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This week, we tackled the big question: Are carbon markets still a good investment? With policy shifts, market volatility, and integrity debates shaping investor confidence, we took a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities ahead. Joining Edward Smith are Rich Gilmore (Carbon Growth Partners), Chris Halliwell (CORE Markets) and of course, our weekly bestie, Rene Velasquez (Valitera, crbn.trade)

This week, we’re diving into the biggest stories shaping carbon markets, with insights from ASEAN and LATAM—two regions at the forefront of market development. Joining Edward Smith and Rene Velasquez are Wei Mei Hum (ACX) and Juan David Duran Hernandez (EcoRegistry)—global experts who are actively building the infrastructure behind today’s carbon markets.

In Episode 4 of This Week In Carbon, Edward Smith, Andrea Rumignani (Aither) and of course, our weekly bestie, Rene Velasquez (Valitera, crbn.trade) break down the private equity shakeup in renewables—where some funds are taking major losses and marking down assets, while others are seizing the moment to buy distressed assets at a discount.

In our third episode join Rene Velasquez and host Eddie Smith to discuss the stories of the week in the carbon markets. Tune in as they opine on key stories.

In our second episode, Nathalie Flores and Monica De Oliveira join Rene Velasquez and host Eddie Smith to discuss the stories of the week in the carbon markets. Tune in as they opine on key stories.

In our first episode, Allen Fan and Darina Elzein, join Rene Velasquez and host Eddie Smith to discuss the stories of the week in the carbon markets. Tune in as they opine on key stories, including the recent announcements by tech giants Google and Microsoft purchasing high quality removals. Also, the group discuss the impact of the recent policy shifts in D.C and specifically the changing funding environment for LEAF coalition as well as SBTi with the exit of the Bezos Foundation.