Africa roundup: Kenya surprises the market, while others press ahead with Article 6 prep
Kenya, a regional frontrunner in the race to attract carbon trading, took many in the market by surprise this month when it announced it would limit its Article 6 credit transfers despite already having a big existing project pipeline – in another sign of the uncertainties surrounding Sub-Saharan Africa’s up-and-coming carbon markets.
Read MoreLCAW26: INTERVIEW – Japanese govt should look beyond domestic carbon market to international credits, investor group says
The Japanese government is placing too great a priority on its domestic carbon market, the GX-ETS, and should expand focus to engage with international credits, a Tokyo-based public-private partnership said at London Climate Action Week (LCAW).
Read MoreAlgeria sets 14% emissions cut goal by 2035, eyes Article 6 cooperation
Algeria pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 14% below business-as-usual levels by 2035, according to its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), with the country signalling its intent to use the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 cooperation mechanisms.
Read MoreLCAW26: Indonesia’s new carbon registry coming in two weeks -minister
Indonesia is set to launch its carbon credit registry in two weeks, as part of the country’s push to drive finance towards the protection of its vast forests, the country’s forestry minister confirmed during London Climate Action Week on Wednesday.
Read MoreUNIDO issues call for African JCM projects
The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking African projects intended to generate carbon credits through the Tokyo-led Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).
Read MoreBangladesh unveils major carbon credit programme, eyes $1 bln of revenue
Bangladesh has announced an ambitious goal to generate almost $1 billion through the sale of new carbon credits.
Read MoreEthiopia drafts bill to include banking sector in carbon markets -local media
Ethiopia’s legislature is reviewing a draft Carbon Market Proclamation that would permit local commercial banks and financial institutions to participate directly in carbon trading, local daily Ethiopia Today reported.
Read MoreCarbon developer group elects Latin America specialist to leadership role
An international carbon project developer association has elected a Brazil-based project specialist as co-vice chair, adding Latin American experience to its leadership as it seeks to influence international carbon market rules.
Read MoreVCM REPORT: CORSIA futures fall to fresh 2-year lows, wider credit demand shows strong signs amid focus on quality
CORSIA futures sank to fresh two-year lows last week, with benchmark contracts slipping further below $10/tonne as uncertain sentiment over demand continued, while there were some positive signals in terms of retirements in the wider voluntary carbon market (VCM) amid an ongoing refocusing on quality.
Read MoreTanzania files Article 6 report, opening path to CORSIA credits
Tanzania has filed its Initial Report under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, a step that will enable the country to take part in international carbon markets and set the stage for CORSIA‑eligible credits from clean cooking projects, a cookstove developer announced on Monday.
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