INTERVIEW: Malaysian carbon alliance to back ASEAN interoperable carbon market, says inaugural president
One of the many goals of the newly-formed carbon market alliance in Malaysia is to support an interoperable carbon market across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, the association’s inaugural president has told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreMalaysia to revise NDC by February, conclude review of climate bill by June next year -official
Malaysia will revise its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets by February and conclude the review of its climate change regulations by June 2025, an official told a conference Thursday.
Read MoreHigh integrity carbon markets a “game changer” for developing countries -World Bank
Carbon markets globally are being held back due to a lack of trust, but they could be a game changer in advancing climate action and bring tangible benefits, especially for developing countries, according to a report published by the World Bank.
Read MoreNon-profit launches carbon credit programme to fund safe water systems across Africa, Latin America
US-based non-profit Global Water Center (GWC) has launched a programme to fund rural water systems by using carbon credits in countries across Africa and Latin America.
Read MoreHong Kong firm, Singapore-based developer collaborate to launch certified tree planting projects
A Hong Kong-based corporate tree planting solutions provider has teamed up with a Singapore-based offset developer to launch a certified tree planting scheme, the firms announced this week.
Read MoreAPAC countries must integrate carbon markets to secure better carbon pricing -report
Countries in the Asia Pacific should develop an integrated market such as the European Union’s emissions trading system (ETS) and synergise different types of carbon markets in the region to create effective carbon price signals, a report released this week suggested.
Read MoreAPAC business group proposes setting regional voluntary carbon market, urges govts to issue climate bonds
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council (ABAC) over the weekend proposed setting up a pilot voluntary carbon market programme for the region, and urged governments to issue climate bonds in order to boost climate response.
Read MoreUK, Laos sign MoU to collaborate on carbon markets, energy transition
The UK and Laos governments have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a green economy framework with an aim to cooperate on carbon markets, energy transition, and address climate change, the UK government announced Friday.
Read MoreIndia to approve up to 20 carbon methodologies, operationalise voluntary market by year-end
The Indian government is expecting to approve around 15-20 methodologies by the end of the year as part of efforts to make its carbon market operational by then, several sources have told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreOil-rich Nigerian state teams up with UK firm for blue carbon projects
A state in Southern Nigeria has signed a 30-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a UK-based firm for the conservation of coastal ecosystems within the state.
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