South Korea’s steel sector risks CBAM exposure under weak green standard -report
South Korea, the world’s third‑largest steel exporter, faces several bottlenecks in its industrial transition, with a new report warning that its weak green steel standards could leave the sector exposed to risks from global trade rules such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Read MoreIEA announces $900 mln in new commitments for clean cooking in Africa
The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced $900 million in new commitments to expand clean cooking in Africa, unveiled alongside its Clean Cooking in Africa 2026 report.
Read MoreJapan developer sets up consortium to design carbon methodologies
A Tokyo‑based digital measurement, reporting, and verification (dMRV) software developer on Thursday set up a consortium to develop methodologies for recognising transport emissions reduction results as tradable “environmental value”.
Read MorePublic investor, asset managers launch Tasmanian forestry platform
An Australian government-owned climate investor and two asset managers have launched a A$142 million ($98.5 mln) natural capital platform in Tasmania.
Read MoreScientist questions integrity of NSW forest credit method
Former CSIRO Chief Scientist John Raison has told Climate Minister Chris Bowen that Australia’s new native forest carbon credit method risks undermining the credibility of the ACCU scheme.
Read MoreNSW’s outdated coal mine guidelines are leading to flawed assessments -report
The New South Wales (NSW) government is assessing coal mine approvals under guidelines last updated in 2018, resulting in valuations that understate emissions costs and overstate project benefits, according to a report.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Carbon credit co‑labels spark premiums as buyers continue to seek assurance
Carbon credit co‑labels have emerged as a “trust currency” in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), with market participants noting that they are shaping pricing tiers, buyer behaviour, and project design standards.
Read MoreIndonesia’s flagship carbon project resumes issuance with 20 mln credits
Indonesia’s flagship project on avoided deforestation re‑entered the global carbon market with the verification of 20 million credits, one of the project managers said.
Read MoreAsia‑Pacific’s CDR market to reach $911 million by 2035, report says
Asia‑Pacific’s carbon removal (CDR) market is projected to reach $911.43 million by 2035, up from $160 million in 2025, growing at a 19% annual rate from 2026 driven by demand from heavy industry, power, and transport under tightening carbon pricing rules and net zero targets.
Read MoreIslamic ethical principles could strengthen carbon pricing legitimacy, study says
Islamic ethical principles such as fairness, accountability, and distributive justice may contribute to strengthening the legitimacy and long‑term sustainability of carbon pricing policies, according to a study.
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