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Carbon Markets Now brings timely discussions with experts, policymakers, and industry leaders shaping the next phase of global climate action. Hosted by Kazuhisa Koakutsu, Director of the Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center, this podcast dives deep into the evolving landscape of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, market-based mechanisms, and real-world initiatives driving decarbonization. It unpacks critical climate developments: aviation's net zero path via CORSIA, high-integrity carbon credits, policy updates, and innovative partnerships transforming global cooperation.

Episodes

  1. JAN 29

    Technology-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal & Carbon Markets | Carbon Markets Now (Episode 05)

    🧪 Can engineered carbon removal scale fast enough to matter for climate targets, and can carbon markets help unlock that potential? In Episode 05 of Carbon Markets Now, we dive into technology-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and how voluntary and compliance carbon markets, including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, could accelerate investment, integrity, and deployment. 🎙️ Host: Kazuhisa Koakutsu (A6IP Center) (Article 6 Implementation Partnership) 👥 Guests:• Paolo Piffaretti, Co-Founder & CEO, ClimeFi• Alvin Lee, Head of Supply, Puro.earth  [00:00] Introduction: Welcome to Carbon Markets Now [04:42] The Big Picture: Technology-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal in Climate Action [14:34] Article 6 and Engineered Carbon Removal [25:50] Guest Spotlights and Initiatives [38:31] Broader Perspective & Future Outlook  ✅ The difference between direct vs indirect engineered removals (and why durability time horizons matter) ✅ What credible engineered CDR needs: MRV, safeguards, additionality , and science-based acceptance ✅ Why engineered CDR is currently a demand-constrained market, and what signals could change that ✅ How Article 6 could create structure, transparency, and confidence for cross-border cooperation on removals ✅ Why the next big “breakthrough” for engineered CDR could be infrastructure and logistics 🏗️ 🔗 Learn More • Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Article 6 Implementation Partnership • Carbon Markets Now Podcast Hub Article 6 Implementation Partnership • ClimeFi climefi.com • Puro.earth puro.earth Carbon Markets Now is produced by the Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center. (Article 6 Implementation Partnership) #TechnologyBasedCDR #CarbonDioxideRemoval #EngineeredCDR #CarbonRemoval #Article6 #ITMOs #ParisAgreement #CarbonMarkets #ClimateFinance #MRV #DirectAirCapture #EnhancedRockWeathering #BECCS #PuroEarth #ClimeFi #NetZero #ClimateAction Video Sections🎯 What You’ll Learn🔗 Learn More

    50 min

  2. 10/30/2025

    Nature-Based Solutions & Carbon Markets: From Policy Alignment to Global Impact |Carbon Markets Now (Episode 04)

    🌿 Discover how international carbon markets can help nature-based solutions to unlock their potential in the fight against climate change. Join host Kayleigh Crabb (Policy Researcher of the A6IP Center) in this essential discussion about nature-based solutions and their transformative role in carbon markets. This is Episode 4 of the Carbon Markets Now podcast, bringing you timely discussions with key players across the carbon markets landscape. 📺 Video Sections: [00:00] Introduction: Welcome to Carbon Markets Now [03:29] The Big Picture: Engagement with Nature-based Solutions [11:38] Article 6 and Nature-based Solutions [26:08] Guest Spotlights and Initiatives: Conservation International and ACT [37:20] Looking Ahead: Policies, Markets, and Nature-based Solutions  🎯 What You'll Learn: • How nature-based solutions deliver mitigation outcomes and sustainable development co-benefits • The critical role of government involvement in carbon market credibility • How technology solutions revolutionizing monitoring, reporting & verification • Importance of transparent registries and national-level accounting • How communities and ecosystems can benefit from high integrity nature-based projects  • COP30's focus on nature and implementation in the Brazilian Amazon • Article 6 operationalization for nature-based methodologies 👥 Expert Guests: • Arthur Vanderschooten - Global Manager of Nature-based Solutions, ACT Group • Anirudh Krishnan - Senior Manager of Jurisdictional Natural Climate Solutions, Conservation International Perfect for sustainability professionals, carbon market participants, climate policymakers, and anyone interested in how nature-based solutions are scaling through market mechanisms to deliver both climate mitigation and sustainable development outcomes. Carbon Markets Now is produced by the Article 6 Implementation Partnership Center (A6IP). 🔗 Learn More: • Article 6 Implementation Partnership: https://a6partnership.org/ • ACT Group: https://www.actgroup.com/ • Conservation International: https://www.conservation.org/ #NatureBasedSolutions #CarbonMarkets #ClimateFinance #Article6 #ParisAgreement #ESG #Sustainability #NetZero #CarbonOffset #ClimateAction #COP30 #Brazil #Amazon #MRV #ConservationInternational #ACTGroup #ForestConservation #BiodiversityCredits #ClimateMonitoring #SustainableDevelopment

    46 min

  3. 10/16/2025

    CORSIA Explained: Aviation and Carbon Markets | Carbon Markets Now (Episode 03)

    🌍 Aviation's Path to Net Zero: Understanding CORSIA's Global Impact Join host Kazuhisa Koakutsu (Director of A6IP Center) in this essential discussion about CORSIA - the world's first sector-specific global market-based carbon emissions reduction program designed for international aviation. This is Episode 3 of the Carbon Markets Now podcast, bringing you timely discussions with key players across the carbon markets landscape.📺 Video Sections: 00:00 Introduction: Welcome to Carbon Markets Now02:13 Why Does CORSIA Matters: Aviation's MarketBased Climate Tool04:18 The Big Picture: CORSIA's Role in Aviation Decarbonization14:30 Article 6 and CORSIA: Ensuring High-Integrity Carbon Credits24:52 Guest Spotlights: IATA and EDF38:20 Looking Ahead: Policy, Markets, and the Future of Aviation50:18 Key Takeaways for Aviation's Path to Net Zero🎯 What You'll Learn: How CORSIA works as a market-based climate solutionThe connection between the aviation sector and Article 6 of the Paris AgreementSupply and demand challenges in the CORSIA marketAirlines' strategies for achieving net zero by 2050👥 Expert Guests: Rohemir Ramirez Ballagas - Director of Transport, Environmental Defense Fund, EDFAbijith Amberi Premanand - Assistant Manager of Climate Policy, IATA🔑 Key Topics Covered: CORSIA's three implementation phases (2024-2035)Environmental integrity and double counting preventionAuthorization bottlenecks for carbon creditsHow CORSIA drives emissions reduction in the aviation sector📊 Market Insights: Offset demand under CORSIA (2024-2026)Major economies joining from Phase 2 (Brazil, China, India)Current supply challenges and future outlookPerfect for aviation professionals, climate policymakers, carbon market participants, and anyone interested in how the aviation industry is tackling climate change.Carbon Markets Now is produced by the Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center.🔗 Learn More: Article 6 Implementation Partnership: https://a6partnership.org/Environmental Defense Fund: https://www.edf.org IATA: https://www.iata.org/

    56 min

  4. 10/16/2025

    High Integrity Carbon Markets Explained + Carbon Market Updates | Carbon Markets Now (Episode 02)

    Learn how to navigate high integrity carbon markets and how high quality carbon credits can support achievement of net zero goals in this timely discussion featuring ICVCM and VCMI experts.🎯 What You'll Learn: Principles and practices to promote high integrity carbon markets (supply & demand side integrity)How ICVCM's Core Carbon Principles (CCP) enable high quality credits VCMI's new Claims Code of Practice for corporate carbon offsettingConvergence between voluntary carbon markets and Article 6 of the Paris AgreementLatest developments including Scope 3 emissions gap solutions from VCMI and latest cookstove methodology CCP approvals from ICVCMHow high integrity carbon markets drive international cooperation and carbon credit marketplace dynamics👥 Expert Guests: Ana Carolina Szklo, Technical Director - Markets and Standards at VCMI (Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative)Anton Tsvetov, Director for Continuous Improvement Work Programs at ICVCM (Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market)Hosted by Kazuhisa Koakutsu, Director of the A6IP Center Key Topics Covered: Supply side integrity and CCP labeling processDemand side integrity and corporate carbon credit claims guidanceCarbon standards and emissions trading systemsClimate finance and sustainable supply chainsArticle 6 pipeline and international climate agreements Perfect for sustainability professionals, carbon credit investors, corporate ESG teams, climate finance experts, and anyone interested in carbon markets explained, carbon offsetting, and achieving climate neutrality. 🌱 Latest Updates: New cookstove and adipic acid methodologies approvedArticle 6.2 bilateral cooperation between Kenya and Sweden• EU 2040 climate targets and potential for international credit use🔗 Learn More:• ICVCM: https://icvcm.org/• VCMI: https://vcmintegrity.org/• A6IP: https://a6partnership.org/

    47 min

  5. 10/16/2025

    Carbon Credit Quality and Rating Agencies + Carbon Market Updates | Carbon Markets Now (Episode 01)

    How do carbon credit ratings shape the future of Article 6 markets? In this episode of A6IP’s Carbon Markets Now podcast, host Kazuhisa Koakutsu (Director, A6IP) explores the critical role of carbon credit ratings in ensuring project integrity, transparency, and climate impact with two industry leaders: Sebastien Cross, Chief Innovation Officer & Co-founder of BeZero Carbon, breaks down:  How ratings assess additionality, carbon accounting, and permanence  Case studies from Malaysia’s Kuamut Rainforest Conservation Project and Bursa Malaysia’s carbon exchange  The link between ratings, pricing, and demand in voluntary and compliance markets Allister Furey, CEO & Co-founder of Sylvera, discusses: How pre-issuance ratings de-risk projects for buyers, developers, and financiersWhy data transparency and corresponding adjustments are key for Article 6 credibilityThe JCM (Joint Crediting Mechanism) and Japan’s leadership in bilateral carbon markets Discover the role of ratings in maintaining the integrity of global carbon markets. As the world transitions to a low-carbon economy, ensuring the environmental integrity of carbon credits is crucial. This video explores the importance of ratings in promoting sustainable development and enhancing transparency in global carbon markets. Learn how ratings can help build trust and confidence in carbon markets, and what it means for the future of climate action.  About the Podcast: Carbon Markets Now—brought to you by the Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center—delivers expert insights on policies, tools, and innovations driving high-integrity carbon markets under the Paris Agreement.

    1h 6m
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Carbon Markets Now brings timely discussions with experts, policymakers, and industry leaders shaping the next phase of global climate action. Hosted by Kazuhisa Koakutsu, Director of the Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center, this podcast dives deep into the evolving landscape of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, market-based mechanisms, and real-world initiatives driving decarbonization. It unpacks critical climate developments: aviation's net zero path via CORSIA, high-integrity carbon credits, policy updates, and innovative partnerships transforming global cooperation.

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    Paris Agreement Article6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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