Because most countries, institutions, companies and individuals will continue to generate greenhouse gas emissions through their activities even as the world decarbonises, many compensate for these ‘residual’ emissions by purchasing carbon credits – commonly known as ‘offsetting’ emissions. Read more
Is a bigger role for voluntary carbon markets needed as one mechanism to put economies on the path to net zero, asks Karlygash Kuralbayeva, and how might blockchain create potential in this space? Read more
Voluntary Carbon Markets are growing rapidly but where credits or the claims made by buyers lack integrity and quality, this could undermine global climate action and development. Rob Macquarie explains how companies and policymakers who want VCMs to succeed can make them a meaningful contribution to sustainable development and a just global transition. Read more
