VM0004 Methodology for Avoided Planned Land Use Conversion in Peat Swamp Forests, v2.0

Verra has inactivated this methodology in accordance with Section 5 of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process, v4.3 (PDF). See this announcement for further details.

This methodology quantifies the GHG emission reductions and removals generated by preventing land-use change of tropical peat forests. The methodology accounts for a reduction in GHG emissions by avoiding deforestation and peat drainage, as well as an increase in carbon stock. This methodology is applicable to undrained tropical peat forests in Southeast Asia. In the absence of a project, the land would have been completely deforested by a corporate or government entity.

Please Note:

• Projects validated under VM0004 may continue to use it until their next baseline reassessment or crediting period renewal, whichever is the earliest.