The Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism has its multilateral architecture in place, with first issuances, approved methodologies and active sovereign buyers. Supply is still thin, though, because the bottleneck is now in the authorization process. This article explains why authorization is where the market stalls, and what a country needs to make its pipeline investable.
Carbon markets and carbon pricing systems have spent years digitizing measurement and reporting — but verification often still runs on site visits and manual checks. Neyen’s Miguel Rescalvo examines why the “first mile” of MRV, where physical reality becomes a data point, remains the system’s weakest link.
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is forcing emissions measurement infrastructure into existence across global supply chains — and creating the strongest fiscal incentive yet for domestic carbon pricing adoption. A draft implementing regulation published in May 2026 now signals how Article 6 credits fit into that architecture, with implications that reach well beyond the EU border.
The UN carbon market has issued its first-ever credits under the Paris Agreement — a genuine milestone. But proof of concept is not proof of scale. This analysis examines what the numbers signal for buyers, developers, and policymakers.
As Article 6 of the Paris Agreement moves to implementation, a critical gap arises: the cautious entry of private capital. Despite political commitments, risks and regulatory complexities hinder investment. This article examines the challenges of Article 6 and the need for de-risking instruments to unlock private finance. By addressing authorization and policy risks, we can transform mitigation efforts into investable assets. Discover how streamlined governance can enhance carbon finance and foster private sector involvement in climate goals.
Chadia Abreu, Advisor for Clean Energy & Climate Solutions at the Ministry of Energy and Mines of the Dominican Republic, shares insights on the country’s ambitious Investment Plan under the Climate Investment Fund’s Accelerating Coal Transition (ACT) Program. This landmark initiative, backed by $85 million in financing, aims to replace 312 MW of coal-fired power with renewable energy and storage, while strengthening regulatory frameworks and promoting stakeholder engagement for a just and inclusive transition. As the Dominican Republic navigates the challenges of an isolated island grid and rising electricity demand, the plan underscores the nation’s commitment to sustainable development and a secure, decarbonized energy future for all citizens
This article provides an overview of project-based methodologies and sectoral approaches to Transition Credits in the early retirement of Coal-fired Power Plants.
This article takes a look at the current demand and supply for carbon credits in the ASEAN region and makes the case for setting caps to drive demand and stimulate low-carbon investments.
In-depth Q&A with Andreas A. Hutahaean, Ph.D. Principal Consultant Blue Carbon & AFOLU, Neyen Co-Founder, Blue Carbon Indonesia Andreas is
Examination of the COP29 decisions on Article 6, analyzing its potential to unlock significant emissions reduction investments across the region.
This article briefly explores the rationale of the polluter pays principal, looks at the potential impact of carbon taxes on households and provides examples of how the burden could be shouldered.
We talk to Justin Alexander Halim, Attorney, about carbon market disputes, the current regulatory challenges in Indonesia, and look to the future expectations from the incoming administration.
This article outlines 10 essential steps host countries can take to further enhance their participation in carbon markets and unlock the full potential of Article 6 mechanisms.
This article provides and overview of the opportunities for Carbon Market participation in Indonesia. It gives an overview of the Indonesian carbon market landscape and the current regulatory framework.
Briefing note with Johan Nylander’s take on the outcome of the Article 6 negotiations at SB60 in Bonn, June 2024.
Presentation of prioritization of a selection tool for GIZ for Article 6 activities that contribute to long-term climate goals and the mobilization of SDG finance
In this webinar, Johan Nylander takes you through the history of Carbon Markets under the UNFCCC, shows how this led to today’s Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and outlines the key elements of Article 6.
10 lessons learned from our experience supporting countries in designing and implementing institutional and policy frameworks for international carbon market participation.
In this webinar, Johan Nylander takes you through carbon pricing theory and concepts covering the basics of carbon markets, carbon pricing, cap-and-trade and lessons learned.
A look at the need for a long-term strategy for Article 6 participation in Indonesia considering the NDC targets in the context of LTS targets.
What is the Climate Action Center of Excellence? The Climate Action Center of Excellence (CACE), established in Doha, is a
We pose some questions to Dr. Ricardo G. Barcelona, PhD. Ricardo is an energy transition expert, author, adviser and academic. Question:
Considering the Article 6 negotiation failure at COP28 we make the case for collective action in the shape of Carbon Market Clubs to address a global public bad.
This article looks at the slow initial development of carbon markets under Article 6, shares reflections from Neyen’s experience in the field, and provides recommendations on how countries can grasp this opportunity.