The World Bank tells countries how to use carbon markets without getting scammed

The World Bank has published a guide for governments on how to use carbon pricing and international carbon credit markets. It tells countries how to integrate these tools into their national climate plans without undermining their long-term goals.

For years, many countries have been wary of carbon markets, fearing they might be used to avoid real emissions cuts or become a source of corruption. This guide provides a practical roadmap, showing governments how to design and implement these systems to actually reduce emissions and attract climate finance. It means that countries can now approach carbon markets with a clearer understanding of how to make them work for their specific development priorities.