California Carbon Forum

Advancing Understanding of California’s Carbon Market

The California Carbon Forum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding of California’s carbon market programs and climate policy. Through education, dialogue, and stakeholder engagement, the Forum creates opportunities for experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and community representatives to exchange knowledge and deepen insight into the evolving landscape of climate policy.

By providing accessible education and convening diverse perspectives, the California Carbon Forum supports informed discussions about how carbon markets and climate policies impact California’s economy, environment, and communities.

WELCOME TO CALIFORNIA CARBON FORUM

Our Mission

About us

The mission of the California Carbon Forum is to advance public understanding of California’s carbon market programs and related climate policy by providing accessible education, fostering constructive dialogue, and convening diverse stakeholders to enhance shared insight and informed discussion.

Our Purpose

The California Carbon Forum exists to promote education and dialogue around California’s climate policy and carbon market systems.

Our work focuses on

Advancing Public Understanding

Promoting greater awareness of carbon market mechanisms and California’s Cap-and-Invest program as key components of the state’s strategy to address climate change.

Educating Policymakers and Stakeholders

Providing educational resources and discussions that explore the economic, environmental, and social considerations associated with climate policy design, program integrity, and transparency.

Convening Diverse Perspectives

Bringing together representatives from the private sector, labor organizations, environmental groups, policymakers, and community stakeholders to support informed dialogue and shared learning around climate policy.

Supporting Knowledge Exchange

Hosting educational forums, workshops, and conferences that create opportunities for experts, decision-makers, and participating organizations to engage in meaningful dialogue and learning.

Fostering Collaboration and Trust

Encouraging constructive educational engagement between private-sector participants and public institutions, including the California Legislature and relevant state agencies, to strengthen shared understanding of climate policy frameworks.

About us

What We Do

The California Carbon Forum supports education and engagement through:

Policy Conferences

Our policy conferences bring together policymakers, experts, and industry leaders to explore carbon market mechanisms and California’s Cap-and-Invest program. These events examine program design, transparency, and the economic, environmental, and social considerations that shape effective carbon market systems.

Educational Briefings

Our educational briefings provide clear, accessible information on California’s Cap-and-Invest program and carbon markets. Through briefings, forums, and workshops, participants gain practical insights from experts and build a stronger understanding of how carbon market programs operate.

Stakeholder Convenings

Our stakeholder convenings bring together representatives from the private sector, labor, environmental organizations, community groups, and public institutions. These gatherings support informed dialogue, shared learning, and stronger collaboration around Cap-and-Invest and carbon market frameworks.

Sign Up Upcoming Event:

Staff Briefing, April 30 — sign up here


    Get Involved

    We welcome participation from policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, labor representatives, environmental advocates, and community stakeholders interested in advancing understanding of California’s climate policies.

    For inquiries, partnership opportunities, or information about upcoming events, please contact us.

    Contact Us

    If you would like to learn more about the California
    Carbon Forum, participate in upcoming events, or
    explore opportunities for collaboration, we
    encourage you to get in touch.

    download CARB Letter

    Comment Letter on Proposed Amendments to the California Cap-and-Invest Regulation

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