ICVCM consults on board independence and Indigenous Peoples' rights clarifications

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has launched a public consultation on proposed clarifications to its Core Carbon Principles (CCP) Assessment Framework. The consultation, open until 3 December 2026, focuses on how the ICVCM assesses the independence of a carbon-crediting programme's board and how programmes demonstrate safeguards for the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. These clarifications aim to ensure a consistent integrity threshold as the ICVCM prepares to assess a wider range of programmes, including those administered by governments. The consultation seeks to clarify existing requirements and does not alter the general process for future clarifications.

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