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ANALYSIS: Experts question additionality of HFLD forest carbon methodologies, as integrity body considers approval

Published 16:24 on February 12, 2025 / Last updated at 17:54 on February 14, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific, EMEA (Europe), Insights (Analysis), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Carbon methodologies designed to credit for high forest, low deforestation (HFLD) should not be seen as additional and risk undermining carbon market integrity initiatives, according to climate experts, with voluntary carbon integrity body the ICVCM still considering the merits of one such programme for its quality stamp.
Carbon methodologies designed to credit for high forest, low deforestation (HFLD) should not be seen as additional and risk undermining carbon market integrity initiatives, according to climate experts, with voluntary carbon integrity body the ICVCM still considering the merits of one such programme for its quality stamp.


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