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Methodologies
Under Development
Proposed new and revisions to existing methodologies, modules, and tools must undergo Verra’s Methodology Development and Review Process (MDRP). The MDRP includes a public stakeholder consultation and a comprehensive review process including by a group of independent experts to ensure technical rigor, consistency, and alignment with VCS Program rules. During this process, the methodology, tool, or module may be approved, put on hold, or rejected.
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- Methodology Idea Note: The initial proposal for the development of a new methodology has been submitted and is either under review or awaiting review. Verra does not guarantee that a MIN proceeds to the next stage, full development, and final approval.
- Concept Note: The detailed scope and key methodological components of a proposed new methodology or revision of an existing one are under development. Verra does not guarantee that a concept note proceeds to the next stage, full development, and final approval.
- Draft Methodology: A complete draft of the proposed methodology, module, or tool is prepared in preparation for the public consultation. Verra does not guarantee that a draft methodology proceeds to the next stage, full development, and final approval.
- Public Stakeholder Consultation: Verra provides a draft of the methodology, module, or tool for public comment review and is collecting feedback. Verra does not guarantee that the draft methodology, module or tool proceeds to the next stage, full development, and final approval.
- Independent Expert Review: A group of independent experts is reviewing the methodology, module or tool. Verra does not guarantee they proceed to the next stage, their full development, and final approval.
- VVB Assessment: A validation/verification body group is assessing the methodology, module or tool. (Applies to methodologies under development following the Methodology Development and Review Process, v4.4 (PDF)).
- Final Review and Decision: Verra is reviewing the proposed methodology, module, or tool and determines whether or not it will be approved.
- On hold: The development of the proposed methodology, module, or tool is paused and may be resumed later.
- Rejected: Verra has determined not to proceed with the development of the proposed methodology, module, or tool.
- Archived: The proposed methodology, module, or tool has been merged with another similar proposal or is not proceeding as originally proposed for another reason.
Below is a list of methodologies, tools, and modules that are under development, along with their respective statuses.
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M0385
8. Rejected
Methodology for Artificial Fertile Soil Creation
M0384
7. On Hold
Revision to ACM0022 Alternative waste treatment processes
M0382
9. Archived
Revision to ACM0001 “Large-scale Consolidated Methodology Flaring or use of landfill gas” to encompass removals of emissions at too low a concentration to support flaring or combustion
M0380
9. Archived
Proposed minor revision to VM0045, v1.1
M0379
7. On Hold
Revision of CDM methodology ACM0019, N2O abatement from nitric acid production
M0378
8. Rejected
Methodology For Increasing Methanotrophic Methane Oxidation of Anthropogenic Methane
M0377
7. On Hold
Methodology for the avoidance of methane from cattle manure storage through the use of manure storage additives
M0376
7. On Hold
Revison to AM0009, Recovery and utilization of gas from oil fields that would otherwise be flared or vented
M0375
8. Rejected
Methodology For Transport Emissions Reductions Through Behaviour Change
M0374
8. Rejected