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World Bank toolkit urges countries to draw on existing standards in voluntary carbon market rules

Published 14:19 on May 21, 2026 / Last updated at 14:19 on May 21, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Developing countries should build clear domestic rules for carbon crediting while relying where possible on established international standards and infrastructure to avoid slowing market access, the World Bank said in a legal guide published this week.
Developing countries should build clear domestic rules for carbon crediting while relying where possible on established international standards and infrastructure to avoid slowing market access, the World Bank said in a legal guide published this week.


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