Unlocking global climate finance: Governments must champion carbon markets

Unlocking global climate finance: Governments must champion carbon markets While governments worldwide are stepping up to support voluntary carbon markets, now is the time to scale climate finance with integrity and impact, Chris Duck from Climate Impact Partners argues. 2025 is on track to be the second warmest year ever recorded, following unprecedented global temperatures in 2023 and 2024. This trend of extreme heat is a stark reminder of the urgent need for immediate action to address the intertwined crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality.