Serious Allegations Prompt Verra to Reject China Projects and Launch Broader Reviews

Multiple carbon projects in China are under scrutiny after allegations of falsified government approval documents. Verra has canceled four issued projects and required developers to replace prior Buffer Pool contributions with market-eligible credits. The registry has also launched enhanced quality reviews on 35 active projects and initiated independent audits of AFULO projects, which previously issued 7.1 million VCUs before withdrawal. Validation and verification bodies (VVBs) must provide evidence confirming original government approvals. These actions highlight Verra’s intensified efforts to safeguard integrity and compliance in global carbon markets.
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