Issue Papers

From time to time, the Reserve commissions issue papers on potential project types. An issue paper assesses possible issues with developing a standardized protocol for a project type, including an evaluation of potential approaches to GHG emission quantification; exploration of options for defining eligible project activities; evaluation of approaches to setting project boundaries; and assessment of the availability of datasets and other pertinent information.

Scoping Paper: Soil Organic Carbon Accrual

The Reserve has prepared a discussion paper on standardized greenhouse gas accounting for soil organic carbon (SOC) accrual on non-forest lands. The paper outlines the challenges with and opportunities for developing a carbon credit protocol for SOC accrual.

• Soil Organic Carbon Accrual Scoping Paper (September 23, 2019)

Completed Issue Papers

Please expand the issue paper titles below to download completed issue papers and read the Reserve’s determination on the protocol development potential for each project type.

If you have questions about issue papers, please contact the Reserve.