As voluntary carbon markets continue to scale, this paper looks beyond volume to focus on quality and impact — exploring how carbon finance can actively support land restoration, drought resilience, and sustainable livelihoods in regions most exposed to climate risk.
The paper sets out what land-friendly carbon credits look like in practice: aligned with Land Degradation Neutrality principles, anchored in national priorities, and delivering measurable outcomes on the ground – from healthier soils to stronger local economies.
“The future of carbon markets needs to focus on quality, not quantity – mobilising capital into high-integrity, land-friendly credits that restore degraded landscapes, strengthen local livelihoods, and build long-term drought resilience, alongside credible and verifiable climate impact,” says Chris Smith, BwB Global Head of Sustainable Sovereign Finance.
Download the White Paper via the link https://lnkd.in/eTxpGvdk.
Delighted to have collaborated with UNCCD on this important carbon markets research.