Diplomacy the solution to standoff over Australia's use of carryover credits, officials say

Foreign affairs staff say despite opposition from some countries, Australia will continue to use them to meet Paris targets

Australian officials have told major business groups there will have to be a diplomatic solution to a standoff between the Morrison government and other nations about whether the government can use carryover credits from the Kyoto period to meet its Paris target.

Guardian Australia understands diplomats from the British high commission signalled their objection to Australia using carryover credits during a recent meeting of the Australian Industry Greenhouse Network, which includes major emitters such as BHP and Woodside, and industry associations.