New Roundtable Highlights Momentum for Robust Carbon Credit Regulations Ahead of COP30
A recent roundtable hosted by Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy signaled growing international consensus on the need for clear regulatory frameworks governing project-based carbon credit markets. The event, summarized in a report released October 28, 2025, brought together experts from multilateral organizations, standard-setting initiatives, trading platforms, and project developers to discuss pathways toward fully operationalizing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
As nations prepare for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025, the development of robust carbon markets is increasingly critical for achieving global climate goals. These markets allow countries and companies to invest in emissions reduction projects worldwide, generating carbon credits that can be used to meet their own climate targets. However, concerns about the integrity and effectiveness of these markets have hindered their growth. The roundtable focused on addressing these concerns through improved regulatory approaches, with participants emphasizing the importance of openness, standardization, and rigorous verification processes. A coalition of 18 countries welcomed at COP30 aims to further advance these goals, according to COP30 Brasil Amazonia Belém 2025, reported November 15, 2025.
the discussion built upon prior analysis from Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, including a september 11, 2025, report by Gautam Jain and Shubham Deshmukh outlining steps to fully operationalize Article 6. Participants also referenced a November 3, 2025, report by Jain, Deshmukh, Luisa Palacios, victoria Barreto Vieira do Prado, and Preetha Jenarthan, which identified climate leadership opportunities for Brazil at COP30. the roundtable summary highlights the need for continued collaboration between governments, the private sector, and civil society to ensure that carbon credit markets deliver genuine environmental benefits and contribute to a just and equitable transition to a low-carbon economy.
