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Guatemala Sells Carbon Credits To World Bank

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Guatemala has achieved a historic milestone by selling carbon credits to the World Bank. The initiative involved a multi-agency mission including MAGA, MARN, MINFIL, INAP, and CONAP. The program supported over 1,000 forestry projects and benefited more than 230,000 people. The sale generated 175 million quetzales for forest conservation efforts. The results are expected to benefit more than 230,000 people directly and indirectly. Projects that did not receive payment by the end of 2025 are scheduled to receive partial payments in the first quarter of 2026. The board noted that global economic growth perspectives remain positive for the current and upcoming year. This outlook is reportedly driven by resilient private consumption. The decision was announced by Winston Kano.

Guatemala has achieved a historic milestone by selling carbon credits to the World Bank. The initiative involved a multi-agency mission including MAGA, MARN, MINFIL, INAP, and CONAP. The program supported over 1,000 forestry projects and benefited more than 230,000 people. The sale generated 175 million quetzales for forest conservation efforts. The results are expected to benefit more than 230,000 people directly and indirectly. Projects that did not receive payment by the end of 2025 are scheduled to receive partial payments in the first quarter of 2026. The board noted that global economic growth perspectives remain positive for the current and upcoming year. This outlook is reportedly driven by resilient private consumption. The decision was announced by Winston Kano. The Monetary Board of the Bank of Guatemala decided unanimously to maintain the leading monetary policy interest rate at 3.50 percent during its Wednesday session. The decision comes amid a focus on external environment factors. The Emissions Reduction Program Steering Committee, comprising MAGA, MARN, MINFIN, INAB, and CONAB, announced the achievement.

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Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“Elinab anuncia un logro histórico para guastemada, la venta de bonos de carbono al banco mundial por cuatro punto ocho millones de toneladas de dióxido de carbono reducidas.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“el fondo de crédito de apoyo para pequeñas y medianos productores agrícolas conocido como crédito to bannick ha desembolsado 127 millones 297 mil 331 que salen lo que busca beneficiar a 1148 productores”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“el fondo de crédito de apoyo para pequeñas y medianos productores agrícolas conocido como crédito to bannick ha desembolsado 127 millones 297 mil 331 que busca beneficiar a 1148 productores”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“Y el INAV anuncia un logro histórico para Guatemala, la venta de bonos de carbono al Banco Mundial por 4.8 millones de toneladas de dióxido de carbono reducidas.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“el comité directivo del programa de reducción de misiones integrado por maga marn nínfin y con a anunció un logro histórico para guatemala el país concretó la venta de bonos de carbono al banco mundial tras alcanzar la meta de 4.8 millones de toneladas de dióxido de carbonos reducidas.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“la meta de 4.8 millones de toneladas de dióxido de carbonos reducidas.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“la meta de 4.8 millones de toneladas de dióxido de carbonos reducidas. a más de 230 mil personas. A través de más de mil proyectos forestales, generando 175 millones de quetzales para quienes protegen y conservan los bosques.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“el INAB anuncia un logro histórico para Guatemala la venta de bonos de carbono al banco mundial por 4.8 millones de toneladas de dióxido de carbono reducidas”

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