On September 25, 2025, President Xi Jinping announced China’s first absolute emissions reduction target during a UN climate summit address. The pledge commits to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 7–10% by 2035, expanding non-fossil fuels to over 30% of energy use, and boosting wind and solar capacity to 3,600 GW. This marks a structural shift…

On July 2, 2025, the European Commission proposed a 90% emissions reduction target by 2040, setting a key milestone toward achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The proposal introduces limited flexibility by allowing the use of international carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, capped at 3% of the EU’s 1990 net emissions, equivalent…

Bhutan and Singapore have formalized a landmark partnership under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, marking Bhutan’s official entry into international carbon markets. Signed on February 28, 2025, the Implementation Agreement leverages Bhutan’s status as the world’s first carbon-negative country—where 72% of the land is covered by forests acting as significant carbon sinks—while connecting it…

From cover crops to reduced tillage, farmers are adopting practices that store carbon in the soil—unlocking potential for both climate impact and new income through carbon credits.

A Gold Standard-certified project in Telangana is helping 35,000 farmers cut methane emissions from paddy fields, save water, and earn carbon credits—creating a new revenue stream through sustainable agriculture.

A new UN standard on “suppressed demand” allows climate projects in underserved communities to earn carbon credits for meeting basic needs, even if emissions rise as a result. This ensures climate finance can support both emissions reduction and essential service access, creating fairer opportunities for development-focused projects under the Paris Agreement.