Singapore, World Bank launch carbon markets programme to boost high-integrity trading

Published 08:08 on May 20, 2026 / Last updated at 08:08 on May 20, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Singapore and the World Bank Group on Wednesday launched a new programme aimed at scaling up high-integrity carbon markets, with a focus on improving market infrastructure, mobilising climate finance, and helping developing countries participate more effectively.

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Gold Standard clamps down on double counting of co-benefits, certified SDG contributions

Published 15:29 on May 19, 2026 / Last updated at 15:29 on May 19, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Gold Standard launched a consultation on Tuesday, introducing a new voluntary reporting pathway for project developers which it said could reduce the risk of double counting co-benefit and certified contributions to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Tanzania forest carbon developer reports $4.5 mln in community revenue in 2025

Published 14:42 on May 19, 2026 / Last updated at 14:42 on May 19, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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A Tanzania-based forest carbon project developer channelled $4.5 million in carbon revenue to local communities in 2025, while preparing to transition two REDD+ projects to Verra’s VM0048 methodology and scale its portfolio, according to its annual report.

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EU policy advisors chart options for carbon removal buyers’ club

Published 13:00 on May 19, 2026 / Last updated at 12:58 on May 19, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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An EU-backed buyers’ club for carbon removal (CDR) credits has emerged as the leading option to unlock private finance for the sector, with experts converging around a corporate‑led platform focused on near‑commercial projects in Europe.

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Plan Vivo opens public consultation on grassland carbon methodology

Published 18:55 on May 18, 2026 / Last updated at 18:55 on May 18, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Scotland-based Plan Vivo launched on Monday a public consultation on a new grassland management tool suite under its climate standard, marking the certifier’s latest push to expand carbon accounting methodologies for complex land-based ecosystems.

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Carbon standard launches new soil management protocol

Published 15:54 on May 18, 2026 / Last updated at 15:54 on May 18, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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A carbon standard has unveiled a new protocol designed to improve how soil-based removal projects are measured and verified.

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INTERVIEW: African forest nations need viable carbon market route

Published 15:21 on May 18, 2026 / Last updated at 15:21 on May 18, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), Insights (Interviews), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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African countries with major forest resources should be able to use international carbon markets to finance nature protection, the head of a Tanzania-based forestry project developer told Carbon Pulse.

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CDR MONTHLY: Over 1 mln CDR tonnes contracted in April as removals registry records best month on record

Published 17:11 on May 15, 2026 / Last updated at 17:11 on May 15, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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April saw around 1.14 million tonnes of durable carbon removals (CDR) contracted, with deals that saw JPMorgan Chase and Boeing add to their existing portfolios, while a registry focused solely on CDR saw record monthly issuances and retirements.

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FEATURE: Uganda’s late-stage Sovereignty Bill could clamp down on carbon markets

Published 11:45 on May 15, 2026 / Last updated at 13:29 on May 15, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), Insights (Features), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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A new Ugandan bill to crack down on foreign vested interests in the country, broadly defined, poses grave implications for carbon project development in the emerging hub, local and international experts have told Carbon Pulse.

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INTERVIEW: Delivery certainty, long-term deals key to biochar CDR growth

Published 09:03 on May 15, 2026 / Last updated at 09:03 on May 15, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Insights (Interviews), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Long-term procurement, delivery certainty, and measurable co-benefits are becoming increasingly important to scaling biochar carbon removals, a senior executive at the world’s largest biochar carbon removal producer by delivered volume told Carbon Pulse.

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