Achieving Higher Accountability, Credibility and Integrity in Voluntary Climate Action

Abstract

This panel will examine the foundations of integrity in voluntary climate action, presenting key principles and accountability criteria. The panel will discuss the evolution of integrity frameworks, challenges in ensuring transparency, and how voluntary carbon markets contribute to—or detract from—climate action credibility. The panel will highlight how non-state actors can uphold high standards of integrity and mitigate risks of greenwashing. Discussion points include the evolving role of voluntary carbon markets, principles for accountability, and strategies to strengthen credibility in an uncertain regulatory climate.

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