Carbon Markets, Paris Agreement, and Carbon Credit Types Explained - Peter Zaman (Partner, HFW)

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Zaman, Partner at HFW, to explore the evolving landscape of carbon markets. Peter is one of the foremost legal experts in the carbon markets. We discuss the challenges of implementing the Paris Agreement, the role of voluntary carbon markets in global decarbonization efforts, and the various types of carbon credits, including the differences between voluntary, CORSIA, and Article 6 credits. Peter breaks down these complex topics with clear analogy, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of how carbon credits differ and how carbon markets contribute to the fight against climate change. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Peter and the Carbon Markets 1.0 8:59 Peter’s Role in Carbon Markets 2.0 16:30 The Paris Agreement and its implementation challenges 22:59 The role of the VCM in the global decarbonization strategy 27:32 Different types of carbon approaches and credits 35:15 The difference between voluntary / Corsica / Article 6 credits 37:01 An analogy to explain the difference in credits