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September 30, 2024
Thailand turns to mangrove carbon credits despite scepticism
Thailand aims to bring thousands of hectares of mature mangroves into its new carbon market, but local communities are concerned about the consequences.
September 16, 2024
Indonesia’s new government targets $65 bln green fund through carbon credit revenues
Indonesia's new government intends to establish a green fund, raising capital through the production and sale of nature-based carbon removal credits to invest in more green projects and achieve a net-zero goal by 2060.
August 01, 2024
New SBTi research highlights importance of carbon credit quality, expert says
SBTi's draft on Scope 3 carbon credits is delayed, with a report showing most carbon credits fail to meet climate goals. Industry researcher warns that this highlights the increasing importance of carbon credit quality.
May 29, 2024
Singapore, Ghana ink carbon credit agreement allowing firms to offset carbon tax
Companies in Singapore aiming to offset part of their carbon tax liability will soon be able to purchase carbon credits from projects in Ghana, following an agreement signed between the two countries on May 27.
May 28, 2024
Masidi says Sabah's first carbon credit trading will gradually yield tangible benefits
It will take some time for Sabah to realize the tangible benefits from trading its first carbon credits from the state rainforest, said state Finance Minister Masidi Manjun.
May 27, 2024
Indonesian carbon-offset startup aims to bring blue carbon to Japan and Singapore market
Indonesia has rich and diverse blue carbon resource. CarbonEthics, a local startup,is determined to bring blue carbon onto international trading platforms such as those in Singapore and Japan.
May 08, 2024
Expert expects positive market signal as Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard gets ICVCM approval
Verra, a nonprofit organization that sets standards for environmental and social markets, announced on May 2 that its Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program has received approval from the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).
May 08, 2024
Vietnamese localities expand efforts to develop carbon credit market
Localities throughout Vietnam are undertaking activities to develop the carbon credit market.
April 23, 2024
Indonesia expected to introduce new law to stimulate carbon trading market
To fully unleash the potential of the carbon credit market, Indonesian government plans to speed up the review of relevant regulations and introduce new laws in June.
April 23, 2024
New SBTi standard to drive renewable energy certificate market changes: expert
The Science Based Targeting Initiative (SBTi) will allow companies to offset Scope 3 emissions using carbon credits, a move that could trigger greenwashing controversies or significantly change the renewable energy certificate (REC) and carbon credit mark