Navigating the Carbon Markets

The video provides an overview of carbon markets, including compliance and voluntary markets, and their role in reducing global emissions. It discusses the generation and verification of carbon credits, the emergence of national and subnational markets, and the challenges of double counting and fraud. The video also addresses questions on tracking credits, the economics of carbon credits, and the integrity of the market.

What percentage of global emissions are currently covered by compliance markets?

• 75%

• 10%

• 22%

• 50%

Which of the following is an example of a cap-and-trade program?

• Colombia's Carbon Tax

• South Africa's Carbon Tax

• UK Woodland Carbon Code

• California and Quebec

What is the primary focus of the voluntary carbon market?

• Corporate investments

• Government regulations

• Tax incentives

• Emissions reductions

Which country has a domestic voluntary program known as the UK Woodland Carbon Code?

• Brazil

• China

• Thailand

• United Kingdom

What is the role of a project validator in the carbon market?

• Setting carbon prices

• Generating carbon credits

• Verifying emissions reductions

• Selling credits to consumers

What is a significant advantage of subnational or jurisdictional credits?

• Restricted to specific sectors

• Dual value for compliance and voluntary use

• Limited availability

• Higher cost

Which program accepts voluntary credits into its compliance framework?

• CORSIA

• American Carbon Registry

• UK Peatman Code

• VCS

What is a major challenge in environmental markets related to carbon credits?

• Lack of demand

• Double counting

• Excessive supply

• High transaction fees

What is the purpose of a registry in carbon markets?

• To enforce carbon taxes

• To generate carbon credits

• To track the lifecycle of carbon credits

• To set carbon prices

How can fraud in carbon markets be mitigated?

• By increasing carbon taxes

• By using credible registries

• By limiting market access

• By reducing credit prices