Hon. Bogolo Kenewendo
“Ladies and gentlemen, I welcome today’s launch of the VCMI’s Claims Code of Practice and I believe that this code has some very key elements that we need in providing further guidance on the foundational criteria and clarity that we need on exactly how it is that we can use carbon credits and how we can ensure that they remain aligned to the Paris Agreement and to our long term climate goals.
I think that this is very important that we understand exactly and build integrity in the market, because as we build integrity and quality in the market, we certainly will create a more energetic market that will have ripple effects towards the communities that are involved in building this carbon market that we are all hoping will not only be beneficial to the climate agenda, but to the sustainable development goals agenda. Thank you.”