DATA DIVE: NZ ETS forest applications stagnate
The number of applications for new forests to enter the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has continued to plateau, with the latest data showing just nine applications were received in May.
Read MoreNew Zealand confirms lower annual forestry ETS charges, new service charges
The New Zealand government has given the nod to lowering ETS annual charges for foresters, as well as introducing several new service fees, it announced Wednesday.
Read MoreChina emissions plateau holds, despite 2% Q1 increase amid ‘wasted’ renewables
China’s emissions plateau continues, though CO2 output rose by 2% in the first quarter of 2026 as the country struggled to integrate new wind and solar capacity, a new analysis has found.
Read MoreTaiwan collects nearly $160 mln in first carbon fee cycle
Taiwan has successfully collected its inaugural carbon fees, with semiconductor giants shouldering the largest share of the payments.
Read MoreSingapore’s share of ACCU holdings grow due to intermediaries, regulator says
Singapore-based intermediaries have a growing presence in Australia’s carbon market, according to data published by the Clean Energy Regulator, largely due to surrendering credits on behalf of clients.Â
Read MoreChina releases accounting guidelines for non-fossil electricity consumption
Chinese regulators have issued new guidelines for accounting non-fossil fuel electricity consumption, aiming to establish a unified framework and provide a foundation for achieving the country’s dual-carbon targets.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Proposed power to bar problem ACCU methods will undermine market confidence, consultation feedback claims
Australia’s proposed reforms to its carbon market have been broadly welcomed by groups as a long-awaited step towards shoring up integrity in the scheme, but some have urged parts of it to be scrapped, citing market confidence concerns.
Read MoreShanghai to hold first permit auction via regional carbon trust
Shanghai will soon release a batch of permits into its emissions market, managed through a newly established trust designed to support the regional carbon trading scheme.
Read MoreShanghai to auction off CO2 permits under regional ETS
The Shanghai municipal government is scheduled to auction off permits under its emissions trading scheme at the end of this month to help regulated companies acquire sufficient permits for compliance.
Read MoreCN Markets: CEA trading volumes rise, yet price rally stalls without policy catalyst
Trading volumes in China’s national emissions market improved over the past week, but permit prices remained stagnant in the absence of fresh policy updates.
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