Nature-based > Amid over-crediting claims, Verra promises revamped REDD plans in Q2

Amid over-crediting claims, Verra promises revamped REDD plans in Q2

Published 16:52 on January 24, 2023  /  Last updated at 22:14 on January 24, 2023  / /  Nature-based, Voluntary

Standards body Verra has mounted a robust defence of REDD in the wake of damning reports of widespread over-crediting of projects it has accredited in the sector, promising on Tuesday that its new consolidated methodology for avoided deforestation will be released in the second quarter.
Standards body Verra has mounted a robust defence of REDD in the wake of damning reports of widespread over-crediting of projects it has accredited in the sector, promising on Tuesday that its new consolidated methodology for avoided deforestation will be released in the second quarter.


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