2.0 What are Carbon Markets: A Simple Overview

To understand carbon markets, we need to start by understanding the link between carbon and the climate crisis. This short animated video by Rainforest Foundation US explains what carbon is, how it’s impacting our atmosphere, and why there are discussions about buying and selling carbon.

Carbon Markets and Our Rights | The Forest Carbon Market (Video 2/6) by Rainforest Foundation 

We suggest that you also read this explainer from the Forest People’s Programme to get a quick written overview of the climate crisis and carbon markets. 

We will have some quizzes to reinforce your understanding of the different terms throughout this module.