February 19, 2024: Registration for this program has now closed.
Are you intrigued by the world of carbon markets? Want to play a part in Pakistan’s sustainable future? Join us for a ground-breaking initiative that could spark a greener revolution in Pakistan.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching a complimentary, transformative two-part Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) Accelerator program in Pakistan implemented by carbon market experts at Climate Focus.
Please review the full program details for Part I and Part II (which including curriculum details, scopes of support, eligibility information, and more) here.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the team at vcmaccelerator@climatefocus.com.
ABOUT THE VCM ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
The VCM Accelerator in Pakistan is a two-part program:
Part I (Carbon Project Fundamentals Course) offers a one-day, in-person training on the end-to-end steps and processes to develop a VCM project. This course focuses on carbon project development within the VCM and will provide actionable information to help attendees navigate the process of implementing high-quality carbon projects. This will be held in Islamabad on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. This course is complimentary, but USAID will not cover costs associated with attending the course (e.g., travel costs, accommodation, etc.).
Part II (Technical Support Office Hours) offers select early-stage ventures (i.e., prospective carbon project developers) and existing project developers (i.e., those who are currently implementing their carbon projects) targeted advice on their carbon project development and credit monetization strategies. The program will commence in March 2024 and run through June 2024.
WHY DO CARBON MARKETS MATTER FOR PAKISTAN?
The Government of Pakistan requires extensive resources to implement its climate change mitigation and adaptation goals. According to Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), the country requires approximately USD 100 billion for mitigation action in the energy sector alone by 2030, and USD 14 billion for adaptation measures by 2050.
Voluntary carbon markets are an important tool for mobilizing much-needed climate finance in Pakistan. To facilitate the growth of carbon markets in Pakistan, there is a need for general training and targeted technical support relating to carbon project development.
Within this context, the two-part VCM Pilot Accelerator Program – sponsored by USAID and designed and implemented by Climate Focus – offers training and technical support to Pakistan-based entrepreneurs, companies, and initiatives interested in entering or already involved in carbon project development.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the team at vcmaccelerator@climatefocus.com.
This web page is made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID.) The contents of this webpage are the sole responsibility of Climate Focus and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
