COMMENT – The EU NDC: A critical moment for climate change policy and the economic future of the EU
The EU faces a pivotal decision in shaping its next climate pledge ahead of COP 30, striving to balance ambitious emissions targets with economic realism, political durability, and global credibility.
Read MoreCOMMENT: Legal view on why the proposed UK Planning Bill will slow development and harm nature
The UK Parliament is considering a Planning and Infrastructure Bill this week. While intended to streamline planning, Part III of the bill will dampen biodiversity investment and inflict harm on nature, writes Alexa Culver in a comment that breaks down the fine print of the legislation.
Read MoreCOMMENT: Nature – the hottest investment of 2025 that global superpowers can’t afford to ignore
On paper, the world’s plan to protect nature has almost everything it needs – except the money, writes the Zoological Society London.
Read MoreCOMMENT: The Project Developer Forum’s voluntary carbon market aspirations for 2025
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) faced challenges in 2024 with low prices and limited activity, but key developments – such as advancements in standards, Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, and COP29 breakthroughs – set the stage for growth. The Project Developer Forum outlines its seven aspirations for 2025, focussing on improving credit integrity, policy alignment, corporate engagement, and market innovation to revitalise carbon offsetting and advance climate action.
Read MoreCOMMENT: Buying into Carbon Removal – How Procurement Can Secure Europe’s Climate Leadership
The EU must prioritise carbon dioxide removal (CDR) through enhanced policy support, investment, and procurement initiatives to achieve climate goals, drive economic growth, and establish itself as a leader in cleantech innovation and competitiveness, according to Carbon Gap.
Read MoreCOMMENT: The UK ETS’ inbuilt advantage means reforms can take more time
This spring, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will meet to discuss UK-EU relations and future areas of cooperation as the new relationship between the two develops. Linking the UK and EU ETS could be on the agenda.
Read MoreECOSYSTEM MARKETPLACE: Paris-aligned permanence does not require eternity
This blog argues that while permanent removals are essential, Paris-aligned mitigation requires massive carbon removals now, which only nature can deliver.
Read MoreCOMMENT: A purposeful scientific community of practice can help carbon markets deliver impact at scale
Nature-based solutions, particularly those harnessed by the voluntary carbon market, play a critical role in addressing the urgent interlinked crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by mobilising private finance for conservation and restoration, fostering interdisciplinary research, and ensuring ethical practices, even as they face scrutiny and require continuous improvement to scale their impact effectively.
Read MoreCOMMENT: After COP29, companies can no longer sit on the sidelines
As COP29 concludes, the progress on Article 6.4 signals potential for a robust global carbon market, but with a $1 trillion annual funding gap, companies must step up, leveraging emerging solutions like streamlined carbon credit auctions to decarbonise and secure a competitive, sustainable future.
Read MoreDOCUSERIES: Inbetween Stories – Exploring the intersection of technology and climate change
Inbetween Stories, a six-part docuseries by Carbon Pulse reporter Allison Gacad, takes a critical look at the knowledge, capital, and humanity behind Metro Vancouver’s climate solutions, exploring the intersection of technology and climate change. Watch all episodes for free.
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