ID Market: National carbon exchange remains dormant, but int’l trade expected to be allowed in second half of 2024
Indonesia’s national carbon exchange has remained quiet in the first two months of this year, according to newly published data, but market sources believe the exchange will open itself up to international trade later this year.
Read MoreTwo groups sign on for low carbon, synthetic fuel collaborations
There has been another step towards low-carbon fuels this week, as two groups signed agreements to develop e-fuels, or synthetic replicas of traditional fossil fuels made with captured CO2 and renewable energy.
Read MoreUS, Japanese gas giants join for CCS study
Chevron and JX Nippon Gas have signed a non-binding agreement to look at capturing CO2 in Japan and sending it to Australia and other nearby nations for permanent sequestration.
Read MoreANALYSIS: Ageing UN carbon projects eye voluntary carbon market opportunities in light of Article 6 delays
Projects from the UN’s Kyoto Protocol-era Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) are transitioning to the voluntary carbon market (VCM) in light of stalling Article 6 negotiations, experts have told Carbon Pulse, though some caution that opportunities may only be short term, and units could be a tough sell for some buyers.
Read MoreFEATURE: Scientists enhancing the carbon appetite of crops explore voluntary market opportunity
Scientists developing gene-edited crops with deeper root systems that sequester more CO2 expect the first carbon credits to be generated in the next couple of years from farmers adopting their varieties.
Read MoreVCM Report: Low price trade dominates voluntary carbon market as liquidity thins ahead of CCPs arrival
Over-the-counter trade seems to have slowed in the voluntary carbon market and retirement levels have fallen ahead of the much-anticipated announcement at the end of the month of the first methodologies that will qualify for the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) stamp of high integrity.
Read MoreEnvironmental commodities trader appoints new CEO
An environmental commodities trading firm has appointed a new CEO and a non-executive board member.
Read MoreGold Standard releases ‘BVCM’ voluntary carbon guidance
Gold Standard has issued a guide to help firms with the development of ‘beyond value chain mitigation’ (BVCM) strategies that include voluntary carbon credit use.
Read MoreMalaysia set to include compliance carbon market in national carbon policy
The Malaysian government is conducting a study on its national carbon market policy which aims to support both compliance and voluntary carbon markets in the country, the natural resources and environment minister said Monday.
Read MoreAustralian state updates koala protection, housing plan
The New South Wales state government has committed A$100 million ($65 mln) to a conservation plan designed to protect koalas while at the same time deliver housing in southwestern Sydney.
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