Climate and Health Co-Benefits in Low-Income Countries: A Case Study of Carbon Financed Water Filters in Kenya and a Call for Independent Monitoring

Conclusion: Independent monitoring should be a key requirement for carbon credit verification in future international carbon trading mechanisms to ensure programs achieve benefits in line with sustainable development goals.

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Citation: Pickering AJ, Arnold BF, Dentz HN, Colford JM Jr, Null C. Climate and Health Co-Benefits in Low-Income Countries: A Case Study of Carbon Financed Water Filters in Kenya and a Call for Independent Monitoring. Environ Health Perspect; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/EHP342
Received: 11 April 2016
Revised: 22 August 2016
Accepted: 29 August 2016
Published: 16 September 2016
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Source: EHP Research - September 16, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Web Admin Tags: Commentary Source Type: research