Taiwan’s proposed mangrove methodology draws criticism over potential biodiversity loss
A proposed mangrove methodology under Taiwan’s voluntary carbon scheme has met with criticism from scholars and environmental groups, amid concerns over its potential negative impacts and exaggerated carbon sequestration benefit.
Read MoreJapanese forestry group establishes subsidiary to expand reforestation business, carbon credit generation
A major forestry group in Japan has teamed up with a local financial institution to set up a subsidiary to expand its reforestation business and earn credits under the domestic carbon offset scheme, it announced Monday.
Read MoreChina could see lower power sector emissions in 2025, but stimulus policy adds uncertainty
Clean energy additions and slower industrial power demand growth may lead to a fall in China’s emissions from the power sector this year, even though government’s stimulus efforts could complicate the emissions outlook, according to a report published Monday.
Read MoreCN Markets: CEAs move in narrow range ahead of holidays, CCER liquidity continues to dwindle
China continued to see trading activity muted in its national emissions market over the past week, while the country’s undersupplied voluntary also experienced draining liquidity.
Read MoreChina finalises steel sector emissions accounting rules
China has finalised emissions accounting rules for domestic steelmakers, in order to prepare mills for their entry into the national emissions trading scheme.
Read MoreTaiwan proposes 2035 emissions reduction target
Taiwan on Thursday proposed to reduce its emissions by up to 40% by 2035 as its latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Korean securities firm seeks opportunities in international carbon markets
One of South Korea’s largest securities companies is gearing up for expansion in carbon markets both at home and abroad, with a potentially growing international offset project pipeline, a company official told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreSouth Korea prepares for carbon-linked financial products
Regulators in South Korea are preparing to introduce emissions-linked financial products, as more financial institutions will soon have access to the country’s national carbon market.
Read MoreJapanese developer to conduct agroforestry projects in Haiti
A Tokyo-headquartered project developer is expanding its presence in Haiti, in the hope of securing millions of carbon credits from agroforestry initiatives in the coming years.
Read MoreVerra approves first carbon credits from improved agricultural land management
Verra has approved the first Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) from an offset project developed based on improved agricultural land management (IALM) practices.
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