Carbon Pulse launches new Article 6 Portal

Published 14:16 on February 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 14:16 on February 3, 2025  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Bavardage, Canada, China, Climate Talks, Data Dive, EMEA, International, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, Other APAC, Other Content, Paris Article 6, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, US, Voluntary

In another step towards a more comprehensive data offering, Carbon Pulse has launched a free-access Article 6 Portal tracking international carbon market developments under the Paris Agreement. 

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NZ coalition govt partner mulls pulling out of Paris Agreement

Published 05:54 on February 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 05:54 on February 3, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Climate Talks, International, New Zealand

The leader of one of New Zealand’s coalition government parties says the country should consider pulling out of the Paris Agreement.

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G20 falls behind on climate pledges as NDC deadline approaches

Published 16:43 on January 31, 2025  /  Last updated at 10:02 on February 4, 2025  / /  Climate Talks, EMEA, International

As time runs out for countries around the world to submit new national emissions reduction targets to the UN, G20 nations are failing to lead by example, researchers have found.

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UPDATE – UK could use ITMOs as last resort to hit ambitious climate target in 2035

Published 14:08 on January 30, 2025  /  Last updated at 17:32 on January 30, 2025  / and /  Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Paris Article 6, UK ETS

The UK could use international carbon credits to meet its climate targets under the Paris Agreement, although only as a last resort if domestic mitigation policies struggle, the government announced Thursday.

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New Zealand announces modest target increase in 2035 NDC

Published 08:43 on January 30, 2025  /  Last updated at 22:20 on January 30, 2025  / and /  Asia Pacific, Climate Talks, International, New Zealand, Paris Article 6

New Zealand on Thursday announced its nationally determined contribution (NDC) for 2035, modestly deepening its emissions reductions goal while switching to a single-year target from a multi-year one in the current decade.

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Kenya finalises €60 mln debt-for-climate swap with Germany, Cape Verde sees extension

Published 15:45 on January 29, 2025  /  Last updated at 15:45 on January 29, 2025  / /  Africa, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Voluntary

Kenya on Tuesday announced the conclusion of a debt-for-climate swap deal that will see the East African country develop more clean geothermal energy capacity, settling a €60 million debt owed to Germany.

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INTERVIEW: “Miraculous” Article 6 decision is final chance to get international carbon markets off the ground

Published 10:22 on January 27, 2025  /  Last updated at 10:22 on January 27, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Paris Article 6, Voluntary

In the wake of the monumental decision to finalise Article 6 rules at COP29, the world now cannot afford for the new UN crediting mechanism to fail, but seeing it through will not be easy, according to an international carbon markets veteran.

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“There is still hope” for a renewables revolution, despite Trump -experts

Published 19:38 on January 23, 2025  /  Last updated at 19:38 on January 23, 2025  / and /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, US

The goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by the end of this decade is still within reach, despite the US likely backtracking on its energy transition in the next four years, renewable energy leaders and governments said on Thursday.

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Global Energy Transition Forum launched in Davos, in support of UN climate goals

Published 15:21 on January 23, 2025  /  Last updated at 15:21 on January 23, 2025  / /  Africa, Climate Talks, EMEA, International

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched a new Global Energy Transition Forum on Thursday, with the intention of supporting UN countries’ climate plans.

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Unified global carbon market key to scaling climate finance, Davos panel says

Published 16:38 on January 22, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:38 on January 22, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Carbon Taxes, CBAM, Climate Talks, International, Other APAC, South & Central, Voluntary

A unified global carbon market under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is essential for meeting climate goals, but clear governance and regulations are needed to build trust and drive investment, speakers told a panel at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

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