EU urged to expand ETS to international flights as kerosene shock reignites aviation climate debate
The EU should resist calls to weaken aviation climate policies in response to the recent kerosene price shock and instead extend its ETS to cover all flights departing the bloc from 2027, according to a policy paper published this week.
Read MoreUkraine adopts Article 6 pilot framework, national carbon registry rules
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.
Read MoreFragmented carbon credit rules could let developers “shop around” for weaker safeguards, report warns
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.
Read MoreCameroon plans to mobilise Article 6 to help meet new 41% emission reduction target
Cameroon is positioning carbon markets as a key pillar of its climate strategy, with an updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) that boosts its emissions reduction ambitions, citing the economic value of its vast forests and clean energy potential as possible Article 6 revenue streams.
Read MoreSouth Korea, Malaysia ink biogas pact, eye Article 6 carbon projects
Malaysia and South Korea have agreed to cooperate on biogas development and carbon market initiatives, including potential Article 6 projects under the Paris Agreement, they announced this week.
Read MoreTwo-thirds of climate-resilient coral reefs outside global protections -study
Fewer than one-third of climate-resilient coral reefs fall within protected and conserved areas, despite representing one of the clearest near-term opportunities to advance global biodiversity goals, according to a new report.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Carbon Pulse launches the Biodiversity Portal
Track submissions of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and interest in biodiversity credits ahead of COP17 through the Biodiversity Portal.
Read MoreGuyana sees boom year for J-REDD+ revenues with nearly $200 mln income
Guyana’s jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) programme is blowing past prior annual revenue figures, bringing in some $196 million this year, according to Carbon Pulse calculations based on statements made by the government.
Read MoreIndonesia targets export sale of 30 mln forestry carbon credits in July
Indonesia is looking to launch an international sale of forestry carbon credits next month, offering more than 30 million tonnes of emission reductions to global buyers, according to officials.
Read MoreTechnical assistance funding backs Congo sustainable land-use project
A sustainable land-use project in the Republic of the Congo has secured catalytic technical-assistance funding to support environmental and social studies aimed at advancing the project towards investment readiness.
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