Carbon Negative Countries 2022

1. Bhutan

The first of two carbon-neutral nations will be Bhutan in 2021. This indicates that it takes more CO2 from the atmosphere than it releases into the atmosphere. It is located in the Eastern Himalayas and is mostly forested and agricultural areas.

2. Suriname

Suriname became the second carbon-negative country in the world after becoming carbon neutral. Carbon dioxide emissions are lower in Bhutan than in the atmosphere, as is the case with Bhutan. It is mostly covered with tropical rainforests. The Atlantic Ocean is to the north of this African nation.

3. Tuvalu

In 2019, the country’s carbon dioxide emissions were zero metric tonnes. A continued shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is occurring in this country.

Because it hasn’t been industrialized, there’s a better possibility of achieving and maintaining net-zero emissions. Air quality concerns were sparked by increasing sea tides, which are unpredictable and hard to forecast.

4. Niue

Since 2019, the country’s metric CO2 emissions have fallen below.1. It’s a contender to become one of the world’s first carbon-negative nations.

The fruit business is the primary source of income for this population of only 2,000 people. A carbon zero rating is within reach since they consume relatively little fossil fuels.

5. Nauru

In the past, phosphate was mined in this area. Refugees may now live here because of the land’s redevelopment. A low economy and widespread environmental degradation have produced just a meager 0.1 MtCO2 emissions since 2019.

.They are said to have produced a little over 6.6 metric tonnes of MtCO2 in 2018. They’re on the verge of being a carbon-negative country.

6. Kiribati

Currently, it has the third-highest chance of being one of the first nations to achieve net carbon negative emissions. As of 2019, it is averaging about.1 MtCO2 each year. By avoiding foreign trade, they can maintain their environmental friendliness.

They also use very little fossil fuels in their fishing, craft, and tourist businesses, relying heavily on the environment.

7. Tonga

This country may soon be able to boast a net-zero carbon footprint. Since 2019, it has emitted an average of.1 MtCO2 each year. They export part of their goods to Japan, but their carbon impact is still modest. Fishing and tourism are also important sources of income for them.

8. Saint Helena

By 2019, this British overseas territory aimed to have zero metric tonnes of CO2 emissions. Volcanic terrain, plantations, and woods make up the landscape. Flax cultivation serves as a source of economic support.

9. Wallis and Futuna Islands

Coconuts, veggies, animals, and fishing are the primary sources of income for this zero-metric-ton country (2019). Tropical rainforests, mountains, volcanoes, and sand beaches are part of geography.

Also See: Carbon Footprint by Country 2022

10. Montserrat 

As of 2019, it was the fifth-lowest emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2). It produces no metric tonnes of waste every year. The Caribbean is home to this British territory. Coastal land is found in Montserrat. One of these volcanoes, which had been dormant for decades, burst out in 1995.