Module for Avoiding Planned Deforestation Activities

The proposed new module applies to projects that implement activities to reduce or prevent planned deforestation (APDef), and will be designed to work along with VM0048 Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation.

Verra is looking for support during the development of this new module. Please contact methodologies@verra.org and indicate your specific level(s) of interest. Please include the Methodology Development ID# M0272 in the subject line.

• Funders – stakeholders interested in providing funding to cover costs associated with developing the proposed module
• Technical Contributors – stakeholders interested in providing professional expertise (in-kind or as a paid consultant) to help draft or prepare content for the module
• Independent Expert Reviewers – stakeholders interested in serving as an independent expert reviewer once the draft module is ready (see Section 3.5: Independent Expert Review of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process (PDF)
• General interest – Stakeholders interested in developing projects that this module might enable are encouraged to reach out and share their estimates and plans for future project development. This helps Verra to better understand the demand for this proposed new module.

The module is currently at “Step 2: Concept Note” of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process (PDF).