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Carbon Capture MENA Summit 2026
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-02 | Virtual
Verra staff speaking: Ian Kuwahara, Director, Energy and Industrial Innovation
Ian will be presenting virtually on April 1, 4:30–5:20 PM (GST) in the panel, “How Carbon Markets Drive CCUS Profitability”. Ian will share how high-integrity carbon markets can unlock finance for CCUS projects—transforming CO₂ from a liability into a revenue-generating asset and driving real, measurable climate impact.

Implementation panel on enrolling in carbon offset markets
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vNFZngrBQ-KA7p4Tn7-48g#/
Verra staff speaking: Kristen Linscott, Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Kristen will join a webinar hosted by the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture as part of the spring 2026 course Natural Climate Solutions in Agricultural Landscapes: A Survey of Practices. This weekly public webinar series explores carbon dioxide removal practices in agriculture, including agroforestry, cover crops, compost, and other natural climate solutions, and their potential to remove carbon while delivering co-benefits for food production and ecosystems.
In her session, Kristen will participate in an interactive panel discussion and Q&A on practical approaches to enrolling in carbon offset markets.
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Trader policy for plastics circularity in ASEAN
2026-03-31 04:00 - 05:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Verra staff speaking: Vigil Yu, Senior Program Officer
Hosted by the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) and UN-ESCAP, this webinar explores how trade and investment policies can accelerate the transition to a circular plastics economy in ASEAN. Hear from experts as they share key insights from new regional analysis, practical approaches to leveraging trade levers, and what this means for policymakers, industry, and investors. The session will also include a demonstration of TINA, offering a data-driven perspective on plastics trade across the region.
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North American Carbon World
2026-03-31 - 2026-04-02 | Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA, United States
Verra staff participating: Mandy Rambharos, Chief Executive Officer | Candace Vinke, Chief Program Development and Innovation Officer | Sinclair Vincent, Senior Director, Program Development | Valaeria Enciso, Senior Program Officer, Market Relations
North American Carbon World (NACW) is North America’s flagship carbon conference, bringing together carbon market and climate policy leaders to discuss emerging trends, policy developments, and practical approaches to scaling credible, market-based climate solutions.
Sinclair will speak in the fireside chat “Indigenous-Led Impact Through Integrity,” on March 31 at 11:30 AM, which will explore how high-integrity carbon markets can support Indigenous leadership, advance long-term land stewardship, and rebuild trust in voluntary carbon markets using the Akiing Azhenan project as a case study.
Mandy will speak on the panel “The Maturation of Market Standards and Oversight” on April 1 at 1:15 PM. The session will examine recent developments in global market standards, including newly approved methodologies, the growth in issued credits, and evolving oversight frameworks.
Verra will host the workshop “Bridging the Gap: Scope 3 Standards, Interventions, and Integrity,” on April 2 at 9:05 AM, during which Candace will walk you through intervention-based accounting for Scope 3 emissions. The workshop will explore how existing voluntary carbon market safeguards and tools, including Verra’s Scope 3 Standard Program, can complement emissions inventories, address data quality and transparency challenges, and support credible, science-aligned supply chain climate action.
Sinclair will speak on the panel “Return of Renewable Energy”, on April 2 at 12:20pm, which will explore the renewed role of renewable energy in carbon markets, including evolving additionality requirements, declining grid-emission baselines, updated methodologies, and growing expectations around integrity, transparency, and global-scale emissions reductions.
Visit Verra at NACW 2026. Stop by our booth to learn more about Verra’s work and current initiatives across carbon markets and climate action. To connect with the Verra team during the conference, please contact events@verra.org.
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Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF)
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-28 | The Venetian Macao, Macao, China
Verra staff speaking: Win Sim Tan, Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific
The 2nd Global Carbon Credit Market Development Forum is a featured segment of the Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF), bringing together policymakers, market experts, and industry leaders to advance high-integrity carbon markets. Taking place on the opening day of MIECF, the forum focuses on collaboration frameworks, technological innovation, and investment strategies to strengthen the global carbon credit market.
Win will participate on March 26 at 4:00 PM in the roundtable dialogue, “Technological Innovation and Investment Opportunities in an Upgraded Global Carbon Market Collaboration Framework,” sharing perspectives on scaling high-quality carbon markets, strengthening standards and verification systems, and fostering regional and international cooperation.
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2026 Carbon Markets Forum
2026-03-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Design offices, Highlight Towers, Munich, 80807, Germany
Verra speaker: Viridiana Alcantara, Manager, Agriculture Innovation
Viri will speak at the 2026 Carbon Market Forum hosted by South Pole, which brings together companies and climate experts to discuss the evolving role of carbon credits in credible, science-based climate strategies. The program will include insights from the new guide, a multi-stakeholder panel, interactive roundtable discussions, and a networking reception for corporate sustainability leaders and carbon market practitioners.
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One project, many standards: How do I decide?
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | CO
Verra staff speaking: Liz Guinessey, Manager, Food and Blue Carbon Innovation
Fair Carbon works to support the protection and restoration of blue carbon ecosystems by addressing policy, finance, and technical challenges, and hosts a webinar series focused on key issues in blue carbon and carbon markets.
Liz will join the March 25 webinar (10:00 AM EST) for a one-hour discussion on choosing the right standard for blue carbon projects in the voluntary market. She will speak alongside representatives from Plan Vivo, Isometric, and Cercarbono about differences across standards, project costs and timelines, buyer expectations, and how biodiversity and community benefits factor into project decisions.
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Paraguay Carbon Forum
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-26 | Sheraton Hotel, Asuncion, Paraguay
Verra staff participating: Angelo Sartori, Senior Director, Government and Policy Engagement
The Paraguay Carbon Forum is an in-person international event bringing together government, industry, and technical experts to discuss key developments and challenges in carbon markets, climate cooperation, and sustainable investment in the region.
Angelo will speak on March 26 at 10AM in the panel “Ensuring Integrity: Standards, Institutions, and Trust in Carbon Markets”, focusing on the role of governance frameworks and institutional capacity in strengthening confidence and transparency across evolving carbon market mechanisms.
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Carbon Forward Asia
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-25 | Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Ave, 018956, Singapore
Verra staff speaking: Win Sim Tan, Regional Representative, Asia and the Pacific.
This event will bring together regional and international leaders to explore key trends, policies, and opportunities shaping carbon markets, pricing mechanisms, and sustainability efforts across the Asia‑Pacific.

Outcome-based finance through high-integrity Plastic Credits to support EPR objectives
2026-03-18 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | CO
Verra staff speaking: Vigil Yangjinqi Yu, Senior Program Officer and Varun Aggarwal, Head of Plastic Program
Verra and UN-Habitat co-host a webinar on how high-integrity Plastic Credits can support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) goals through outcome-based finance. The session will share practical insights and country examples on mobilizing funding, strengthening waste systems, and advancing inclusive, high-integrity circular economy solutions.
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TCX Global Forum on Carbon Pricing & Climate Finance
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-20 | Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Verra staff speaking: Win Sim Tan, Regional Representative, Asia and the Pacific
The Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) brings together city leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from around the world to discuss the future of smart, sustainable, and net-zero cities. More information is available on the SCSE website.
As part of SCSE 2026, Win will deliver a keynote on 18 March at the Global Forum on Carbon Pricing & Climate Finance, organized by the Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) in collaboration with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE). Win’s keynote, “The Role of Registries in the Evolution of Article 6 Carbon Markets,” will explore key considerations for Article 6 implementation, including tracking, issuance, and market infrastructure, with the topic picked up for a related panel discussion with global carbon market and climate finance leaders.

European Carbon Farming Summit
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-19 | Padova Congress Centre, Padova, Italy
Verra staff speaking: Carolina Cardoso Lisboa, Manager, Agriculture Innovation | Spencer Plumb, Senior Manager, Forest Management Innovation
The EU Carbon Farming Summit 2026 convenes policymakers, project developers, and industry leaders to explore innovations, standards, and collaboration frameworks for high-integrity carbon farming across Europe. The summit features expert panels, interactive discussions, and showcases emerging tools and methodologies to scale carbon farming projects while supporting sustainable rural livelihoods.
Carolina will speak on the co-hosted panel with Seqana and OpenGeoHub on March 18 4:15PM ‘Building public trust in European carbon farming: regulatory support of standards, measurement, and digital infrastructure“, providing clarity on methodology updates, MRV requirements, and building trust for scaling carbon farming projects across Europe.
At the summit, Spencer will speak in the session “Harmonizing forest carbon certification: bridging EU, national, and private schemes for high-integrity carbon farming.” The panel will discuss how aligning certification systems can help strengthen trust and support the growth of forest carbon markets, informed by Verra’s experience with forest carbon standards.
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Webinar: VM0042, v3.0 Public Consultation
2026-03-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | https://verra.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OvKAvPzLSsm6Yi9vEiEo8g
In this webinar, the Verra team will provide an overview of the public consultation on a major revision to VM0042 Improved Agricultural Land Management, v2.2 and VMD0053 Model Calibration, Validation, and Uncertainty Guidance for Biogeochemical Modeling for Agricultural Land Management Projects, v2.1 in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. The consultation will also include a template for model calibration and validation reports and a Soil Sampling and Analysis (SSA) Handbook.
The updated versions of VM0042 and VMD0053 aim to maximize consistency with other VCS methodologies. They would also bring VM0042 into alignment with version 5 of the VCS Program and increase the methodology’s flexibility by making it adaptable to agronomic reality across global geographies.

World Hydrogen & Carbon Management Americas
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-12 | Marriott Marquis Houston, Houston, TX, United States
Verra staff speaking: Benktesh Sharma, Senior Director, Technology Solutions
World Hydrogen & Carbon Management Americas convenes industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore market mechanisms, technology innovation, and investment strategies accelerating decarbonization across North America.
On Day 2 (March 12), Benktesh will join the panel discussion “Carbon Markets at a Crossroads: Scaling Integrity, Liquidity, and Investment.” The session will examine the current state of North American carbon markets, the role of carbon credits as financial instruments, and how standards, verification, and technology innovation can build trust and unlock institutional capital at scale.

Wall Street Green Summit
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-11 | The Cornell Club, 6 E 44th St, New York, NY, United States
Verra staff speaking: Mandy Rambharos, Chief Executive Officer
The Wall Street Green Summit brings together leaders from finance, policy, and climate to explore how markets can accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon economy. The summit features discussions on sustainable finance, carbon markets, energy transition, and scalable climate solutions.
Mandy Rambharos, CEO, will speak on Day 1 (March 10) at 1:30 PM in the session Carbon Markets Today. Mandy will focus on Verra’s VM0052 Methodology: Accelerated Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants Using a Just Transition, highlighting how the methodology enables high-integrity carbon credits from early coal retirements while supporting workers and communities through a just transition.
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Trust Through Technology: How Rigorous MRV Unlocks Value and Trust in Rice Carbon Projects
2026-03-05 | https://2e6sti.share-eu1.hsforms.com/26SLehx2GQqC2fxAoFKE-0g
Verra staff speaking: Carolina Cardoso Lisbôa, Manager, Agriculture Innovation
Join this webinar on March 5, 2026 at 5PM ET to explore how integrated monitoring and Tier 3 modelling are improving transparency and integrity in rice carbon projects. Carolina will discuss the role of high-quality MRV systems in meeting evolving carbon standards and market expectations.
Other speakers include experts from CarbonFarm, Regrow Ag, SNV, and KliK Foundation.
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Bolivia Carbon Forum
2026-03-05 | El Centro de Convenciones CAINCO, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Verra staff speaking: Susana Veléz Haller, Regional Representative, Latin America and the Caribbean
With the Bolivia Carbon Forum, the LATAM event series convened by MÉXICO2 comes to Bolivia for the first time, focusing on carbon markets and climate finance. The forum brings together national and international experts, government representatives, businesses, and other stakeholders to share practical knowledge, discuss global best practices, and support Bolivia’s participation in international carbon markets.
At the forum, Susana will speak on two panels:
11:30 AM – Susana will speak on “Carbon Market Experiences in Latin America – Progress, Challenges, and Best Practices,” which brings together regional experts to discuss market development, recent advances, persistent challenges, and emerging best practices
12:20 PM – Susana will speak on “How to Develop a Carbon Project – From Concept to Credit,” guiding participants through the structured process of designing a carbon project and issuing credible carbon credits.
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Business of Conservation Conference
2026-03-04 - 2026-03-07 | Radisson Blu Hotel Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya
Verra staff speaking: Sinclair Vincent, Senior Director, Program Development
The Business of Conservation Conference 2026 brings together leaders from government, conservation, and industry to explore ways to align nature protection with sustainable economic growth. Sessions will cover financing, community engagement, and market-based approaches to scale conservation impact.
Sinclair will speak on “Data Sovereignty, Monitoring, Standards, and Verification” on Friday, March 6, 1:45–2:45 PM, discussing how robust data and verification practices can support credible, scalable conservation initiatives.
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ABACUS Label: Deep Dive
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online
In this webinar Verra will offer an in-depth exploration of the ABACUS label. Launched in 2024, in partnership with an Amazon-led working group, the ABACUS label identifies carbon credits that are generated under Verra’s Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) methodology (VM0047) and that exceed the methodology’s requirements.
In this session, the Verra Team will cover the following:
– Label eligibility conditions, and validation and verification requirements
– Insights from applying the label
– Next steps for the further development of the label
– Other commonly asked questions
The Verra team will be joined by a representative from Amazon who will share insights on market demand and pricing dynamics.

World Sustainable Development Summit
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-27 | Taj Palace, New Delhi, India
Verra staff speaking: Mandy Rambharos, Chief Executive Officer and Kranav Sharma, Technical Manager, Industrial Innovation
World Sustainable Development Summit convenes global leaders from government, business, and civil society for high-level discussions on climate action, sustainable development, clean energy transitions, and green growth under the theme “Transformations: Vision, Voices, and Values for Sustainable Development.”
Mandy will give a virtual address as part of the WSDS Leadership Video Series, which will be featured in the run-up to the Silver Jubilee Edition of the Summit. She will discuss climate leadership and the role of high-integrity carbon markets in driving real-world impact, highlighting how credible, scalable climate solutions can support communities while advancing global sustainable development goals.
Kranav will speak at the CEO Forum on February 24 at 3:45 PM on the topic, “New MRV approaches that are emerging for biodiversity, water, and wider ecosystem services, supported by digital innovations.”
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Scaling Up biochar in India: Harnessing Carbon Markets for Climate, Farmers, and Industry
2026-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | TERI SAS, Plot No. 10, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi, 110070, India
Verra Staff Speaking: Kranav Sharma, Technical Manager, Industrial Innovation
Part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week (DCIW), this session will explore how India can rapidly scale biochar deployment by leveraging the power of voluntary and compliance carbon markets, ensuring environmental integrity, farmer inclusion, and commercial viability. It will bring together project developers, standard bodies, carbon finance experts, policymakers, corporates/buyers, and farmer‑focused organizations to move from pilots to scalable market models.
​The session will focus on real-world implementation challenges, credible MRV (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification), integration with Indian agricultural systems, and demand creation from buyers seeking durable carbon removal from biochar projects.
​PANELISTS:
Aparna Sharma, Programme Lead, CEEW
​Kaushal Bisht, Partnerships Lead, Varaha
Rutha Veena-Shashank, Program Manager, Remove
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Getting VM0047 Performance Benchmarking right: Lessons from Verra, Project Developers and Remote Sensing Experts
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | https://u7orw.share.hsforms.com/26KZ6R023QKmBYFSuq6Tigg?__hstc=10681579.f1a0dfc7dcdf92e901232e18eeada089.1772130939831.1772130939831.1772130939831.1&__hssc=10681579.8.1772130939832&__hsfp=2e991080ede8da9a160915eba3ef02ae
Verra staff speaking: Spencer Plumb, Senior Manager, Forest Management Innovation
Join Verra and Chloris Geospatial for a webinar on applying VM0047’s performance benchmarking requirements in ARR projects, with a focus on dynamic baselines and biomass-based controls. Spencer Plumb from Verra will explain the intent behind VM0047, followed by Chloris demonstrating how to implement a practical, end-to-end benchmarking workflow. The session will conclude with applied examples and audience Q&A.
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Carbon Solutions Forum 2026
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-19 | San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
Verra staff speaking: Statton Hammock, General Counsel
The Carbon Solutions Forum brings together senior decision-makers from across energy, finance, and climate sectors to shape the future of carbon management. This curated, high-level event fosters cross-sector dialogue on operationalizing decarbonization—through reductions, removals, and high-integrity carbon markets. Sessions follow the Chatham House Rule, encouraging open and pragmatic discussions on how to scale climate solutions with credibility and speed.

India State Climate Investment Forum
2026-02-18 | Jio World Convention Center, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, India
Verra staff speaking: Priyanka Garg, Senior Program Officer, Natural Climate Solutions

The India State Climate Investment Forum (ISCIF) brings together government, investors, project developers, and climate leaders to explore how subnational climate investment can drive sustainable development and catalyze capital flows in one of India’s fastest-growing regions.
Priyanka will speak on the 3:45 PM panel, “Carbon Markets as an Enabler for Nature Conservation and Marine (Blue Carbon),” discussing how carbon markets can support nature-based and marine solutions while creating incentives for sustainable ecosystem protection and restoration.
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GreenBiz 26
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-19 | JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Verra staff attending: Scott Greenberg, Sr. Director, Marketing and Business Development
At GreenBiz, sustainability leaders and innovators will convene in Phoenix, Arizona to explore practical strategies and scalable solutions across decarbonization, nature, finance, disclosure, and circular systems to accelerate the transition to a just and climate-positive economy.
If you are interested to connect with Scott to learn more about Verra’s latest initiatives, reach out to events@verra.org.

Diving into the ABACUS Label: Requirements, First Lessons Learned, and Future Enhancements
2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join us for an in‑depth session exploring the ABACUS label— what are its requirements, what has been happening since launch, and where it’s headed next. Drawing on stakeholder input, including insights from upstream capacity‑building efforts, this webinar will provide a detailed view of the label’s structure, first lessons learned, and emerging demand signals.
In this webinar, we will:

Walk through the label’s eligibility conditions and the validation and verification requirements using a practical checklist.
Address some of the most common questions we’ve received.
Highlight friction points identified so far in the ABACUS adoption curve
Invite Amazon to share reflections on demand, pricing dynamics, and market forecasting.
Preview what’s coming next for the ABACUS ecosystem, including the update of VMD0054 with the cross-commodity leakage option and the forthcoming VM0047 improvements.

This session is designed to equip participants with a clearer understanding of the ABACUS label and as a look at its adoption and evolution.

Overview of VMD0054 Estimating Leakage from the Displacement of Agricultural Activities
2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Verra will provide an overview of VMD0054 Estimating Leakage from the Displacement of Agricultural Activities, v1.1. VMD0054 provides a standardized approach for estimating leakage, which occurs in the form of greenhouse gas emissions outside of a project boundary when project activities displace agricultural or fuelwood production. Version 1.1 constitutes a minor revision to version 1.0 of the module, and the webinar will focus on highlighting the changes between the two versions.

BIOFOR
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-13 | Online
Verra staff speaking: Ian Kuwahara, Director, Energy and Industrial Innovation
At BIOFOR 2026, the forest bioeconomy track within the PaperWeek 2026 virtual conference, Ian will speak during the session “Derisking CCS/CCU across the Project Lifecycle: A Blueprint for Success” on Wednesday, February 11, from 3:30–5:00 pm (ET, virtual session).
In this session, Ian will share how robust carbon dioxide removal (CDR) quantification, verification, and MRV requirements can help de-risk CCS and CCU projects and support the credible generation and sale of carbon removal credits.
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Tropical Forest Leadership Summit
2026-02-05 - 2026-02-07 | Yale School of the Environment, New Haven, CT, United States
Verra staff speaking: Mandy Rambharos, CEO.
The International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) Conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss equitable, science-based solutions for tropical forest conservation and climate action.

Overview of Version 5 of the VCS Program
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online
In December 2025, Verra launched version 5 of its market-leading Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, introducing its most comprehensive social and environmental safeguards and placing communities at the center of climate action.
The updated VCS Program strengthens requirements across the full project lifecycle, with a particular focus on respecting land and resource rights, reinforcing stakeholder engagement, and enhancing adaptive management.
In this webinar, we provide an overview of the updates, discuss the next steps, and answer your questions.
