Corrections and Clarifications to REDD Module 

Verra has issued corrections and clarifications (PDF) applicable to VMD0055 Estimation of Emission Reductions from Avoiding Unplanned Deforestation, v1.1 in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. The corrections and clarifications are effective as of May 13, 2026.

VMD0055 is a module that describes the procedures and methods for accounting for the greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved by projects that aim to avoid unplanned deforestation. This module is part of the methodology VM0048 Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation.

The document contains seven corrections and six clarifications pertaining to leakage calculations, baseline validity periods, and reporting requirements.

These updates will be incorporated into the next issued version of the module.