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Gold Standard has announced a new digital assurance platform alongside an update to its processes to allow broader applications of its standard. This is part of a wider digitalisation strategy and will help project developers deliver verified impact efficiently while maintaining the integrity that Gold Standard-certified projects are known for.? From 05 December 2024, any new review of a project activity will be submitted to Gold Standard via the new online assurance platform, at no extra cost. The platform will facilitate efficient document management and workflows, decision-making, and engagement with validation and verification bodies (VVBs), ensuring that the entire assurance process is transparent, efficient, and easier to navigate.?? Following the launch of a digital SDG Impact Tool, and alongside the ongoing digital Measurement, Reporting and Verification (dMRV) pilot programme, the new online platform will be integrated with other Gold Standard digital systems and marks the next step in Gold Standard’s journey to fully digitalise impact certification.?? Find out more about the platform and changes here: https://lnkd.in/ehgSRtKv

Accurate forest biomass measurement is important for credible emission reduction and removal claims. Yet, traditional methods—while reliable—can be expensive. Join Gold Standard and Spatial Informatics Group, LLC (SIG) as we introduce the innovative TREE-ACCURATE protocol: a new approach designed to reduce costs while maintaining accuracy in estimating tree biomass through remote sensing. ??? Date: 10 December 2024 ?? Time: 15:00–16:00 (GMT) | 16:00–17:00 (CET) This protocol will be piloted?starting in 2025 to evaluate its real-world application and accuracy. During the webinar, we will: ?? Present the TREE-ACCURATE protocol. ?? Share details of the 2-year pilot programme. ?? Outline opportunities for participation and the Terms of Reference to be released in 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the future of biomass measurement and its implications for climate action To learn more and sign up for the webinar, click here: https://lnkd.in/eWNin2NU #RemoteSensing #CarbonMarkets #GoldStandard #SustainableForestry

Gold Standard?is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), to join our Finance team. This role is pivotal in driving our organisation's financial strategy and operational excellence. ? The role of the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A) is to oversee the budget process, monitor financial performance, and ensure accurate and timely reporting. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager, Finance.? ? Application deadline: 4 December 2024 Please note that only candidates based in Switzerland or the UK will be considered for this role.? ? Details of the role and how to apply can be found here:?https://lnkd.in/ewXFMJPQ

Coming towards the end of the second week of COP29, all my thoughts go to the valiant group of negotiators working day and night towards – we hope – a robust Article 6.2 outcome, that provides clarity for climate action, impact and finance. The negotiations may be ongoing, but we were encouraged to be engaged in multiple initiatives and events in the first week that demonstrate the progress being made to make Article 6 implementation a reality. With Global Green Growth Institute, we co-hosted an event to mark the launch of GGGI’s Carbon Transaction Facility and to share information on Gold Standard’s policy crediting requirements, enabling carbon finance to go beyond projects and support policy-driven impact. In collaboration with Verra and National Climate Change Secretariat, Singapore, Gold Standard launched interim recommendations on the development of an Article 6.2 Crediting Protocol, to guide governments in their implementation of Article 6 when working through independent standard-setters. It is encouraging to see many of these recommendations reflected in draft Article 6.2 decisions. Meanwhile Margaret Kim, Gold Standard’s CEO, spoke during the launch of a new template Letter of Authorisation, developed by MIGA. Gold Standard has recognised this template under our Article 6 requirements, as a model for use by governments and project developers. This, plus much more, gives hope that while Article 6 implementation will never be straightforward, steps are being made to build the right foundations for trusted and high-quality market-based action. #Article6 #carbonmarkets #carbonfinance

Today, Ashwin Shalaja, Manager, Standards Development and Innovations at Gold Standard, will participate as a panellist at a side event hosted by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) during the Global Soils Conference organised by ISSI (Indian Society of Soil Science) 2024 in New Delhi. The panel discussion, titled “Standards and Guidelines for Carbon Crediting”, is part of the conference’s agenda on advancing “Carbon Credit Methodology for Low-Methane Rice”. Ashwin A S will highlight: ? Gold Standard’s focus on stakeholder involvement and SDG impacts in sustainable rice cultivation. ? Key features of the GS Rice Methodology, co-developed with IRRI, which supports methane mitigation and sustainable farming. ?? Event Details: ??? 20th November 2024, New Delhi ? 4.00 – 5.30 PM IST The discussion will cover innovative and practical approaches to reducing methane emissions in rice systems and empowering sustainable agriculture practices. ??Click here for more information about the Global Soils Conference https://lnkd.in/egB-TJ9u #GlobalSoilsConference2024 #SustainableAgriculture #CarbonCredits #ClimateAction

COP29 is here, and global carbon markets are at a turning point. If you missed our Article 6 Webinar on 30 October, now’s your chance to catch the replay and get up to speed on the issues shaping these crucial negotiations. ??? This webinar, hosted by Abatable and Gold Standard, unpacked the complexities of Article 6 and its implications for voluntary and compliance carbon markets. Key topics included: ? Revocation of carbon credits and its impact on market integrity. ? Article 6.4 Implementation and its role in building a global carbon market. ???? Meet the expert speakers: ? Hugh Salway – Senior Director, Market Development & Partnerships, Gold Standard ? Pedro Carvalho – Head of Policy and Markets, EcoSecurities ? Lisa (Elisabeth) DeMarco – Senior Partner and CEO, Resilient LLP ? Natalia Dorfman – CEO and Co-founder, Kita If you’re navigating the complexities of Article 6 or working in the carbon markets, this webinar is a must-watch for actionable insights. ?? Watch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/eN9zbEeS

We are pleased to welcome Ankita Chauhan to the Gold Standard team. Ankita joins us as Officer, Assurance Review Management (Energy), where she will contribute her skills and expertise to support our work in advancing sustainability and energy assurance standards. Welcome to the team, Ankita.

At COP29, Gold Standard?CEO Margaret Kim joined the MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency) in the World Bank Group Pavilion to discuss innovative solutions for derisking carbon markets. Margaret shared Gold Standard’s approach to ensuring that all actors—especially small and community-based projects—can access high-integrity carbon markets as they evolve.? ? Highlights: ? Expanding Access: Gold Standard is enabling participation across Article 6, CORSIA, and voluntary carbon markets, helping countries and communities access climate finance for projects. ? Managing Risk: Talked about the importance of risk management strategies to protect project investments and prevent smaller projects from being left behind. ? Supporting Country Authorisations: Margaret talked about MIGA’s development of a template Letter of Authorisation, a critical step towards standardising country authorisations under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Collaborating with MIGA and other partners will help create resilient, inclusive carbon markets that advance global climate goals while safeguarding community-led action.?

On 12 November at COP29, our CEO Margaret Kim met with Mr. sunpil jin , Vice Executive Director of AFoCO Asian Forest Cooperation Organization to advance our shared vision for sustainable forestry and impactful climate action. ? ? This meeting marked the signing of an MoU, marking a key milestone in our partnership to support high-integrity forest activities across Asia. ??? ? Through this partnership, Gold Standard Standard and AFoCO will:? ? Promote Impact Certification: Through access to Gold Standard certification for forestry projects within AFoCO member countries. ? Provide Technical Assistance: Deliver guidance and resources to support certification and implement sustainable, high-integrity forest management practices. ? Build Capacity: Develop training and materials to give local stakeholders expertise in impact certification and carbon finance.? ? Forests are critical to achieving climate and sustainable development goals, and partnerships like this underline their central role. ? ? With this Partnership, we’re committed to making a tangible, lasting impact across Asia’s forests and communities.

Gold Standard is sponsoring the Carbon Finance Summit at COP29, where leading voices in sustainability, including Gold Standard CEO Margaret Kim, will explore high-quality, nature-based climate solutions. This session is an excellent opportunity to learn how carbon finance can drive impactful, sustainable change. ?? Session Details: ? Date: 14 November, Thursday ? Time: 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm (UTC +4) ? Location: WWF Pavilion, Blue Zone, COP29 Panel Discussion: “What High-Quality and High-Integrity Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Mitigation Look Like” ? Speakers: ? Margaret Kim, CEO, Gold Standard ? Peter Bakker, President & CEO, WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) ? Josefina Bra?a Varela, Vice President and Deputy Lead for Forests, WWF ? Juan Carlos Jintiach, Executive Secretary, Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (GATC) ? Rui Huang (Moderator), Vice President of Investments, GenZero To see the full agenda and plan your visit click here: https://lnkd.in/e4W598JB