German govt launches tender to buy 431k CERs
The German government has launched a tender to buy 431,300 CERs to offset the emissions from a series of activities including those associated with its EU Council presidency.
Read MoreCARBON PULSE CONVERSATIONS 014: MexiCO2
In the latest edition of our Carbon Pulse Conversations podcast, we chat with Eduardo Piquero, general director of Mexico City-based environmental consultancy MexiCO2, regarding carbon pricing developments at the national and subnational level in Mexico.
Read MoreJamaica expands, deepens Paris NDC alongside Article 6 mention
Jamaica has increased the ambition of its emissions reduction commitment in a new economy-wide Paris Agreement NDC, while also signalling that it may use market mechanisms for either its own targets or to assist other countries.
Read MoreICAO Council drops 2020 from emissions baseline for CORSIA’s pilot phase
ICAO’s Council on Tuesday agreed to omit 2020 from the carbon neutral growth baseline during the international aviation offset programme CORSIA’s first three years, while leaving the door open for the UN body’s Assembly to make that change for the entire 15-year duration of the scheme.
Read MoreUS threatens CORSIA exit if GHG baseline decision not made next week
The US will opt out of the first three years of the CORSIA offset mechanism for global air travel if other countries do not agree to alter the programme’s emissions baseline next week, with other nations potentially following suit, a Dutch minister said Friday.
Read MorePandemic impact to hit ETS prices for 2 years, voluntary market more resilient -survey
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to weigh on ETS prices worldwide for the next two years, with price expectations for the coming decade also dropping, according to an annual survey of carbon market participants and observers published on Tuesday.
Read MoreGreen COVID-19 recoveries must not shy away from stringent CO2 prices -experts
Sustainable economic recovery efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic should not only feature CO2 taxes or emissions trading schemes to stimulate a clean and just transition, but also avoid the pitfalls of weak carbon pricing rates that have persisted for years, experts said Monday.
Read MoreMarket stability mechanisms both a necessity and deterrent to ETS linking -study
Mechanisms that help manage unexpected shocks in emissions trading schemes are a necessary consideration when weighing the linking of two carbon markets, however existing ones can also act as a deterrent to connecting systems, according to a study released late Friday.
Read MoreColombian ETS rulebook expected in coming weeks ahead of 2021 start
Colombia is slated to release its roadmap for its cap-and-trade programme in the near future as the government readies for the market launch next summer, a project development firm said Thursday.
Read MoreGreater clarity on CORSIA offset supply, eligibility necessary for enhanced market participation -report
A lack of standardisation and transparency across eligible offset programmes under the international aviation offset market CORSIA is presenting a barrier to entry for participants and making it difficult to estimate credit supply, according to a new report.
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