PNG environmental groups oppose carbon market regulations being tested on “guinea pig” communities
Environmental groups have written to the Papua New Guinea government opposing its efforts to test its carbon market regulations on so-called “guinea pig” communities before addressing what it says are serious issues with the rules.
Read MoreCOP29: Fiji unveils carbon market strategy roadmap
Fiji’s government on Thursday published its National Carbon Market Strategy Roadmap, which lays out key considerations and next steps to develop emissions reduction projects in the country using market-based mechanisms.
Read MoreCOP29: Singapore finalises negotiations for Article 6 Implementation Agreement with Peru
Singapore and Peru on Thursday announced they had finalised an agreement to trade sovereign carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, paving the way for credits created in the South American country to be used towards a portion of corporate requirements under the city state’s carbon tax.
Read MoreCOP29: A tale of two registries – Article 6 negotiators head towards crunch in bid to force through carbon markets outcome
Countries may be on the cusp of finalising a deal on Article 6 at COP29, with negotiators and observers each signalling that talks on international carbon markets were close to consensus after parties appear to have carved out a compromise on the thorny registries issue, though the latest draft outcomes could also ignite old divisions.
Read MoreCOP29: New Zealand joins fossil fuel phaseout subsidy coalition while on cusp of lifting oil and gas exploration ban
New Zealand on Tuesday joined several countries in an international coalition to phase out fossil fuel subsidies and incentives, despite its government expecting soon to pass legislation to lift the country’s ban on oil and gas exploration.
Read MoreCOP29: BRIEFING – Decision on COP31 host likely to be delayed, as Australia continues push
The decision on whether to host COP31 in Turkiye or Australia has reached an “impasse”, according to observers, as both countries continue to promote themselves as prospective hosts for the 2026 annual UN climate summit.
Read MoreCOP29: Zambia’s carbon markets bill explicit on fees, vague on integrity
A Zambian climate bill up for public consultation this month, publicised on Monday, lists several layers of government approval and fees for carbon trading but does not elaborate on its high-level principles for environmental integrity.
Read MoreCOP29: Singapore, Zambia sign Article 6 MoU
Singapore and Zambia Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on carbon credits aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Read MoreCOP29: Voluntary carbon markets sneak into UN climate finance talks, to dismay of green groups
A provision that “encourages” scaling voluntary carbon markets has been included in the latest text on climate finance at the COP29 global climate summit, though green groups and some developing countries are pushing hard against this language, citing integrity concerns.
Read MoreAustralia Market Roundup: Some 800K ACCUs issued as spot price continues to climb
Spot market Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) prices surged on Monday, as the Clean Energy Regulator issued some 800,000 units.
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