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Forest Carbon Verifier
Independently checks that forest carbon projects are real and additional
£40k–£80k Climate-driven
What it involves
Conducts field assessments and data reviews to verify that forest conservation and restoration projects are actually storing the carbon they claim and meeting registry standards.
Skills & knowledge needed
ForestryRemote sensingCarbon accountingGISAuditing
Why it's emerging now
Greenwashing scandals have made independent verification essential for carbon markets to function.
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