Investors push for carbon pricing mechanisms, but developers resist

Published on August 19, 2024

Regulation is a crucial factor that investors consider before funding carbon projects, experts said at a recent event in Malaysia. Developers argue that the system does not need to be perfect to kickstart projects.

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