Advancing sustainable development and nature-positive outcomes through high-integrity voluntary carbon markets
Last week the Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Markets (ICVCM) approved three methodologies for issuing high integrity carbon credits to tackle deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) in developing countries.
Following this announcement, the Integrity Council and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are co-hosting this event at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Pavilion at COP29's Blue Zone for "Forests and Biodiversity Day". It will provide valuable insights into how high-integrity carbon markets can drive sustainable development and deliver nature-positive outcomes.
This session will highlight the role of ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) in ensuring that carbon credits support real emissions reductions, benefit ecosystems, and advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Panelists:
Anton Tsvetov – Associate Director for Policy, ICVCM (Facilitator)
Onel Masardule – Co-Chair, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities VCM Engagement Forum
Berioska Quispe -- Director of Climate Change, MINAM, Perú
Akiko Inoguchi – International Consultant, FAO (virtual)
This event is a unique opportunity to explore policy initiatives that enable private carbon finance to contribute significantly to sustainable development, with a focus on developing and forest-rich countries.
For those accessing the event virtually, please sign up to access the live stream link.