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Nature and Biodiversity
How to save the world's forests with carbon credits
The Verified Carbon Standard unlocks the power of carbon credits to halt deforestation. With the right backing, it could make a huge dent in global emissions.
David serves as Chief Executive Officer of Verra where he oversees all aspects of the organization, including ensuring its financial and operational health and that its certification programmes meet high standards of integrity and transparency.
David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Princeton University and a Master’s in Public Policy, with concentrations in Environmental Policy and International Development, from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.