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dc.titleUnlocking Climate Finance: Key Pillars for Robust Carbon Market Design in Amazonian Countries
dc.contributor.authorAlves, Tatiana
dc.contributor.authorKureta, Sachiko
dc.contributor.authorValbuena Mora, Jenny Milena
dc.contributor.authorHincapié Salazar, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorHansmann, Johanna Paola
dc.contributor.authorCarrillo Cortada, Juan Miguel
dc.contributor.authorYork, Ingrid
dc.contributor.authorCullerier, Ian
dc.contributor.authorCotzomi, Elle
dc.contributor.authorQu, Susie
dc.contributor.orgunitConnectivity, Markets and Finance Division
dc.contributor.orgunitInstitutions for Development Sector
dc.coverageLatin America
dc.coverageSouth America
dc.coverageAmazon Region
dc.date.available2025-10-31T00:10:00
dc.date.issue2025-11-07T00:11:00
dc.description.abstractThis technical note provides a comprehensive framework for developing effective carbon markets in the countries in the Amazon region, aiming to support greenhouse gas mitigation and mobilize climate finance. It highlights the Amazons unique potential to supply high-quality nature-based carbon credits, which can attract investment and deliver broader benefits to local communities. The note identifies three foundational pillars for robust carbon markets: (i) legal certainty in the definition and treatment of carbon credits, (ii) resilient market infrastructure including registries, exchanges, and data security and (iii) standardization of contractual arrangements to reduce complexity and transaction costs. It discusses both voluntary and compliance carbon markets, the role of the Paris Agreements Article 6, and the importance of aligning domestic and international systems. Key challenges addressed include market fragmentation, inconsistent standards, technical capacity gaps, and the need for harmonized governance. The note does not advocate for a regional Amazon carbon market but offers options for policymakers to strengthen domestic frameworks and foster regional collaboration.
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dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0013788
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Unlocking-Climate-Finance-Key-Pillars-for-Robust-Carbon-Market-Design-in-Amazonian-Countries.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectClimate Finance
dc.subjectTransparency and Anticorruption
dc.subjectCarbon Finance
dc.subjectCarbon Capture
dc.subjectRegulation
dc.subjectParis Agreement
dc.subjectInfrastructure Development
dc.subjectNationally Determined Contribution
dc.subject.jelcodeF18 - Trade and Environment
dc.subject.jelcodeF53 - International Agreements and Observance • International Organizations
dc.subject.jelcodeK11 - Property Law
dc.subject.jelcodeK23 - Regulated Industries and Administrative Law
dc.subject.jelcodeO13 - Agriculture • Natural Resources • Energy • Environment • Other Primary Products
dc.subject.jelcodeO44 - Environment and Growth
dc.subject.jelcodeO54 - Latin America • Caribbean
dc.subject.jelcodeQ01 - Sustainable Development
dc.subject.jelcodeQ02 - Commodity Markets
dc.subject.jelcodeQ54 - Climate • Natural Disasters and Their Management • Global Warming
dc.subject.jelcodeQ58 - Government Policy
dc.subject.jelcodeQ56 - Environment and Development • Environment and Trade • Sustainability • Environmental Accounts and Accounting • Environmental Equity • Population Growth
dc.subject.keywordscarbon markets;Amazon Region;Amazonia;Climate Finance;nature-based carbon credits;voluntary carbon markets;compliance carbon markets;Paris Agreement;legal certainty;legal characterization. market infrastructure;contract standardization;environmental integrity * [
dc.typeTechnical Notes
idb.identifier.pubnumberIDB-TN-03240
idb.operationRG-T4296
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