Africa currently faces a critical shortfall in local VVB capacity, posing challenges to the scalability and integrity of carbon markets. While there is growing recognition of this gap within the industry, there is limited in-depth analysis on its causes, consequences, and effective solutions to plug capacity gaps.

VCMI and GIZ request proposals for the delivery of a strategic report that will explore options for scaling the capacity of validation and verification bodies within Africa (see section 2 in RfP for more detail). The report’s analysis must be objective, transparent, and rigorous.

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To be considered for this funding opportunity, applicants must include all requested materials, and send to george.hodgetts@vcmintegrity.org; Ritah.rukundo@giz.de in copy, by 5 pm ET on 15 August 2025 with the subject line: ‘RFP Submission: Pathways for Strengthening Validation and Verification Body (VVB) Capacity in Africa .’

Note: VCMI only accepts electronic submissions.

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VCMI requests proposals for an impact evaluation of VCMI’s Access Strategies Program since its inception (see section 2 in RfP for more detail). The report’s analysis will be unbiased, rigorous, and accessible to help inform the next phase of VCMI’s Access Strategies program.

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To be considered for this funding opportunity, applicants must include all requested materials, and send to info@vcmi-2025.in-beta.dev, with george.hodgetts@vcmi-2025.in-beta.dev in copy, by 5 pm ET on 5 March 2025 with the subject line: ‘FAO Policy: VCMI Access Strategies Report RFP submission.’ 

Note: VCMI only accepts electronic submissions. 

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VCMI is seeking proposals from experienced research agencies to conduct a comprehensive study on the barriers companies face in reducing scope 3 emissions across various sectors and regions. This research aims to support the integrity of corporate climate commitments while providing practical insights for stakeholders engaging in scope 3 emissions management and/or assessment. 

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Please submit your finalized proposals no later than 13^th August 2024 (COB) to info@vcmi-2025.in-beta.dev. Please use the subject line: ‘Research on Barriers to Scope 3 Decarbonization’. We only accept electronic submissions.

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The RfP will update the Beta Version released in 2023 to enable companies to calculate their emissions gap for scope 3 reduction targets – annually, establish the maximum number of credits to be used, and display a rationale for the phaseout period.

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The submission deadline is 5 pm ET on Monday, 18th of March 2024.

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The RfP will enhance the definition of ‘on-track’ in Foundational Criterion 3 of the Claims Code and develop corresponding indicators. Click here for further information on the RfP and to propose for this funding opportunity. The submission deadline is 17:00 ET on 12th September.

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The RfP will help inform the development of the next phase of the VCM Access Strategies program. Click here for further information on the RfP and to propose for this funding opportunity. The submission deadline is 17:00 ET on Tuesday 20 June.

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