Carbon Market News

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

IATA Launches Alliance to Resolve CORSIA Credit Shortage

A new IATA-led alliance aims to make 250 million CORSIA credits available before international aviation’s full compliance phase begins in 2027.

12 Jun 20262 min read

Projects

Thailand Opens Forestry Platform for Carbon Project Growth

Thailand’s TGO Forestry Platform links private developers and government land agencies to support the growth of forestry-based carbon projects.

10 Jun 20262 min read

Britain’s Carbon Budget 7 Sets Course for 87% Reduction by 2042

The UK’s seventh Carbon Budget targets an 87% reduction in carbon emissions from 1990 levels for the 2038–2042 period.

9 Jun 20262 min read

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

New CBAM Guidance Sets Out Key Requirements for Importers

The European Commission has updated CBAM guidance, clarifying compliance requirements for importers ahead of the regulation’s full rollout in 2026.

4 Jun 20262 min read

Indonesia Issues New Forestry Carbon Market Regulation

Indonesia’s new regulation sets out to expand forestry carbon trading, prevent double counting, and attract international investment.

3 Jun 20262 min read

Global Carbon Revenues Triple To $107bn In 2025

Carbon pricing revenues tripled to $107bn in 2025, covering 29% of global emissions, as the number of active schemes rises to 87, per World Bank.

29 May 20262 min read

The SME Opportunity: Why Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Should Pay Attention to Carbon Units

SMEs face new pressure on emissions from buyers, regulators, and lenders. Here is how to engage credibly with the verified carbon market.

28 May 20268 min read

Record Capital Flows Into Carbon Credits as Buyers Act Early

The global carbon-credit market committed a record $22 billion in 2025, as buyers shift to forward procurement amid tightening high-quality supply.

28 May 20262 min read

SBTi's New Strategy Sets Carbon Credit Milestone for 2027

SBTi's 2026–2030 strategy sets a 2026 deadline for its revised net-zero standard and a 2027 deadline for guidance on carbon credit use.

27 May 20262 min read

New ITMO Partnership Signed Between Norway and Morocco

Norway and Morocco sign a bilateral carbon market agreement focused on Article 6.2, ITMOs, and renewable energy investment.

21 May 20262 min read

Spanish Bank Launches Corporate Carbon Credit Service

CaixaBank has launched a centralised platform allowing corporate clients to buy, sell, and manage verified carbon credits through a single account.

20 May 20262 min read

CBAM Consultation Opens on Third-Country Carbon Price Rules

Brussels has opened a consultation on draft CBAM rules letting importers deduct foreign carbon costs, with international credits capped at 10%.

19 May 20262 min read

Projects

New Studies Warn of Irreversible Rainforest Decline

Studies on the Amazon and Congo Basin warn both forests are nearing tipping points, with deforestation undermining their long-term resilience.

15 May 20262 min read

Japan–Vietnam Carbon Deal Updated Ahead of New Trading Rules

Japan and Vietnam have revised their JCM agreement to align with Paris Agreement Article 6 rules, making credits eligible as ITMOs.

14 May 20262 min read

New Zealand Launches Assurance Framework For Nature and Carbon Markets

New Zealand releases an assurance framework for domestic nature and carbon markets, recognising international bodies and introducing an opt-in integrity pathway.

13 May 20262 min read

Projects

Coffee Traders Map Their Way Through EU Deforestation Rules

Six major coffee traders have joined forces to use satellite imagery and AI to meet EU deforestation rules, but smallholder farmers may pay the price.

7 May 20262 min read

TotalEnergies Ramps Up Carbon Credit Buying Ahead of 2030 Target

TotalEnergies spent $28m on carbon credits in Q1 2026, its largest first-quarter outlay since it began buying credits in 2021.

6 May 20262 min read

Standards

SBTi Revises Net-Zero Methodology as Corporate Target-Setting Evolves

SBTi has revised how companies calculate near-term emissions reduction rates, with immediate effect for targets set under the Corporate Net-Zero Standard.

5 May 20262 min read

Kenya puts biodiversity at the heart of economic strategy

Kenya's BIOFIN launch maps biodiversity financing gaps and targets private capital, with nature underpinning nearly half of the country's GDP.

30 Apr 20262 min read

Carbon exchange, new legislation, and industry alliance: South Korea's plan for a structured carbon market

South Korea is building out its verified carbon market with a new industry alliance, dedicated legislation, and a carbon exchange due by end of 2026.

29 Apr 20262 min read