The Carbon Trilogy: Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

What is The Carbon Trilogy?

Accepted Answer

The Carbon Trilogy is a three-book non-fiction series by Manoj Kumar Rawat on carbon credits, carbon markets, climate finance and the emerging carbon economy. This page answers common questions about the books, reading order, formats, ISBNs, availability, institutional use and the practical ideas explored across the series.

Last reviewed: July 2026

Question 2

Is The Carbon Trilogy related to Altered Carbon?

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No. The Carbon Trilogy is unrelated to Altered Carbon or any science-fiction book, television series or fictional universe. It is a professional non-fiction series about carbon credits, climate finance, agriculture, institutions and the carbon economy.

Question 3

Which books are included in The Carbon Trilogy?

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The series includes Carbon Credit: A Beginner's Guide — Demystifying the Carbon Economy; The Carbon Handshake: The Golden Suture — The Practitioner's Guide to India's Carbon Economy; and The Carbon Economy Simplified — The Essential Guide and Reference to Markets, Finance, Policy and Climate Action.

Question 4

What is the recommended reading order?

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Readers new to the subject should begin with Carbon Credit: A Beginner's Guide, continue with The Carbon Handshake, and then use The Carbon Economy Simplified as the wider professional reference. Experienced readers may begin with the book most relevant to their work.

Question 5

What is Carbon Credit: A Beginner's Guide about?

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It is the foundational book in the series. It explains carbon credits, emissions measurement, project cycles, verification, issuance, trading, retirement, standards, registries, MRV and market integrity.

Question 6

What is The Carbon Handshake about?

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The Carbon Handshake examines how climate-positive action can become measurable data, verified carbon value, finance and timely settlement. It focuses on farmers, FPOs, rural finance, digital MRV, aggregation, blended finance, verification and settlement.

Question 7

What is The Carbon Economy Simplified about?

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The Carbon Economy Simplified is the third and widest book in the series. It is designed as a professional guide covering carbon science, accounting, carbon markets, climate finance, ESG, policy, law, agriculture, digital MRV, business and climate action.

Question 8

What is MRV, and why does it matter?

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MRV means measurement, reporting and verification. It is the process through which climate activities and emissions outcomes are documented and assessed so that buyers, registries, financiers and institutions can rely on the claimed carbon outcome.

Question 9

Where can The Carbon Trilogy books be ordered?

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Available editions can be ordered through the Order Now page at https://www.carbontrilogy.com/buy. Availability may differ by title, country, format and delivery location.

Question 10

What prices are shown on the website?

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The website displays the current listed or promotional prices for available editions. The amount payable may vary by marketplace, country, taxes, shipping charges, currency conversion, discounts and availability, and is confirmed at checkout.

Question 11

Who is Manoj Kumar Rawat?

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Manoj Kumar Rawat, who also writes as Manoj Rawat, is a senior banking and development-finance professional, author, advisor and consultant with more than three decades of experience. He began his career as a Scientist-Engineer with ISRO and later held senior roles with NABARD, Fullerton India and RBL Bank, besides undertaking development-finance and climate-related assignments. He is a B.Tech Gold Medallist from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, holds an M.E. from Punjab Engineering College, an MBA in Finance from IGNOU and CAIIB, and is a Certified Independent Director. He is the author of The Carbon Trilogy and Founder and CEO of Rural Rethink Advisory LLP, through which he advises institutions on rural finance, agriculture, climate finance, ESG and development-finance strategy.

Question 12

What experience helped shape The Carbon Trilogy?

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The books draw on Manoj Rawat's work across ISRO, NABARD, Fullerton India, RBL Bank and development-finance assignments, as well as his experience in rural banking, agriculture finance, MSME finance, infrastructure, natural resources, climate finance and institutional strategy. His academic background in engineering, finance and banking also helped shape the practical and interdisciplinary approach of the series.

Question 13

Why is it called a trilogy?

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It is called a trilogy because each book serves a different stage of understanding. The first builds carbon-credit literacy, the second examines institutional delivery and farmer-linked implementation, and the third brings together the wider carbon economy as a professional guide and reference.

Question 14

Can the three books be read independently?

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Yes. Each book has its own purpose, structure and audience. Reading them together provides a connected journey, but readers may choose the introductory, implementation-focused or comprehensive book according to their needs.

Question 15

Does The Carbon Handshake promise guaranteed carbon-credit income to farmers?

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No. The book does not present carbon credits as automatic or guaranteed income. Outcomes depend on methodology, eligibility, additionality, measurement, verification, project costs, market demand, contracts, benefit-sharing and settlement arrangements.

Question 16

Can the books be used to develop a carbon project?

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The books help readers understand project architecture, terminology, institutions, risks and decision points. They do not replace a recognised methodology, feasibility study, project-design document, validation, verification, legal documentation or registry requirements.