Focus on Emissions Markets
Countries still far apart on COP29 finance goal
Countries still remain far from agreement on COP29 UN climate funding target to help developing countries cope with climate change
Texas is sued over anti-ESG law
A nonprofit sued Texas to block a law that penalizes businesses supporting reduced fossil fuel use, claiming it violates free speech.
Carbon registry Verra rejects China rice projects
Integrity of rice irrigation schemes under scrutiny after carbon market monitor rejects 37 Chinese projects.
Researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies to find what works. These are the lessons for Australia
German researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies implemented around the world over the past two decades, and found only a small fraction were effective.
Big polluters urged to pay as key Pacific summit opens in Tonga
Emissions-belching nations were challenged to stump up for climate-related damage as a key Pacific islands summit opened on Monday
China issues guidelines on green power trading
State planner lays out price mechanisms behind market-based scheme to promote renewable electricity consumption in China.
New Zealand to reduce availability of emission credits from 2025
New Zealand would more than halve the number of units it makes available to offset carbon emissions between 2025 to 2029.
BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas to invest $53 million in Australian carbon credit fund
BHP, Rio Tinto and Qantas will invest a total of A$80m ($52.7m) as early-stage investors in an Australian carbon credits fund
Rethinking ‘contracts for difference’ in renewable energy investments
How could contracts for difference be designed to boost renewable energy investment without creating an inefficient market?
China to issue 70 national standards for carbon and energy in 2024
New standards for carbon footprints, energy efficiency, carbon capture and more to be unveiled in China.
