Policy and Governance in Carbon Offsetting

The Critiques and Controversies around NGO Involvement in Carbon Offsetting Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have played a significant role in shaping the discourse and policy around carbon offsetting. While some argue that NGOs can contribute positively by advocating for improvements and promoting ethical practices, others have raised concerns about their involvement in this controversial space. One […]

The Challenges of Carbon Offsets The voluntary carbon offset market has seen rapid growth in recent years, with forecasts suggesting it could reach $10-25 billion in value by 2030. However, this growth has been accompanied by significant challenges and concerns about the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of carbon offset projects. One of the primary issues

National Carbon Pricing Mechanisms Carbon pricing has emerged as a key policy tool for addressing climate change by incentivizing emissions reductions and driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. The two main types of carbon pricing mechanisms are carbon taxes and emissions trading systems (ETS), also known as cap-and-trade programs. Carbon taxes directly set a

Current State of Global Carbon Offset Policies The global carbon offset landscape encompasses both compliance and voluntary markets, each playing a crucial role in driving emissions reductions and channeling funds towards climate change mitigation projects. In compliance markets, such as cap-and-trade systems, companies are required to purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions and meet

Challenges in Ensuring Equity and Fairness in Carbon Offsetting Carbon offsetting has emerged as a popular strategy for addressing climate change, allowing individuals and organizations to compensate for their greenhouse gas emissions by supporting projects that reduce, avoid, or remove emissions elsewhere. However, as the carbon offset market has grown, so too have concerns about

Carbon offsetting has emerged as a popular strategy for addressing climate change, allowing individuals and organizations to compensate for their greenhouse gas emissions by supporting projects that reduce, avoid, or remove emissions elsewhere. The voluntary carbon offset market has seen rapid growth in recent years, with forecasts suggesting it could reach $10-25 billion in value