Policy17 July 2026

Most 'zombie credits' excluded from new UN carbon market

Most older carbon credit projects, often termed 'zombie credits', will not transition to the new UN carbon market. This development follows a lack of participation from major emitting nations, including China and India, in the new market mechanism. The exclusion alleviates concerns among environmental groups regarding a potential influx of credits from projects with questionable environmental integrity. This move establishes a precedent for stricter quality control within the emerging UN carbon market.

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Most 'zombie credits' excluded from new UN carbon market — carbon.fyi