Congo carbon credits get a national registry and a 2026 carbon tax as the DRC moves to capture more value from its vast rainforest.
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Key Facts
—The move: The DRC has unveiled a National Digital Carbon Credit Registry to track and trade credits under its own control.
—The timetable: The environment ministry plans to make the registry and its oversight authority operational by the end of 2026.
—A new tax: A carbon tax on emissions is due to apply from 2026, part of the plan to capture more value at home.
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