Carbon crediting for peatland rewetting may overestimate climate benefits -study

Published 17:27 on February 2, 2025 / Last updated at 17:27 on February 2, 2025 / Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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A new study has raised concerns about the long-term effectiveness of peatland rewetting as a carbon farming strategy, warning that current crediting mechanisms may overestimate the climate benefits of such projects if they fail over time.
A new study has raised concerns about the long-term effectiveness of peatland rewetting as a carbon farming strategy, warning that current crediting mechanisms may overestimate the climate benefits of such projects if they fail over time.


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