Active 04 September 2023
Outcome Label
Eligibility
Pending Methodology Update
14. Agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU)
This methodology outlines procedures to quantify net greenhouse gas emission reductions and removals resulting from project activities implemented to restore 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. Projects applying this methodology may be developed anywhere in the world.
View the introductory webinar to VM0033 by VCS and Restore America’s Esturaries (Vimeo).
Silvestrum Climate Associates has developed Guidance on Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment Using the Non-Permanence Risk Assessment Calculator, v4.2 (PDF), a guidance document for Wetland Restoration and Conservation (WRC) projects assessing the impacts of sea-level rise (SLR) within their project areas using the AFOLU Non-Permanence Risk Calculator, v4.2 in the Verra Project Hub. The guidance document provides step-by-step instructions for SLR risk assessment. It should only be applied to projects that are partially or entirely in the intertidal zone at the time of the risk assessment.
Development History
VM0033 Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration, v2.1
Status: Active since 4 September 2023
Summary of Changes: Version 2.1 includes the following clarifications:
- Clarification that the latest version of the VCS AFOLU Non-Permanence Risk Tool (PDF) must be used to assess the risk of erosion and submergence of carbon stocks due to sea level rise.
- Correction that project area may change during the project crediting period to accommodate landward migration due to sea level rise.
Tracked Changes Document: VM0033 Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration, v2.1 – Greenlined (PDF)
Developer: Verra
Dates of Public Consultation: N/A – minor revision with no public consultation
Summary of Public Consultation: N/A – minor revision with no public consultation
VVB Assessment Report: N/A – minor revision with no VVB Assessment
VM0033 Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration, v2.0 (PDF)
Status: Active from 30 September 2021 to 4 September 2023
Grace Period:Projects that have requested listing on the Verra Registry before 4 September 2023 may complete validation until 31 December 2023.
Summary of Changes: Updates were made to incorporate changes to VM0007 REDD Methodology Framework, v1.6, which includes:
- Updated procedures that expand the eligibility of tidal wetland conservation and restoration.
- Reassessment of standardized methods for determining additionality to ensure alignment with VCS Methodology Requirements.
Developer: Restore America’s Estuaries, Silvestrum
Dates of Public Consultation: N/A – minor revision with no public consultation
Summary of Public Consultation: N/A – minor revision with no public consultation
VVB Assessment Report: N/A – minor revision with no VVB Assessment
Errata and Clarifications: Errata and Clarifications to VM0033 Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration, v2.0 (PDF)
VM0033 Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration, v1.0 (PDF)
Status: Active from 20 November 2015 to 30 September 2021
Developer: Restore America’s Estuaries, Silvestrum
Dates of Public Consultation: 11 February 2014 to 13 March 2014
Summary of Public Consultation: N/A
VVB Assessment Report: VM0033, v1.0 First Assessment Report (PDF), VM0033, v1.0 Second Assessment Report (PDF)