Carbon pricing coverage nears a third of global emissions, World Bank says

Published 08:11 on May 20, 2026 / Last updated at 08:11 on May 20, 2026 / and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Carbon pricing now covers nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions globally, with government revenues from carbon taxes and emissions trading systems (ETSs) topping $107 billion in 2025, according to a World Bank report published on Tuesday.

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CORSIA fails on EU’s two thresholds for keeping international flights out of ETS -analysts

Published 18:00 on May 19, 2026 / Last updated at 19:36 on May 19, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM)

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The UN’s aviation offsetting scheme CORSIA does not meet the EU’s conditions for keeping its Emissions Trading System (ETS) exemption for international flights, according to an analysis of EU legislation and market conditions.

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Weak national enforcement threatens projected CORSIA carbon credit demand wave -report

Published 16:02 on May 19, 2026 / Last updated at 16:02 on May 19, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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As the aviation industry prepares for the next phase of the UN’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) in 2027, a new legal analysis has warned that the long-anticipated surge in global demand for carbon credits may fall far short of expectations due to weak national implementation and inconsistent enforcement.

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FEATURE: Zimbabwe dispute over CORSIA credit eligibility has wider implications for up-and-coming national registries

Published 11:50 on May 19, 2026 / Last updated at 12:37 on May 19, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), Insights (Features), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A dispute over the eligibility of Zimbabwe’s carbon credits for the aviation offsetting scheme CORSIA could serve as a cautionary tale for upcoming national carbon registries – even as Zimbabwe continues to fight for a solution that clears the emission reduction units for take-off.

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LATAM Roundup: EU’s draft CBAM rules may be a boon for some in the region

Published 11:39 on May 19, 2026 / Last updated at 11:41 on May 19, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, LATAM & Caribbean), EMEA (Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA, CBAM & Tariffs, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Several Latin American countries are poised to benefit from the European Commission’s newly published rules for recognising domestic carbon prices, including carbon credits, paid before products are exported and subject to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). 

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US forestland manager expands natural capital reporting in operational restructuring

Published 21:26 on May 18, 2026 / Last updated at 21:26 on May 18, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A US forestland manager on Monday announced a management restructuring aimed at expanding its ability to quantify and report environmental benefits beyond carbon, as it said investors are placing greater emphasis on nature-related risks and environmental disclosures.

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VCM REPORT: CORSIA carbon credit prices tumble amid political uncertainty, benchmark futures slide to 23-month low

Published 17:36 on May 18, 2026 / Last updated at 17:36 on May 18, 2026 / , and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Phase 1 CORSIA prices fell sharply again last week, with spot prices for the UN international aviation offsetting scheme bid slipping below $11, while futures contracts slipped to lows not seen for two years after a meeting of EU leaders raised doubts about demand.

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Ryanair ramps up European carbon allowance hedging at higher price

Published 10:31 on May 18, 2026 / Last updated at 10:31 on May 18, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Irish airline Ryanair has reported it has now hedged its entire EU and UK ETS position for the next financial year at a higher price, compared with a year ago.

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California bill to protect carbon neutral claims tied to carbon credits fails to advance

Published 20:39 on May 15, 2026 / Last updated at 20:39 on May 15, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Net Zero Transition (Litigation), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A proposal to make it harder to sue companies over some “carbon neutral” claims based on voluntary carbon credits was effectively blocked in the California Assembly on Thursday.

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Canadian carbon developer narrows net loss in Q1 as CORSIA sales begin

Published 18:52 on May 15, 2026 / Last updated at 18:52 on May 15, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Africa), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A Canada-based carbon project financier reported a Q1 net loss on Friday that was lower from the previous three-month period while also disclosing first-quarter sales of CORSIA-eligible cookstove credits.

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