Carbon Markets & Net Zero Pathways
About Course
A deep dive into voluntary and compliance carbon markets, Article 6 mechanisms, corporate net-zero strategy, and the opportunities for Africa and the Caribbean.
This advanced course provides a comprehensive grounding in carbon markets, net-zero strategy, and the emerging opportunities created by the global decarbonisation agenda for Africa and the Caribbean.
What You’ll Learn
- How carbon markets work: compliance (ETS) and voluntary markets
- Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and international carbon trading
- Carbon credit project development: methodology selection, validation, verification
- Corporate net-zero frameworks: SBTi, TCFD, CDP, and internal carbon pricing
- The role of Africa and Caribbean forests, blue carbon, and renewables in global carbon markets
- Carbon market integrity: additionality, permanence, MRV, and greenwashing risks
- Investment opportunities: carbon project development, REDD+, and carbon funds
Level: Advanced · Duration: 8 hours · 4 modules · 7 lessons · Final quiz with Certificate of Completion after passing (70% or higher).
Course Content
Module 1: Carbon Market Architecture
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Compliance Carbon Markets (ETS)
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Voluntary Carbon Markets