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‘Expect further delay’: Southeast Asia’s carbon market plagued by political uncertainty, methodology setbacks
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As voluntary carbon markets edge closer to regulatory integration, Mandy Rambharos argues that its distinction with the compliance markets is outdated. While credit retirements have softened slightly in 2025, quality has steadily increased.
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