Voluntary carbon market can grow with clear regulation, firm contracts, and digitalised data, say experts
The voluntary carbon market has done a considerable amount of work to address criticisms over standards and environmental integrity, but now it needs the finance sector to help create the conditions for large-scale demand to trigger the investment required to scale up the market, according to speakers at a conference on Wednesday.
Read MoreVoluntary, Article 6 systems can co-exist without “competition” in bid to boost quality, says ICVCM co-chair
The regulators of the voluntary carbon market and the emerging administration of the UN’s Article 6 mechanisms may be covering the same broad territory in terms of setting standards for carbon credits, but should not be seen as competitors, according to a senior member of the ICVCM.
Read MoreAustralian outfit finds biodiversity credit demand in carbon partnership
An Australian project developer has sold 70,000 biodiversity credits over the past three months after striking a partnership with a carbon credit supplier to combine offerings.
Read MoreMost institutional investors target net zero, divided over role of carbon offsets -report
Nearly two-thirds of asset owners and managers have committed to net-zero targets, yet opinions remain split on the role of carbon offsets in meeting these goals, according to a report released this week.
Read MoreChinese papermaker secures contracts to grow carbon project pipeline
A Shanghai-listed forestry and paper company is gearing up for the expansion of its nature-based carbon business in China, with several new projects in the pipeline.
Read MoreGovt panel says New Zealand can lower methane reduction ambitions
Even if the world meets its global 1.5C temperature target, New Zealand can get away with reducing methane emissions at the very low end of its legislated target, and even go below that if climate action elsewhere is less successful, a controversial government panel said Wednesday.
Read MoreMajor biochar project to get grant funding in Western Australia
One of the world’s largest biochar carbon removals projects is among the five recipients to receive a total A$33.6 million ($21.7 mln) in concessional grant funding from the government of Western Australia, according to an official announcement.
Read MoreAustralian soil carbon project developer acquires tech platform
One of Australia’s largest soil carbon project developers has acquired a tech company’s risk and impact assessment tool that it will combine and launch as a new platform, it announced this week.
Read MoreCarbon project ratings agency lays off dozens of staff amid voluntary market slowdown
A carbon project ratings agency has laid off dozens of staff members amid a company restructuring campaign, Carbon Pulse has learned.
Read MoreNew Zealand unveils details on limiting exotic forestry in ETS
The New Zealand government on Wednesday published long-awaited elements of its plan to limit exotic forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme based on Land Use Capability (LUC) class.
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