Climate Policy Speaker Series
NASA's Climate Briefings series is designed to assist the NASA Headquarters community learn about climate and global change issues.
The series is a service of the Science Mission Directorate's (SMD's) Earth Science Division, a significant contributor to national and worldwide technology, measurements, and research in climate and global change to support scientific understanding and inform policy options.
For information and speaker suggestions, contact: Lawrence Friedl, SMD/Earth Science Division/Applied Sciences Program at 202.358.7200.
Carbon Offsets and Earth Observations
Feb. 19, 2010
In climate policy discussions, the issue of emissions “offsets” is a contentious topic. This presentation discusses answers to the most frequently asked questions about offsets.
The Role of Voluntary Carbon Markets in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
April 6, 2012
This presentation describes the role of the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the VCS Program in providing a rigorous, trustworthy, and innovative global standard for the development of greenhouse gas offsets in the voluntary market.