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Carbon markets face “mission creep” as COP32 implementation clock ticks

Published 11:14 on May 22, 2026 / Last updated at 11:14 on May 22, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (UN Climate Talks), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Carbon markets risk failing to reach their true potential because governments and industry groups have overloaded them with ideological and regulatory demands, said experts on Friday, warning that “mission creep” was undermining efforts to mobilise climate finance.
Carbon markets risk failing to reach their true potential because governments and industry groups have overloaded them with ideological and regulatory demands, said experts on Friday, warning that “mission creep” was undermining efforts to mobilise climate finance.


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