India defines green steel, sets maximum threshold for emissions intensity
India’s Ministry of Steel has released a green steel taxonomy as the South Asian country steps up efforts to control CO2 emissions in its heavy industry.
Read MoreUPDATE – Non-profit lodges complaint against Verra over REDD+ carbon project
International carbon standard Verra has fallen foul of the Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) rules in investigating human rights abuse claims levelled at a REDD+ project, a non-profit has claimed Thursday, lodging a formal complaint.
Read MoreAmbiguous carbon regulations, modest domestic demand keep Indonesia from realising carbon market potential -report
Indonesia has significant opportunities to generate millions of carbon credits each year, but unclear regulations around international carbon trading and low domestic demand are among the major issues preventing the country from having a vibrant market, according to a report released Thursday.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Indonesia urged to provide clarity on investor protection, Article 6 strategies to drive carbon market development
More clarity on investor protection and national strategies for the emerging Article 6 market is needed for Indonesia to unleash its carbon market potential, an industry conference heard this week.
Read MoreMelanesian Pacific governments should strengthen regulations for forest carbon projects, study says
Melanesian Pacific governments should continue to engage with voluntary carbon markets as a novel approach to forest conservation, but regulatory frameworks need to allow for projects to be developed at a pragmatic scale, a report has urged.
Read MoreLarge investors in $2.82-bln bid to take Asian renewable energy, carbon project developer private
A consortium of large investors has bid to take one of Asia’s largest carbon offset project developers private.
Read MoreVoluntary carbon credit standard partners with registry, exchange operators
A major voluntary carbon credit standard has signed two partnership agreements with registry and exchange operators aimed at enhancing the market by improving transparency, liquidity, and integrity in transactions.
Read MoreHong Kong govt advisors say two-way link with China crucial for carbon hub status
An advisory body to the Hong Kong government has outlined the main steps needed to establish itself as a major carbon trading hub, focusing on securing a position as a link between Mainland China and the global market.
Read MoreKorean researchers find copper-zinc metal mix can put captured carbon to use
Researchers have found a potential new way of using CO2 to create valuable products such as fuel, a Korean university announced on Wednesday.
Read MoreAsia Pacific shipping sector faces 100 Mt/year CCS challenge, report finds
Ships may have to transport some 100 million tonnes of CO2 annually between jurisdictions by mid-century, which will require huge advance efforts in terms of funding and other preparations, according to a report released Wednesday.
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