The Global Carbon Council (GCC) participated in Innovate4Climate (I4C) 2026, the World Bank Group’s flagship global event on carbon pricing and carbon markets, held in Singapore from 20–22 May 2026. Bringing together governments, multilateral organizations, financial institutions, project developers, investors, and carbon market practitioners, the event focused on advancing carbon markets from policy design to practical implementation and climate finance delivery.
Commenting on GCC’s participation, Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of the Global Carbon Council, said:
“As countries advance carbon market readiness and implementation, the need for robust digital infrastructure and transparent accounting systems continues to grow. At Innovate4Climate 2026, GCC demonstrated how its Carbon Market Infrastructure can support interoperable Article 6.2 transactions, while the ASCENT Carbon Program showcases how digital MRV and carbon finance can be leveraged to expand clean energy access and clean cooking solutions. These innovations are essential for delivering climate impact at scale while ensuring environmental integrity and sustainable development benefits.”
Throughout the three-day event, GCC engaged with country representatives, development partners, project developers, technology providers, and market participants on emerging opportunities and implementation challenges related to Article 6, carbon market infrastructure, climate finance, and digital MRV solutions.
At GCC Booth 16, the team showcased its Carbon Market Infrastructure (CMI), developed under GCC 2.0 to support countries in operationalizing interoperable Article 6.2 carbon markets. Discussions centered on the growing demand for digital infrastructure capable of supporting national registry systems, transaction registries, ITMO tracking, corresponding adjustments, reporting requirements, and interoperability with international carbon market systems. The engagements reflected increasing interest among countries and institutions seeking practical solutions to strengthen carbon market readiness and implementation.
GCC also highlighted the ASCENT Carbon Program Portal, a DMRV-enabled platform being implemented under the World Bank-supported ASCENT Program to facilitate carbon finance for clean energy access and clean cooking initiatives across participating countries. Stakeholders expressed interest in how digital monitoring, reporting, and verification systems can support the generation of high-integrity carbon credits while mobilizing climate finance for sustainable development and energy access objectives.
The event provided an important platform for exchanging experiences and exploring practical approaches for scaling high-integrity carbon markets. Discussions throughout the conference highlighted the increasing importance of interoperable registry infrastructure, transparent accounting frameworks, digital MRV systems, and innovative climate finance mechanisms in supporting the next phase of carbon market development.
GCC extends its appreciation to all stakeholders who visited the booth and engaged with the team during the event. The interactions and partnerships initiated at Innovate4Climate 2026 reinforce GCC’s commitment to supporting governments, institutions, and market participants through credible carbon market standards, digital infrastructure, and climate finance solutions that accelerate climate action and sustainable development worldwide.
