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SB64: Geopolitical tensions fuel stalemate in Bonn, raising expectations for COP31
Climate negotiators ended two weeks of talks in Bonn with mixed results, as geopolitical conflicts over climate finance and fossil fuels limited technical and diplomatic movement in most areas, largely leaving the international climate community eyeing November’s COP31 summit for greater progress.
SB64: Swiss ITMO buyer “sitting on a bag of money”, but funds may not be available in a few years
Supply bottlenecks make international carbon credit procurement cumbersome, but host country processes need to hasten to stimulate investment, said a representative of Switzerland’s procurement entity, adding domestic political pressures beckon on its horizon.
DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 18 June 2026
The CP Daily News Ticker is a running list of all our news updated in real-time throughout the day. This is also the home to our ‘Bite-sized updates from around the world’, which previously featured in our CP Daily newsletter.
EMEA
FEATURE: Brussels “seriously considering” free EU ETS permits for shipping firms using clean fuels
The European Commission is “seriously considering” granting free CO2 permits to shipping companies that use clean fuels as part of the upcoming reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) due to be presented in July.
EU emissions fall 17% since 2015 as economy continues to grow
Greenhouse gas emissions across the EU have fallen by more than 17% over the past decade, even as the bloc’s economy expanded, according to fresh data released by Eurostat.
Verra reinstates Northern Kenya grassland carbon project following community approval process
Carbon standard Verra has reinstated the Northern Kenya Grassland Carbon Project after a community formally reaffirmed its participation through a process conducted in line with Kenyan law.
Top EU Parliament group seeks “breathing space” for industry in upcoming EU carbon market reform -media
The European Parliament’s largest political group is weighing changes to the EU carbon market aimed at shielding industry and limiting price volatility, according to a draft internal document seen by Bloomberg.
Euro Markets: EU, UK carbon lock in position above €80, as market awaits reform clarity, Hormuz reopening
A late burst of selling pushed EUAs back to the €80 mark, leaving the benchmark contract only marginally higher for the day, as European equities fell late, while traders anticipated that exports would soon start to ramp up from Middle Eastern energy hubs.
EU lawmakers clash over pace and price of upcoming Electrification Action Plan
European lawmakers on Wednesday exposed deep divisions over the European Commission’s upcoming Electrification Action Plan, clashing over the pace of the rollout, how to pay for it, and which technologies should count as clean.
Biogas carbon project secures approval from Kenya, eyes Article 6, CORSIA trade
A Kenyan biogas project has announced it has secured formal approval from the country’s government, eyeing Article 6 trade, just days after a government minister said the number of credits allowed for international sale would be limited to around 10 million until 2030.
Ukraine adopts Article 6 pilot framework, national carbon registry rules
Ukraine has adopted a two-year framework on Wednesday to test procedures for authorising, issuing, and transferring mitigation outcomes under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, alongside rules for a national carbon registry.
NbS developer eyes Ukraine soil carbon credits before 2030
A Dutch nature-based (NbS) project developer has completed a two-year assessment of soil carbon opportunities across Eastern Europe and launched a full feasibility study in Ukraine that could lead to carbon credit issuance before 2030, it announced Thursday.
Clean aviation firms urge Brussels to extend EU ETS to long‑haul flights
A coalition of European clean aviation technology firms has urged the European Commission to extend the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) to international flights, directly challenging an earlier push by major airlines and six EU governments to curb or delay higher carbon charges on the sector.
EU governments greenlight fast-track aid to farmers amid surging fertiliser costs
The EU’s 27 member states agreed their position on Wednesday on emergency measures to help farmers cope with rising fertiliser prices, as part of the bloc’s response to mounting pressure on farm incomes linked to the Middle East crisis.
Qatar-based standard body to launch carbon finance facility in 2026, pushes Global South positioning
A Qatar-based standard body said it will likely revive an independent carbon finance facility in 2026, pitching itself as the only Global South standard with a governance and digital‑heavy approach to carbon markets.
UK carbon markets initiative appoints new chair
The UK Carbon Markets Forum (CMF) has appointed a new chair from a major global consultancy, as it seeks to accelerate the growth of global credit markets and deepen engagement across the financial sector.
Small batch of European soil carbon credits trade at over €50 per unit, 5 mln more in pipeline
A small batch of an anticipated 5 million European soil carbon credits from one developer have traded at an average of just over €50 a credit.
AMERICAS
INTERVIEW: Engineering advisory determines water-based CDR startup to be competitive with traditional amine-based methods
A US carbon removal (CDR) startup announced on Thursday positive analysis from a large, independent engineering consultancy about the price competitiveness of its water-based technology, the founder told Carbon Pulse.
INTERVIEW: US super pollutant credits developer targets Global South food supply chain expansion
A US-based developer of super pollutant credits is targeting rapid expansion into Central and South America as food supply chains increasingly shift into the region, according to its CEO.
Brazilian oil major sells CORSIA-certified soy-based SAF batch
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company completed the production and sale of its first batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from soy oil certified under the aviation sector’s CORSIA certificate for non-deforestation sourcing.
WCI Markets: CCAs breach $32, WCAs drop to record lows
California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices climbed steadily through the week to break past $32, while Washington Carbon Allowance (WCA) prices dropped over 8% week-on-week (WoW).
ASIA PACIFIC
ACCU demand under Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism may not peak until 2043 -analysis
Demand for Australian carbon credits is likely to continue rising until around 2043, several years later than other forecasts have suggested, according to a market advisory that claimed industrial facilities covered under the Safeguard Mechanism may take longer than expected to decarbonise.
Exchange suspends trading of Australian CDR developer’s shares, investigates disclosures
The announcement states that trading will be suspended until the exchange is satisfied that NoviqTech is in compliance with its listing rules, specifically Listing Rule 3.1 on timeline disclosure of information that may materially affect share value.
Japanese shipper waiting on IMO framework before scaling up CDR purchasing strategy
A major Japanese shipping company said it is waiting on the passage of key regulations, including the Net Zero-Framework, before it ramps up purchases of carbon removal (CDR) credits.
Behind the rhetoric and public criticism, China is adapting to CBAM -report
China repeatedly criticises the European Union’s carbon border tariff as a unilateral trade measure, but a more pragmatic response is forming behind the scenes, according to a new report that said Beijing is aligning its own carbon architecture with European standards to protect exporters.
BRIEFING: East Asia deepens ETS reforms, but policy signals diverge
Governments across East Asia are ramping up reforms to their emissions trading schemes, though the strength of their policy signals varies widely.
APAC eyes carbon market‑style accounting to support emissions under CBAM
Asia-Pacific industry is beginning to explore how carbon market‑style accounting can support the emissions assurance now demanded under the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), even as regional readiness remains highly uneven.
Australian state seeking feedback on net-zero opportunities, barriers
The New South Wales Net Zero Commission (NZC) has issued a call for evidence to better understand the opportunities and barriers to decarbonisation in the state.
Ocean foundation puts up $17 mln for marine projects in Asia
A German-headquartered foundation opened a call for proposals this week, offering a total $17 million of funding to projects focused on establishing blue carbon schemes in marine protected areas, and Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) across four Asian countries.
Iwi, climate activists lodge complaint with UN rapporteur over NZ plans to ban tort claims
A coalition of Iwi leaders, climate activists, and an environmental non-profit have lodged a complaint with the UN’s human rights and climate change rapporteur over a New Zealand government proposal to restrict climate-related tort claims.
NZ opens first ballot to register exotic forestry on marginal land in ETS
Applications officially opened on Friday for New Zealand foresters to enter the first ballot to register exotic forestry on marginal land in the country’s ETS.
VOLUNTARY
FEATURE: Carbon buyers are eyeing new superpollutant credits for a quicker fix
As promises to tackle emissions in the short term butt heads with the realities of rising energy demand and pricey, early-stage carbon removal technologies, companies are increasingly looking for faster, easier wins – and driving a new market for superpollutant credits.
INTERVIEW: Indonesia needs ‘period of calm’, REDD+ project developer says
The CEO of a legacy REDD+ project in Indonesia has said overseas buyers and investors are looking for stability in the country’s carbon regulatory landscape to instil confidence that credits will resume and remain flowing.
Formula 1 cuts carbon footprint 35%, says on track for net zero emissions
Formula 1, the top tier of international motorsport, has reduced its carbon footprint by 35% from its 2018 baseline and remains on track to becoming a net zero sport by 2030, according to its latest sustainability report.
Fragmented carbon credit rules could let developers “shop around” for weaker safeguards, report warns
Divergent rules for managing carbon reversal risks could weaken market integrity and encourage project developers to choose less demanding standards, according to a report released Thursday.
Lack of bankable offtake agreements stalls carbon financing
The carbon industry still faces a critical financing bottleneck as traditional lenders remain sidelined by a lack of bankable offtake agreements, despite growing support for early-stage projects, a conference heard Thursday.
Independent monitoring could serve jurisdictional, investor needs in J-REDD+, speakers say
Independent due diligence on jurisdictional claims will be increasingly necessary for generating buyer-facing confidence in jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) programmes, speakers said during an online event on Thursday.
Countries need regulatory frameworks to fill integrity gaps for carbon credit markets -report
Regulatory oversight should be viewed as an enabling condition to scale up carbon credit markets, according to new research.
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