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Tree plantation and forestry are viable options for investment for companies looking to earn carbon credit revenue while contributing to the environment. By planting trees and preserving existing forests, companies can help to capture carbon from the atmosphere, store it in the soil and vegetation, and offset their carbon emissions. Read more…

The voluntary carbon offset market is a growing opportunity for businesses and individuals to offset their carbon emissions by purchasing credits from projects that reduce or remove carbon from the atmosphere. The market is demand-driven, as it is voluntary, and the complexity of corporate ESG strategies will determine the extent Read more…

he use of carbon markets has been identified as a key driver towards achieving global net-zero emissions. Over 140 countries, covering approximately 90% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, have announced or are considering net-zero targets. However, only around 6% of these countries have defined their targets in an acceptable Read more…

Carbon market mechanisms have become increasingly popular as a tool to support climate change mitigation efforts, with their origins traceable to the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. The goal of carbon markets is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by establishing a price on these emissions using two types of market-based instruments: Read more…

Carbon credits have become an increasingly popular way for businesses and individuals to offset their carbon emissions. These credits represent a reduction of one ton of carbon dioxide equivalent and can be purchased from carbon-crediting programs that issue them after a successful carbon reduction or removal project. These programs provide Read more…

The use of blockchain technology in carbon markets is a relatively new development, but it is beginning to be explored for its potential benefits. Tokenized carbon credits have emerged in Europe and the US, with platforms like Toucan, KlimaDAO, and Regen Network utilizing blockchain technology to facilitate secure and transparent Read more…

Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) are growing rapidly, and they offer various financial and social benefits. As with any other traded asset market, it is crucial to ensure that VCMs are fair and functional. To achieve this, it is necessary to provide appropriate consumer protections, economic soundness in pricing and information Read more…

Price discovery is a critical mechanism in carbon credit markets that enables market participants to determine the market value of carbon credits. It involves the process of gathering and analyzing information from different sources to determine the fair value of carbon credits. A well-functioning price discovery mechanism promotes market efficiency, Read more…

The state of voluntary carbon markets in Africa has been growing steadily, with a compound annual growth rate of 36 percent from 2016 to 2021, slightly faster than global markets. Despite this growth, the opportunity to deliver climate finance through carbon markets in Africa remains largely underutilized. According to recent Read more…

Africa has been a hub of carbon offset projects in recent years, with various developers working to mitigate carbon emissions and promote sustainable development in the continent. In this article, we will discuss some of the major project developers in Africa, their contribution to carbon offsetting, and their unique projects. Read more…