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• International Court to consider national obligations on climate change
  
• "Gas resources are essential for energy security, stability and reliability," says Labor
  
• ACCUs continue strong trade
  
• TNFD releases final draft framework for consultation

The European Commission plans to adopt a new directive requiring companies operating within the bloc to have their environmental claims verified independently, and clearly disclose their use of offsets to achieve emissions commitments.

A UN taskforce has released a report aimed at reducing greenwashing and improving the reliability of corporate net-zero pledges and climate commitments.

The federal government, as well as states and territories, should recognise in legislation the right to a healthy environment, according to a UN advisor on human rights and climate change.

The federal carbon-neutral certification scheme needs an overhaul, and voluntary purchases of international units by businesses could lead to stronger national emissions pledges, according to the Climate Change Authority.

Even though the federal government won't explicitly incorporate its net-zero goal into law, it will be referenced indirectly in federal legislation, according to the Australian Industry Group.

Australia's greenhouse gas emissions are now projected to be 35% below 2005 levels by 2030, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said today.

The Morrison government is likely to set course for a deeper emissions cut by 2030, according to the Australian Conservation Foundation and the Australian Industry Group.

In a speech focused on the role of the finance sector, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will today warn that Australia can't be seen as a climate laggard.

The federal government should strengthen the Safeguard Mechanism that applies to large emitters, says an OECD economic survey of Australia.