News

• CCBA statement on Kachung Forest Project: Afforestation on Degraded Lands, Uganda

  September 23rd, 2019

  This post responds to a recent report published by The Oakland Institute, Evicted for Carbon Credits: Norway, Sweden, and Finland Displace Ugandan Farmers for Carbon Trading. This... »

• New Sustainable Landscapes Rating Tool

  June 1st, 2017

  The Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) including Conservation International, Rainforest Alliance and Wildlife Conservation Society and partners EcoAgriculture... »

• Workshop on Scaling up Investment and Commodity Sourcing in Sustainable Landscapes

  May 30th, 2017

  There is increasing interest in developing and supporting sustainable landscapes or jurisdictions that meet local goals for sustainable development and green growth while also... »

• Amazon Rio REDD+ IFM – Emission Reduction from Avoided Planned Degradation

  October 20th, 2016

  Project Proponent EBCF – Empresa Brasileira de Conservação de Florestas Contact: Leonardo Barrionuevo Email: Leonardo@ebcf.com.br Telephone: +1 305-321-4577 Auditor Contact... »

• Coming Soon: Streamlined Climate, Community & Biodiversity Program Documents

  October 12th, 2016

  VCS is pleased to announce that Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Program documents are being updated. This update does not constitute a major revision to the CCB... »

• CCB Standards Project Documents Open for Public Comment – July 2016

  July 6th, 2016

  Comments are invited from the public about whether the below projects meet the requirements of the CCB Standards. Comments received by the VCS will be published to the project’s... »

• CCB Standards Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  April 15th, 2016

  Comments are invited from the public about whether the below projects meet the requirements of the CCB Standards. Comments received by the VCS will be published to the project’s... »

• CCB Standards Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  October 8th, 2015

  Comments are invited from the public about whether the below projects meet the requirements of the CCB Standards. Comments received by the VCS will be published to the project’s... »

• New CCB Standards Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  August 20th, 2015

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Jari/Amapá REDD+ Project Region, Country: Amapá, Brazil Documents undergoing public comment: Project... »

• Three New CCB Standards Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  July 17th, 2015

  Project name: Forest Carbon Project in Quirino Province, Sierra Madre Biodiversity Corridor, Luzon, Philippines Region, Country: Luzon, Philippines Documents undergoing public... »

• Three Latin American Projects have Documents Open for Public Comment

  June 9th, 2015

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Reduction of Deforestation and Degradation of Tropical Dry Forests in Piura and Lambayeque Region,... »

• CCB Standards at Carbon Expo

  May 26th, 2015

  VCS staff have a booth at Carbon Expo Barcelona which runs from 26 – 28 May 2015, so please stop by with questions or comments on the Climate, Community & Biodiversity... »

• New Colombian and Ugandan Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  May 5th, 2015

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Recovery of Degraded Areas with Agroforestry Systems in Colombia Region, Country: Department of... »

• Latin American Project Open for Public Comment

  March 26th, 2015

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: GUAPIAÇU GRANDE VIDA Region, Country: Brazil, Rio De Janeiro, Cachoeiras D Emacacu Documents... »

• New Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  March 6th, 2015

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Carbono Nascentes do Xingu Region, Country: Mato Grosso, Brazil Documents undergoing public comment:... »

• Ecosystem Marketplace ranks VCS management of CCB Standards as a top news story of 2014

  January 9th, 2015

  Ecosystem Marketplace has announced the top ten news stories of 2014 as voted by their readers. It was great to see that the story covering the VCS assuming management of CCB... »

• New Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  December 4th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Promoting Sustainable Development Through Natural Rubber Tree Plantations in Guatemala Region,... »

• ‘VCS, CCB to Cooperate on Standards’ – Ecosystem Marketplace

  November 20th, 2014

  In a nod to the rising attention paid to the community and biodiversity outcomes of carbon offset projects, the Verified Carbon Standard, the leading carbon standard on the... »

• VCS Assumes Management of the CCB Standards

  November 19th, 2014

  From November 2014, the Climate Community and Biodiversity Standards (CCB Standards) are operating under the management of the VCS.  This brings VCS experience managing a carbon... »

• New project documents open for public comments – Cambodia

  October 1st, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Seima Protection Forest Region, Country:... »

• Staff changes for CCB Standards

  September 29th, 2014

  Gareth Wishart is leaving the CCBA secretariat on 30 September 2014 to move to a new position at Conservation International. Please continue to send messages concerning the use of... »

• New Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  September 16th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Alto Mayo Conservation Initiative Region, Country: San Martin, Peru Documents undergoing public... »

• New Project Documents Open For Public Comment

  August 25th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Reforestation in Grassland of Uchindile, Kilombero, Tanzania & Mapanda, Mufindi, Tanzania Region,... »

• New Project Documents Open For Public Comment

  July 15th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: The Purus Project: A Tropical Forest Conservation Project in Acre, Brazil Region, Country: Acre,... »

• New Project Documents Open For Public Comment

  June 30th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Bale Mountains Eco-region REDD+ Project Region, Country: Oromia, Ethiopia Documents undergoing public... »

• Guidance for the Use of the CCB Standards Released

  June 2nd, 2014

  The Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance is pleased to announce the release of the Guidance for the Use of the CCB Standards. Developed in partnership with Rainforest... »

• New Project Documents Open For Public Comment

  May 30th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Bale Mountains Eco-region REDD+ Project Region, Country: Oromia, Ethiopia Documents undergoing public... »

• Verified Carbon Standard now a CCB Recognized Greenhouse Gas Program

  May 22nd, 2014

  The CCBA is pleased to announce that the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) has been approved as a Recognized Greenhouse Gas Program for the CCB Standards. Agriculture, Forestry and... »

• New Project Documents Open For Public Comment

  May 9th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Maísa REDD+ Project Region, Country: Pará State, Low Tocantins Region, Brazil Documents undergoing... »

• New Project Documents Open For Public Comment

  April 28th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Madre de Dios Amazon REDD Project Region, Country: Madre de Dios, Peru Documents undergoing public... »

• New Project Documents Open For Public Comment

  March 25th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Isangi REDD+ Project Region, Country: Isangi territory, Yangambi District, Orientale Province,... »

• Feedback Requested by 18th March: Draft CCB Standards Guidance Document

  March 11th, 2014

  Following the launch of the CCB Standards Third Edition in December 2013, CCBA and Rainforest Alliance have been developing a Guidance document for users of CCB Standards, in... »

• Webinar: Guidance on using the CCB Standards Third Edition, including for Smallholder- and Community-led projects

  March 10th, 2014

  The Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) and Rainforest Alliance (RA) hosted a webinar announcing Guidance on using the CCB Standards Third Edition, including... »

• Althelia Climate Fund, Wildlife Works to Invest $10m in Project Using the CCB Standards, Aiming for Both Community and Biodiversity Gold Levels.

  February 25th, 2014

  Althelia Climate Fund has announced a $10m investment into the planned Taita Hills Conservation and Sustainable Land Use Project implemented by Wildlife Works Carbon LLC. The... »

• New Project Documents Open For Public Comment

  February 18th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Kariba REDD+ Project Region, Country: Matabeleland North, Midlands, Mashonaland West, and Mashonaland... »

• New Project Documents Open For Public Comment

  January 31st, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Gola REDD Project Region, Country: Eastern Province and Southern Province, Sierra Leone Documents... »

• New Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  January 13th, 2014

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Gola REDD Project Region, Country: Eastern Province and Southern Province, Sierra Leone Documents... »

• Third Edition of Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standards Released

  December 12th, 2013

  The Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance is pleased to announce the release of the Third Edition of the Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards and... »

• Launch of CCB Standards Third Edition: Webinar 12th December 10-11am EST

  December 5th, 2013

  The Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance is pleased to invite you to join a webinar for the launch of the CCB Standards Third Edition on Thursday 12th December 10-11 AM... »

• New Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  December 3rd, 2013

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Kulera Landscape REDD+ Project for Co-Managed Protected Areas, Malawi Region, Country: Northern &... »

• CCBA at UNFCCC climate talks in Warsaw

  November 26th, 2013

  Joanna Durbin, CCBA Director, participated in the following side events at the UNFCCC COP19 in Warsaw: 1. Getting REDD+ Off The Ground: Challenges and opportunities Organized by... »

• New Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  October 18th, 2013

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Kulera Landscape REDD+ Project for Co-Managed Protected Areas, Malawi Region, Country: Northern &... »

• CCB Standards and REDD+SES Highlighted for Gender Integration in REDD+

  September 27th, 2013

  Gender Integration in REDD+: From Promises to Practice A recent article published by Ecosystem Marketplace highlights the importance of gender mainstreaming in REDD+ and takes... »

• Cambodia Verifies World First Triple Gold Level VCS+CCB Project

  September 27th, 2013

  The Oddar Meanchey REDD+ Project is the first in the world to complete verification of emission reductions under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and achieving verification of... »

• Last Call for Comments on Revised CCB Standards and Rules

  September 24th, 2013

  The CCBA welcomes any final comments on the second draft of the Third Edition of the CCB Standards and draft Rules for Use of the CCB Standards.  The deadline for submission is... »

• New Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  September 16th, 2013

  The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Seima Protection Forest Region, Country:... »

• New CCB Standards Training Materials

  August 12th, 2013

  Rainforest Alliance and the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) are pleased to provide new training materials aimed at better assisting carbon project developers... »

• Comments invited on Second draft of the Third Edition of CCB Standards and on the Draft Rules for Use of the CCB Standards

  August 1st, 2013

  The CCBA invites comments on the draft Third Edition of the CCB Standards (31st July 2013) and draft Rules for Use of the CCB Standards (31st July 2013) from members of the public... »

• New Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  July 18th, 2013

  The following project document are undergoing public comment: Project name: The Darkwoods Forest Carbon Project Region, Country: British Columbia, Canada Documents undergoing... »

• New Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  June 28th, 2013

  The following project document are undergoing public comment: Project name: Abote Community-Managed Reforestation Project Region, Country: Oromia, Ethiopia Documents undergoing... »

• Althelia Climate Fund Launched with €60m, Commits to Using CCB Standards

  June 12th, 2013

  Click here to see the press release. »

• CCBA at Carbon Expo, Barcelona 29-31 May 2013

  May 27th, 2013

  Joanna Durbin, Director of the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance, will be hosting a ‘CCB Standards’ stand at the expo, as well as speaking at the... »

• Comments invited on Draft Third Edition of CCB Standards

  March 22nd, 2013

  The CCBA invites comments on the draft Third Edition of the CCB Standards (22nd March 2013) from members of the public over 60 days until 21st May.  Drawing on substantial... »

• Questionnaire – Projects Planning on Using the CCB Standards

  March 22nd, 2013

  The CCBA collects information on projects in development in order to understand how the CCB Standards are being used. This information helps the CCBA in the development and... »

• New Project Document Open for Public Comment

  March 22nd, 2013

  The following project document are undergoing public comment: Project name: Lower Zambezi REDD+ Project Region, Country: Rufunsa District, Zambia Documents undergoing public... »

• New Project Documents Open for Public Comment

  February 1st, 2013

  The following project document are undergoing public comment: Project name: The Juruá and Carauari REDD Project Region, Country: Amazonas, Brazil Documents undergoing public... »

• CCB Standards Revision User Survey

  January 28th, 2013

  The CCBA would like to hear from you about your experience in using the CCB Standards and how the standards can be further strengthened and streamlined to ensure that... »

• New project documents open for public comment

  January 8th, 2013

  The following project document are undergoing public comment: Project name: TIST Program in India CCB-001 Region, Country: Tamil Nadu State, India Documents undergoing public... »

• Webinar: New VCS+CCB Project Development Process

  December 10th, 2012

  VCS and the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) hosted a webinar on 11 December to discuss a new streamlined process for developing and registering projects that... »

• Two projects open for public comment

  December 6th, 2012

  The TIST Program in Kenya CCB-004 and TIST Program in Uganda CCB-002 are undergoing public comment until Dec 27 & 29. »

• CCB and VCS Streamline Process to Demonstrate Multiple Benefits

  November 26th, 2012

  CCBA and VCS are pleased to announce the release of new VCS+CCB templates and guidance that will make it even easier to combine the CCB Standards and the Verified Carbon... »

• CCB Standards revision: call for nominations for Standards Committee until 18th December

  November 19th, 2012

  CCB Standards are undergoing revision in 2013 drawing on their significant uptake and influence in the market and substantial feedback from current users and others about the use... »

• Ecosystem Marketplace State of the Forest Carbon Markets 2012 report launched

  November 12th, 2012

  To view the report please use the following link. »

• Three projects open for public comment

  November 11th, 2012

  All projects can be found on our project index page. »

• Three projects open for public comment

  August 6th, 2012

  All projects can be found on our project index page. »

• Part two of the Social and Biodiversity Impact Assessment Manual now available in French

  July 31st, 2012

  These documents can be found on the Documents page. »

• Five new projects open for public comment

  January 31st, 2012

  All projects can be found on the project index page. »

• Social and Biodiversity Impact Assessment Manual

  November 22nd, 2011

  The Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards, used to assess multiple benefits of the majority of forest carbon projects, provide robust standards; however, until now... »

• REDD+ Projects: How can we be sure if they are good or bad for local people and their environment?

  November 22nd, 2011

  You are invited to join a webinar launching a new Social and Biodiversity Impact Assessment (SBIA) Manual for REDD+ Projects, November 22, 2011, 9:30-11:00 US Eastern Standard... »

• Carbon projects first to reach verification status against the CCB Standards

  June 16th, 2011

  Click here to see the press release. »

• CCB Policy Announcement Concerning Project Double Counting

  February 16th, 2010

  Click here for CCB policy announcement concerning project double counting. »

• REDD Project Financial Feasibility Tool Now Available

  September 16th, 2009

  Click here to download the REDD Project Financial Feasibility Tool. »

• 90% of Companies Rate Avoided Deforestation as Most Desirable Forestry Project

  April 20th, 2009

  Dublin, UK, 20th April 2009: EcoSecurities, a leading company in the business of sourcing, developing and trading emission reductions from greenhouse gas abatement projects,... »

• Launch of Forest Carbon Standards in New Languages Reaches Key Audiences

  April 16th, 2009

  Multiple Benefit Carbon Standards Now Accessible to More Project Managers and Investors Arlington, VA – The Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) today released... »

• Painting the Town REDD: Merrill Lynch Inks Massive Voluntary Forest Deal

  February 8th, 2008

  by Steve Zwick In a major demonstration of confidence in the viability of voluntary carbon offsets as a strategic investment, Merrill Lynch is raising equity for a... »

• Carbon Trading May Reward Indonesians for Saving Rainforest

  February 7th, 2008

  By Jim Efstathiou Jr. (Bloomberg) Carbon trading markets may be used for the first time to help villages in Indonesia preserve trees, part of the global effort to stop... »