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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Critical or concerning? Cop28 debates role of carbon markets in climate crisis

Government officials and industry groups are working to revive confidence in the unregulated voluntary carbon market.
Carbon markets can provide funding for nature-based solutions, support Indigenous communities, and phase out coal power. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Environment

What are carbon credits and what do they mean for the Global South?

Carbon markets and emissions compensation are key topics at the UN Climate Change Summit (COP28)
Carbon credits can be a source of financing for the Global South, but their effectiveness and potential abuses are under scrutiny. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
Canada news

Big Oil Producer Lines Up African Carbon Deals Ahead of Climate Talks

The United Arab Emirates is hosting U.N. negotiations to establish rules for a global carbon market
The U.A.E. is positioning itself as a leader in global carbon markets
A company owned by the U.A.E.'s royal family is securing rights to produce carbon credits from an African forest [ more ]
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