Climate Action Reserve

The Reserve is honored and excited to share that, after a careful and comprehensive executive search, its Board of Directors has selected Robin Rix as the next President of the organization. We were extremely fortunate to have a strong pool of highly qualified leaders to consider for this critical position, and this provided the luxury of being very selective. Members of the Board felt Robin is a natural fit for this leadership role and navigating the Reserve steadfastly towards its mission. Robin's deep experience and knowledge in carbon markets, carbon registries and climate policy position him to be actively supportive of the Reserve’s work and mission from day one. His strategic thinking will guide the organization on a path of thoughtful, well-stewarded growth. Since its inception, the Reserve has diligently established a strong reputation for its unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency and high-quality work. The organization prioritizes quality over quantity and is well known for its high levels of customer service. None of this will change with the leadership transition. As Craig Ebert moves closer to retirement and sandy beaches and we finalize the placement process, we will have more details on when Robin will officially join the Reserve staff. There also will be the opportunity to meet both Craig and Robin at #nacw2025 coming up March 25-27 in Los Angeles.

Climate action is pushing ahead with brilliant innovation, strong ambition and collaboration paving the way. We hope to see you March 25-27 at NACW 2025 to discuss climate policy and market mechanisms as key tools for achieving climate goals. Early bird rates end this Sunday, February 9. Learn more and register at www.nacwconference.com. #vcm #climatesolutions #climateaction #nacw2025

The Reserve's Jordan Mao will be presenting on industrial carbon projects at the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo February 4 at 4:00 pm. If you will be there, stop by to hear about that project type and the Reserve's work to support it.

The General Verification Training is a mandatory course for Lead Verifiers wishing to perform verification of Reserve projects. The training will cover the activities and procedures for completing verification of projects under the Reserve program. In order to receive Lead Verifier certification, you must pass the course examination. The Verification Training for Livestock Protocols in Latin America and the Caribbean is a mandatory course for Lead Verifiers wishing to perform verification of Livestock Reserve projects in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Argentina. The training will cover eligibility rules, methods for calculating reductions, monitoring performance, and project reporting. It will also cover the activities and procedures for completing the verification of livestock projects under the Reserve program. In order to receive Lead Verifier certification, you must pass the course examination. Learn more about both and register here: https://lnkd.in/gNcs2dKc

We're honored to share that McKenzie Smith has been appointed as a member of the newly formed USDA Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e69DAHYA

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In the latest Carbon Connection episode, Lauren Napuck speaks with Gerald Ouellette, P. Geo., MEERL, Director, Offset Advisory at ClearBlue Markets, about how the ICVCM is setting global standards for the VCM via the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs), the role of governance in ensuring credibility and impact, and what’s on the horizon for the ICVCM. Check out the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gHs9kZq9 #carbonmarkets #climatesolutions