How Capital Markets Are Financing the Next Generation of Bankable Carbon Assets

Carbon as Infrastructure Breakfast Panel during IETA Latin America Climate Summit

As carbon markets mature, investors are increasingly evaluating high-quality carbon projects through the lens of infrastructure finance by focusing on long-term value, delivery confidence, policy alignment, and durable cashflows. The market is beginning to distinguish between short-term carbon supply and bankable carbon assets capable of attracting long-term institutional capital.In this breakfast discussion, leaders from finance and carbon markets will explore how capital allocation, project financing, and investor expectations are reshaping the next generation of carbon projects across Latin America.

What we'll cover

• What makes a carbon project “bankable” in 2026
• How investors evaluate delivery risk, durability, and revenue visibility
• The evolution of carbon financing models and long-term offtake structures
• Why Latin America is becoming a key region for scalable carbon investment
• How the market is moving from spot carbon transactions toward long-term capital allocation