New Zealand govt refreshes VCM guidance
The New Zealand government has updated its guidance for voluntary climate change mitigation efforts, just days after it unveiled its strategy to grow the voluntary carbon and nature markets.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Scaling carbon markets calls for blockchain-based banking to crowd in large investors -US bank
Clients of a large US bank are keen but struggling to enter the carbon market because they find it too “mystifying” and in need of standardisation through blockchain-based banking, a finance expert said at a conference, adding that this would finally attract the necessary large-scale capital.
Read MoreSpanish bank launches carbon credit trading platform
A Spanish lender has launched a carbon credit trading platform aimed at helping corporate clients and small businesses offset their CO2 emissions, expanding the bank’s push into sustainable finance and voluntary carbon markets.
Read MoreIsometric issues spring update covering 17 protocols, 10 modules
Isometric on Wednesday released its Spring 2026 update addressing 17 carbon crediting protocols and 10 accounting modules, including changes to align protocols with existing buffer pool rules and broaden the application of its GHG Accounting Module.
Read MoreUS CDR portfolio developer issues call for proposals targeting NbS, policy, and methane projects
A US carbon removal portfolio developer has issued a call for nature-based solutions (NbS), carbon removal (CDR) policy initiatives, and methane mitigation projects seeking funding through the next year.
Read MoreCDR financing model needs “fundamental revamping” to scale -paper
Carbon credit markets will not scale permanent carbon removals (CDR) without a new financing model that raises prices, reduces volatility, and creates long-term demand, according to a paper published Tuesday.
Read MoreLaunch of carbon removal catalyst, unlocking £1 mln in finance for UK biochar
An independent advisory has launched a carbon removal catalyst that has already helped to secure a £1 million financing deal to support a biochar developer in southwest England.
Read MoreDemand remains major issue for carbon removal sector, says industry
The carbon removal (CDR) market has a demand issue, despite the EU’s new certification framework providing a “very positive signal”, market stakeholders told an industry conference Tuesday.
Read MoreLatin America’s financial context differs from the US or Europe, and the CDR strategy should too, says business group
Latin America’s finance-sector scene creates unique and critical barriers to mobilising capital for nature-based and technology-driven carbon removal (CDR) projects, requiring creative, context-appropriate solutions beyond mere offtakes, according to a carbon industry group.
Read MoreUS non-profit launches ERW research hub to accelerate CDR pathway
A US-based climate research group has launched a global initiative to accelerate enhanced rock weathering (ERW).
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