Nature-based Carbon > Forestry > Colombian VCM is “robust”, highly dependent on local carbon tax -study

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

Published 01:04 on April 18, 2026 / Last updated at 21:32 on April 20, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

Carbon Pulse PremiumNature & Biodiversity PulseNet Zero Pulse

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.
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.


A subscription is required to read this content. Subscribe today to Carbon Pulse Premium, Net Zero Pulse and/or Nature & Biodiversity Pulse to access our unrivalled news and intelligence, as well as other content including all job listings. Click here for details.

We offer a FREE TRIAL to each of our subscription services and it only takes a minute to register. If you already have a Carbon Pulse account, login here.

This page is intended to be viewed online and may not be printed.
As per our terms and conditions, the republication or redistribution of Carbon Pulse content can result in the suspension or termination of your subscription.