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North American carbon credit markets are overseen by diverse state regulatory bodies and independent, not-for-profit programs. This report argues for increased integration of carbon credit markets and recommends specific policy approaches to create a common infrastructure for North America in order to cultivate voluntary markets today that will build a foundation for future integration.
Carbon credit markets are unnecessarily fragmented in ways that make them confusing and unreliable. Greater policy support measures for carbon credit markets could both drive private sector investment and ensure that existing carbon credit markets are well-aligned with potential future policies, according to this report co-authored by SEI Senior Scientist Derik Broekhoff and experts with The Brookings Institution.
Establishing government-administered voluntary carbon credit programs, supporting carbon credit buyers’ coalitions and investments, and providing recognition for responsible carbon credit use is critical to ensure that North America has the necessary infrastructure to support a thriving and sustainable carbon credit market.
Other publication / This report by SEI and The Brookings Institution explains and evaluates project-based carbon credit markets, delving into their challenges and potential.
Journal article / This journal article explores the question: What exactly is a greenhouse gas "removal"?
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