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The least developed countries report 2024Leveraging carbon markets for development12024The least developed countries reportLeveraging carbon markets for developmentU NI T E D NAT I O NS CO NFE R E N C E ON T R A D E A N D D E VE L OP M E N TOVERVIEW2024The least developed countries reportLeveraging carbon markets for developmentU NI T E D NAT I O NS CO NFE R E N C E ON T R A D E A N D D E VE L OP M E N TOVERVIEWUNI T E D NAT I O NS CO NFE R E N C E ON T R A D E A N D D E VE L OP M E N TGeneva, 2024Anna - stock.adobe.comThe least developed countries report 2024Leveraging carbon markets for developmentii© 2024, United NationsThis work is available through open access, by complying with the Creative Commons licence created for intergovernmental organizations, at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/.The designations employed and the presentation of material on any map in this work do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.Photocopies and reproductions of excerpts are allowed with proper credits.This publication has been edited externally.United Nations publication issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentUNCTAD/LDC/2024 (Overview) The least developed countries report 2024Leveraging carbon markets for developmentiiiForewordAs the world seeks innovative solutions to address the climate and finance crisis simultaneously and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, carbon markets have emerged as a beacon of hope. These markets are seen as enablers of climate ambition and catalysts of capital flows towards developing countries, offering a promising pathway to unlock sustainable development. As carbon markets take shape, in line with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and initiatives to enhance the integrity of the voluntary carbon market emerge, we are stepping into a future filled with potential and pitfalls.At this critical stage, The Least Developed Countries Report 2024: Leveraging Carbon Markets for Development tackles the essential and timely questions of whether, and to what extent, carbon markets can contribute to green structural transformation in the least developed countries. These countries have contributed only marginally to the climate crisis but are among the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. Most least developed countries are small emitters of greenhouse gases, yet they have chosen to play an active part in the global response to climate change by setting ambitious targets in their nationally determined contributions. This presents challenges and opens up opportunities for synergies and building bridges across policy areas. This report serves as a beacon of clarity through data-driven analysis and case studies, highlighting the current state of play and the future potential of carbo