Asia holds some of the most carbon dense ecosystems on earth, yet nature based carbon credits remain underfunded. This analysis explores why investing in peatlands and mangroves is a critical near term move for businesses to manage climate risk while waiting for engineered removals to scale. Recent trends show a shift toward high integrity credits as the market recovers from a credibility crisis. With aviation requirements under CORSIA increasing, the demand for verifiable, high quality carbon offsets in Southeast Asia is expected to grow.
