Voluntary Carbon Markets: An International Business Guide to What They are and How They Work (Environmental Markets Insight) - Tapa dura

"'Describes a remarkable area of innovation in the fight to control global warming' Al Gore _ 'Will be eagerly read by those trying to build a business in this space' Ken Newcombe, Head of Origination, Climate Change Capital _ 'As an essential source of knowledge, information and ideas... [takes] a cold hard look at where the industry is likely to go' Mark Kenber, Policy Director at The Climate Group _ 'Required reading for those interested in how business and individuals might enter the carbon market' Richard Burrett, MD, Sustainable Development ABN-AMRO _ 'Opens the lid on the ideas and mechanisms behind the market and provides critical newly published information on a complex market' Hunter Lovins coauthor of Natural Capitalism"

This groundbreaking business book, written in a fast-paced journalistic style, draws together all of the key information on international voluntary carbon markets with commentary from leading practitioners and business people. The book covers all aspects of voluntary carbon markets in the US, Europe, Australia, Canada and Asia: what they are, how they work and, most critically, their business potential to help slow climate change. It is the indispensable guide for anyone seeking to understand voluntary carbon markets and capitalize on the opportunities they present for economic and environmental benefit. If you want to be ahead of the curve for the next big thing, you need this book.