Australian govt taps forestry company to lead ACCU method remake
Forestry company Midway has been asked to lead the remake of the reforestation and afforestation methodology for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme, Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson announced on Wednesday.
Read MoreSingapore, World Bank launch carbon markets programme to boost high-integrity trading
Singapore and the World Bank Group on Wednesday launched a new programme aimed at scaling up high-integrity carbon markets, with a focus on improving market infrastructure, mobilising climate finance, and helping developing countries participate more effectively.
Read MoreWeak national enforcement threatens projected CORSIA carbon credit demand wave -report
As the aviation industry prepares for the next phase of the UN’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) in 2027, a new legal analysis has warned that the long-anticipated surge in global demand for carbon credits may fall far short of expectations due to weak national implementation and inconsistent enforcement.
Read MoreFragmented forests sequester less carbon, challenging forest pledges -study
Forest protection targets focused primarily on total forest area may overlook substantial carbon losses linked to fragmentation, according to new research analysing 17 million forest patches across the conterminous US.
Read MoreGold Standard clamps down on double counting of co-benefits, certified SDG contributions
Gold Standard launched a consultation on Tuesday, introducing a new voluntary reporting pathway for project developers which it said could reduce the risk of double counting co-benefit and certified contributions to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read MoreIndonesia forest carbon project nears issuance of 4 mln credits
An Indonesian forest project is expected to be issued around 4 million carbon credits from 2022-25 vintages, its developer said on Tuesday.
Read MoreTanzania forest carbon developer reports $4.5 mln in community revenue in 2025
A Tanzania-based forest carbon project developer channelled $4.5 million in carbon revenue to local communities in 2025, while preparing to transition two REDD+ projects to Verra’s VM0048 methodology and scale its portfolio, according to its annual report.
Read MoreBrazil’s Petrobras acquired 1.2 mln Amazon carbon credits in 2025 -report
Brazil’s Petrobras acquired 1.2 million carbon credits from an Amazon forest conservation project in 2025, retiring some of the units to offset emissions from a carbon neutral gasoline product, according to its latest climate and energy transition report.
Read MoreEU policy advisors chart options for carbon removal buyers’ club
An EU-backed buyers’ club for carbon removal (CDR) credits has emerged as the leading option to unlock private finance for the sector, with experts converging around a corporate‑led platform focused on near‑commercial projects in Europe.
Read MoreOregon reforestation project issues over half a million credits after verification
Project proponents announced the successful verification and issuance of more than 500,000 credits for Oregon-based reforestation on Tuesday.
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