Supporting Decarbonisation and Development for the Pacific Region
PACIFIC CARBON ASSOCIATION
Our Mission
Pacific Carbon Association (PCA) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to providing capacity building services and technical support to operationalise activities in support of the energy transition - such as renewable energy programs, adaptation initiatives, and carbon markets in the Pacific region. Our focus is on fostering best operational practices through innovative solutions, research, and strategic partnerships, working directly with Pacific Governments and industry. In particular, we are specialised in providing services in alignment with key articles under the Paris Agreement. We are committed to transparency, collaboration, and excellence in all our initiatives, aiming to create a positive impact on the environment and society.
Our Main Services
To support carbon market deployments in the Pacific
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Institutional Capacity Building
We work directly with Government departments and educational institutions to provide specialised staff training and ongoing support/sponsorships to operationalise key processes relating to carbon markets, ensuring countries can maintain agency over their administration and benefit from sustainable economic growth.
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Project Authorisation
To ensure high-quality project outcomes and carbon credits, we help Government departments screen and authorise projects under various market configurations through rigorous processes before issuance and provide support to implement optimal monitoring and evaluation processes to track project performance.
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Research & Strategy
We use evidence-based tools and peer-reviewed literature to outline optimal emissions reductions strategies to capture carbon market opportunities, for both technology-based and nature-based solutions. We also help test and develop robust methodologies, ensuring alignment with international standards and transparency.
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Policy & Governance
We support Governments in developing an enabling policy environment to support the deployment of decarbonisation initiatives and carbon markets in alignment with national, regional, and international policy. We also adopt an evidence-based approach to assist Governments in defining operational frameworks, targets, policy priorities, and regulations.