The carbon projects and their contribution to sustainable development goals is a program established by the United Nations (UN). The carbon project aims to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and manage them in various ways. This article will look in-depth at carbon projects and their contribution. Remember to read the discussion until the end!

The Role of Carbon Projects and Their Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals

Here are some of the roles of carbon projects for sustainable development that we need to know:

1. Reducing GHG Emissions

Carbon projects help reduce GHG emissions by generating carbon offsets. These carbon offsets can generate from various sources, such as forest management, renewable energy use, etc. By reducing GHG emissions, carbon projects can improve environmental quality and reduce the impact of extreme climate change.

2. Improving Social Welfare

Carbon projects also play an essential role in improving social welfare by providing economic and social benefits to local communities. For example, forest management projects can provide economic and social benefits to local communities through the development of ecotourism and sustainable natural resource management, as well as in the creation of decent jobs.

3. Promoting Economic Growth

Carbon projects can also promote economic growth by providing new business opportunities and increasing the added value of products. For example, renewable energy projects can provide new business opportunities for the energy industry and increase the added value of energy products.

4. Improving Environmental Quality

Climate change threatens the resilience and quality of the environment, including the sustainability of natural resources and food security. Carbon projects help improve environmental quality by reducing GHG emissions and improving environmental quality. For example, forest management projects can help improve air quality, reduce soil erosion, achieve food security, and enhance sustainable food production systems.

5. Forest and Land Management

Forests play an essential role in storing carbon. However, deforestation and land use change lead to massive carbon release. Carbon projects are one of the efforts to prevent deforestation, forest restoration, and sustainable land management. Of course, it aims to reduce land degradation and loss of natural living habitats.

6. Sustainable Financing Tool

Conserving forests or land is also a form of contribution to reducing carbon emissions on Earth. These projects often get financing through the Carbon Market or the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Scheme. Revenues from these projects are usually use for sustainable development, such as providing essential services, education, and infrastructure.

7. Driving Technology Innovation

Carbon projects can also encourage the development and adopting of low-carbon technologies and renewable energy. It is a movement to promote the increased use of renewable and sustainable energy, thereby reducing dependence on fossil fuels contributing to high GHG emissions.

8. Support for Developing Countries

Carbon projects can also provide technical and financial support to developing countries to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change. It aims to increase financial resources for developing countries to implement sustainable programs to preserve the environment for living beings.

Carbon projects and their contribution to sustainable development goals are very important to improve the quality of the environment and reduce the impact of climate change. Several climate startups, such as Fairatmos, with products such as AtmostFund, Atmoswatch, and Atmoscheck, have contributed to developing carbon projects in Indonesia. With support from various parties, carbon projects can continue to grow and benefit society and the environment.