Brussels weighs CORSIA credit curbs that could leave EU airlines facing Phase 1 scarcity -sources

Published 17:19 on April 21, 2026 / Last updated at 17:41 on April 21, 2026 / and / EMEA (Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The European Commission is set to propose strict eligibility criteria for carbon credits used by EU airlines under the UN’s CORSIA international aviation offsetting scheme, according to sources, who warn that carriers may face near-zero supply for Phase 1 if implemented.

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BRIEFING: Malaysia bets on Article 6 for conditional cuts in carbon market policy

Published 11:27 on April 21, 2026 / Last updated at 11:27 on April 21, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), Insights (Briefings), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Malaysia has launched its National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK), setting out a framework to develop a domestic market and tap international finance under the Paris Agreement to help deliver on conditional emissions reduction targets.

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Verra rice methodology approved for first two CORSIA phases

Published 23:26 on April 16, 2026 / Last updated at 23:26 on April 16, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has approved a Verra methodology for the improved management of rice systems for use in the first two compliance phases of UN aviation sector offsetting scheme CORSIA, the standard announced on Thursday.

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Paraguay expects to surpass $1 bln in carbon credit deals with Singapore, says ministry

Published 23:17 on April 16, 2026 / Last updated at 01:10 on April 17, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Asia Pacific (Asia), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM, UN Climate Talks), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Paraguay’s government expects investments from Singapore in its carbon credit projects to exceed $1 billion, a minister said on Wednesday.

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ICAO approves two more carbon crediting programmes to supply CORSIA Phase 1

Published 10:44 on April 16, 2026 / Last updated at 10:44 on April 16, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council has approved two more programmes as eligible under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) for its first phase, covering 2024 to 2026.

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INTERVIEW: Sri Lanka’s carbon market ‘a world of opportunity’ held back by state inertia, says local developer

Published 11:05 on April 15, 2026 / Last updated at 11:05 on April 15, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Insights (Interviews), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS)

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Sri Lanka has no meaningful carbon market today, but has the potential to unlock millions of tonnes of compliance-grade credits if bureaucratic delays and financing gaps are resolved, according to a Colombo-based developer.

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BRIEFING: Airlines face CORSIA bottleneck as government approvals lag

Published 08:04 on April 15, 2026 / Last updated at 08:04 on April 15, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe, Middle East), Insights (Briefings), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Airlines preparing for compliance under the UN’s international aviation offsetting scheme are running into a shortage of host country approvals needed to use carbon credits, even as project supply continues to grow.

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LATAM Roundup: Govts back big reductions while ‘Microsoft pause’ shakes voluntary CDR

Published 00:45 on April 14, 2026 / Last updated at 00:45 on April 14, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Latin American governments are backing large-scale CO2 reduction activities as a sustainable development strategy, scoring several high-profile wins last week, while the voluntary market (VCM) for CO2 removals (CDR) reeled from the announcement of mega CDR buyer Microsoft halting purchases.

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FEATURE: Paraguay goes all-in on Article 6

Published 02:29 on April 9, 2026 / Last updated at 02:29 on April 9, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Insights (Features), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Confidence in achieving Paraguay’s emissions-reduction goals stated in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), partially on the back of the country’s jurisdictional REDD+ programme, is enabling the government to authorise all generated credits freely for international transactions.

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Carbon credit volumes fell in Q1 while higher-rated units drove market value -report

Published 18:01 on April 8, 2026 / Last updated at 18:01 on April 8, 2026 / and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Carbon credit retirements fell in the first quarter of 2026 while average prices edged higher, data published Wednesday showed, with higher-value units increasingly associated with projects meeting stricter quality, compliance, and methodological criteria.

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