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Verra Voluntary Carbon Standard – VM0036

Verra VM0036

Two-framework evaluation · independent scoring

CRCF (certification)Partial

EU Biomass Strategy (allocation)Not aligned

↯ Two-framework dissonance — CRCF assessment differs from EU Biomass Strategy assessment. The asymmetry is the signal, not a defect.

Policy	Benefit	Concrete value	Eligibility	What to do	Deadline
Verra Voluntary Carbon Standard – VM0036 Other scope	Carbon credit eligibility Rewetted peatland paludiculture operators can prepare sites for voluntary carbon credit certification under Verra VM0036, enabling verified emission reduction credits.	not stated	Sites with GHG flux monitoring, biomass calibration, and hydrological data compliant with Verra VM0036 methodology.	Compile hydrological, biomass, and GHG data over 3-year period; engage third-party verifier.	ongoing

Type: OTHER

Scope: EU

Status: ACTIVE

Voluntary carbon certification protocol referenced for GHG monitoring and carbon credit preparation in rewetted peatland paludiculture projects.