Japan’s carbon pricing timeline too slow for its net zero goals -analysts
Japan’s proposed timeline for a domestic carbon pricing mechanism could be too slow for the country to get aligned with its Paris Agreement goals, given the current emissions trajectory, a report has found.
Read MoreJapanese startup launches new carbon exchange, keen on credit creation business
A Tokyo-based climate startup has launched a carbon exchange to vitalise the creation and distribution of carbon credits, with plans to set up offices in Southeast Asia and South America, it announced Wednesday.
Read MoreJapanese renewables firm looking to expand biomass capacity in Vietnam, eyeing carbon credits
A Japanese renewables company is expanding its biomass production capacity in Vietnam where it plans to generate carbon credits for international trade as well as for use in the emerging domestic carbon market.
Read MoreAs global temperatures soar, UN-backed initiative recognises media’s pivotal role in shaping public perception, govt response
(Free read) – As global temperatures rise to record levels, a UN-backed initiative has recognised media’s pivotal role in both shaping public perceptions to heatwaves and climate change and influencing the response of policymakers.
Read MoreJapanese startup to create carbon credits in Bangladesh through rice farming projects
A Japanese climate startup will work with a social business development company to create carbon credits through the promotion of a rice farming practice in Bangladesh, eyeing the huge potential of the South Asian country’s agricultural sector, it announced Thursday.
Read MoreConverging markets seen to boost voluntary demand, investment opportunities
The push for higher-quality carbon credit methodologies is driving increasing convergence between compliance, voluntary, and Article 6 markets that is creating bigger demand and greater opportunities for investors, a conference heard Wednesday.
Read MoreSecurities regulators outline recommendations for expanding, strengthening compliance carbon markets
A global group of securities regulators has published a final report summarising responses to a recent consultation, supporting the establishment and enhancement of compliance carbon markets across its member jurisdictions.
Read MoreJapanese firm signs exclusive agreement for offset supply from Brazilian project developer
A Japanese climate start-up has secured an exclusive offset sales partnership with Ecosystem Regeneration Associates (ERA), a Brazilian company that offers carbon credits through biodiversity conservation projects.
Read MoreJapan ponders new measures to promote hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Japan is considering the introduction of more measures to popularise the use of hydrogen in mobility, with relevant policies set to be launched by the end of this year, according to a work-in-progress report released Tuesday by a government ministry.
Read MoreUzbekistan gets $46 mln World Bank grant to facilitate international carbon markets access
Uzbekistan has received a $46.25 million grant from the World Bank for its Innovative Carbon Resource Application for Energy Transition Project (iCRAFT), in an effort to decrease the greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy efficiency in the Central Asian country and help it access international carbon markets.
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