COP30 Carbon Market Insights: Unpacking Operational Implications for Business

On Tuesday, Climate Impact Partners brought together carbon market experts to unpack the operational implications of COP30 for the private sector.

A live poll conducted during the session highlighted a significant trend: 47% of participants cited regulatory and policy uncertainty as the primary barrier to scaling their carbon strategies.

Expert Insights from the Panel

The Momentum of Article 6

Morgan Kundert (Article 6 Advisor, Classen): Shared perspective on why Article 6 momentum is increasingly happening outside of the formal negotiating rooms rather than within them.

The Rise of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)

Valerie Morgan (Nature-Based Solutions Technical Manager, Climate Impact Partners): Discussed the $1.1 billion that flowed into NBS in November—a 42% increase—and explained what jurisdictional REDD+ scaling means for future corporate strategies.

Government Coalitions and Policy Clarity

Mark Kenber (Executive Director, VCMI & Acting Head, Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets): Outlined the roles of three new government coalitions and why establishing policy clarity has become the top priority for the industry.

Integrity and Procurement

Chris Duck (Director of External Affairs and Claims, Climate Impact Partners): Analyzed how integrity concerns and existing regulatory gaps are currently reshaping corporate carbon procurement processes.

Intelligence and Analysis

Maiven provided the policy intelligence behind the webinar, tracking real-time COP30 developments to ensure the conversation remained focused on expert views and practical operational implications.

Watch the Recording

You can access the full webinar via the link below: Watch the Full Webinar.