FEATURE: Proposed EU Market Stability Reserve reform exposes wider ETS governance dilemma
A European Commission proposal to tweak the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) – widely seen as a minimalist, targeted amendment – could expose a broader governance problem with the supply‑balancing tool, experts say, as pressure builds ahead of a scheduled review of the bloc’s compliance carbon market in July.
Read MoreFEATURE: Middle East crisis boosts the case for renewables, yet some are already doubling down on fossil fuels
The global energy shock is bolstering the business and security case for renewables and electrification even more than previous crises – yet there is still concern that some politicians will double down on speedier fossil fuel alternatives to quell higher costs of living.
Read MoreFEATURE: Carbon rating agencies share divided views on incoming EU ESG regulation exposure
Carbon rating agencies are split on whether they fall in scope under upcoming EU rules on ESG rating activities, which could potentially help unlock more bank finance for the sector and reduce risk of integrating credits in compliance schemes, stakeholders told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreFEATURE: Italian govt confident energy decree will be approved, but experts disagree
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said last week she believes a national energy decree reimbursing gas power plants for their carbon costs will be approved by the European Commission, but experts say it is unlikely to get the green light under EU state aid rules.
Read MoreFEATURE: Textile decarbonisation gathers pace in South Asia, but with limited role for carbon credits
Textile manufacturers in South Asia are accelerating efforts to decarbonise under growing pressure from international buyers, though carbon credits are expected to play only a limited role as brands prioritise direct emissions cuts in their supply chains, according to experts.
Read MoreFEATURE: Paraguay national J-REDD+ launch imminent, heavy reliance on CORSIA
A national jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) programme covering at least 480,000 hectares, with expansion potential to 3 million, is on the verge of being officially launched by the Paraguay government, which has told Carbon Pulse that its main target market is the international aviation offsetting scheme CORSIA and other international markets.
Read MoreFEATURE: SAF’s energy security appeal makes the premium worth it, say experts
At a time of spiralling jet fuel prices, the appeal of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is becoming stronger, with the fuel boasting energy security alongside lower emissions, experts say.
Read MoreFEATURE: UK’s green flexibility must be turned to the max to reduce gas exposure, say experts
The UK is especially vulnerable to high gas prices driven by distant conflict, unless it exploits clean and flexible assets through smart energy management, say experts.
Read MoreFEATURE: Italy’s attack on carbon costs undermines cleaner, cheaper energy options
Italy’s push to suspend EU carbon costs may sound like a quick fix for spiking power prices – but it will come at the expense of low-carbon technologies that bring greater energy independence, and help industries cut emissions, experts warned.Â
Read MoreFEATURE: Bolivia opens creaking door as it cautiously enters carbon markets
Amid sweeping economic, political, and ideological shifts following a historic leadership change, carbon markets have emerged as a central topic of debate in Bolivia as it grapples with a deep crisis and lacks institutional capacity for climate finance.
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