ICVCM report details VVB oversight challenges and proposes ten recommendations

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) published a report on 29 July 2026, detailing challenges in the oversight of Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs). The report, from its Continuous Improvement Work Program, identifies issues such as inconsistent oversight approaches, VVB shortages, and competency requirements for assessing safeguards. It concludes that strengthening oversight requires a system-wide approach involving accreditation bodies, carbon-crediting programmes, and market participants. The ICVCM proposes ten recommendations to improve VVB oversight and enhance confidence in validation and verification systems.