Durable CDR supplier fall-off on the horizon as few buyers, declining investment take their toll -report

Published 16:39 on February 5, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:46 on February 5, 2025  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, Middle East, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

The market for durable CO2 removals (CDR) may see supplier consolidation, bankruptcies, prematurely price-based competition, and even oversupply as few new purchasers enter the market and investments decline, according to a report published Wednesday.

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Carbon Pulse launches new Article 6 Portal

Published 14:16 on February 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 14:16 on February 3, 2025  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Bavardage, Canada, China, Climate Talks, Data Dive, EMEA, International, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, Other APAC, Other Content, Paris Article 6, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, US, Voluntary

In another step towards a more comprehensive data offering, Carbon Pulse has launched a free-access Article 6 Portal tracking international carbon market developments under the Paris Agreement. 

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Brazilian pulp supplier partners with AI firm for carbon monitoring

Published 12:41 on January 29, 2025  /  Last updated at 12:41 on January 29, 2025  / /  Americas, Middle East, South & Central, Voluntary

A Brazil-based pulp producer on Monday announced it has partnered with an AI-driven geospatial intelligence provider to improve carbon measurement, forest certification, and supply chain oversight.

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Egypt lays out afforestation plans in support of national initiative -media

Published 19:57 on January 27, 2025  /  Last updated at 19:57 on January 27, 2025  / /  Africa, EMEA, Middle East, Nature-based, Voluntary

Egypt’s ministry of environment on Sunday launched a guide in support of national afforestation goals that also include a mitigation component, local media reported.

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Global Carbon Council submits application for programme-level assessment to ICVCM

Published 10:51 on January 24, 2025  /  Last updated at 10:51 on January 24, 2025  / /  Africa, EMEA, Middle East, Voluntary

The Global Carbon Council (GCC) announced Friday it has submitted its programme-level assessment application to the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).

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“There is still hope” for a renewables revolution, despite Trump -experts

Published 19:38 on January 23, 2025  /  Last updated at 19:38 on January 23, 2025  / and /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, US

The goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by the end of this decade is still within reach, despite the US likely backtracking on its energy transition in the next four years, renewable energy leaders and governments said on Thursday.

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Egyptian regulator forms advisory group to VCM supervisory body -media

Published 15:16 on January 22, 2025  /  Last updated at 15:16 on January 22, 2025  / /  Africa, EMEA, Middle East, Voluntary

Egypt has formed an advisory group for the body already tasked with supervising its regulated voluntary carbon market (VCM) model, according to local media.

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Turkiye’s ruling party to introduce CBAM proposal -media

Published 14:56 on January 22, 2025  /  Last updated at 14:56 on January 22, 2025  / /  Carbon Taxes, CBAM, EMEA, Middle East

Turkiye’s governing Justice and Development (AK) Party is preparing to introduce national climate legislation to the Grand National Assembly (TBMM) that would propose establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) import levy alongside the country’s planned emissions trading system (ETS), according to local media reports.

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Arab League signs MOU with Qatar-based centre to build Article 6 capacity -media

Published 14:42 on January 21, 2025  /  Last updated at 14:42 on January 21, 2025  / /  Africa, EMEA, International, Middle East, Paris Article 6

The Arab League on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Qatari sustainability institution to enhance regional cooperation and build local capacity on carbon markets, according to reports in regional media.

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UAE railway operator launches inaugural carbon credits for switching from road to rail

Published 12:19 on January 20, 2025  /  Last updated at 12:19 on January 20, 2025  / /  EMEA, Middle East, Nature-based, Voluntary

The developer and operator of the United Arab Emirates National Railway Network has launched the region’s first-ever certificates for avoiding and reducing CO2 emissions from companies switching from road to rail transport.

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