ICVCM Seeks Carbon Market Experts for Independent Advisory Panel

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market is filling vacancies on its Expert Panel as the current mandate concludes at the end of 2024, with a new term starting in 2025. The independent, remunerated panel advises on carbon crediting methodology assessments and the Core Carbon Principles.

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) is seeking recognised experts to serve on its Expert Panel, which provides technical guidance on carbon market methodologies and safeguards. Candidates must have real-world implementation experience in carbon accounting and methodological development, sustainable development measurement for carbon projects, or social and environmental safeguards. Members work independently and are compensated based on hours worked and their level of seniority.

The Expert Panel's assessments directly shape which carbon credits receive the CCP label — the global benchmark for high-integrity credits that buyers, regulators, and governments increasingly reference. For emerging markets such as India, where voluntary carbon market activity is growing, having robust methodology standards is critical to attracting credible international climate finance and aligning projects with national climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.

The application window has closed and the ICVCM is reviewing submissions. Going forward, newly appointed members will contribute to the Integrity Council's Continuous Improvement Work Programs designed to evolve methodology standards over time. The council noted that conflict-of-interest avoidance is a decisive factor in selection, and it particularly encouraged applications from individuals unaffiliated with project developers or credit rating agencies.

Key figure — Minimum 4 days' work per calendar month