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Conservation should not over-rely on carbon markets, Singaporean NbS expert cautions

Published 11:14 on June 29, 2026 / Last updated at 11:14 on June 29, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Conservation finance risks creating a "monoculture" by relying too heavily on carbon markets, a prominent Singaporean conservation scientist has warned.
Conservation finance risks creating a "monoculture" by relying too heavily on carbon markets, a prominent Singaporean conservation scientist has warned.


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