Gold Standard

event

Advancing Forest Policies for NDC Achievement and Carbon Market Access through International Cooperation

  • Date Nov 15, 2024 (Asia/Baku)
  • Time 16:30 - 18:00 (Asia/Baku)
  • Location Forest Pavilion
  • Hosted by AFoCO

SIDE EVENT

Gold Standard at COP29

the event aims to strengthen international climate cooperation by showcasing the role of policy and legal frameworks in supporting forest-based climate actions. It will also highlight ongoing initiatives and share strategies to integrate climate objectives into national policies and leverage market mechanisms for sustainable forest management.

  • To highlight the role of forest policy frameworks and legal instruments under the UNFCCC Warsaw Framework for REDD+ and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in enhancing the international climate cooperation.
  • To share ongoing international forest cooperation initiatives that support host countries in achieving their NDC targets and enhancing climate ambition.
  • To facilitate knowledge sharing on the integration of climate objectives into national forest policies and the development of market-based tools to increase accessibility to carbon markets for sustainable forest management.

Hugh Salway will be speaking on the convergence of compliance and voluntary carbon markets and dMRV.

speakers
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    Hugh Salway, Senior Director, Market Development and Partnerships

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