Former South Pole boss urges Verra to invite Kariba REDD carbon project back into registry

Published 10:51 on October 23, 2025 / Last updated at 10:51 on October 23, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Verra should invite the Kariba REDD carbon project back into its registry to enable the proponent to pay back a debt of over 15 million units using future issuances, according to the former head of South Pole, after the standard demanded compensation due to past over-crediting.
Verra should invite the Kariba REDD carbon project back into its registry to enable the proponent to pay back a debt of over 15 million units using future issuances, according to the former head of South Pole, after the standard demanded compensation due to past over-crediting.


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