Course Objectives
This in-person course is conducted under the auspices of the Singapore Cooperation Programme Training Award (SCPTA) and is one of the courses offered under the Sustainability Action Package.
This five-day programme will provide participants with a basic understanding of carbon offset project development and the different types of nature-based offsets, providing them with foundational knowledge on important value chain activities governing nature-based projects, existing methodologies of certification standards as well as key facets behind project design and implementation, including project management, working with local communities, and insights into nature-based project life cycles.
Course Topics
• Overview of nature-based carbon project development
• Generation of high-quality carbon credits from nature-based solutions
• Policies for carbon credit generation and trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
• Collaboration with local communities and investors to ensure project success
• Standards and methodologies for measuring and reporting carbon units to ensure high quality
Methodology
The course will be conducted in-person in Singapore and will include the delivery
of lectures, case studies, Q&A sessions as well as a learning journey.
Course
The course will be held over five days from 17 to 21 February 2025 in Singapore.
Participant Profile
• Mid- to senior-level government officials involved in leading or preparing for sustainability reports and carbon markets, including the use of Article 6 towards achieving NDCs and LEDS/net-zero commitments;
• Nominated by their respective governments;
• Proficient in written and spoken English; and
• In good health.
Conducted in
Singapore
