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Nature-based solutions carbon credit market Climate Impact X launched

News round-up: Axa, Macquarie, NY State Retirement Fund, Ambienta

News Round Up: NY State Retirement Fund, Ambienta

UK government launches voluntary carbon offset working group

The UK government has launched a working group seeking to make the country a global market for "high quality voluntary carbon offsets," in a move described by campaigners as a backward step on climate action.

Cautiously optimistic response to voluntary carbon blueprint

A blueprint for scaling the voluntary carbon market was today cautiously welcomed as a development that will help boost confidence in carbon offsetting.

CME to launch voluntary carbon offsets futures contract

How to scale the carbon offset market

The Taskforce on scaling voluntary carbon markets will next week publish its final recommendations. Annabelle Palmer spoke with market participants to hear their thoughts on the proposals outlined so far

Carney Taskforce urged to back blue carbon market for mangrove restoration

Regeneration of mangrove forests could unlock significant carbon sequestration benefits by 2040

Carney's voluntary carbon market taskforce launches consultation on proposals

A Mark Carney-initiated taskforce focused on rapidly scaling up global voluntary carbon markets has opened its initial report on forming a global carbon market, including creating clear core carbon principles and carbon spot and future contracts.

200% rise in Swiss impact investments signals 'new era'

Last year saw investments that target measurable positive social or environmental impact alongside returns more than treble, taking the total to about CHF50 billion ($52 billion), according to a survey of Swiss investors.