Webinar Recording: "MYRKOL" Rewetting of Peatland Soils Methodology M-ICR0007 - Public Consultation

The International Carbon Registry (ICR) and Land and Forest Iceland recently hosted a webinar to introduce and discuss Methodology M-ICR007 – Rewetting of Peatland Soils. This session provided an overview of the methodology, its role in carbon crediting, and its potential applications.

About the Webinar
The webinar served as an opportunity for stakeholders to learn about the methodology directly from experts, understand how it fits into the broader carbon credit framework, and ask questions related to its implementation.

Speakers:
Dr. Rannveig Guicharnaud, CSO, ICR
Sunna Áskelsdóttir, Peatland Expert, Land & Forest

Key Topics Covered in the Webinar:

1. ICR & Methodology Approval Process
   Overview of ICR’s role in validating carbon credit methodologies.
   Key criteria for methodology approval, including compliance with ISO 14064-2 and ICR’s internal requirements.
   The importance of scientific rigor, transparency, and stakeholder engagement.
2. M-ICR007 Methodology: Features and Applications
   How peatland rewetting contributes to carbon sequestration and emissions reduction.
   The methodology’s approach to baseline determination, additionality, leakage prevention, and monitoring.
   Its potential benefits for project developers, investors, and policymakers in the voluntary carbon market. These benefits include biodiversity restoration, especially for birds and vegetation.
3. Q&A

The full recording of the webinar is now available here.

• The methodology documentation can be found here.

About the Public Consultation:

Your insights are critical to ensuring the success of this methodology.

• Public Consultation Period: February 14, 2025 – March 17, 2025
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