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Verra concludes investigation into REDD project, finds 15 mln ‘hot air’ credits

Published 19:02 on September 23, 2025 / Last updated at 19:02 on September 23, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), EMEA (Africa), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Voluntary carbon standard Verra has determined that more than 15 million credits issued to a troubled REDD project in Zimbabwe were linked to “significantly” less deforestation in the activity area than initially estimated, formally cancelling the units following the conclusion of an investigation.
Voluntary carbon standard Verra has determined that more than 15 million credits issued to a troubled REDD project in Zimbabwe were linked to “significantly” less deforestation in the activity area than initially estimated, formally cancelling the units following the conclusion of an investigation.


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