Through the Public Consultation process, we invite stakeholders from around the world to actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of documents and projects under our GHG, Biodiversity, and Water programs.
This page serves as a central hub where you can explore all documents and projects currently open for public consultation. Each consultation period remains open for a minimum of 30 calendar days from the date of publication. During this time, we welcome comments, suggestions, and observations from all interested parties.
Public consultation is essential to:
We encourage participation from a broad range of stakeholders, including:
Explore the list of open consultations below.
BioCarbon Cert opens the public consultation process for the draft methodology BWS0003 – Managed Aquifer Recharge and Water Regulation Systems, developed under the BioCarbon Water Standard (BWS).
This methodology establishes the technical requirements and procedures for the quantification, monitoring and reporting of volumetric water benefits derived from managed aquifer recharge and water regulation activities. It is intended to support projects that increase groundwater recharge, improve underground water storage, regulate hydrological flows, enhance baseflow, support spring discharge, or improve water availability during dry or low-precipitation periods.
The methodology applies to engineered, nature-based, hybrid and traditional water management systems, provided that the resulting water benefits can be clearly delimited, monitored, quantified and attributed to the project activities.
The purpose of this public consultation is to receive comments, observations and technical inputs from interested parties on the scope, applicability conditions, eligible activities, baseline scenario, additionality, quantification approaches, monitoring requirements, uncertainty management, leakage assessment, aquifer protection, water quality safeguards and other provisions included in the draft methodology.
BioCarbon Cert invites project holders, conformity assessment bodies, technical experts, public authorities, academic institutions, communities, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, civil society organizations, water users, watershed managers and other stakeholders to review the draft and provide comments.
The following document is available for public review:
BWS0003 – Managed Aquifer Recharge and Water Regulation Systems
Draft for Public Consultation.
Date: July 21, 2026
Download here
The methodology may apply to activities such as:
The methodology does not apply to activities whose primary benefit is water quality improvement, wastewater treatment, remediation of surface water bodies, pollution reduction, eutrophication control, direct rainwater harvesting for use, or general soil infiltration improvement, unless the project holder demonstrates that the activity generates eligible managed aquifer recharge or water regulation benefits under this methodology.
Comments may be submitted using the public consultation comment form available below:
Download comment form here
Completed comment forms shall be submitted to:
Email: biocarbon@biocarbonstandared.com
Subject line: Public Consultation Comments – BWS0003
The public consultation period will be open from:
Opening date: July 21, 2026
Closing date: August 21, 2026
Comments received after the closing date may not be considered in the final review process.
BioCarbon Cert will review the comments received during the public consultation period and may adjust, clarify or supplement the methodology before issuing the final approved version.
The publication of this draft methodology for public consultation does not constitute approval of the methodology. Unless expressly indicated otherwise by BioCarbon Cert, this draft shall not be used as a final approved methodology for conformity assessment, project registration or issuance of Verified Water Credits.
BioCarbon Cert invites stakeholders to participate in the public consultation of Methodology BCR00017 – Soil Carbon Removal through Agricultural Management and Mineral Weathering, corresponding to Version 1.0.
The purpose of this public consultation is to receive technical feedback and stakeholder input to further strengthen the methodology prior to its final adoption.
Public consultation documents available at:
Methodology BCR00017 – Soil Carbon Removal through Agricultural Management and Mineral Weathering
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Completed templates shall be sent to: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
As part of the public consultation process and in accordance with BioCarbon’s methodological governance framework, independent experts are also invited to conduct the Independent External Technical Review of Methodology BCR0017.
Interested experts may submit their credentials, relevant experience, and a declaration confirming the absence of any conflict of interest, in accordance with the requirements set out in the Terms of Reference (ToR).
Submission of applications:
biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
Public consultation period:
From July 17 to August 17, 2026
BioCarbon Cert is pleased to announce the launch of the public consultation for BCR0011 – Sustainable Biochar Production, Carbon Removal and Long-Term Storage (Version 2.0).
BCR0011 is a Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) methodology designed to quantify, monitor, report, and verify greenhouse gas removals, emission reductions, methane avoidance, and durable carbon storage resulting from the sustainable production and application of biochar.
The methodology applies to projects that utilize eligible biomass feedstocks and approved thermochemical conversion technologies to produce biochar for long-term carbon storage in soil and non-soil applications.
Version 2.0 incorporates a comprehensive methodological revision intended to strengthen environmental integrity, scientific robustness, transparency, conservativeness, and alignment with emerging international best practices for durable carbon removals.
Key updates include:
Eligible biochar applications include soil incorporation, construction materials, durable composite materials, encapsulation, and other applications capable of demonstrating long-term carbon storage. Applications resulting in energy generation, combustion, biological degradation, activated carbon production, animal feed, water filtration, air purification, or other short-lived uses are not eligible under this methodology.
BioCarbon Cert invites project developers, validation and verification bodies, scientists, biochar producers, carbon market participants, policy experts, industry stakeholders, and the broader public to review the methodology and submit comments during the consultation period.
All comments received will be reviewed by the BioCarbon Technical Committee and considered during the development of the final approved version of the methodology.
As part of the public consultation process and in accordance with the BioCarbon methodological governance framework, BioCarbon is also inviting applications from qualified experts interested in conducting the Independent External Technical Review of BCR0011.
The review will assess the methodology's scientific robustness, environmental integrity, conservativeness, permanence provisions, leakage management, uncertainty treatment, biomass sustainability requirements, quantification procedures, and alignment with high-integrity carbon market principles, including the ICVCM Core Carbon Principles (CCPs), Article 6 of the Paris Agreement , and other emerging CDR integrity frameworks.
The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Independent External Technical Review are available together with the consultation documents.
Interested experts are invited to submit their credentials, relevant experience, and conflict-of-interest disclosure in accordance with the requirements described in the ToR.
Public Consultation Document:
BCR0011 – Sustainable Biochar Production, Carbon Removal and Long-Term Storage (Version 2.0)
Independent External Review Terms of Reference (ToR):
BCR0011 – Independent External Technical Review
Public consultation period:
From June 10 to July 9, 2026.
Submission of Comments and Applications:
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Access the document and submit comments at: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
BioCarbon Cert remains committed to advancing high-integrity environmental markets through transparent, science-based methodologies that support durable carbon removals, environmental integrity, and sustainable development.
BioCarbon Standard has opened the public consultation for BCR0016 – Regenerative Agricultural Land Management (ALM): Methodology for Soil Carbon Sequestration and Reduction of Non-CO₂ Emissions. This methodology has been developed to quantify net GHG emission reductions and removals from improved agricultural land management practices, including soil carbon sequestration and reductions in nitrous oxide and methane emissions, where applicable.
This document is released for public consultation purposes only and does not enter into force until formally approved and published by BioCarbon Cert. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments and technical observations for consideration in the final version.
Stakeholders are invited to submit comments using the official public consultation template, including specific references to the relevant sections of the document.
The document will be open for public consultation from April 15 to May 14, 2026.
The public consultation draft is available below.
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Access the document and submit comments at: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
BioCarbon invites qualified technical experts to participate in the independent external review of this methodology. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the review are available at the following link
BioCarbon Standard has opened the public consultation for BCR0015 – Improved Livestock and Grazing Management, a methodological document developed to quantify net GHG emission reductions and removals from improved and regenerative livestock and grazing management practices.
The methodology applies to livestock systems in which project activities generate measurable changes in enteric methane emissions, manure management emissions, soil organic carbon, and, where applicable, biomass carbon.
This document is released for public consultation purposes only and does not enter into force until formally approved and published by BioCarbon Cert. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments and technical observations for consideration in the final version.
Stakeholders are invited to submit comments using the official public consultation template, including specific references to the relevant sections of the document.
The document will be open for public consultation from April 15 to May 14, 2026.
The public consultation draft is available below.
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Access the document and submit comments at: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
BioCarbon invites qualified technical experts to participate in the independent external review of this methodology. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the review are available at the following link
BioCarbon Cert invites all stakeholders to participate in the public consultation process for Version 2.0 of the BioCarbon Water Standard (BWS), a standard designed to support the sustainable management and conservation of water resources.
The BWS establishes a technical and operational framework for the evaluation of projects that generate quantifiable, additional, and verifiable water benefits, and for the issuance of Verified Water Credits (VWCs) based on monitored and verified results.
This new version introduces substantial improvements in the structure, methodological approach, and normative clarity of the Standard. It strengthens key elements including:
The objective of this public consultation is to gather technical, operational, and conceptual feedback to further strengthen the robustness, applicability, and credibility of the Standard.
The consultation is open to:
Stakeholders are invited to submit comments using the official public consultation template, including specific references to the relevant sections of the document.
The document will be open for public consultation from April 13 to May 12, 2026.
The public consultation draft is available below.
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Access the document and submit comments at: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
All comments received will be reviewed by the BioCarbon technical team and may be considered in the development of the final version of the Standard.
BioCarbon Cert introduces the methodology BWS0002 – Rainwater harvesting practices. Capture and storage for water security (Version 1.0)under the BioCarbon Water Standard.
This methodology enables the design and implementation of projects that capture, store, and use rainwater to increase water availability at the local level, particularly in areas facing water stress or variability.
Using a clear and verifiable approach, BWS0002 quantifies the additional volume of water available (m³/year) generated by project activities compared to the baseline scenario. This volume forms the basis for the issuance of Verified Water Credits (CAV)..
The methodology is designed for use by:
BWS0002 enables stakeholders to:
The methodological approach is aligned with international frameworks for sustainable water management and volumetric water benefit accounting, while remaining practical, accessible, and adaptable to different contexts.
BWS0002 creates a pathway for developing water projects with real and measurable impact, linking local solutions with results-based financing mechanisms.
Consultation period: 22/03/2026 to 22/04/2026
The public consultation draft is available below.
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Access the document and submit comments at: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
BioCarbon Cert announces the public consultation of BCR0014 – High Forest Low Deforestation (HFLD) Asia Pacific, a next-generation methodological framework developed under the BioCarbon Standard.
This methodology establishes a project-level approach to quantify emission reductions from REDD+ activities in HFLD contexts, with a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific region, where low historical deforestation coexists with increasing, non-linear future risks driven by evolving land-use dynamics.
BCR0014 introduces a forward-looking, driver-based baseline approach that moves beyond purely historical representations of deforestation. The methodology explicitly integrates drivers, agents, and enabling conditions, as well as conditional and trigger-based dynamics, ensuring that baseline scenarios are evidence-based, constrained, and auditable.
The framework strengthens environmental integrity through:
This methodology is designed to address structural limitations observed in conventional approaches that rely predominantly on historical trends, particularly in HFLD contexts where past stability does not reflect future risk.
BCR0014 is not a variation of existing methodologies. It represents a next-generation methodological framework aligned with:
Consultation period: 20/03/2026 to 20/04/2026
The public consultation draft is available below.
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Access the document and submit comments at: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
BioCarbon invites qualified technical experts to participate in the independent external review of this methodology. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the review are available at the following link
AFOLU Sector – Livestock & Manure Management
BioCarbon Cert releases BCR0008 Version 2.0 for public consultation under the BioCarbon Standard.
This updated methodology introduces structural and substantive improvements that reinforce baseline plausibility reassessment, strengthen leakage identification and conservative deduction requirements, formalize uncertainty management at the 90% confidence level, and incorporate explicit quantitative safeguards to prevent over-crediting. Environmental integrity is further reinforced through a structural cap ensuring that credited methane avoidance does not exceed the methane demonstrably captured and effectively managed under the project scenario.
The methodology applies to centralized anaerobic digestion systems treating livestock manure and generating emission reductions from methane and nitrous oxide avoidance within the AFOLU sector.
Consultation period: 20/02/2026 to 20/03/2026
The public consultation draft is available below.
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Access the document and submit comments at: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
BioCarbon invites qualified technical experts to participate in the independent external review of this methodology. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the review are available at the following link
BioCarbon Cert hereby announces the opening of the public consultation process for BCR0009 – Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) stock increase by adding high organic content from anaerobic digestate, Public Consultation Version 2.0 (February 2026).
This revised version introduces substantial methodological enhancements aimed at strengthening environmental integrity, scientific robustness, and full alignment with the BioCarbon Standard, the ICVCM Core Carbon Principles (CCPs), and international best practices for soil organic carbon accounting.
Key improvements in Version 2.0 include, inter alia:
The purpose of this public consultation is to gather input from stakeholders, technical experts, project developers, auditors, policymakers, and other interested parties to ensure that the methodology is robust, transparent, and fit for purpose prior to final approval.
Public consultation period open from 09/02/2026 to 08/03/2026
Public Consultation Version 2.0 of BCR0009 is available for download below.
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Access the document and submit comments at: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
All comments received during the consultation period will be reviewed and documented as part of the methodology finalization process. Only the final approved version, as published by BioCarbon Cert, will be valid for project registration under the BioCarbon Standard.
BioCarbon invites qualified technical experts to participate in the independent external review of this methodology. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the review are available at the following link
BioCarbon Cert opens the public consultation of the BioCarbon Biodiversity Standard (BBS) – Version 4.0, a normative standard designed to ensure measurable, verifiable, and socially responsible biodiversity conservation outcomes.
The BBS integrates:
Public consultation period open from 09/01/2026 to 08/02/2026
Public consultation document available at:
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Access the document and submit comments at: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
We invite communities, experts, organizations, buyers, and institutions to participate.
BioCarbon Cert invites stakeholders to participate in the public consultation of Methodology BCR0005 – Quantification of GHG Emission Reductions: Activities Preventing Conversion of Natural Savannas, corresponding to Version 2.0.
This version incorporates a comprehensive methodological update, including:
The purpose of this public consultation is to receive technical feedback and stakeholder input to further strengthen the methodology prior to its final adoption.
Public consultation document available at:
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Completed templates shall be sent to: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
Public consultation period: 31/12/2025 to 30/01/2026
BioCarbon Cert invites stakeholders to participate in the public consultation of the REDD+ Safeguards Tool of the BioCarbon Standard – Version 2.0 (Draft)..
This draft strengthens the social, environmental, governance, and climate integrity of project-level REDD+ activities, with enhanced evidence and traceability requirements, clear responsibilities for project holders and CABs, and explicit criteria for critical non-compliance.
Consultation period: 29/12/2025 to 28/01/2026
Comments shall be submitted using the official public consultation comment template only, available at the following link
Please submit your comments to biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.
Feedback received may inform revisions prior to official adoption and publication.
Find the document in the following link:
BioCarbon announces the opening of the public consultation for Methodology BCR0013 – Conservation and Restoration of Peatland Ecosystems (Version 1.0).
We invite all interested parties —project developers, communities, technical experts, authorities and partner organizations— to review the document and submit comments.
Consultation period: 12/04/2025 to 01/03/2026
Submit comments: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.
Thank you for contributing to the technical and environmental integrity of this methodology.
Find the document in the following link:
BioCarbon announces the opening of a public consultation for the proposed methodology:
BCR0010 – Improved Forest Management and Avoided Planned Forest Conversion (IFM – APFC)
This methodology enables the quantification of GHG emission reductions from activities that avoid the conversion of natural forests or improve the sustainability of authorized timber harvesting regimes.
The methodology incorporates the BioCarbon Additionality Tool, Permanence Tool, Uncertainty Tool, MRV and ADC tools, and has been designed to comply with the integrity carbon principles.
Stakeholders are invited to provide comments and feedback between 01/07/2025 and 31/07/2025.
Find the document in the following link:
For inquiries, please contact: biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com
BioCarbon announces the public consultation of the Methodology for Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR – BCR0001, Version 5.0).
This methodology provides a rigorous technical framework to transparently, verifiably, and conservatively quantify GHG removals derived from ARR activities. It includes provisions on baseline scenario, additionality, stratification, leakage quantification, uncertainty management, permanence and reversal risk, as well as monitoring requirements, quality assurance (QA/QC), and the optional integration of digital and continuous monitoring technologies (dMRV).
We invite all stakeholders to review the document and submit comments and feedback during the public consultation period. Your input is essential to ensure that this methodology meets the highest standards of environmental integrity and international credibility.
Document available at:
The consultation period will run from September 26 to October 25, 2025.
Late submissions will not be considered !!
Submit your comments via email to biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.
We are pleased to announce the launch of the public consultation for the High Mountain Ecosystems (EAM) Methodology, version 4.0 of the BioCarbon Standard.
This methodology has been designed to provide a robust and transparent framework for the quantification, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of net greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and removals in high mountain ecosystems, including wetlands and peatlands.
Download the draft methodology here:
The purpose of this consultation is to gather technical comments, suggestions, and feedback from all interested parties to further strengthen the methodology before its final version 4.0.
The consultation period will run from September 9 to October 8, 2025. We kindly invite you to review the full document and share your contributions by the deadline, either by email at biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com, using the template available at the following link. We sincerely thank you for your active participation, which is essential to ensuring the technical robustness and legitimacy of this normative instrument.
BioCarbon is pleased to announce the release of the BCR0012 Blue Carbon Methodology for public consultation.
This methodology has been designed to provide a scientifically rigorous, transparent, and applicable framework for the quantification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and removals from the conservation and restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems such as mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrasses.
The methodology builds upon the latest guidance of the IPCC 2006 Guidelines and the 2013 Wetlands Supplement, as well as the 2019 Refinement, ensuring that emission factors, default parameters, and monitoring requirements are fully aligned with recognized science. It also incorporates provisions consistent with the ICVCM Core Carbon Principles, CORSIA eligibility criteria, and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, ensuring that resulting units are robust and internationally credible.
Download the draft methodology here:
This consultation process aims to ensure that the methodology reflects both the best available science and the practical realities of project development. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments and suggestions, which will be carefully reviewed and incorporated into the final version to reinforce the credibility, applicability, and impact of Blue Carbon projects under the BioCarbon Standard.
The consultation period will run from September 3 to October 2, 2025.
Submit your comments via email to biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.
BioCarbon Cert announces the Launch of a Digital MRV Working Group, to accelerate the integration of digital technologies into carbon, biodiversity and water certification, which will be coordinated by its partner Planet 2050.
All the information regarding this Working Group, objectives and expected outcomes can be found in the following link:
BioCarbon Cert invites stakeholders interested in this topic to provide feedback via email to biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com, using the template available at the following link
The consultation period is open from July 1 to July 31, 2025.
BioCarbon also invites all experts and organizations interested in participating in this dMRV Working Group to submit their application at the following link
BioCarbon also invites all experts and organizations interested in participating in this dMRV Working Group to submit their application at the following link
The application period will be open from July 1 to August 8th, 2025
BioCarbon opens public consultation on the methodology for quantifying water credits from increased infiltration
The BioCarbon Water Standard invites stakeholders to review and comment on the draft version of the methodology BWS0001. Quantification of Water Credits from Increased Infiltration in Watersheds, a key technical document designed to strengthen the integrity and transparency of water-based nature-based solutions (NbS) certification.
This methodology sets out the procedures and technical criteria to quantify net water gains (m³/year) resulting from soil restoration, sustainable land management, and water conservation activities. Its application enables the issuance of Verified Water Credits (VWC) under the BioCarbon Program, promoting investments in water security, climate resilience, and landscape sustainability.
We welcome feedback from professionals, institutions, communities, public and private entities, and all interested stakeholders. The consultation will remain open until July 26, 2025, and all comments will be considered in the final version of the document.
Find the document in the following link:
We invite you to submit your comments via email to biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com, using the template available at the following link
BioCarbon Cert invites stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the Uncertainty Management Tool – Public Consultation Version.
The consultation period is open from June 23 to July 22, 2025.
Find the document in the following link:
We invite you to submit your comments via email to biocarbon@biocarbonstandard.com, using the template available at the following link
