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Carbon Markets

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.

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Related Resources

Publications and educational material to deepen understanding of Carbon Markets and related topics.

Brazil’s Roadmap for a High-Integrity Emissions-Trading System

Domestic Carbon Markets

Report presenting Brazil’s roadmap for a high-integrity emissions trading system.

Article 6.2 UNFCCC

International Carbon Markets

Official page on Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, which governs international carbon market cooperation.

Opportunities for Brazil in Carbon Markets

International Carbon Markets

Fact sheet on opportunities and challenges for Brazil’s participation in international carbon markets.

State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024

International Carbon Markets

Flagship report “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024,” providing global data on carbon markets and pricing instruments.

President Lula signs law creating regulated carbon market in Brazil

Domestic Carbon Markets

Official announcement of the law creating a regulated national carbon market in Brazil.

Fases de Implementação do Mercado de Carbono no Brasil

Domestic Carbon Markets

Details of the five phases for implementing Brazil’s regulated carbon market.