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UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement market mechanism

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 26, 2026 at 10:21 AM
UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement market mechanism
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In February 2026, the United Nations approved the first carbon credits under the Paris Agreement's carbon market mechanism. This system allows countries and companies to offset emissions by funding emissions-reducing projects in other nations. The first approved project is a clean cooking initiative in Myanmar, implemented with a South Korean company, distributing efficient cookstoves to reduce deforestation and improve health. Credits generated will contribute to the climate targets of both South Korea and Myanmar. The UN emphasizes the mechanism's potential to direct finance to impactful projects. While proponents highlight the benefits, critics express concerns about potential greenwashing, though the UN states that emissions reductions are calculated more conservatively than in previous schemes.

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Simon Stiell ×260% South Korea ×265% Myanmar ×270% UN Climate Change ×275% Paris Agreement ×385% UN ×390%

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