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Will the voluntary carbon market stage a comeback in 2024?

There was disappointment over Article 6 at COP28, but the carbon markets may yet have a key role to play in the transition, writes Peter Cripps

Bank of Japan warns of climate risk 'spillover' across industries from rise in carbon prices

Climate transition risks spurred by rising carbon prices could have damaging and widespread "spillover" effects across the Japanese economy - including to regional banks not substantially exposed to the worst-hit sectors, the Japanese central bank has warned.

Value of forest credits to "rebound strongly in 2024"

The value of forest credits is likely to "rebound strongly in 2024", given worsening supply constraints and current "unfair prices", a carbon market expert has predicted.

India paves way for voluntary carbon market

India has paved the way for a domestic voluntary carbon market by introducing voluntary offsets as part of its upcoming compliance market.

Integrating nature a way to manage risk in renewable energy, says Octopus

Delivering a positive impact on nature is a key aspect of managing risk as a renewable energy investor, Octopus Energy Generation Fund Management has said, as it mulls investing in nature-based solutions carbon credits.

COP28: Carbon markets rue Article 6 negotiation 'failure'

Carbon market participants lamented a "disappointing" lack of progress on agreeing a global carbon market mechanism, after last-ditch talks ended in "failure".

COP28: Controversial REDD+ study called into question

A controversial study which found 94% of REDD+ credits were 'worthless' has been called into question by new research, with scientists urging the original study to be retracted or "majorly revised".

Climate Action Data publishes free carbon credit data tool

COP28: EU 'slowing progress on Article 6'

As negotiations on Article 6 continue into the second week of COP28, Environmental Finance has heard that EU may be looking to 'curtail' negotiations amid concerns about how its own carbon mechanisms could be affected.

Carbon project developer Ecosecurities receives backing from two Korean corporates