As the world races to mitigate climate change, carbon markets have emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against rising global temperatures. By allowing businesses and governments to trade carbon credits, these markets aim to cap and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, incentivizing sustainability. However, for these markets to truly achieve their potential, they must be rooted in integrity. Without robust oversight and ethical practices, the effectiveness of carbon markets could be severely undermined.

Forests play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and supporting human livelihoods. This blog post examines the state of forests across continents, focusing on biodiversity and deforestation trends over the past 50 years, and proposes evidence-based strategies for forest conservation and management.