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ETS. ETS2. Carbon credits

Social benefits of carbon credits

  • Supporting local communities: Many carbon credit projects, such as those involving carbon agriculture and sustainable land use, directly benefit local communities. For example, reforestation projects can create jobs and improve local air quality. Local residents receive comprehensive training on sustainable practices, tree planting and conservation, and other vital topics that affect their relationship with their ecosystems. Sustainable land use projects provide income to local communities through sustainable agriculture and forestry practices.
  • Improving health: Carbon credits help reduce air pollution and improve public health. Coal projects can reduce emissions of particulate matter and other pollutants that can cause respiratory problems and other health problems. Energy efficient stove projects can also reduce indoor air pollution and improve the health of the whole family.
  • Promoting social justice:  Carbon credits can be designed to promote social justice by ensuring a fair distribution of the benefits of emissions reductions. This may include working closely with local communities to ensure that they are involved in the design and implementation of carbon credit projects and receive a fair share of the benefits.
  • Supporting climate justice:  Carbon credits can support the principles of climate justice by providing a way for developed countries to help finance emissions reductions in developing countries. This ensures that the burden of reducing carbon emissions is shared fairly within the global community. (AJ) DGB group