In response to Gold Standard’s consultation on its proposed methodology for a just transition through the early phase out of coal-fired power plants, Carbon Market Watch submitted this response. CMW identified significant concerns with the methodology. Our critique revolves around
the challenges associated with assessing the future viability of coal power plants, insufficient specificity in the eligibility criteria for renewable energy plants, and inadequacies in financial reporting and emissions accounting.
Due south: Geographic disparity of project actors in the voluntary carbon market
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is often championed as a key tool for combating climate change and funding climate mitigation projects, especially in economically disadvantaged regions