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COP30: EU underscores no official preference for PACM carbon credits to count towards 2040 target

Published 19:18 on November 12, 2025 / Last updated at 19:18 on November 12, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM, UN Climate Talks), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The EU does not have an official preference for credits generated under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement for use towards its 2040 climate goals, despite some expectations this would be the case, officials told a COP30 event this week, adding that the bloc remains open to using other standards.
The EU does not have an official preference for credits generated under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement for use towards its 2040 climate goals, despite some expectations this would be the case, officials told a COP30 event this week, adding that the bloc remains open to using other standards.


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