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Caring for Climate Series: Carbon markets: the simple facts

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Summary

This report provides down-to-earth guidance to the benefits, pitfalls and best practices in setting up carbon trading schemes that work for the environment, facilitate access to technology and foster economic development.

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Issuer

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Year

2009

Region

International

Issuer (type)

United Nations Global Compact Office (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Manufacturing
Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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