China’s new offset methodology opens door for agricultural emission reductions, yet challenges remain -report
While China’s new offset methodology provides a path for livestock methane reduction projects, its dairy industry has yet to establish mature cases and continues to face significant implementation challenges, according to a recent report.
Read MoreIndia carbon credit startups struggle for capital despite growing ambitions
India’s carbon credit startup ecosystem remains dwarfed by other climate technology sectors, attracting just a fraction of the investment flowing into electric vehicles, renewable energy, and battery storage, new data showed.
Read MoreMajor clean cooking summit postponed due to travel uncertainties
Organisers of the 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa have announced the postponement of the high-profile event, which was originally scheduled to take place in Nairobi on July 9-10.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Airlines prioritising fuel costs over carbon buying as CORSIA prices slide, says ICAO TAB member
Airlines are focusing more on soaring jet fuel costs and operational pressures than carbon credit purchases as prices for CORSIA-eligible offsets continue to weaken ahead of the scheme’s upcoming mandatory phase in 2027, according to a member of ICAO’s Technical Advisory Body (TAB).
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Chile estimates implementation phase of two sectorial ETSs by 2030, test Article 6 allocation model
Chile has redefined its landmark baseline-and-credit schemes as emissions trading systems (ETSs) and is now evaluating articulation with the energy sector pilot, an official told Carbon Pulse, while seeing potential in Article 6 to channel investment into hard-to-abate sectors and leverage GHG reductions towards national targets.
Read MoreGHG Protocol standards board member resigns over forest carbon accounting
A member of the international Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s Independent Standards Board tendered their resignation earlier this week based on deliberations over forest carbon accounting.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Canadian CDR signal strong despite climate policy rollback
Canada’s pullback on climate policies in pursuit of energy and economic security doesn’t have to be at odds with its signal to ramp up its carbon removal (CDR) sector, industry players said at a recent event.Â
Read MoreVerra launches development of next round of methodologies, eyes super pollutants from refrigeration
Verra launched development of several new or revised standards, including a new methodology for avoiding super pollutant emissions from refrigeration systems.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Mexican developer bets on high-rated, Indigenous-led IFM projects within crowded VCM
A Mexican carbon project developer is betting that premium ratings, biodiversity credentials, and Indigenous community partnerships can help its forest credits stand out in an increasingly crowded voluntary carbon market (VCM), even as domestic demand remains limited and uncertainty around the country’s emissions trading system (ETS) persists.
Read MoreBeZero cites legal backing for EU ESG ratings compliance as July launch nears
Carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon said independent legal reviews have concluded its activities fall within the scope of the EU’s new ESG Ratings Regulation, as the company prepares to seek recognition under the regime ahead of its July implementation.
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