BRIEFING: Next-generation geothermal emerges from the shadows, backed by a series of new reports
A series of high-profile reports on geothermal energy have been published in recent weeks, as hopes for the viability of next-generation technologies have increased, and policymakers have indicated their increasing interest in supporting the industry.
Read MoreGlobal emissions falling in hard-to-abate sectors, but remain off net zero trajectory -report
Global carbon emissions are falling in hard-to-abate industrial sectors, but trajectories remain off track to meeting net zero targets, according to a report published on Thursday.
Read MoreInsurance startup launches risk monitoring services across full carbon lifecycle
A carbon insurance specialist company is now offering risk monitoring services across the full carbon lifecycle, it announced on Wednesday.
Read MoreVCM MONTHLY DATA: Lift in November carbon credit retirements puts market on track to match last year
Retirements in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) lifted slightly month-on-month in November, with signs that corporates are looking to retire more credits at the end of the year as they aim to meet decarbonisation targets, putting this year on track to match the 2023 annual total.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Article 6 causing confusion for corporate buyers – but should boost confidence long term
The agreement on Article 6 at COP29 last month is raising confusion among corporate carbon credit buyers but it should boost confidence in the market longer term, participants told an industry conference last week.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Confidence in VCM increases, but challenges remain in attracting buyers
Participants in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) are increasingly confident that integrity issues plaguing the sector are being solved, but challenges remain around attracting buyers, speakers said at an industry conference this week.
Read MoreClear demand signal needed to scale CORSIA carbon credit supply, says Guyana
Airlines need to show a clearer demand signal if countries are to supply sufficient levels of CORSIA-eligible credits to meet the demands of Phase 1 (2024-26), a representative from Guyana told a carbon industry conference.
Read MoreToo much focus on host country risk in global carbon trade, says project developer
There is currently too great a focus on the integrity risks associated with host countries, and not enough on those associated with slow-moving policy on the development of global carbon markets, an executive from a project developer said on Tuesday.
Read MoreArticle 6 deal puts pressure on capital markets to deliver for climate, says legal expert
The deal reached at COP29 to finalise Article 6 of the Paris Agreement marked a pivotal moment for the establishment of international carbon markets. Now, the challenge lies in demonstrating that capital markets can deliver results for the climate, a leading international legal expert said on Tuesday.
Read MoreBRIEFING: UK wins praise for renewed climate leadership at COP29
The UK showed renewed climate leadership among developed countries at COP29 across the public, private, academic spheres, observers have said, making the new Labour government a standout at a summit that many found disappointing.
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