Americas > REDD alert as low prices stop developers reaping rewards from high integrity carbon projects, say analysts

REDD alert as low prices stop developers reaping rewards from high integrity carbon projects, say analysts

Published 14:21 on May 21, 2025 / Last updated at 14:21 on May 21, 2025 / / Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Voluntary

Verra’s new methodology for crediting avoided deforestation REDD+ projects will slash issuance levels and create a minimum floor price of $15/tonne, but the current value of units is still too low to incentivise many project developers to take the risk, according to new analysis.
Verra’s new methodology for crediting avoided deforestation REDD+ projects will slash issuance levels and create a minimum floor price of $15/tonne, but the current value of units is still too low to incentivise many project developers to take the risk, according to new analysis.


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