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February 14, 2025
Step-by-step guide on how to buy carbon credits on Indonesia carbon exchange
The IDX Carbon Exchange, operated by the Indonesia Stock Exchange, was opened to international buyers on Jan. 20. This move has injected much-needed liquidity into the market. But What qualifications and documents are required?
February 12, 2025Vietnam's carbon market to finalize legal framework by June
Vietnam’s carbon market is gradually taking shape as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially approves the national blueprint, establishing both mandatory and voluntary markets, with full implementation expected by 2029.
January 22, 2025Indonesia opens carbon market to global buyers with 40,000 tons traded on first day
Indonesia's carbon market officially opened to international buyers on Jan. 20, with over 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) traded on the first day.
January 15, 2025How did Southeast Asia move forward on climate goals in 2024?
While world leaders failed to secure meaningful action, extreme weather events battered Southeast Asia, underscoring the deadly consequences of inaction on climate change and the urgent need for inclusive solutions.
January 14, 2025Indonesia to launch first international carbon trading with PLN-backed projects
Indonesia will open its carbon credit market to international buyers for the first time on Jan. 20, with 1.7 million carbon credits available for trade. These credits can be purchased by countries as part of their NDCs.
December 23, 2024‘Phantom’ rice projects expose voluntary carbon market failings
Amid accusations of fraud, lax auditors and problematic offset certifiers, is the carbon credit market still … credible?
November 18, 2024COP29: Baku summit makes early breakthrough on global carbon market standards
On the opening day of the United Nations Climate Summit (COP29), a major breakthrough was achieved in global carbon market negotiations. Member countries endorse a United Nations-backed carbon credit trading mechanism.
September 30, 2024Thailand 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, 2024Indonesia’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.
September 16, 2024China’s carbon market is moving from burden to boon
China’s mandatory national carbon market launched in 2021. So far, only companies with large coal-fired power generation have needed to comply. But other sectors, such as steelmaking, are set to join soon.