10 West African countries, including Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, urge SBTi to include carbon offsets in company climate goals.

10 West African countries, including Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast and others, have urged the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to include carbon offsets in the climate goals of companies. The countries argue that carbon offsetting is crucial for attracting financing for climate and conservation efforts. The SBTi, which is seen as a key player in global efforts to scale up the market for voluntary carbon credits, has not yet made a final decision on including carbon offsets in its guidance.

June 05, 2024
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