This obscure UN rule will help shape the future of carbon markets

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By Lucy AlmondAug 25, 2025, 12:57 pm256 ptsTop
When I joined the nature and climate movement nearly 15 years ago, I never imagined how much time I’d spend decoding international carbon rules. But here we are: buried deep in a United Nations negotiation that will help determine how companies access carbon credits — and how the broader market evolves.…

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