June 5, 2025 (Verra (via LinkedIn)) –
Verra, a leading global standards organization for climate action and sustainable development, posted 7 LinkedIn updates from May 29 to June 5, 2025. The company's posts covered a range of topics, including methodology updates, biodiversity credits, carbon capture and storage (CCS), mangrove restoration, and peatland conservation. Let's explore the key areas of focus for Verra during this period.
Methodology Updates and Webinars
Verra announced an upcoming webinar on June 4, 2025, to discuss the latest updates to the Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation methodology (VM0047) in the Verified Carbon Standard Program. Version 1.1 of VM0047, released in mid-May, represents a minor revision to the methodology. This update is significant as it quantifies carbon removals from activities that establish, increase, or restore vegetative cover in non-forest areas or enhance forest carbon stocks in existing forest areas. The methodology offers two approaches for quantification: area-based and census-based, providing flexibility for project developers.
Webinar on updated forestry methodology
Biodiversity Credits and Market Integrity
Verra expressed strong support for the High-level Principles for the Biodiversity Credit Market, aligning with their commitment to integrity in market-based approaches. This endorsement is crucial as it helps establish these principles as a credible reference point for quality and integrity in the emerging biodiversity credits market. Verra's support, as a standard-setting organization, reaffirms the shared commitment to building a high-integrity foundation for this new market, emphasizing the importance of credible and impactful environmental solutions.
Support for biodiversity credit principles
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Framework
Verra highlighted significant progress in supporting high-integrity climate action through carbon capture and storage (CCS). The organization has released a comprehensive CCS framework methodology along with two sets of modular tools to facilitate its implementation. A notable addition is the new Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) module under the VCS methodology VM0049. This expansion completes the CCS+ core framework, covering capture, transport, storage, and key tools for both Direct Air Capture (DAC) and Bioenergy Combustion. The framework is designed for energy suppliers focusing on carbon removal activities and provides flexibility for project developers to use shared infrastructure and manage mixed CO₂ streams.
CCS framework and BECCS module launch
Mangrove Restoration and Community Impact
Verra CEO Mandy Rambharos shared insights from her visit to the ALLCOT Blue Carbon (ABC) Mangrove Project in Senegal. The project exemplifies the profound potential of the carbon market to drive finance where it's most needed, supporting forest conservation, coastal protection, and community development. Rambharos emphasized the human aspect of such projects, highlighting the roles of community leaders in restoration work, women launching eco-tourism ventures, and young people learning about carbon monitoring and coastal resilience. This project demonstrates how carbon markets can simultaneously address climate change, protect ecosystems, and empower local communities.
Mangrove project showcases community impact
Digital Transformation in Project Management
Verra announced the launch of a digital version of its Exemption Request Form on the Verra Project Hub. This digital transformation, effective July 1, 2025, streamlines the process for projects across any of Verra's programs to request exemptions from program rules, requirements, or procedures. The move to a digital platform reflects Verra's commitment to improving efficiency and accessibility in project management and compliance processes.
Digital exemption request form launched
World Peatlands Day and Climate Action
On World Peatlands Day, Verra highlighted the critical role of peatlands in climate regulation and ecosystem services. Despite covering only 3% of the Earth's land surface, peatlands store more carbon than all other vegetation types combined. They also support water security, reduce flood risk, and safeguard biodiversity. However, peatlands are under threat, with 22% facing high pressure from human activities. Verra emphasized how carbon markets can help protect and restore peatlands by providing financial incentives through the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. The program offers approved methodologies for both tropical (VM0007) and temperate (VM0036) peatlands, enabling projects to quantify emissions reductions and generate verified carbon credits.
World Peatlands Day highlights conservation
In conclusion, Verra's LinkedIn activity during this period demonstrates its multifaceted approach to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development. From updating methodologies and supporting new markets like biodiversity credits to advancing carbon capture technologies and highlighting community-based projects, Verra continues to play a crucial role in shaping high-integrity environmental markets and solutions.
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