New Zealand promotes APAC carbon market cooperation, remains silent on looming ITMO obligation

Published 08:02 on June 17, 2026 / Last updated at 08:02 on June 17, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), International (Paris Article 6/PACM)

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New Zealand’s climate minister has promoted the government's efforts to build capacity and cooperation on carbon markets in the Asia Pacific, but said nothing regarding its likely need to purchase millions of overseas credits to meet its 2030 international climate target.
New Zealand’s climate minister has promoted the government's efforts to build capacity and cooperation on carbon markets in the Asia Pacific, but said nothing regarding its likely need to purchase millions of overseas credits to meet its 2030 international climate target.


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