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Onus on US corporates to lead on voluntary carbon markets, says IETA

Moves by President Donald Trump's administration to dismantle US federal initiatives supporting the voluntary carbon market could lead the private sector to play a greater role in its development, says IETA president and CEO Dirk Forrister.

China to make 'small but impactful' moves on ETS, says IETA

China could be preparing to reform its Emissions Trading System (ETS), as part of efforts to bring liquidity into its system, according to IETA.

Buyers willing to pay 'much higher' prices for Article 6-aligned credits, says IETA

Buyers of carbon credits are willing to pay "much higher" prices for Article 6-aligned credits, a survey from the IETA has found, but uncertainty about the mechanism lingers.

IETA's CAD Trust to begin tracking Article 6

The CAD Trust, a partnership between IETA, the Singapore government and World Bank, is to expand its Article 6 offering, monitoring the carbon markets used to meet national emissions reductions.

Unfolding conversation on EU carbon trading is "concerning", says IETA

While there are positive signs the Europe is "staying on course" with mandatory carbon trading, IETA has warned that the debate around EU policy is missing "very relevant elements".

IETA launches Article 6 platform in Singapore

IETA, formerly the International Emissions Trading Association, and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) has launched a platform to help Singaporean companies access high-quality Article 6 credits.

'Concern' over Article 6.2 implementation, says IETA

There is a growing level of "concern" from countries beginning to implement Article 6.2 deals that their approach could soon be superseded, according to the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA).

IETA issues guidance on using carbon credits in a 'high quality' way

SBTi warms to offsets, in massive move for voluntary carbon market

The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has said it will take a more accommodative stance towards carbon credits, in a move one observer described as a "massive" moment for the voluntary carbon market.

Article 6: the missing piece of the puzzle

The lack of consensus on Article 6.2 and 6.4 is a significant missed opportunity for the implementation of international carbon markets, writes Andrea Bonzanni