CN Markets: China carbon prices continue to see recovery, liquidity improves

Published 11:00 on June 27, 2025 / Last updated at 11:00 on June 27, 2025 / / Asia, Asia Pacific, China

Prices in China’s national carbon market continued their recovery for the third consecutive week, with trading volumes almost doubling from the previous week. 

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FEATURE: Japan’s AZEC under fire for prolonging fossil fuel use, undermining Southeast Asia’s climate goals

Published 14:16 on June 26, 2025 / Last updated at 14:16 on June 26, 2025 / / Asia, Asia Pacific, China, Japan, Other APAC, South Korea

The Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) initiative promised decarbonisation across Asia, but experts warn its gas-heavy focus risks locking Southeast Asian nations into costly and volatile fossil fuel pathways.

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Chinese banks partner with tech major to mobilise private capital in nature-based solutions

Published 09:34 on June 26, 2025 / Last updated at 09:34 on June 26, 2025 / / Asia, Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, China, Nature-based, Voluntary

Three China-based banks have signed letters of intent to support an initiative aimed at scaling up investments in nature infrastructure, conservation, and nature-based solutions in the country.

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LCAW25: Transition credits, EU ETS touted as key engines to phasing out coal

Published 12:24 on June 25, 2025 / Last updated at 12:24 on June 25, 2025 / / Africa, Americas, Asia, Asia Pacific, Australia, China, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Pacific

Transition credits and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) are key levers to bring forward coal-fired power plant retirements, government officials said in London on Wednesday.

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Global climate finance passed $2 trillion in 2024 -report

Published 00:00 on June 24, 2025 / Last updated at 00:06 on June 24, 2025 / / Americas, Asia, Asia Pacific, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, Europe, International, LATAM & Caribbean, Other APAC, South & Central, US, US & Canada

Global climate finance flows reached an all-time high of $1.9 trillion in 2023 and are expected to have surpassed $2 trillion in 2024, according to a report published Tuesday.

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CN Markets: CEA price remains stable, CCERs hover above RMB 85

Published 12:38 on June 20, 2025 / Last updated at 12:38 on June 20, 2025 / / Asia, Asia Pacific, China

Permit prices in China’s national CO2 emissions market remained stable over the past week, while domestically issued offsets maintained their price premium due to the lack of supply.

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Shanghai releases ETS allocation plan for 2025

Published 10:11 on June 20, 2025 / Last updated at 10:11 on June 20, 2025 / / Asia, Asia Pacific, China

The Shanghai government has finalised the 2025 allowance allocation plan for its municipal emissions trading market, which covers around 400 emitters, local media reported.

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China’s clean energy industry can double its value the next decade, but policy support needed, report says

Published 01:01 on June 19, 2025 / Last updated at 08:37 on June 18, 2025 / / Asia, Asia Pacific, China

China’s clean energy industries have the potential to double in value by 2035, but clear policy guidance is needed to unlock the sector’s full potential, according to a new report.

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Most nations’ emissions pledges fall short of ‘fair shares’ under Paris goals -analysis

Published 01:31 on June 17, 2025 / Last updated at 01:31 on June 17, 2025 / Africa, Americas, Asia, Asia Pacific, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, LATAM & Caribbean, Mexico, Middle East, Other APAC, South & Central, US, US & Canada

Most countries’ national climate targets are inconsistent with what would be considered their fair share of global emissions cuts needed to meet the Paris Agreement’s temperature goals, according to a new study.

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China sees first monthly thermal power production increase of the year

Published 10:43 on June 16, 2025 / Last updated at 10:43 on June 16, 2025 / / Asia, Asia Pacific, China

China’s thermal power generation rose in May, the first time in 2025 that happens, while energy produced from renewable sources grew at a slower pace, according to government data published Monday.

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