Governments could finally approve new UN standards for countries and companies wanting to trade carbon credits, a long-awaited decision some hope can bring credibility to a scandal-ridden sector. Observers say it is possible that the text laying out standards for the voluntary system could pass more easily than decisions covering country-to-country carbon trading.

Governments could finally approve new UN standards for countries and companies wanting to trade carbon credits, a long-awaited decision some hope can bring credibility to a scandal-ridden sector. Observers say it is possible that the text laying out standards for the voluntary system could pass more easily than decisions covering country-to-country carbon trading.

Governments could finally approve new UN standards for countries and companies wanting to trade carbon credits, a long-awaited decision some hope can bring credibility to a scandal-ridden sector.