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Shift away from avoided deforestation a ‘crisis’ that threatens biodiversity in Asia-Pacific, experts say

Published 13:38 on February 11, 2026 / Last updated at 13:38 on February 11, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A growing shift in voluntary carbon markets toward removals-based credits is taking finance away from avoided deforestation projects across biodiversity-rich Asia-Pacific, threatening ecosystems like forests, mangroves, and wetlands, a webinar heard on Wednesday.
A growing shift in voluntary carbon markets toward removals-based credits is taking finance away from avoided deforestation projects across biodiversity-rich Asia-Pacific, threatening ecosystems like forests, mangroves, and wetlands, a webinar heard on Wednesday.


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