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Overview 3. Draft Methodology Development
M0167
Under Development
The proposed methodology outlines procedures to quantify net greenhouse gas emission reductions and removals resulting from project activities implemented to restore blue carbon ecosystems, including tidal wetlands. Such activities include creating and/or managing the conditions required for healthy, sustainable wetland ecosystems.
Projects applying this methodology are expected to generate greenhouse gas emission reductions and removals primarily by increasing both biomass and autochthonous soil organic carbon. The proposed methodology is globally applicable.
Call for Interest
Verra is looking for support during the development of this new revision. Please contact methodologies@verra.org and indicate your specific level(s) of interest. Please include the Methodology Development ID# M0167 in the subject line.
- Funders – stakeholders interested in providing funding to cover costs associated with developing the proposed methodology
- Independent Expert Reviewers – stakeholders interested in serving as an independent expert reviewer once the draft revision 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 revision 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 revision.
Verra is accepting proposals for an independent expert review of this revision. For more information on the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and requisite experience and qualifications, please see the Request for Proposals (PDF). Please submit proposals by August 24, 2026, to methodologies@verra.org, using the following documents:
- Proposal Response Template (docx) – (Annex 1 of the RFP)
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form (docx) – (Annex 2 of the RFP)
SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT
- Verra is leading the development process for this methodology and has hired Silvestrum Climate Associates (external) to provide technical support.
- The revision is currently at “Step 3: Draft Methodology” of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process (PDF).
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