International Carbon Markets
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Carbon markets remain an essential component of the Brazilian climate finance architecture, but unlocking their potential requires transparency and high-integrity standards across the value chain. Policies to achieve real emissions reductions, in line with national circumstances, can help build supply and demand for carbon credits.
View TopicsPublications and educational material to deepen understanding of Carbon Markets and related topics.
Report presenting Brazil’s roadmap for a high-integrity emissions trading system.
Explainer on what the carbon market is and how it functions in Brazil.
Official page on Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, which governs international carbon market cooperation.
Fact sheet on opportunities and challenges for Brazil’s participation in international carbon markets.
Flagship report “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024,” providing global data on carbon markets and pricing instruments.
Official announcement of the law creating a regulated national carbon market in Brazil.
Details of the five phases for implementing Brazil’s regulated carbon market.