COP29 Talks Could Unlock Polluting Biomass through CCS and Carbon Markets under Article 6

At COP29, climate experts raised concerns about the risks of expanding biomass energy, especially if Article 6 carbon markets are operationalized. They warned that increasing the use of woody biomass could worsen climate change, harm vulnerable communities, and cause environmental degradation.

A recent report from the Biomass Action Network revealed that the global woody biomass industry could triple its supply by 2030. If this growth occurs, experts predict severe consequences for both the environment and communities worldwide.