Carbon pricing is key to cutting transport emissions in Central Asia, says ADB
Carbon pricing could play a central role in reducing rapidly rising transport emissions across Central Asia while creating new revenue streams to fund low-carbon infrastructure, according to a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Read MoreGerman ruling party seeks looser EU carbon cap, aviation freeze in upcoming ETS reform
The German centre-right CDU/CSU wants to “significantly lower” the rate at which carbon allowances under the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) are cut each year, introduce a limited amount of international carbon credits into the market, and resist extending the scheme to international flights departing the bloc, according to a preliminary draft position seen by Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreUzbekistan needs clearer Article 6 rules before scaling carbon trades, report finds
Uzbekistan has laid the groundwork for Article 6 carbon market participation, but still needs clearer rules on authorisation, corresponding adjustments, registry operations, and monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) before it can scale credible international carbon trades, according to a report.
Read MoreRenewables supply record share of German power consumption in first half of 2026
Renewable energy sources supplied a record 58% of Germany’s electricity consumption in the first half of 2026, putting it on track towards its 2030 clean energy goals, according to a new report.
Read MoreDutch “committed” to final deal on Aramis CO2 hub by end 2027
A final investment decision on the giant Aramis CO2 transport and storage hub in The Netherlands will be taken “at the end of next year” once the EU regulatory landscape becomes clearer, the Dutch gas infrastructure operator behind the project has said.
Read MoreMajority of Europeans support carbon pricing, according to poll
Some 59% of citizens polled across major European countries support carbon pricing for industrial emitters, according to a public opinion survey published on Wednesday.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Indonesia needs to clean up nickel processing, strengthen emissions data
Indonesia wants to build a globally competitive green industrial sector, but the government first needs to tackle emissions from its coal-powered nickel industry and strengthen measurement of industrial emissions, analysts said.
Read MorePacific Islands Forum Secretariat floats regional climate finance taxonomy
Developing a Pacific Regional Climate Change Taxonomy would help improve transparency around climate-related expenditures and strengthen donor trust, said a report.
Read MoreIndia govt to launch a $528-mln scheme to promote green steel technologies
India is preparing to launch a scheme to promote the adoption of clean technologies in steelmaking processes, with an outlay of INR 50 billion ($528 million), according to the national news agency.
Read MoreSafeguard-linked Australian green hydrogen project reaches FID
An ASX-listed chemical and explosives manufacturer has greenlit its commercial-scale green hydrogen project tied to a Safeguard Mechanism facility, it announced on Wednesday.
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