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National
Project-Level
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Guidance and Frameworks
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Practitioner
Specialist
Language
English
Developer or Source
World Bank
Carbon crediting is increasingly seen as a promising tool for mobilizing financing for development. In a world where development aid is shrinking, carbon crediting provides an alternative avenue for debt-neutral funding, helping countries achieve their climate goals while fostering long-term sustainable development.
This report takes a deep dive into various crediting approaches—from project-based to the more recent policy and other scaled-up crediting models. Whether you’re involved in a specific mitigation project or working on larger-scale policy changes, this guide provides valuable insights into which approach might best support your objectives.