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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future

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Verra catalyzes measurable #climateaction and #sustainabledevelopment outcomes by driving large-scale investment to projects.

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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
This Earth Day, power climate action: support Verra to scale high-integrity carbon markets that deliver real emissions reductions and community benefits. Donate today: 4agc.com/donate/verra #EarthDay
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
In Rwanda, Tubeho Neza by DelAgua Group gives free high-efficiency cookstoves that cut firewood use ~71%, reduce household air pollution, save time gathering fuel, and improve health and livelihoods. Funded by carbon finance. Learn more: bit.ly/4srBbgJ #CleanCooking
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Verra kicked off its 2026 capacity-building series with a 1.5-day VM0042 workshop. 35 participants joined interactive sessions and practical discussions; attendees left better equipped to implement the methodology. #RegenerativeAgriculture
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
At today’s Verra-led session, Angelo Sartori and Liz Guinessey shared how CORSIA and Article 6.2 authorization, eligibility and Verra’s updated labels work. Market demand is already translating into transactions. #CORSIA #Article6
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Join Verra on Wed, Apr 29 at 11:00 AM ET for our webinar “PACM, Article 6.2, CORSIA—Oh My!” We’ll cover PACM alignment, CORSIA & Article 6 label guidance, faster reviews, VVB scorecards and the new Verra Registry. Register: bit.ly/4sr4Wy3 #CarbonMarkets
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🌍 Public comment open for VCS & CCBS projects (week of Apr 6). Projects in Guinea & Zambia cover agriculture, forestry & land use — potential ≥16,240 tCO2e removed annually. verra.org/projects-ope...
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Two weeks left to comment on proposed revisions to VM0052 and VMD0060 (VCS). Consultation open through April 26, 2026 — share feedback on accelerated coal retirements and renewables replacement. Details: bit.ly/4c1iZV7 #Verra #Renewables
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
A strong Verra delegation is heading to Barcelona, April 14–16 for the European Climate Summit 2026 hosted by IETA. Meet our team and join sessions on CORSIA, Article 6, VCM and more. #ECS2026
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
⁉️ Got questions about Verra’s Scope 3 Standard (S3S) Program? We’ve created FAQs on eligibility, differences from VCS, inventory accounting, and more. Read: bit.ly/47R1JAA Email: secretariat@verra.org #Scope3 #Verra
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Verra has published updated guidance for applying Article 6 and CORSIA labels to VCS credits, plus a buyers' guide to help choose the right label. Read more: bit.ly/4ebMNkf #CarbonMarkets
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Chestnut Carbon for issuing the first U.S. IFM credits under Verra’s VCS using VT0015. This expands landowner access, strengthens forest health, and delivers verified biodiversity and community benefits. #CarbonRemovals
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Share feedback by April 17! Verra opened a public consultation on minor revisions to VM0038/VMD0049 for EV charging systems—updates to applicability, positive list, two VCS tools, and the methodology template. More: bit.ly/3Pmtz16 #Verra #CarbonMarkets
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
🌍 Public comment period open for Verra projects (week of Mar 30). Projects in Belize, China, Indonesia, Zambia could reduce/remove ≥215,241 tCO2e/year. Review and comment: verra.org/projects-ope... #ClimateAction
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
At Verra's workshop “Bridging the Gap,” Candace Vinke urged moving from ambition to scalable, credible, inclusive Scope 3 action across value chains. Panelists Will Martin, Arlene Cotie, Meredith Varie discussed measurement, reporting, and standards. #Scope3
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
At yesterday’s NACW session on “Maturation of Market Standards and Oversight,” Mandy Rambharos said, “Our work is about unlocking carbon finance at scale...” Panelists urged clearer, practical standards and stronger oversight to ensure integrity and channel benefits to communities. #CarbonMarkets
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Verra is pleased to announce Derek Walker, El Hadji Mbaye Diagne and Jennifer Park have joined its Board of Directors. Their expertise in carbon markets, climate policy and sustainable finance strengthens Verra’s leadership. Welcome! bit.ly/4vaQRaS #CarbonMarkets
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
At NACW, Sinclair Vincent said VM0045 measures carbon outcomes but won’t prescribe forest management—traditional knowledge does. Akiing Azhenan (Bois Forte) shows how dynamic baselines + Indigenous stewardship strengthen carbon markets. #IndigenousLeadership #CarbonMarkets
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Public comment now open (30 days) for Verra projects that opened week of Mar 23. Projects across Australia, Philippines, Qatar, Ukraine, US—wetlands to energy—could reduce/remove at least 3,866,054 thousand tCO2e. Read & comment: verra.org/projects-ope... #ClimateAction
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
🖥️ Verra now has 24 digitalized methodologies and counting! From biochar to REDD, cookstoves to carbon capture, our digital templates simplify project documentation and monitoring. Stay tuned as we expand our library! 🔗 Full list: bit.ly/3NlsPc9 #Digitalization #Verra
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
📄 Verra has clarified the effective dates for VCS V5 updates, including: 1️⃣ changes to LED project eligibility 2️⃣ voluntary updates for early compliance 3️⃣ removal of section numbers for projects in other programs 4️⃣ late-to-verify procedures for IFM and ARR projects. 🔗 bit.ly/4rQIA8M
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Clarifications to VCS Program Version 5 Effective Dates
Clarifications to VCS Program Version 5 Effective Dates
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
🌍 Public Comment Period Open! 🌍 Join us in shaping projects aiming to reduce 895,678 tCO2e! From forestry to energy, your feedback is crucial. Check out projects in Brazil, Kenya, and more. Get involved today! 🔗 Learn More: verra.org/projects-ope... #ClimateAction
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Projects Open for Public Comment: March 23, 2026 - Verra
The public comment periods for the following projects opened during the week of March 16.
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
⚡🚗 Verra invites feedback on a minor revision to VM0038 & VMD0049 for EV charging in the VCS Program. Changes include applicability updates, a new positive list, and VCS tools adoption. Share by April 17, 2026. Stay tuned for a simplified calculation example! 🔗 More: bit.ly/3Pmtz16
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Join us at Carbon Forward Asia in Singapore! 🌏 On March 24 at 4:20 pm SGT, Win Sim Tan will discuss "CORSIA in Asia" with experts from Malaysia Aviation Group, Climate Impact X, and DelAgua. Explore market dynamics, project demand, and investment opportunities. #CarbonMarkets buff.ly/gP7QpG2
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🎉 Congrats to Project Tourba for registering with Verra's VCS Program! A major step for carbon farming in MENA, supporting 3,300+ farmers over 270,000 hectares. 65% of carbon credit revenue benefits farmers. #CarbonFarming #Verra
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🌍 Public Comment Period Open! 🌱 Projects in Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Malawi, Peru, and Tanzania aim to cut 4.3M tCO2e emissions and recycle 26,560 tonnes of plastic annually. Share your thoughts and help shape a sustainable future! 🗣️ #ClimateAction
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Projects Open for Public Comment: March 16, 2026 - Verra
The public comment periods for the following projects opened during the week of March 2.
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
💻 Catch the webinar replay: VM0042 consultation! Discover insights on the revision of VM0042 and VMD0053 for agricultural land management. Thanks to our expert speakers! Consultation open until March 31, 2026. Watch now: bit.ly/46Zf2hP #Agriculture #ClimateAction
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🖥️ Join us for a webinar on how plastic credits can support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems! 📆 March 18, 9:00 am ET. Hosted by Verra, UN-Habitat, and more. Discuss roles, opportunities, and integration of plastic credits. ➡️ buff.ly/xHNT1oc
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🎉 Celebrating five years of the Plastic Program! Sinclair Vincent reflects on its journey and achievements in catalyzing waste initiatives, supporting plastic stewardship, and pioneering new strategies. Excited for the future! 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3P742c6 #PlasticProgram #Sustainability
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
🌍 Public Comment Period Open! 🌍 Projects in China, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, and Rwanda are reducing emissions through agriculture, energy, and transport. Potential impact: 1,555,778 tCO2e annually. Share your thoughts and help shape our sustainable future! verra.org/projects-ope... #ClimateAction
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Projects Open for Public Comment: March 9, 2026 - Verra
The public comment periods for the following projects opened during the week of March 2.
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
🎉 Great news! A US judge has dismissed the case questioning the efficacy of Verra carbon credits used by Apple. This underscores the scientific credibility of the Verified Carbon Standard. buff.ly/HeL3l5g
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
🎉 Exciting news for UpEnergy's cookstove project in Nigeria! Verra Project 2673 earns the first credits with the Core Carbon Principles label under VM0050. This milestone signifies improved air quality, faster cooking, and climate benefits. Stay tuned for more updates! #CleanCookstoves
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
💡 Share your feedback! Verra is seeking input on a minor revision to CDM methodology AMS-III.Y. for methane avoidance from wastewater and manure systems. The public consultation is open until March 9, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4awz4Ct #CarbonMarkets
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Consultation: Revision to CDM Methodology for Methane Avoidance
Verra has opened a public consultation on a minor revision (methodology development ID #M0370) to Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodology AMS-III.Y.: Methane avoidance through separation of…
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Verra has issued its first carbon credits with the Core Carbon Principles (CCP) label under the clean cookstoves methodology. The CCP label ensures high integrity, marking a milestone for the VCS methodology VM0050. The UpEnergy project in Nigeria aims to cut 1.6M tCO2e annually. bit.ly/4kTD1os
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🌍 Public comment period open for Verra projects! Review initiatives in Brazil, Canada, Congo, and Peru aiming to reduce 1,018,197 tCO2e annually. Share your feedback and help shape these sustainable developments! Learn more: verra.org/projects-ope... #ClimateAction
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
A new draft methodology for savanna fire management is open for public consultation! It focuses on reducing emissions by shifting to controlled early dry season burns. Join the consultation from Feb 18 to Mar 20, 2026. Participate here:
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Consultation: Methodology for Savanna Fire Management - Verra
Verra has opened a public consultation on the draft Methodology for Savanna Fire Management (methodology development ID #CN0135) in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program.
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Verra welcomes the new B4B+Club report on biodiversity credits and highlights our Nature Framework's top ranking. We aim for integrity in crediting but note that high-level principles need practical application. Explore our detailed responses at CDC Biodiversité's site. buff.ly/BfFNkge
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
🎉 Kudos to Grow Indigo for pioneering the first global smallholder project under Verra's VM0042 and being India's first to earn credits! Their Regenerative Agriculture in Rice-Wheat-Maize System supports farmers with practices like DSR, sharing 75% of carbon credit revenue. buff.ly/8LPjk4U
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🖥️ Explore the ABACUS label at our webinar! 📅 Feb 24, 10 am ET. Discover carbon credit standards, insights, and future plans. Join Verra and Amazon to discuss market trends. Register: bit.ly/4pRlSws #ClimateAction #Verra
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🎉 Congrats to the SARA - Agricarbon project for issuing South America's first carbon credits under Verra's VM0042! Supporting 130+ farms over 150,000 hectares, the project boosts productivity and resilience. A huge win for the planet and farmers! 🌿 www.anthesisgroup.com/carbon-proje...
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
💻 Don't miss the chance to explore Verra's updated leakage module, VMD0054 v1.1! 🌱 Discover changes from v1.0, enhancing methodologies like VM0032, VM0042, and VM0047. Catch the replay to stay informed in carbon markets. ➡️ Watch now: bit.ly/3Osaom0 #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Join us at the Carbon Solutions Forum in San Diego! 💡 Statton Hammock from Verra will discuss transforming offsets into contracts and revenue on Feb 19 at 9:00 am PT with Yuhau Lin and Katie Sullivan. Don't miss out on this vital conversation! ➡️ Register: energy-dialogues.com/events/carbo...
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🌱 Verra is revising VM0042 and VMD0053 to align with VCS Program v5, enhancing flexibility and global adaptability. Join the consultation from Feb 11 to Mar 31, 2026. SSA Handbook available by Mar 2. Share your feedback! 🔗 #CarbonMarkets #RegenerativeAgriculture
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🌳 Kathy McClure discovered the Family Forest Carbon Program via a billboard, which empowers landowners to sell carbon credits, keeping 🌳 intact and thriving. FFCP's Central Appalachia project was the first to receive CCP-labeled credits under Verra's IFM methodology.
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Lao PDR’s new decree endorses Verra’s VCS Program, setting a clear regulatory path for carbon credit projects. This boosts climate finance towards national goals and NDCs, benefiting developers and communities. #CarbonCredits #Sustainability
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🖥️ Discover Version 5 of the Verified Carbon Standard Program! Our webinar replay is now available. Learn about the latest updates ensuring carbon markets deliver effective climate action. 🌍 ➡️ Watch now: bit.ly/4jDqp44 🔗 More info: bit.ly/49UiwUB #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
💡 In 2026, we aim to scale our efforts to create a trusted carbon market with meaningful impact. Catch our webinar replay where Verra leadership outlines key goals and 2026 priorities, including new registry plans, digitalization, and client engagement. Watch here: bit.ly/4aooa0w #ClimateAction
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
🌱 Celebrating the GRASS project by TASC, the first in South Africa to issue Verra-labeled grassland carbon credits! This initiative empowers farmers with skills and market access, channeling carbon revenues back into communities. A win for climate and livelihoods! #RegenerativeAgriculture
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Join us for a webinar on Verra's updated leakage module, VMD0054 v1.1, on Feb 10, 2026, at 11:00 am ET. Discover the changes between versions and how it aids in estimating emissions leakage. Register now: bit.ly/4aS4jZo 🌳 #CarbonCredits
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
🎉 Huge congrats to the Miombo Restoration Alliance for partnering with @Trafigura! This exclusive carbon credit deal will fund vital ecosystem restoration in Malawi, with an 11-million-seedling nursery. 🌳 A major step for climate action! #ClimateAction #Forests
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Verra - Standards for a Sustainable Future @verrastandards.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Reflecting on our journey, Verra has issued over 1.37 billion carbon credits, equal to removing 318 million cars for a year! Thanks to our VCS Program projects and VVBs. We're excited to keep innovating because climate action can't wait. #ClimateImpact #CarbonMarkets
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