Japanese carbon project developer to expand business to Cambodia
A Japanese carbon project developer has teamed up with two local partners based in Cambodia to promote an increasingly popular rice-focused methodology, as it aims to tap into the Southeast Asian country’s voluntary market.
Read MoreJapanese bank buys minority stake in climate-focused investment firm
One of the largest banks in Japan will invest $20 million to take a minority equity stake in a London-based climate investment and advisory firm, the companies announced Tuesday.
Read MoreNine Vietnamese projects approved for JCM
Nine Vietnamese carbon credit projects have been approved for Japan’s Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) after the latest meeting of the Joint Committee for the Implementation of the JCM in Hanoi last week, the first new approvals under the scheme in the Southeast Asian country for five years.
Read MoreVoluntary carbon registries can foster healthy competition once Article 6.2 registry starts up -UN expert
Independent carbon credit registries will continue to play a role, and foster healthy competition, even after a centralised UN registry is created under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, according to a member of the UN group mandated to determine the international carbon market rules.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Singapore, India, and others drive ‘big year’ for Asian voluntary carbon markets
Landmark policy announcements across markets including Singapore, India, and other countries have ensured a “big year” for Asian voluntary carbon markets, according to attendees at the IETA Asia Climate Summit, which took place this week in New Delhi.
Read MoreRegulator approves 18 projects for J-Credit scheme
Japan has given the green light to the registration of 18 projects under the J-Credit scheme, which are capable of generating nearly 1.2 million carbon credits over their lifetimes.
Read MoreInvestor coalition urges Japan to provide more clarity on carbon pricing
More clarity around Japan’s carbon pricing and transition finance policies is needed to boost investors’ confidence and encourage investments in climate solutions, a group of investors have said.
Read MoreSeaweed company plans for J-Blue credit issuance by next year
A Japanese blue carbon hopeful has set its sights on Dec. 2025 as the date by which it expects to gain J Blue credit certification for its seaweed farming project, though has made no mention of the numbers of credits it plans to generate.
Read MoreJapanese gas partners sign on for CCS study
Japan’s largest LNG developer has partnered with a local power company for a joint study on capturing post-combustion CO2 in Japan for transport to Australia for permanent sequestration.
Read MorePanasonic offers breath of fresh air for J-Credit scheme
Japanese tech firm Panasonic will launch a programme-based project on Monday that will generate J-Credits for Japan’s domestic carbon offset scheme by applying energy-efficient air conditioning in private households.
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