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... »
June 1st, 2017
The Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) including Conservation International, Rainforest Alliance and Wildlife Conservation Society and partners EcoAgriculture... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
July 17th, 2015
Project name: Forest Carbon Project in Quirino Province, Sierra Madre Biodiversity Corridor, Luzon, Philippines Region, Country: Luzon, Philippines Documents undergoing public... »
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,... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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:... »
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... »
December 4th, 2014
The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Promoting Sustainable Development Through Natural Rubber Tree Plantations in Guatemala Region,... »
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... »
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... »
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:... »
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... »
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... »
August 25th, 2014
The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Reforestation in Grassland of Uchindile, Kilombero, Tanzania & Mapanda, Mufindi, Tanzania Region,... »
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,... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
March 25th, 2014
The following project documents are undergoing public comment: Project name: Isangi REDD+ Project Region, Country: Isangi territory, Yangambi District, Orientale Province,... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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 &... »
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... »
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 &... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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:... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
June 28th, 2013
The following project document are undergoing public comment: Project name: Abote Community-Managed Reforestation Project Region, Country: Oromia, Ethiopia Documents undergoing... »
June 12th, 2013
Click here to see the press release. »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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. »
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... »
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... »
November 12th, 2012
To view the report please use the following link. »
November 11th, 2012
All projects can be found on our project index page. »
August 6th, 2012
All projects can be found on our project index page. »
July 31st, 2012
These documents can be found on the Documents page. »
January 31st, 2012
All projects can be found on the project index page. »
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... »
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... »
June 16th, 2011
Click here to see the press release. »
February 16th, 2010
Click here for CCB policy announcement concerning project double counting. »
September 16th, 2009
Click here to download the REDD Project Financial Feasibility Tool. »
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,... »
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... »
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... »
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... »