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VCMI launches 'flexible Scope 3 claim' for carbon credit usage

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Initiative (VCMI) has launched a framework for allowing companies to credibly use carbon credits even though they are struggling to meet short-term reduction targets.

COP28: 'Restructuring' of indigenous engagement needed

Improved engagement with indigenous peoples would help accelerate the flow of finance to communities and nature-based projects, Environmental Finance has heard.

Inaugural COP report published

Environmental Finance has published its first COP-focused special report in the build up to COP28, taking place in Dubai this week.

COP28: Clarity needed on biodiversity offsets, says TNC

More clarity is needed from governments on how biodiversity credits and offsets could work alongside each other, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has urged, ahead of the start of the latest international climate conference (COP28).

COP28: How Article 6 can leverage the voluntary carbon market

As Article 6 policymakers design a new global carbon market, employing proven solutions will accelerate implementation, writes Xpansiv CEO John Melby

COP28 could unlock investment in carbon capture and storage, Actis says

COP28: 'MDBs need to commit to developing debt-for-nature swaps'

At COP28, multilateral development banks (MDBs) need to commit to further developing the infrastructure of debt-for-nature swaps to help grow the market, The Nature Conservancy has said.

Progress on Article 6.4 ahead of COP28 bodes well for global carbon market

Final recommendations on the rules of the UN's global carbon market have been agreed upon, as last-ditch talks reached a conclusion - just in time to be sent for final approval at COP28.

CISL: COP28 should explore how MDBs can unlock more private climate, nature financing

COP28 cannot 'succumb to doomism' on 1.5°C

COP28 must not "succumb to doomism" on the 1.5°C target and risk losing much-needed ambition, Morningstar has warned.