Voluntary CDR market faces critical turning point -report
Carbon removal (CDR) supply risks stalling as buyer hesitation leaves the voluntary carbon market (VCM) at a critical inflection point, according to a new assessment by a US-based carbon management firm.
Read MoreANALYSIS: Voluntary market cautiously welcomes EU carbon removal work, demand remains major concern
Voluntary carbon market participants have heralded the EU as the first mover in creating a comprehensive, government-backed standard for certifying durable removals, but many still question where demand-side scale will come from and caution that ensuring a robust, high-integrity system still rests on fine-tuning the crediting framework.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Global carbon markets’ value lowest since 2021, year ahead critical -report
Global carbon markets contracted in 2025, with their total value falling to €791 billion, the lowest since 2021, analysts’ calculations have found, with 2026 now seen as a pivotal year for setting the long-term direction of the sector.
Read MoreVCM Report: Spot CORSIA-eligible carbon credits slump, Koko collapse continues to stir debate
Spot prices for Phase 1 CORSIA carbon credits tumbled last week amid a lacklustre voluntary market, where the recent collapse of the Koko Networks cookstove and clean fuel provider continues to stir debate.
Read MoreIsometric launches new protocol to boost carbon removal through agroforestry
Carbon removal registry Isometric has released a new crediting method, setting out standards for measuring and certifying carbon removal through agroforestry systems.
Read MorePhilippines adopts five-year roadmap for forest carbon market
The Philippines has decided to implement a five-year strategy to ensure a robust and credible voluntary forest carbon market, local media reported.
Read MoreEU plans to harness voluntary carbon market to meet climate goals
The European Commission wants to harness the bloc’s nascent carbon removal certification scheme – an extension of the voluntary carbon market – to help EU member states achieve their climate targets at national level, officials have said.
Read MoreBRIEFING: EU advisors split over livestock emissions certification rules
An EU expert group held extensive discussions Wednesday on an upcoming certification scheme for emissions reductions from livestock farming, without finding consensus on the scope of the methodology, or how to measure and track progress.
Read MoreCarbon standard launches biochar methodology aligned with downward adjustment Paris crediting rules
A carbon standard has released a new methodology for durable biochar for consultation that seeks to align with Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) rules by incorporating a downward adjustment over time within its framework.
Read MoreNew ICVCM decision crowds in 2.7 mln more CCP-labelled credits
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) on Thursday announced a new set of decisions for the award of its Core Carbon Principles (CCP) quality labels, adding forestry and rice cultivation methodologies to its roster.
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