Senior representatives from the Future Carbon Group, led by Fabio Galindo, Founder & CEO, and Tatiana Riera, COO for the Middle East, North Africa, and India – ApexBrasi, had a high-level meeting with Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of the Global Carbon Council (GCC), and the GCC team at GCC headquarters in Qatar. The discussions covered the status of the GCC Program, new initiatives such as methodology development for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Article 6.2 status across various markets, the need for training and capacity building, and opportunities in Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), including project standards and the Non-Permanence Tool.
Following the meeting and continuing the commitment to global collaboration, the GCC team, along with the Future Carbon Group, later met with His Excellency Marcelo Dantas, the Ambassador of Brazil to Qatar. These discussions aimed to explore potential engagements with the Brazilian government on carbon markets, highlighting a shared dedication to advancing international carbon initiatives.
The Sol do Sertão Renewable Energy Project has emerged as a milestone in the low-carbon energy transition agenda, securing the distinction of being the first GCC-approved project in Brazil and Latin America. Alongside its global recognition, the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) covered the news on its social media, emphasized its significance in the broader context of sustainable practices.
Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman, GCC, emphasized, “In an era where collaborative efforts are crucial for addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, our meetings with the Future Carbon Group and the Brazilian Government are of crucial importance. Latin America’s potential in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement is undeniable. As we recognize this, we believe these meetings will pave the way for highly impactful initiatives across the region. A shining example of this is GCC’s approval of Brazil’s Sol do Sertão Renewable Energy Project with a platinum label. With the motto of issuing high-integrity credits by the GCC Program, we believe this project will accelerate the region’s low-carbon transition by inspiring other GHG mitigation initiatives to maximize their potential with carbon finance solutions.”
Future Carbon Group’s CEO, Fabio Galindo, outlined the company’s strategy and product, noting a shift from the traditional carbon market. He stated, “Future Carbon’s transition to Carbon Market 2.0 aligns well with GCC Program’s mission and vision of issuing high-quality credits This collaborative effort signifies not just progress but a shared determination to combat the detrimental effects of global carbon emissions.”
