redd+
16 November 2012
Colombia Gets World’s First VCS Validated and Verified REDD Project on Collective Lands
By Mongabay.com A conservation project in Colombia has broken new ground in the world of forest carbon credits. The project, run as partnership between...
redd+
14 November 2012
Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ (JNR) Webinar
In October, VCS released the first framework for jurisdiction-wide activities that Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation and enhance forest carbon stocks (REDD+). The Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ (JNR) ...
methodology
25 October 2012
3Q12 Version 3 Program Updates Webinar
VCS staff hosted a webinar to describe the 3Q12 Version 3 program updates. The main updates include: Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ (JNR) requirements Wetlands Restoration and Conservation (WRC) requirements Project ...
redd+
5 October 2012
VCS Launches Framework to Harmonize REDD Accounting, Crediting
By Valerie Volcovici of Reuters Point Carbon A leading voluntary carbon market accounting program launched a new framework on Thursday to help landowners earn...
redd+
4 October 2012
Groundbreaking Jurisdictional REDD+ Requirements Released
Today, VCS released the first framework for jurisdiction-wide activities that Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation and enhance forest carbon stocks (REDD+). The Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ (JNR) requirements ...
methodology
4 October 2012
Wetlands Requirements Add to Eligible AFOLU Categories
methodology
4 October 2012
Updated Version 3 Requirements Released
Today, VCS released updates to several Version 3 program documents. See the 3Q12 updates catalogue for a complete list and description of all updates. The main updates include rules for: ...
vcs
4 October 2012
Validation, Verification Manual Boosts VCS Support of VVBs
Today, VCS released the first guidance manual for validating and verifying VCS projects. The Validation and Verification Manual provides greater clarity on several components of the VCS Program. Among the ...
vcs
28 September 2012
VCS to Support Voluntary CO₂ Market in Colombia
By Marcelo Teixeira of Reuters Point Carbon The voluntary carbon market’s widely used carbon accounting program, the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), will help Colombia...
redd+
27 September 2012
September Newsletter: Jurisdictional REDD, VVB Guidance, New Staff
Dear colleagues, Next week, VCS will release one of our most anticipated and exciting set of program updates. The 3Q updates include several developments that will expand eligibility to new ...