The Voluntary Carbon Market: Key Principles

Carbon markets are a vital part of the global response to climate change.

Long understood by economists as a critical policy lever to shift patterns of carbon-intensive activity onto a cleaner trajectory, carbon markets continue to emerge all over the world.

But what are the different carbon markets currently in place, who are key actors in the space and what role can corporates and individuals play? Gain a high-level overview of the world of carbon markets, from legally-binding cap-and-trade systems to the rapidly expanding global voluntary carbon markets.

If you are new to the world of carbon markets, this live video training session is the perfect place to begin the exciting journey. It will provide a comprehensive overview of carbon markets today, why they have come about and what they aim to achieve. Taking this course will enable the learner to gain a solid understanding of the different kinds of carbon pricing policies in place around the world, from legally-binding cap-and-trade systems and national carbon taxes to voluntary markets for carbon credits.