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Carbon Markets
Carbon markets remain an essential component of the climate finance architecture, but unlocking their potential requires transparency and high-integrity standards across the value chain. At the domestic and international levels, policies to achieve real emissions reductions, in line with country circumstances, can help build supply and demand for carbon credits.
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Publications and educational material to deepen understanding of Carbon Markets and related topics.
Carbon Market Regulations Tracker
Domestic Carbon Markets
The Carbon Market Regulations Tracker is developed to enhance the understanding and transparency of carbon market regulations, and support governments, project developers, investors, and other market participants in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
State and Trends of Carbon Pricing Dashboard
Domestic Carbon Markets
The World Bank's Carbon Pricing Dashboard provides details about direct carbon pricing instruments and carbon markets around the world.
State and Trends of Carbon Pricing Report
Domestic Carbon Markets
This report focuses on the direct pricing of greenhouse gas emissions through carbon taxes, emissions trading systems, and carbon crediting mechanisms.
High Integrity, High Impact: The World Bank Engagement Roadmap for Carbon Markets
Domestic Carbon Markets
High-integrity carbon markets can be a win-win for people and the planet, potentially generating millions, if not billions, for countries on the pathway to low carbon development. While there are challenges, the potential of carbon markets needs to be tapped and fully utilized.
Carbon Market Regulations Tracker
International Carbon Markets
The Carbon Market Regulations Tracker is developed to enhance the understanding and transparency of carbon market regulations, and support governments, project developers, investors, and other market participants in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
World Bank Climate Warehouse
International Carbon Markets
Vision of the World Bank's Climate Warehouse.
State and Trends of Carbon Pricing: International Carbon Pricing 2024
International Carbon Markets
Well-designed, high integrity carbon markets can play a pivotal role in financing climate action in developing countries. However, several critical bottlenecks impede the growth of these markets. The 2024 State and Trends of International Carbon Markets report evaluates the progress made in addressing these bottlenecks, highlights the urgency of these issues, and proposes recommendations to ensure that carbon markets reach their full potential.