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Overview 7. On Hold
14. Agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU)
M0410
The proposed methodology applies to project activities where Algae (e.g., Spirulina) and Fungi
(e.g., Mushrooms) are grown, harvested, processed, and sold as a direct substitute for higher-emission protein sources.
Summary of Development
The methodology idea note was submitted by DXN Holdings Bhd and ESG Solutions Sdn. Bhd. (external).
Methodology Development ID #: M0410
On April 1, 2026, the development of this methodology was put on hold per the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process (PDF). Verra will consider resuming the development once the following criteria are met:
- Resources are available to support the methodology development process (including funding, Verra staff time, and external expertise).
Verra will reassess whether to resume the development of this methodology in Q1 2027.
Stakeholders interested in collaborating during methodology development or developing projects that this methodology might enable are encouraged to contact methodologies@verra.org. Please include the Methodology Development ID M0410 in the subject line.
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