The establishment of a mechanism allowing local communities to formally challenge UN-registered carbon credit projects represents a significant step forward in ensuring accountability and protection for vulnerable populations. Under this framework, communities will have the opportunity to voice concerns both prior to the commencement of projects and during their operation. This initiative is particularly crucial...Read More

Jennifer Morris, who heads up the global conservation outfit, rules out preserving nature through internationally traded biodiversity credits as it does not make scientific sense, but says “like for like” regional certificates could work. Biodiversity credits, an emerging financing instrument that seeks to bring in private capital for the conservation of endangered species and natural ecosystems, are “very...Read More