TPSP Ep19: Solomon Mwapikita Unpacking Carbon Trading: What Does It Mean for Zambia?

🌍 In this insightful discussion, Solomon explains how carbon markets work, who benefits, and the risks they pose if poorly regulated. Solomon highlights Zambia’s vast natural resources and carbon-offset potential, while also warning against greenwashing, land grabs, and unequal benefit-sharing. The episode explores how strong policies, transparency, and community safeguards are essential to ensure carbon trading supports climate action, livelihoods, and sustainable development rather than becoming another extractive model.