Improved Management in Paddy Rice Production Systems

The proposed methodology applies to project activities implementing improved water management practices in flooded rice systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It builds on the UNFCCC CDM AMS-III.AU Methane emission reduction by adjusted water management practice in rice cultivation methodology, which has been permanently excluded from use in the VCS Program.

Verra is leading the development process for this methodology and has selected ATOA Carbon as the developer (see Section 2.1.1[2] of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process, v4.4 (PDF)). The proposed methodology is currently at “Step 6: Final Verra Review” of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process, v4.4 (PDF). Per section 2.1.2 of the MDRP, this methodology is being developed through an alternative process that has been deemed more efficient and equally robust.

The consultation for this proposed consolidated methodology was open from June 11, 2024, to July 12, 2024.