ICVCM Opens Expert Panel Applications Across Methodology and Safeguards Disciplines

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market has opened applications for its Expert Panel, seeking professionals with expertise across carbon accounting, sustainable development measurement, and social and environmental safeguards. A new panel term of up to three years will begin in 2025, replacing the current panel whose term expires at the end of 2024.

Expert Panel members are a remunerated group that provides technical expertise to the ICVCM on the Core Carbon Principles, Assessment Framework implementation, and Continuous Improvement Work Programs. Members are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and geographies, and must have direct and proven experience in carbon market accounting, methodology development at project or jurisdictional scale, or implementation of social and environmental safeguard systems. The ICVCM is also recruiting young professionals, particularly from regions where carbon projects are actively being developed, to strengthen the next generation of voluntary carbon market expertise.

Applicants must commit to a minimum of four days of work per calendar month and must be capable of delivering high-quality outputs under strict deadlines. Expert Panel Co-Chairs additionally lead the panel, manage its work programme, and chair assessment meetings, requiring at least eight days per month. The work of the panel is conducted primarily in English, and the ICVCM notes that strong written English is an advantage. Appointments are made under terms and procedures currently being finalised.

Conflict-of-interest independence is a central criterion in the selection process, with the ICVCM discouraging applications from individuals employed by project developers, carbon crediting programs, or credit rating agencies. The ICVCM has committed to building an inclusive and diverse panel across geographic, gender, age, and background dimensions. The application window has now closed and submitted applications are under review. Expert Panel members contribute directly to ICVCM Governing Board decisions that determine which programs and credit categories receive the CCP label.

Key figure — 8 days per month minimum — required availability for Expert Panel Co-Chair positions