Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities

Audience: Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities

People walking in a coastal region of Free to use Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Sep 10 2025 ・ 6 min read ・ Blog Climate Finance Core Carbon Principles Equity, Impact & Safeguards Voluntary Carbon Market Carbon Crediting Programs Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities + 3

How high-integrity carbon projects in Africa can maximise positive impacts for communities

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Jul 17 2025 ・ 3 min read ・ Press release Assessment Climate Finance Core Carbon Principles Equity, Impact & Safeguards Voluntary Carbon Market Carbon Crediting Programs Government, Policy Makers, Regulators + 3

Integrity Council approves second Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation methodology

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Apr 07 2025 ・ 6 min read ・ Insights Statement Assessment Assurance Climate Finance Continuous Improvement ICVCM's Governance Stakeholder Engagement Voluntary Carbon Market Academics & Education + 3

Integrity Council announces new Expert Panel cohort

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Nov 29 2024 ・ 8 min read ・ Blog Insights Equity, Impact & Safeguards Stakeholder Engagement Voluntary Carbon Market Government, Policy Makers, Regulators Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities + 2

Women’s role in the high-integrity voluntary carbon market

Image of an individual sitting in a field of crops, wearing traditional colourful clothing, spinning yarn with a scenic mountain backdrop.

Nov 01 2024 ・ 6 min read ・ Blog Insights Core Carbon Principles Equity, Impact & Safeguards Stakeholder Engagement Voluntary Carbon Market Carbon Crediting Programs Government, Policy Makers, Regulators + 2

Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be shareholders in a high-integrity voluntary carbon market

Majestic Hoodoo Formations in Bryce Canyon National Park

Oct 28 2024 ・ 4 min read ・ Blog Insights Assessment Core Carbon Principles Equity, Impact & Safeguards ICVCM's Governance Stakeholder Engagement Support for ICVCM Academics & Education + 5

The Integrity Council looks for new members for its Expert Panel

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Oct 25 2024 ・ 6 min read ・ Blog Insights Assessment Climate Finance Core Carbon Principles Partnerships Stakeholder Engagement Voluntary Carbon Market Government, Policy Makers, Regulators + 2

The Integrity Council at COP29: Leading the way to a high-integrity international carbon market

Stella Napanu, Engagement Forum Member, Africa Regional Seat, leading a session at VCD Day, during New York Climate Week 2024.

Oct 03 2024 ・ 8 min read ・ Blog Insights Core Carbon Principles Partnerships Stakeholder Engagement Voluntary Carbon Market Government, Policy Makers, Regulators Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities + 1

Integrity, Inclusion and Action at New York Climate Week 2024

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Oct 03 2024 ・ 5 min read ・ Insights News Assessment Assurance Core Carbon Principles Equity, Impact & Safeguards ICVCM's Governance Stakeholder Engagement Support for ICVCM Academics & Education + 5

Apply to join our expert panel

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Sep 25 2024 ・ 6 min read ・ Blog Insights Core Carbon Principles Equity, Impact & Safeguards ICVCM's Governance Stakeholder Engagement Voluntary Carbon Market Carbon Crediting Programs + 3

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Must Be at the Heart of the Reformed Voluntary Carbon Market

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Sep 06 2024 ・ 6 min read ・ Press release Climate Finance Core Carbon Principles Partnerships Stakeholder Engagement Voluntary Carbon Market Government, Policy Makers, Regulators Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities + 1

Organizations leading voluntary carbon market reform to host VCM Day at Climate Week, New York to help deliver on the promise of high-integrity carbon markets

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Jul 30 2024 ・ 13 min read ・ Press release Climate Finance Equity, Impact & Safeguards ICVCM's Governance Stakeholder Engagement Voluntary Carbon Market Carbon Crediting Programs Government, Policy Makers, Regulators + 1

New Forum will give Indigenous Peoples and local communities a strong voice in shaping high-integrity voluntary carbon market

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