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Verra’s review process of Southern Cardamom REDD+ project raises independence, structural concerns, says human rights group

Published 09:43 on October 2, 2024 / Last updated at 09:43 on October 2, 2024 / / Americas, Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Verra's review of the Southern Cardamom REDD+ (SCRP) project that led to its suspension being lifted relied heavily on the findings and claims made by its proponent, raising questions about its independence and presenting structural issues in the standard's environmental and social requirements, according to the human rights group that investigated the activity.
Verra's review of the Southern Cardamom REDD+ (SCRP) project that led to its suspension being lifted relied heavily on the findings and claims made by its proponent, raising questions about its independence and presenting structural issues in the standard's environmental and social requirements, according to the human rights group that investigated the activity.


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