The 2015 Paris Agreement established the global ambition to “achieve a balance between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the second half of this century”. This is more commonly referred to as “net zero GHG emissions”. To reach net zero targets, substantial gross emissions reductions of over 90% …
This Carbon Market Watch policy briefing assesses and scores the various proposals of parties to the IMO to decarbonise the shipping industry
This briefing in collaboration with NGO allies outlines the guiding principles necessary for a truly just Social Climate Fund
The Social Climate Fund (SCF) is the first EU fund developed with the explicit purpose of alleviating energy and transport poverty resulting from the transition towards zero-emission mobility and decarbonised buildings. Our latest FAQ has the answers to everything you always wanted to know about the SCF.
A new report finds that despite improvements, serious shortcomings persist in the grievance mechanisms of the standards. These shortcomings limit the access to recourse for those adversely affected by carbon market projects.
As the line increasingly blurs between UN REDD+ and Article 6.2 carbon markets, this briefing sets the record straight. This comparison demonstrates that these two systems do not serve the same purpose and do not have comparable quality requirements. Urgent finance is needed for forest conservation, but Article 6.2 carbon markets are not the way.
As this year’s edition of the CCRM reveals, the median absolute emissions reduction commitments by 2030 for the 51 companies assessed was as little as 30% (and 33% at the most optimistic), whereas the world needs a 43% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and 48% in carbon emissions below 2019 levels to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C.
Comment l’absence de règles standard sur les accords de partage des bénéfices nuit aux communautés locales et aux peuples autochtones Comment et dans quelle mesure les bénéfices des ventes de crédits carbone sont-ils partagés avec ceux qui mettent en œuvre les projets et les communautés locales où ces projets sont situés ? C’est la question …
Read more “Un partage équitable du marché volontaire du carbone?”
Como a ausência de regras padronizadas sobre os acordos de partilha de benefícios prejudica as comunidades locais e os povos indígenas Como e em que medida os benefícios da venda de créditos de carbono são partilhados com os responsáveis pela implementação dos projetos e com as comunidades locais onde os projetos estão localizados? Esta é …
Read more “Uma proporção justa do mercado voluntário de carbono?”
Cómo la ausencia de normas estándar sobre acuerdos de distribución de beneficios perjudica a las comunidades locales y a los pueblos indígenas ¿Cómo y en qué medida se reparten los beneficios de la venta de créditos de carbono entre los ejecutores de los proyectos y las comunidades locales donde éstos se ubican? Esta es la …
Read more “¿Una distribución justa del mercado voluntario del carbono?”
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