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'Massive' uptick in carbon capture investment is coming, UK advisor says
23 November 2022There is likely to be a significant rise in investment in projects to 'capture' and store carbon dioxide emissions from industry in coming years, but this will rely on significant government support to 'de-risk' private investment, an advisor to the UK Government has said.
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COP27: Japan launches Article 6 carbon partnership
17 November 2022A partnership to implement an international carbon trading framework under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement has been launched by Japan at COP27.
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COP27: Regulators weigh-in on carbon markets
09 November 2022A group representing global financial regulators has made recommendations to improve the integrity of the carbon markets, pointing out that they have "so far fallen short of their [environmental] objectives".
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Verra plans biodiversity credit standard in late 2023
07 November 2022Verra plans to release a standard to enable the independent certification of biodiversity credits in late 2023, an executive at the standard-setter has said.
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Developing markets need voluntary carbon market expansion, says Schroders
01 November 2022The development of the global voluntary carbon market will be vital in supporting emerging market decarbonisation-...
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Africa will have first carbon-backed sovereign green bond 'within a year'
21 October 2022A country in Africa will have its first sovereign green bond backed by carbon credits within a year, the head of a non-profit has predicted.
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Loss and damage row 'could derail COP27'
10 October 2022The loss and damage debate has the potential to derail COP27 negotiations, given worsening geopolitical tensions and attempts to pass the burden on to the private sector, Jefferies has warned.
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Verra slams ICVCM's 'unworkable' Core Carbon Principles
10 October 2022A 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.
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Climate inconsistency in financial reports could be 'greenwashing'
06 October 2022The inconsistent handling of climate-related factors in the financial statements of highly carbon-exposed companies could be evidence of 'greenwashing,' according to Carbon Tracker.
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Indian regulator recommends voluntary carbon market development
05 October 2022A sustainable finance committee at the IFSCA has recommended that an Indian voluntary carbon market is developed as part of plans to attract international investment.