Improved forest management methodologies present high risk of over-crediting, says think tank

Published 16:43 on February 21, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:43 on February 21, 2024  / Alejandra Padin-Dujon /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Kyoto Mechanisms, Nature-based, Voluntary

Several improved forest management (IFM) methodologies present a high risk of overstating emissions impacts, according to factsheets released Wednesday alongside a new set of carbon credit quality scores by a German think tank in partnership with NGOs.
Several improved forest management (IFM) methodologies present a high risk of overstating emissions impacts, according to factsheets released Wednesday alongside a new set of carbon credit quality scores by a German think tank in partnership with NGOs.


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