The World Bank calls carbon markets "essential for accelerating climate action in developing countries," but can ambitious frameworks deliver for the communities they're meant to serve?

While AI tools for monitoring forest cover exist already, these solutions are often trained on data that does not apply across other contexts. Our pilot in Tanzania found that impact depends on local skills, institutions, and long-term ownership.

The Global South faces urgent climate challenges, and it also offers significant potential for climate mitigation and adaptation through its ecosystems. But this potential is untapped. Today, Africa receives just 3% of global climate finance. 

Read the final report for our pilot ‘Using AI to scale access to forest carbon markets’