Focus on Emissions Markets
Morgan Stanley lowers climate target, warns on sluggish transition
Morgan Stanley has adjusted its lending strategy to align with capping global warming at 1.5 to 1.7°C, moving away from its previous strict...
Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall
The UN's climate body faces a €57M budget shortfall for 2024, risking climate talks as key donors delay contributions.
Central banks can’t shrug off climate change issues: ECB’s Villeroy
Top European Central Bank official says climate change issues can't be removed from central bank decision-making.
WisdomTree pays $4 million over SEC greenwashing charges
WisdomTree pays $4M to settle SEC charges over misstatements in ESG funds, which included fossil fuel and tobacco investments.
Statement from Mandy Rambharos, CEO, on Restructuring Verra
21 October 2024 I chose to join Verra as CEO because I believe in our mission to drive impactful climate action and sustainable...
Explainer: What’s on the agenda at the COP16 nature summit in Colombia?
At COP16 in Cali, nearly 200 countries will discuss national biodiversity plans, genetic data access, and Indigenous rights to combat nature loss.
How offshore wind would slash emissions and boost health in US and Canada
Resources for the Future: Offshore wind farms along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts provide a high benefit-to-cost ratio.
Second Consultation: Methodology for Early Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants
17 October 2024 Verra is opening a second public consultation on the draft Methodology for Accelerated Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants Using a Just...
Verra Cancels 5 Million Overissued Credits Linked to C-Quest Capital
17 October 2024 WASHINGTON — Today Verra, the nonprofit that serves as the leading standards setter for the voluntary carbon market, announced its completion...
Verra Releases Methodology Change and Requantification Procedure
16 October 2024 Verra has launched the Methodology Change and Requantification Procedure (PDF). This new procedure enables projects registered in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)...
