Rules & Requirements
The CCB Program has three different types of program documents: Requirements, Procedural, and Templates.
Documents are updated periodically. Please check this page to be sure you are using the latest version of a given document
For a running catalogue of all updates, see the Updates to the CCB Standards Version 3.
Requirements
Procedural
Templates
Inactive Documents
Verra Projects Open for Public Comment
Comments are invited from the public on the following projects…
Coming Soon: Streamlined Climate, Community & Biodiversity Program Documents
CCB Program document updates will introduce templates for project reporting and streamline joint use of the CCB and VCS Programs. Updated documents will be open for public comment in November.
Celebrating the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Program’s 100th Validated Project
Celebrating the over 100 Climate, Community & Biodiversity Program projects working around the world to create benefits for people and planet.
Other Programs
Photo: Paul VincentVerified Carbon Standard
The VCS Program is the world’s leading voluntary program for the certification of GHG emission reduction projects
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California Offset Project Registry
The Offset Project Registry (OPR) facilitates the participation of offset projects within the California cap-and-trade program
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Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ (JNR)
Driving private investment in REDD+ at multiple scales
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