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Verra defends REDD forestry credits

The CEO of Verra has hit back at media reports criticising the firm's forestry standard, describing some of the claims as preposterous.

Verra slams ICVCM's 'unworkable' Core Carbon Principles

A draft set of governing principles could cause a "rebellion" in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) if ratified, warned Verra - the world's largest verifier of voluntary carbon credits.

Cautiously optimistic response to voluntary carbon blueprint

A blueprint for scaling the voluntary carbon market was today cautiously welcomed as a development that will help boost confidence in carbon offsetting.

How to scale the carbon offset market

The Taskforce on scaling voluntary carbon markets will next week publish its final recommendations. Annabelle Palmer spoke with market participants to hear their thoughts on the proposals outlined so far

Optimism trumps uncertainty

The market for carbon offsets remains buoyant, despite regulatory uncertainty. Elena K. Johansson talks to winners of our annual Voluntary Carbon Markets Rankings to find out why.

VCS becomes Verra as it seeks to capture sustainable development opportunity

The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) has changed its name to Verra as it aims to capture growing demand for sustainable development and environmental standards with the launch of new products.

Developing countries get help implementing Paris emissions targets

A project to help countries measure their progress towards the emission reduction goals agreed at the UN Paris climate summit in December, has been launched with funding provided by charitable foundations and two European governments.

Prices down, but optimism up

Prices have come under renewed pressure, say the winners of this year's Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings, but growing interest from corporates offers reasons for hope. Peter Cripps reports

Winners of Environmental Finance's Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings see better times ahead

Sentiment in the voluntary carbon market remains bullish despite prices continuing to come under pressure, according to the latest survey of the market by Environmental Finance.