Entering the Carbon Market

About this course

Carbon markets are becoming an increasingly important tool in global climate action. They enable businesses, governments, and individuals to support climate action and offset unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing carbon credits. The demand for carbon credits has grown exponentially and is expected to expand even further in the coming years.For businesses, SMEs, and project developers, creating projects that reduce emissions or capture carbon from the atmosphere, this represents a powerful opportunity: contributing to climate solutions while opening new revenue streams. Entering the carbon market is not only a way to support global efforts against climate change but also a strategic business move.This course offers a clear and practical introduction to how carbon markets work and what is required to earn from Carbon Credits.Key topics include:The role of voluntary carbon markets in global climate policyEligibility requirements: which types of projects can generate carbon creditsStandards and methodologies (e.g., Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, Verra)The process of project design, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV)Risks, challenges, and opportunities: build a business model for a carbon projectFrom theory to action: first steps to develop a project and enter the carbon marketBy the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the essential steps needed to design and launch a carbon credit project. While the course draws on East African experiences, its lessons are highly relevant to learners worldwide.This course helps businesses and organizations to learn if the carbon market can serve as a way to set up a new reveue stream while contributing to halt climate change.

Course objectives

• provide a foundational understanding of carbon markets
• guide learners through the process of developing carbon credit projects
• enable businesses to explore new revenue streams through carbon credits