Credit credibility threatens forests
Our perspective in Science magazine appeared this week on the credibility of carbon credits and its importance for tropical forest protection.
Addressing global warming requires increased investment in conserving and restoring carbon-dense natural habitats. Some companies that emit carbon have turned to certified carbon credits to offset their environmental impact. However, the effectiveness of carbon credits depends on the methods used to quantify them. If carbon credits do not accurately represent their environmental benefits, relying on them could exacerbate climate change. To ensure that carbon credits are robust, the methods used to calculate them must be improved.
Credit credibility threatens forests
Andrew Balmford, , David A Coomes, Ben Filewod, Ben Groom, Alejandro Guizar-Coutiño, Julia P.G. Jones, Srinivasan Keshav, , Anil Madhavapeddy, Yadvinder Malhi, Erin O Sills, Bernardo Strassburg, Frank Venmans, Thales West, Charlotte Wheeler and Thomas Swinfield.
Journal paper in Science (vol 380 issue 6644).