Cowboy VERs

"Cowboy VERs" in the context of carbon credits typically refers to Voluntary Emission Reductions (VERs) that are considered unreliable or of low quality. These VERs are often associated with projects that lack proper verification, transparency, or environmental integrity. In the carbon market, credibility and verification are crucial, as they ensure that the emission reductions are real, measurable, and contribute meaningfully to combating climate change. Cowboy VERs, therefore, represent a kind of 'wild west' situation in the voluntary carbon market, where standards and oversight might be lacking, leading to concerns about the actual environmental benefits of these credits.

South Pole Database

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REFERENCE: 7102

These credits have been issued only by sending us a report as it is a cowboy VER project

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REFERENCE: 7102

I closed issuance now: Could have been closed already at verification, as there is no issuance for cowboy VERs