We ensure that carbon credits bought by businesses and consumers  
 can be trusted and have real environmental benefits 

Program Development

Jurisdictional and Nested REDD
Jurisdictional and Nested REDD will allow for the integrated crediting of REDD activities across countries, provinces and states. [more] 

 Standardized Methods
New requirements for performance benchmarks and positive lists will lower transaction costs and help scale up emission reductions. [more]

Wetlands
New requirements for crediting the climate benefits of project types such as mangroves, coastal wetlands and tidal wetlands. [more]

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As of 6 February 2012...

81 million VCUs issued

757 projects registered

610 projects with VCUs issued

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NACW 2012

VCS staff will attend Navigating the American Carbon World

San Francisco, California, USA

10-12 April, 2012

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