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"Action Carbone differs notably in one aspect from most of the participants in the Carbon Market: a non-profit approach"

Work and Activities

Guidelines

Action Carbone attempts to follow the Clean Development Mechanism’s (CDM) rules as much as possible. Nevertheless, due to the CDM’s high costs and complex and time-consuming procedures Action Carbone decided to work on a more informal basis. Action Carbone fosters the use of recognized standards. However, if such documents prevent project developers in poor nations from implementing projects featuring capacity building, technology transfer, equality, poverty alleviation, employment creation and sustainable development the renowned standard might be overlooked. Action Carbone’s practices remain flexible, transparent and trustworthy.

Selection process

Action Carbone differs notably in one aspect from most of the participants in the Carbon Market: a non-profit approach. We work with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and non-profit associations that support small-scale energy efficiency or renewable energy projects. Such projects must be additional and must promote sustainable development. A field visit takes place; we analyze the opportunities, barriers and risks the project presents and validate it. We also handle and encourage our respective partners to keep conservative figures.

Other activities Since the Voluntary Carbon Market is still not regulated, Action Carbone has been invited to lead negotiations within the French Voluntary Carbon Market Working Group -- organized by the ADEME -- with the objective of establishing a stricter and reliable framework in France. Among its innovative proposals, Action Carbone urges the need to include Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) in any future structure. "fund has compensated 50000 tCo2e with 1100 donors 40 private companies and more than 9 projects"

Achivements

Accomplishments

For almost 18 months now, funds have been channelled to compensate around 50 000 tons of CO2 equivalent. Action Carbone has worked for over 1 100 donors and 40 private companies. So far, Action Carbone has 9 projects validated that have an on-going status and many more in the pipeline. Action Carbone has contact with more than 30 different non-profit associations dealing with emission reductions and sustainable development related projects in Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Africa.

Media Coverage

Action Carbone benefits from the fame and recognition of the man behind this non-profit association: Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Yann Arthus-Bertrand has been raising awareness in France about the importance of preserving our natural resources and reducing our energy consumption. He calls for action to counteract the alarming threat posed to our planet by global warming. Yann has aired a series of programs on national television called: “Earth from above” with different topics including water, sea, earth and biodiversity. These programs have received great acceptance from the French public. Yann has offset the emissions from his activities through Action Carbone and he communicates it at the end of each program. Further, most of the French media has covered Action Carbone’s activities.

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