This week delivers the biggest carbon market news of 2025. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund just signed the largest long-term carbon credit deal in history – 30 million tonnes by 2030. We break down why this changes everything for the voluntary carbon market.Plus: Verra launches its final consultation for VCS Version 5 with game-changing rules including permanence insurance and stricter baselines. Project developers have until August 11th to weigh in before these new requirements take effect.Also covered:

• Norway & Switzerland's groundbreaking Article 6 agreement for cross-border carbon storage

• Major funding rounds: €5M for French platform Riverse, C$25M for concrete innovation

• Why the supply-demand balance is tightening and what it means for prices

In just 5 minutes, get the analysis that matters for carbon market professionals, sustainability executives, and climate finance leaders.