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Wales weighs policy options for voluntary carbon market, drawing lessons from abroad

Published 15:15 on September 22, 2025 / Last updated at 15:15 on September 22, 2025 / EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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The Welsh government has been urged to develop a clear, high-integrity approach to supporting a domestic voluntary carbon market that channels private finance into peatland restoration, afforestation, and other land-based removals, while embedding strong social safeguards and avoiding over-reliance on international credits.
The Welsh government has been urged to develop a clear, high-integrity approach to supporting a domestic voluntary carbon market that channels private finance into peatland restoration, afforestation, and other land-based removals, while embedding strong social safeguards and avoiding over-reliance on international credits.


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