Burkina Faso built its own carbon credit system, then learned how to make it work

Burkina Faso created a national system to issue carbon credits, called the CACC. This system helps the country access carbon finance and prepares it for international carbon markets.

For years, countries wanting to participate in global carbon markets had to rely on complex international standards. Burkina Faso's experience shows that a country can build its own system, tailored to its needs, and use it to generate revenue. This approach could make carbon markets more accessible and practical for other developing nations.