South Korea, UNFCCC to develop Paris-aligned voluntary carbon market

Published 08:13 on December 3, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:13 on December 3, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, International, Nature-based, Paris Article 6, South Korea, Voluntary

South Korea and the UNFCCC secretariat have agreed to jointly develop a global voluntary market aligned with the Paris Agreement, with detailed plans to be disclosed early next year.

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South Korea urged to increase auctioned share of CO2 permits in ETS

Published 07:43 on November 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 07:43 on November 28, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea needs drastic policy changes to improve the efficiency of the country’s obligatory carbon market, including the phase-out of free allowance allocation for the power sector, environmental groups have urged. 

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EU timeframe for approval of applications to import CBAM goods is too long, industry groups say

Published 17:19 on November 27, 2024  /  Last updated at 17:19 on November 27, 2024  / /  Carbon Taxes, CBAM, EMEA, International, Japan, South Korea

The EU is proposing too long a timeframe for the approval of applications from companies looking to import goods subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), according to feedback from industry associations and governments.

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South Korea, Malaysia to work together on international emissions reduction projects

Published 09:59 on November 25, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:59 on November 25, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, South Korea, Voluntary

South Korea and Malaysia have teamed up to cooperate on GHG emissions initiatives, initially targeting a landfill project based in Terengganu state.

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COP29: India “in talks” with Singapore, South Korea for ITMO deals -sources

Published 14:21 on November 22, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:21 on November 22, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, International, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, South Korea, Voluntary

India is in talks with the governments of South Korea and Singapore to sign agreements on a framework for the transaction of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, sources have told Carbon Pulse on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku.

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South Korea proposes energy system roadmap, highlights use of nuclear and renewables

Published 08:08 on November 22, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:08 on November 22, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea has proposed a ten-year roadmap for the creation of a carbon-free energy ecosystem, which the government said can bring an economic effect worth 59 trillion won ($42 billion).

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Asia-focused carbon standards team up to promote voluntary carbon market

Published 09:44 on November 21, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:53 on November 21, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Other APAC, South Korea, Voluntary

Two carbon standard operators have teamed up to promote the development of the Asian voluntary market.

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South Korean project developer gears up for expansion in Africa, Central Asia

Published 08:49 on November 19, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:49 on November 19, 2024  / /  Africa, Asia Pacific, EMEA, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, South Korea, Voluntary

A carbon offset project developer from South Korea has secured international partnerships for its expansion into Africa and Central Asia, as it seeks to diversify its project portfolio and seize opportunities in international carbon markets.

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CLARIFICATION – COP29: Madagascar uses cookstove project to test int’l carbon market legislation, a model which could be replicated, developer says

Published 17:50 on November 14, 2024  /  Last updated at 05:29 on November 18, 2024  / and /  Africa, Asia Pacific, International, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, South Korea, Voluntary

A voluntary cookstove project in Madagascar is working closely with the national government to act as a test case for its soon-to-be finalised carbon market legislation, which the developer says it is a model they would like to apply to other jurisdictions looking to participate in international crediting markets.

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COP29: South Korea seeks Article 6 opportunities in blue carbon, forestry projects

Published 11:06 on November 14, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:06 on November 14, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Nature-based, Paris Article 6, South Korea

South Korea is seeking to expand international partnerships on blue carbon and forestry projects, as part of its efforts to secure credits aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

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