Toward an Increasingly Reliable Carbon Market

Source: Um Só Planeta 
Author: Janaina Dallan 
Image: Getty Images 

“To meet the 1.5ºC climate target, it’s not enough to simply raise awareness — everyone must know what to do and how to do it.” 
— By Janaina Dallan for Um Só Planeta 

One of the most critical discussions for ensuring the credibility of carbon credits began in July and will continue through the end of next month. The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), an independent international governance body, launched a public consultation online to define the core principles and quality standards for carbon credits used to offset greenhouse gas emissions in the global market.