Methodology for Rewetting High Carbon Soil in Temperate Climate Zones

The proposed methodology applies to project activities in Europe that rewet previously drained carbon-rich soils, including peatlands. Draining of peat and carbon-rich soils results in the release of GHG emissions into the atmosphere. GHG emission reductions and removals are achieved by restoring original water levels on agricultural land, non-agricultural land and/or forests.

The proposed methodology was submitted by Ørsted A/S (external). Verra archived the proposal on October 18, 2024, because the developer was no longer interested in developing the methodology.