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Over-crediting in REDD+ not driven by “unobserved” variables -analysis

Published 01:33 on May 8, 2026 / Last updated at 01:33 on May 8, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Africa), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Researchers have pushed back against industry claims that flaws in academic analysis explain apparent over-crediting in avoided deforestation projects, finding instead that "unobserved" local variables are unlikely to account for the large gap between estimated and claimed emissions reductions.
Researchers have pushed back against industry claims that flaws in academic analysis explain apparent over-crediting in avoided deforestation projects, finding instead that "unobserved" local variables are unlikely to account for the large gap between estimated and claimed emissions reductions.


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