Climate Rising Episode 5 | Voluntary Carbon Markets Series: Alexia Kelly of High Tide Foundation

Alexia Kelly, Managing Director of the Carbon Policy and Markets Initiative (CPMI) at the High Tide Foundation, joins host Mike Toffel for the fifth episode in our series on voluntary carbon markets. Alexia has worked for nearly two decades at the intersection of carbon markets, policy, and finance, with roles spanning government, private industry, and nonprofits. In this episode, Alexia discusses how voluntary carbon markets are evolving, the critical role of policy in shaping carbon finance, and how standards and governance can improve market integrity. She also explores how advances in digital technology, data transparency, and AI-driven monitoring are transforming carbon credit verification and market confidence. Additionally, she shares her perspective on the integration of voluntary and compliance markets, including recent developments in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Alexia also offers career advice for those looking to enter the field and shares resources for staying informed on carbon markets and climate finance.