targets, citing policy uncertainty and rising energy demand that they said have complicated earlier assumptions.

US irrigation could slash emissions 85% at marginal cost, but net zero would double system spending -study

Irrigated agriculture in the US could deliver deep emissions cuts at little additional cost by shifting away from diesel and deploying solar-powered electric pumps, but achieving full net zero would require a sharp rise in spending and infrastructure, according to a new study.

Belize ditches ‘zero baseline’ to unlock forest carbon finance after UN review

Belize has sharply revised its forest carbon baseline after a UN review process, abandoning a controversial “zero” benchmark in favour of a negative reference level that better reflects historical trends and enables access to results-based climate finance.

CFTC: Producers build CCAs, extend RGA net short

Producers built California Carbon Allowance (CCA) net length through V27 holdings while extending their net short in RGGI Allowances (RGAs), per the latest data release from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

ASIA PACIFIC

CN Markets: Trading volumes rebound, price stable following pre-allocation of permits

Trading volumes in China’s carbon market rebounded over the past week as permit pre-allocations to industrial sectors wrapped up earlier this month, with permits continuing to trade within a narrow range.

China targets doubling of non-fossil energy supply by 2035

China will aim to double its supply of non-fossil energy by 2035 from 2025 levels, an official said on Friday, offering clarity on the country’s clean energy trajectory under its latest 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).

South Korea aims to launch carbon futures in 2027

South Korea’s main stock exchange is planning to launch future products linked to the country’s emissions permits in the second half of next year, local media reported.

VOLUNTARY

DocuSign latest to shift to removals as it maintains carbon neutral status

US-based e-signature firm DocuSign has maintained its CarbonNeutral certification into FY26 while signalling a strategic pivot toward higher-integrity carbon credits and long-term removals, as it prepares to transition to a net zero-aligned approach.

INTERNATIONAL

Study puts climate loss and damage far higher than current estimates, with future costs dominating

A new study has put a price tag on climate “loss and damage” at levels far above many existing benchmarks, finding that the bulk of harm from past emissions has yet to be felt and could run into tens of trillions of dollars globally.

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EVENTS

ClimateGlobal 2026: May. 12, Vancouver – bringing together 300+ founders, investors, and operators from the Canadian and international climate tech ecosystem to explore what comes next and how to actually get there. This second edition will focus on two themes: “The Canadian Opportunity” and “Going Global from Canada”. Confirmed attendees include trade missions from ASIA and LATAM, North American and EU investors as well as global corporations and startups. If you are raising, selling, or expanding internationally make sure to be in the room. Register here.

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 here.

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. Register here.

Power Summit: June 3-4, Helsinki – Join Eurelectric’s annual summit, where policymakers, industry leaders and innovators will explore how electrification can power Europe’s secure, competitive and climate-neutral future. This year’s edition will focus on accelerating electrification, strengthening energy security and mobilising investment for the energy transition. Register now.

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