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Charles Bedford

Charles Bedford

Charles Bedford is adjunct associate professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He served for 20 years in various positions at The Nature Conservancy, one of the world’s largest conservation groups, most recently as the regional managing director for Asia and the Pacific. He also invests in carbon credits and advises clients on ESG investing.
Charles Bedford is adjunct associate professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He served for 20 years in various positions at The Nature Conservancy, one of the world’s largest conservation groups, most recently as the regional managing director for Asia and the Pacific. He also invests in carbon credits and advises clients on ESG investing.
Languages Spoken:
English

Critics have been quick to dismiss the carbon credits market, yet it provides heavy financial incentives for companies to reduce and offset their emissions. With governments consistently failing to raise the necessary funding for climate action, private-sector initiatives should be welcomed.

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Amid climate inaction, a voluntary carbon market where companies and individuals pay for tree planting and renewable energy projects has sprung up. Through these markets, the developed world should pay communities in the developing world to stop cutting down forests and switch to renewables.

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While bitcoin comes with an enormous carbon footprint, carbon credits serve as both a store of value and a benefit to humanity. By choosing wisely, investors can fund climate projects, improve air quality and aid forest-dependent communities.

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