Africa > ‘Trial by media’ fears hit voluntary carbon market after Verra shuts out developer over magazine article

‘Trial by media’ fears hit voluntary carbon market after Verra shuts out developer over magazine article

Published 05:00 on March 13, 2024  /  Last updated at 02:18 on March 13, 2024  / Paddy Gourlay /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Other APAC, Voluntary

Concerns have been raised about what some are calling 'trial by media' in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) after Verra said it froze the registry account of a developer in the wake of allegations made in a magazine article because it was a ‘unique situation’, contrary to the standard body’s usual protocol.
Concerns have been raised about what some are calling 'trial by media' in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) after Verra said it froze the registry account of a developer in the wake of allegations made in a magazine article because it was a ‘unique situation’, contrary to the standard body’s usual protocol.


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