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COP28: Voluntary carbon market braced for regulatory intervention following IOSCO report

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has proposed a set of measures to help regulators bring more integrity to the voluntary carbon market (VCM).

Mayor of London and Sustainable Development Capital launch decarbonisation fund

COP: MAS to announce new blended finance initiatives

Mizuho to invest in carbon credit marketplace Climate Impact X

Mizuho Financial has invested in Singapore-based carbon credit marketplace Climate Impact X (CIX) as the Japanese financial giant looks to expand the "reliable and high quality" regional carbon market in Asia.

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.

Verra releases new REDD+ methodology

Verra has released an updated version of its Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) methodology, following major criticism of the previous iteration.

AIA Group transition plan sets 'near-term' emissions target

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