Ukraine adopts Article 6 pilot framework, national carbon registry rules

Published 16:01 on June 18, 2026 / Last updated at 16:01 on June 18, 2026 / / CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Ukraine has adopted a two-year framework on Wednesday to test procedures for authorising, issuing, and transferring mitigation outcomes under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, alongside rules for a national carbon registry.

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ANALYSIS: 48 countries signal interest in biodiversity credits

Published 15:47 on June 18, 2026 / Last updated at 15:47 on June 18, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Analysis), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets)

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Biodiversity credits have been referenced by at least 50 countries in national reports, as governments across regions increasingly engage with market-based tools, according to Carbon Pulse research.

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UPDATE – Ocean conference delivers $6.4 bln in new commitments

Published 14:21 on June 18, 2026 / Last updated at 15:41 on June 18, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa, Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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More than 100 governments, businesses, and civil society groups have announced $6.4 billion in new commitments for ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience, and the blue economy at a major conference in Kenya.

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German fintech company launches natural asset platform

Published 12:58 on June 18, 2026 / Last updated at 12:58 on June 18, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate)

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A German financial technology company has launched a platform aimed at mobilising investment in natural capital, with $100 million of projects in the pipeline.

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EU governments greenlight fast-track aid to farmers amid surging fertiliser costs

Published 11:37 on June 18, 2026 / Last updated at 13:49 on June 18, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The EU’s 27 member states agreed their position on Wednesday on emergency measures to help farmers cope with rising fertiliser prices, as part of the bloc’s response to mounting pressure on farm incomes linked to the Middle East crisis.

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Investor framework targets corporate engagement on landscape initiatives

Published 11:00 on June 18, 2026 / Last updated at 10:22 on June 17, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate)

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A framework to support investor engagement on companies taking part in landscape projects, particularly those in the agricultural and forestry sectors, was launched on Thursday.

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Fragmented carbon credit rules could let developers “shop around” for weaker safeguards, report warns

Published 11:00 on June 18, 2026 / Last updated at 10:59 on June 18, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Divergent rules for managing carbon reversal risks could weaken market integrity and encourage project developers to choose less demanding standards, according to a report released Thursday.

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UN-backed alliance seeks feedback on principles for marine biodiversity credits

Published 10:08 on June 18, 2026 / Last updated at 10:08 on June 18, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets)

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UN-backed Biodiversity Credit Alliance (BCA) is seeking feedback on a set of principles for marine biodiversity credits, expecting to release them in the coming weeks.

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Voluntary carbon credit retirements holding up, removals market showing signs of strain -report

Published 18:19 on June 17, 2026 / Last updated at 18:19 on June 17, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Retirements across the voluntary carbon market (VCM) were strong across the first five months of 2026  with volumes no longer concentrated at lower price points, according to new analysis, but removals purchases were down by 50% over the same period with questions over whether recent demand boosts will be enough to keep developers heads above water.

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Nearly 60% of top financial institutions still lack deforestation policies -report

Published 17:33 on June 17, 2026 / Last updated at 17:33 on June 17, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Nearly 60% of top financial institutions still lack any meaningful policy to combat deforestation, which could have consequences for the world’s efforts to meet global biodiversity targets, according to a new report.

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