New Zealand could be a key source of high integrity nature credits, report says

Published 20:00 on March 12, 2026 / Last updated at 08:04 on March 12, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets, Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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New Zealand could become a key source of high integrity nature-based carbon credits in the voluntary market, a report published Friday argued, but noted coordinated work is needed to get it going from what is currently almost a standing start.
New Zealand could become a key source of high integrity nature-based carbon credits in the voluntary market, a report published Friday argued, but noted coordinated work is needed to get it going from what is currently almost a standing start.


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