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Mikkel Larsen, Chief Executive Officer at Climate Impact X, speaks about the importance of putting a price on carbon to reach the world’s net zero targets, at Innovate4Climate 2022.
Watch the event recording to understand how carbon credits play a role in driving finance to carbon projects, generate income for local communities, and help mitigate biodiversity loss.
Published on September 2022.
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