Home to the largest rainforest in the world, Latin America owns a huge biological asset but, at present, it only participates in 20% of the Voluntary Carbon Market. Discussing the potential of the market across Latin America, Kristina Díaz Paterson, project sourcing lead Americas, says:
“Latin America has brilliant potential to be involved in the Voluntary Carbon Market, with several categories available for developing projects including, nature, health, and sustainable infrastructure-based solutions. And, as global demand rises, the potential of projects from Latin America to be included on the global platform is massive.”
Hear more from Kristina on Latin America’s potential below.
Carbon Finance in Latin America
Kristina Díaz Paterson, project sourcing lead Americas, discusses the potential of the market across Latin America.
Watch nowLatin America has brilliant potential to be involved in the Voluntary Carbon Market, with several categories available for developing projects.
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