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Germany's Article 6.4 Tender Signals Shift in Compliance Strategy

The 1.1 million credit procurement marks a notable pivot toward international offsets as Berlin grapples with domestic emissions reduction targets.

8 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
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Norway's $1.1B Credit Splurge Exposes EU Carbon Market Friction

Budget expansion signals growing tensions between Nordic climate ambitions and EU's restrictive international credit policies.

8 Oct 20262 min read
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Civil Society Challenges Integrity of First Paris Agreement Carbon Credits

A coalition of 130 organizations is demanding suspension of cookstove credits, signaling early credibility questions for Article 6 mechanisms.

8 Oct 20263 min read
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EU-China-Brazil coalition pushes operational carbon market framework

The Open Coalition, launched at COP30, aims to transform emissions trading system cooperation into a binding global model.

8 Oct 20263 min read
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Parliament Opens Debate on Carbon Credit Market Safeguards

The 2026 integrity bill signals growing concern among lawmakers about governance gaps in Australia's voluntary and compliance carbon schemes.

8 Oct 20263 min read
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Policy Frameworks Reshape Economics of CO2 Utilization

As governments expand support mechanisms, diverse business models for CO2U products face varying regulatory tailwinds across jurisdictions.

8 Oct 20262 min read
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CBAM Prices Surge as EU Transitions to Real Financial Stakes

The €82.32/tonne Q3 2026 certificate price signals mounting compliance costs as the mechanism shifts from a transition phase to enforcement with actual tariff implications.

6 Oct 20263 min read
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First-mover disadvantage threatens EU decarbonisation momentum

Industrial leaders investing early in clean technology face carbon cost penalties under current ETS rules, creating a perverse incentive against climate action.

5 Oct 20263 min read
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Commission Resists Pressure to Dilute EU Carbon Market Rules

Brussels warns that loosening intervention safeguards could undermine the integrity of Europe's flagship emissions trading system.

2 Oct 20262 min read
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EU defends CBAM against WTO challenge as Russia escalates trade tensions

The European Commission faces formal scrutiny over its carbon border mechanism, marking the first major international legal challenge to the policy.

30 Sept 20262 min read
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Three Governments Advance Article 6 Carbon Trading

An exchange launch in Kazakhstan and reforms in Ecuador and Madagascar signal fast-building carbon market infrastructure across emerging economies.

18 Sept 20262 min read
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Verra Extends Lead in CCP-Approved Methodologies

ICVCM has recognised Verra VCS version 5 as CCP-eligible and approved 13 of its methodologies under the Core Carbon Principles.

11 Sept 20262 min read
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Article 6 Carbon Credits Explained

The first UN carbon credits under Article 6 have been issued. Here is what the Paris Agreement carbon market means for buyers.

8 Sept 20267 min read
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Kazakhstan Advances Its Article 6.2 Market Infrastructure

The Global Carbon Council and Qazaq VCM Alliance signed an MoU on carbon market infrastructure and Article 6.2 in Kazakhstan.

4 Sept 20262 min read
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Carbon Border Levies Advance in the UK and EU

Britain has confirmed 16 qualifying carbon pricing schemes for CBAM relief as the UK and EU build out the machinery of their carbon border levies.

2 Sept 20262 min read
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Zambia Opens Carbon Registry for Article 6 Trading

Zambia has brought a national carbon registry online, positioning the country to trade emissions reductions internationally under Article 6.

20 Aug 20262 min read
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Kazakhstan Details Article 6 Procedures and ETS Reforms

Kazakhstan has approved detailed Article 6 operating rules, set a five-year carbon budget, and confirmed priority sectors for investment.

19 Aug 20262 min read
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ETS Overhaul Reshapes EU Carbon Supply and Prices

The EU Commission’s ETS reform proposal reshapes carbon supply, prices, and market design for 2031 to 2040 as EUA values rebound.

31 Jul 20262 min read
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Kazakhstan Enacts Legal Framework for Article 6 Trading

Kazakhstan has enacted Environmental Code amendments allowing cross-border carbon credit transfers under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

15 Jul 20262 min read
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Philippines Embeds Carbon Finance in New Nature Policy

The Philippines has adopted a nature-based solutions policy naming carbon finance as a funding source for nationwide ecosystem restoration.

9 Jul 20262 min read
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India Carbon Group Unveils Article 6 Bazaar

A new Article 6 marketplace connects Indian project developers, buyers and investors to international carbon credit trading.

1 Jul 20262 min read
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ETS2 Explained: What the EU’s New Carbon Market Means for Business

ETS2 is the EU carbon market for buildings and road transport, starting 2028. Learn who it affects, the timeline, and what it means for your business.

17 Jun 20268 min read
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Ukraine Sets Rules for Article 6 Carbon Credit Trading

Ukraine’s cabinet adopts an Article 6 framework for ITMO issuance and international transfer, including a two-year pilot phase and priority sectors.

16 Jun 20262 min read
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DRC Carbon Registry Lumiere Set for Full Launch in 2026

The DRC will present its new Lumiere carbon registry at a global summit in June, ahead of full platform launch later in 2026.

5 Jun 20262 min read

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