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The objective of this paper is to explain elements that are related to credit credibility and high quality carbon credits to buyers (private companies) who are considering the use of offset credits. These elements could serve as a general guidance and should be considered when purchasing offset credits from voluntary carbon markets (VCMs). In...

The government of Japan published a draft of the 6th Strategic Energy Plan in August 2021 following an interval of three years since the previous plan in 2018. After hearing public comments and carrying out reviews among the relevant ministries, the draft was finally adopted by the Cabinet in October. Based on the plan, this report makes an...

This presentation was presented at the CE webinar on August 20th 2021 and it summarizes the elements related to carbon credit credibility. CE webinar link: https://www.iges.or.jp/jp/events/20210820

2021年7月16日に開催された「気候変動ウェビナーシリーズ：カーボンプライシングの国内外の動向」でIGES高橋 副ディレクターが発表した資料となります。カーボンプライシングの導入について説明しています。 当日の動画はこちらに掲載しています。 https://www.iges.or.jp/jp/events/20210716

This spreadsheet estimates the potential supply of certified emission reductions (CERs) under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) for the period up to 2020. Data used for this calculation sheet can be downloaded from Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (2020) website. The UNFCCC secretariat and IGES has signed the memorandum of...