Can Inclusive Carbon Markets Pave the Way for a Just Transition?

The climate crisis demands urgent global action. Green technologies—like solar panels and clean cookstoves—have the potential to transform lives and protect the planet but remain out of reach for many in developing economies. Can carbon markets make them more accessible? Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs), where companies purchase carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions, are rapidly gaining traction. These markets hold immense potential to enable the adoption of green technologies among low-income households on the frontlines of climate change and improve their lives. In this episode, we take a deep dive into VCMs to hear from ATEC about their pay-as-you-go electric cookstoves, which aim to decarbonize cooking through verifiable tech, how Gold Standard issues carbon certifications, and why CGAP sees a promising role for financial services in supporting more inclusive carbon markets. Featured Voices: Ben Jeffreys, CEO, ATEC Vikash Talyan, Senior Director of Standard Development and Innovation, Gold Standard Max Mattern, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, CGAP Listen and

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Can Inclusive Carbon Markets Pave the Way for a Just Transition? is an episode from The CGAP Explainer Podcast by Inclusive Finance Frontiers.

This episode is 00:20:01 long.

This episode was published on Jan 22, 2025.

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