Reserve staff will be presenting the draft Adipic Acid Production Protocol V1.0 and draft Soil Enrichment Protocol V1.0 to the Reserve Board of Directors for consideration for adoption on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Please visit the Reserve website for agenda and participation information for the Board meeting.

As California is experiencing catastrophic impacts from climate change, including deadly wildfires and record setting heatwaves, the state is looking to amplify its efforts to address the impacts and quicken the pace of climate initiatives to prevent future climate disasters. California's Cap-and-Trade Program has been one tool the state is using to meet its emissions reduction goals, and as of May 2020, the program has provided $6.278 billion that has been invested in projects under California Climate Investments. But with…

To adhere to ICAO requirements for approved programs under CORSIA, the Reserve has made several updates to our program documents and registry to accommodate Sustainable Development Goals/Co-benefits Reporting. Join us for a webinar on October 22, 2020 at 11am PT for an overview of the updates. Please register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1564670327517829903

This 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. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Davison at 213-891-6932 or [email protected] Price: $700         var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '123416543203', iframeContainerId:…

The Reserve is kicking off the protocol revision process for its Mexico ODS Protocol. The protocol revision will explore adding additional halocarbons to the list of eligible substances for destruction. With the inclusion of halocarbons that are not defined as "ozone depleting substances", the protocol name will be changed to the Mexico Halocarbon Protocol. For more information on protocol development and the workgroup process, please see the Mexico Halocarbon Protocol webpage at: https://www.climateactionreserve.org/how/protocols/mexico-halocarbon/

Cost: $260/person Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capacitacion-general-para-la-verificacion-en-espanol-tickets-128279368043 Event description: This 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 event will be held via webinar on Monday, November 23, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time (10:30 am - 3:30 pm Mexico City time). There will…

Cost: $320/person Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capacitacion-para-verificadores-de-protocolo-forestal-para-mexico-tickets-128564404595 Descripción del evento: Este curso, debe tomarse por cualquier verificador interesado en proporcionar servicios de verificador líder o de revisor interno senior para proyectos bajo el Protocolo Forestal para Mexico. La capacitación cubrirá el Protocolo Forestal para Mexico, la Guía de Cuantificación, y la Guía de Verificación. El curso se llevará a cabo en español. La capacitación comenzará a las 8 am PST (10 am hora de la Ciudad de México) y continuará hasta las…

Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5820614857549439504 The Reserve will be releasing a new version of the Verification Program Manual following a public comment period that will run from November 30 - December 18. The Verification Program Manual provides verification bodies with a standardized approach for the independent and rigorous verification of GHG emission reductions and removals. It gives insight into the verification process, the requirements for conducting verification (like accreditation and training), conflict of interest and confidentiality provisions, and the expected core verification activities.…

(start and end times may be adjusted slightly, but verifiers should plan on a full day training) This is a mandatory course for Lead Verifiers wishing to perform verification of soil enrichment projects. This training (held via webinar), will review eligibility rules, methods to calculate reductions, performance-monitoring, and reporting on projects that offset greenhouse gas emissions associated with agricultural practices that enhance carbon storage in soils. The training will also cover the activities and procedures for completing verification of these…

The Climate Action Reserve is pleased to once again present the North American Carbon World (NACW) conference. NACW addresses the most pressing issues in climate policy and carbon markets to the largest gathering of climate professionals in North America. The conference features comprehensive and up-to-date information, key thought-leaders advancing innovative climate solutions, and the best networking opportunities with colleagues in the business, government, nonprofit and academic sectors. NACW 2021 will be presented in a virtual format in the interest of…

Reserve staff will provide an overview of the Mexico Halocarbon Protocol V1.0, followed by attendee Q&A. The presentation and Q&A will be primarily conducted in Spanish. Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6156996149406775568

Price: $700 This 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. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Davison at 213-891-6932 or [email protected]. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-verification-training-tickets-149960661375

  Register   One of the largest emitting sectors globally is the transportation sector. This webinar will examine the current state of technological development in transportation alternatives, the cost-effectiveness of emerging alternatives, the key barriers that need to be resolved to make electric vehicles truly mainstream (including the development of a green grid), and the timeline for major penetration of electric vehicles into the market.   Analisa Bevan, Assistant Division Chief of the Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division, California Air…

The SEP provides guidance for developing offset projects that involve the adoption of agricultural management practices that are intended to increase soil organic carbon storage and/or decrease net emissions of CO2, CH4 and N2O from agricultural operations. Join us for an overview of the protocol.

Agenda and participation information The Climate Action Reserve Board of Directors is holding its quarterly meeting on June 16, 2021. The Board will consider for adoption the update of the Mexico ODS Protocol to the Mexico Halocarbon Protocol.

The Climate Action Reserve is developing a Biochar Protocol that will provide guidance on how to quantify, monitor, report, and verify climate benefits from the production and use of biochar, which is capable of locking up carbon and keeping it from re-entering the atmosphere for centuries. Biochar production provides an opportunity for the productive use of a variety of feedstocks that are otherwise considered waste biomass, including non-merchantable residues from timber harvests and fuel thinnings. Please join the Reserve for…