Description

Based on the key findings of a scoping study that analyzed the status of global voluntary carbon credit markets, existing credit standards and mechanisms, and emerging relevant technology solutions in agriculture and land use, land use change and forestry sector, this seminar will discuss the recommendations to ADB and the government of India for effectively linking India's smallholder farmers to voluntary carbon markets.

Objectives

This seminar aims to discuss recommendations for effectively linking India's smallholder farmers to voluntary carbon markets.

Target participants

The event is for members of ADB's Rural Development and Food Security (Agriculture) Thematic Group community and selected participants.

Resource speakers

  • Masahiro Nishimura, Principal Rural Development Specialist, ADB
  • Mio Oka, Director, South Asia Department (SARD), ADB
  • Raphaël Hara, Managing Director and Co-founder, KSAPA
  • Santosh Singh, Managing Director, Intellecap
  • Michiko Katagami, Principal Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist, ADB

How to register

The event will be held by invitation only to members of ADB's Rural Development and Food Security (Agriculture) Thematic Group community and selected participants.

Costs

Attendance is free for this online event.

Event organizers / partners

Rural Development and Food Security (Agriculture) Thematic Group (SDTC-AR), Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, ADB

Event Contact