Nearly 100 countries submit DNAs to UN as Article 6 implementation gathers pace
Nearly 100 countries have now submitted their Designated National Authority (DNA) under Article 6.4 to the UNFCCC, indicating growing interest in carbon market participation following the breakthrough on international carbon markets at COP29 in Baku.
Read MoreLATAM Year in Review: Carbon markets spring forward as major economies advance pricing schemes
Carbon Pulse rounds up the most significant carbon pricing trends and developments in the Latin America and Caribbean (LATAM) region for 2024, highlighting a diversifying and increasingly international markets landscape, as major regional powers, notably Brazil, took a big step forward in advancing mechanisms.
Read MoreUPDATE – US pledges new 2035 emissions reduction NDC target
The White House released plans Thursday to reduce economy-wide emissions 61-66% by 2035 as part of its updated nationally determined contribution (NDC), in accordance with the Paris Agreement.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: We feel the buzz in wake of COP29 Article 6 decision, says project developer
The CEO of a large carbon project developer has said that excitement is building across the voluntary carbon market after countries finalised the Article 6 rulebook at COP29 in Baku.
Read MoreJapan, Philippines reject firewood cookstove methodology for JCM
The joint committee (JC) regulating the Japan-Philippines Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) has rejected two proposed methodologies amid concerns they might lead to over-crediting, including one for high-efficiency firewood cookstoves.
Read MoreRevised UN-backed clean cooking methodology sent to voluntary carbon standards
A revised draft of the UN-backed clean cooking methodology has been sent to voluntary carbon standards for review and approval, and includes several key changes based on recent stakeholder feedback.
Read MoreUN cancels tender to build centralised Article 6 registry system
A UN tender to build a centralised registry system for carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement has been cancelled, Carbon Pulse has learned, though an interim solution is expected to be operational by year’s end.
Read MoreZimbabwe launches carbon market framework aligned with Article 6
Zimbabwe has launched a national carbon market framework that aligns national policy with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, multiple local media sources reported on Wednesday.
Read MoreQatar organisation announces Article 6 carbon credit auctions for early 2025
A Qatar-based organisation has announced it will hold two auctions early next year for international carbon credits eligible for Article 6 trade.
Read MoreZimbabwe awards Sri Lankan firm licence to build its national carbon registry
Zimbabwe has awarded a Sri Lankan firm the contract to develop its national carbon registry, as part of efforts to advance its climate policies and align with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
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