Carbon Credit Assessment certification program-
Designing high-integrity carbon and biodiversity projects
As climate change and biodiversity loss accelerate, organisations across the world are turning to carbon and nature-based projects to meet their climate and sustainability goals. However, not all projects deliver real, lasting impact. Poorly designed carbon offsets and weak biodiversity claims have led to growing concerns about credibility, greenwashing, and real-world harm to ecosystems and communities.
This course, Carbon Assessment and Designing High-Integrity Carbon and Biodiversity Projects, is important because it moves the conversation from quantity to quality. Instead of focusing only on counting tonnes of carbon, the course emphasises integrity—ensuring that projects deliver genuine climate benefits, protect biodiversity, and support local and Indigenous communities.
Participants will learn why traditional offsetting approaches are often insufficient and how high-integrity projects can play a meaningful role when used alongside deep emissions reductions. The course provides practical guidance on designing projects that are scientifically robust, socially responsible, and aligned with emerging global standards and market expectations.
Ms Wajiha Khan
About the Teacher
Assistant Manager – Biodiversity
Manager – Carbon Credit Market Specialist
Project Development Associate – Land Use Carbon & Forestry
Programme Officer – Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation
Wildlife and climate change specialist with over 6 years of experience in biodiversity conservation, carbon markets, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. Skilled in integrating indigenous knowledge, community-based conservation, and nature-based solutions (NbS) for sustainable development. Proven ability to manage AFOLU and Blue Carbon projects, engage diverse stakeholders, and design data driven strategies that bridge science, policy, and social equity. Passionate about climate resilience and ecosystem restoration in South and Southeast Asia.
Key Conservation Projects:
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Dissertation (WWF-India): Perception Analysis of Local Communities in Arunachal Pradesh – Collected and documented detailed ethnoecological knowledge, including ethnobotanical and ethnozoological practices. Studied the formation and functioning of Community Conserved Areas (CCAs), examining their effectiveness and socio-ecological dynamics. Compared the perceptions and conservation attitudes of communities living inside and outside CCAs, as well as those from nearby urban areas, to understand differing levels of engagement and environmental awareness.
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Internship: Human-Crocodile Conflict, Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha – Assessed community attitudes toward conflict, gathered spatial and qualitative data on conflict-prone areas, and evaluated the effectiveness of existing mitigation strategies. Developed recommendations to support species recovery while promoting coexistence and community safety.​
Publications
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Khan, W. (2020). Human-crocodile conflict and community attitudes, Marine Policy.
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Khan, W., & Hore, U. (2018). Ethnoecological practices of Monpa tribe, Int. Biodiversity Congress Proceedings.
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Khan, W. (2019). Gender perspectives in climate vulnerability, Contemporary Social Issues of Women.
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Sethy, J. et al., Khan, W. (2017). Jewels of Nature: Butterflies and Moths of Amity University
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A clear lens to judge carbon credit quality
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Practical understanding of CCB and safeguards
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Tools to design or evaluate projects beyond tonnes of COâ‚‚
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Confidence to question weak claims and improve strong ones
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Strengthen CVs/resumes with sustainability insights
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E- Certificate for all participants.
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Lifetime access to live recorded sessions
BASIC ​COURSE SYLLABUS
From Offsets to Integrity : What actually makes a carbon credit credible
Focus: Understanding why integrity matters and how to recognise it.
• Why conventional offsets are being questioned
Additionality, permanence, leakage, over-crediting, social and biodiversity risks
• What “high integrity” really means
Core Carbon Principles and how quality is assessed in practice
• Climate benefits vs co-benefits
Why biodiversity and community outcomes now influence price, demand, and reputation
• Practical exercise
Review short project examples and identify integrity gaps and strengths
Course Details
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Date : 27,28-February& 1 March - 2026 (3 Days)
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Time : 07.00 pm to 08.30 pm
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Platform : Zoom
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Level :Advanced
Course Fees
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Original Price : ₹890/-
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First early Bird : ₹649/- (Till 31-Jan-2026)
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Second early Bird : ₹780/- (Till 13-Feb-2026)
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Group Discount : ₹560/- Per Head (Minimum 3 individual)
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Organization Discount: ₹499/- Per Head (Minimum 5 individual)
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Ex interns TNE : ₹460/-
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Ex Participant : ₹580 (Till 31-Jan-2026))
If you fall in the discount category (Group discounts/Organizational Discounts/ Present/ Ex Interns), you can pay the discounted amount directly to the bank account below.
Bank details
Account type-current
Account name- Wildlifearc
AC no.: 3346750332
IFSC. :KKBK0002040
UPI ID: Wildlifearc@kotak
After the payment, please send a screenshot or the payment along with the full name, email addresses, WhatsApp numbers of the participants and course name (also, ID provided by institution in case of organizational discount) via WhatsApp to Mr. Kayden Anthony at 8407924258.
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GROUP DISCOUNTS
GROUP DISCOUNTS ARE TO BE PAID TOGETHER AS A GROUP TO OUR UPI ID (eg. for 3 members, kindly pay ₹500* 3 = ₹1500 together & not separately)
ORGANIZATION DISCOUNTS
ORGANIZATION DISCOUNTS ARE TO BE PAID TOGETHER AS A GROUP TO OUR UPI ID (eg. For 5 members, kindly pay ₹450* 5 = ₹2250 together & not separately)
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For Queries contact us:
WhatsApp : +91 7356337157
Email ID : thenatureseyeevents@gmail.com