Suriname announces 1.5 million sovereign rainforest carbon credits for corporations under UNFCCC Paris Agreement.

Suriname, a South American nation, announced 1.5 million sovereign rainforest carbon credits for corporations, supporting emission reduction goals and rainforest preservation. The carbon credits are UNFCCC Paris Agreement-authorised ITMOs, verified under Article 6, and offer national co-benefits, including SDGs, local economic, and social gains. This initiative is a scalable solution to aid in meeting the 1.5°C target and is considered the second most impactful climate mitigation strategy by the IPCC.

August 23, 2024
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