COP29: UK unveils new carbon market principles, as climate finance negotiations rumble on

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The UK government has today unveiled a set of six overarching guidelines for voluntary carbon and nature markets, confirming that it sees "a clear and appropriate role for the responsible use of high-integrity...

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