Carbon removals vulnerable to uncertain demand, concentration -report

Published 14:30 on June 2, 2026 / Last updated at 14:47 on May 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Concentration among a handful of buyers, weakening prices, and policy uncertainty are threatening the scale-up of carbon removal (CDR) despite recent growth in the sector, according to a report released on Tuesday.

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F1 racing engineers play a role in soil carbon measurement breakthrough

Published 14:25 on June 2, 2026 / Last updated at 14:25 on June 2, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A developer of enhanced rock weathering projects has worked with Formula 1 racing engineers on a new soil carbon measurement process that significantly reduces sampling time and associated emissions.

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South African tour operator looks to lure tourists with carbon offset safari nights

Published 12:03 on June 2, 2026 / Last updated at 12:03 on June 2, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Tourists on safari in South Africa can now offset their carbon emissions through a new partnership between a luxury tour firm and a grassland restoration project certified under Verra’s VM0042.

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Canada risks environmental leadership, stands at climate crossroads -speakers

Published 01:16 on June 2, 2026 / Last updated at 01:22 on June 2, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Canadian climate policy is at a crossroads, and without intervention, the country risks being left behind, attendees of Toronto Climate Week heard on Monday.

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Ecuador takes first step to enabling carbon markets with Article 6 regulation

Published 23:10 on June 1, 2026 / Last updated at 23:10 on June 1, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Energy (MAE) has approved new rules governing the authorisation, registration, traceability, and transfer of mitigation outcomes under Article 6, creating the country’s first dedicated framework for participating in international carbon markets despite longstanding legal uncertainty surrounding carbon credit trading.

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Vietnam launches blue carbon partnership to unlock green finance -media

Published 16:18 on June 1, 2026 / Last updated at 16:18 on June 1, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Vietnam’s environment ministry has launched a blue carbon partnership to help mobilise finance for the sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems, in collaboration with the UN and UK government. 

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Australian biochar developer begins pyrolysis trial in Queensland

Published 15:05 on June 1, 2026 / Last updated at 15:05 on June 1, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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An Australian biochar developer has begun harvesting and pyrolysis trials at a project in North Queensland that aims to convert invasive woody biomass into biochar-based carbon removals (CDR).

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Major DAC developer clinches backing for future plant in North America

Published 15:03 on June 1, 2026 / Last updated at 01:46 on June 2, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The developer of the world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) facility has received backing to develop a new plant in North America alongside a mix of other carbon removal (CDR) projects.

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Isometric shortens default public comment period in latest standard update

Published 14:47 on June 1, 2026 / Last updated at 14:47 on June 1, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Carbon credit registry and certification body Isometric has certified Version 2.1 of its standard, introducing a more streamlined validation process designed to accelerate the issuance of carbon removal credits.

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French carbon standard consults on bio-oil in asphalt module

Published 14:28 on June 1, 2026 / Last updated at 14:28 on June 1, 2026 / / CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A French carbon standard last week opened a public consultation on a new module that would allow carbon credits to be issued from the use of bio-oil as a lower-carbon substitute for fossil-based asphalt binder.

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