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News on Asia-Pacific carbon markets: Korea's K-ETS, Japan's GX-ETS, Australia's Safeguard Mechanism, New Zealand and more. Every story links to the original publisher. How this feed works
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- Carbon HeraldNews outlet
INPEX Secures Landmark Offshore Carbon Storage Approval In Australia (opens Carbon Herald in a new tab)
The Australian Federal Government has formally declared the West Peron geological formation in the Bonaparte Basin as an…
- CarbonCredits.comNews outlet
South Korea Unveils $747 Billion Green Plan to Decarbonize Industry (opens CarbonCredits.com in a new tab)
South Korea has unveiled a 1,000 trillion won ($747 billion) green investment plan to cut emissions, expand clean energy, and help its industries compete in a lower-carbon economy. The Korean
- Climate Home NewsNews outlet
As governments bet on carbon trading, Japan’s early scheme spotlights pitfalls (opens Climate Home News in a new tab)
Analysis by Climate Home News of Japan’s current projects under Article 6.2 - from forest protection to energy-saving lights in Uniqlo stores - raises questions over the climate benefits of some of the offsets
- Climate Home NewsNews outlet
Will Indonesia’s new carbon market be a climate solution or a game for big players? (opens Climate Home News in a new tab)
As palm oil and timber companies gear up to profit from carbon trading, the government must ensure transparency and a fair deal for Indigenous communities
- Climate Home NewsNews outlet
Paraguay’s carbon deal with Singapore beset by lobbying, lax rules (opens Climate Home News in a new tab)
UN rules governing bilateral carbon offsetting between governments have yet to be agreed but deals are being done, raising concerns about integrity
- Climate Home NewsNews outlet
Slow start for Indonesia’s much-hyped carbon market (opens Climate Home News in a new tab)
Since President Widodo launched Indonesia's exchange two months ago, there's been barely any trading of carbon credits
- Climate Home NewsNews outlet
Carbon credits touted as saviour of coal-to-clean energy deals (opens Climate Home News in a new tab)
The scheme aims to fund the coal-to-clean energy transition in emerging economies like Indonesia but experts warn the fine print is key
- Climate Home NewsNews outlet
Mitsubishi bets on carbon removal while keeping coal plants (opens Climate Home News in a new tab)
Japanese engineering giant Mitsubishi has announced a major investment in carbon removal technology, despite continuing to run fossil fuel power plants.
- Climate Home NewsNews outlet
Consultants close to industry shaped Australia’s controversial carbon credit policy (opens Climate Home News in a new tab)
The government commissioned advice from expensive consultants from EY, a company that had also worked with carbon offsetters and the fossil fuel industry.
- Climate Home NewsNews outlet
Australian carbon traders defend troubled offset market against whistleblower claims (opens Climate Home News in a new tab)
Policy upheaval and stark criticism of the quality of carbon offsets from a former official have thrown Australia's ability to deliver on carbon targets into doubt