Carbon offsetting programme publishes new nature-based methodologies, tools
An international carbon credit development programme on Monday published two new methodologies and two methodological tools under its nature-based solutions (NBS) programme.
Read MoreDubai summit highlights plans for UAE carbon registry
An Emirati resolution to establish a national registry of carbon credits aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement earned special mention at the World Green Economy Summit held in Dubai this week.
Read MoreANALYSIS: Article 6 can supplement finance goals at COP29
Article 6 is meant to create a UN carbon crediting and trading system, but it can also support adaptation and the overarching New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) financing target at COP29, experts have told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreUS authorities charge former CQC boss Newcombe, executives with fraud in landmark VCM case
US authorities have charged Ken Newcombe, the former CEO of project developer CQC Impact Investors LLC (CQC), plus the company’s ex-COO and a former managing director, with fraud, accusing them of submitting false and misleading information relating to the generation of voluntary carbon credits.
Read MoreSaudi firm to launch voluntary carbon exchange at COP29 -media
A state-backed Saudi company created to scale up the voluntary carbon market (VCM) in developing countries will launch a trading platform at COP29 and seek to integrate regional markets, local media has reported.
Read MoreCarbon Pulse bolsters global reporting teams with fresh hires, promotions
Carbon Pulse has strengthened its regional news reporting teams with three new hires and two internal promotions.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Carbon credits are financial instruments and will be regulated as such in Egypt
The Egyptian voluntary carbon market (VCM) is a capital market and will be regulated as such to ensure its financial credibility, Egypt’s top finance regulator told Carbon Pulse in an interview.
Read MoreGlobal solar installations smash expectations, rising almost a third year-on-year
Global solar installations exceeded most industry forecasts in 2024, with 593 GW expected to be added by the end of the year, according to analysis by a global energy think tank.
Read MoreMorocco to fulfil carbon tax, fossil fuel levy promises in 2025
The Moroccan finance ministry has presented a bill to launch a carbon tax in 2025 and lay the groundwork for an increase in value-added tax (VAT) on fossil fuels, following up on international promises to reform its system of environmental levies.
Read MoreGlobal Carbon Council consults on Article 6.2 eligibility standard
The Global Carbon Council (GCC) has opened a public consultation on regulatory documents devised for GCC 2.0 – the body’s new standard that will govern Article 6.2 eligibility of projects and their issuances.
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