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14. Forestry and other land use (forests, wetlands, and grasslands)
M0167
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
- 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.
The consultation for this proposed revision (M0167) is open from September 3, 2026 to October 5, 2026. Verra is accepting feedback through its new digital public consultation platform, which is hosted on the Verra Project Hub. Comments may be submitted electronically via the online form by 11:59 pm Anywhere on Earth (UTC-12) on October 5, 2026. If you experience issues using the digital public consultation platform or have feedback on it, please contact hubsupport@verra.org.
- M0167 Public Consultation (online form)
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 4: Public Stakeholder Consultation” of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process (PDF).
- Verra issued a Request for Proposal (PDF) to select independent expert reviewers between August 5, 2026 to August 24, 2026.
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