Global South Carbon Markets Conference: Managing Risk and Growth of the Voluntary Carbon Market

The discussion revolves around the voluntary carbon market, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities in developing carbon projects in the global South. Key points include the importance of integrity and trust in the market, the need for clarity in regulation, and the role of technology-based projects in addition to nature resource-based projects. The significance of demand from companies, the role of banks in financing carbon projects, and the need for capacity building for countries looking to implement Article 6 are also highlighted. The discussion emphasizes the importance of ensuring emissions reductions are additional and permanent, and the need to prevent double counting and leakage in carbon credits.