# April 2026

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**ICR has launched public consultations for a new methodology.**
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### **Launch of Public Consultation – M-ICR013**

The International Carbon Registry (ICR) has initiated a public consultation for a new methodology under development, further expanding the scope of mitigation activities covered by the ICR program.

The consultation includes:

[**M-ICR013 – Scalable On-site GHG Measurements Methodology for Sustainable Land Management Projects**](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/public-consultation/methodologies/2026/m-icr013)

This methodology introduces a measurement-based approach to quantify GHG emission reductions and removals in land-use systems, addressing key limitations in current carbon accounting practices.

### **Scope and objectives**

M-ICR013 focuses on the direct measurement of greenhouse gas fluxes using Eddy Covariance (EC) systems and Net Ecosystem Exchange (NEE) data. The methodology supports:

* continuous, real-time quantification of ecosystem-level CO₂ fluxes,
* improved temporal resolution and reduced uncertainty compared to conventional stock-change or model-based approaches, and
* scalable and transparent monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) across diverse land-use systems.

The methodology applies to two categories of interventions:

* ecosystem active conservation and restoration, and
* sustainable land-use intensification.

By integrating field-based measurements with spatial modelling, remote sensing, and machine learning, the methodology enables quantification across larger landscapes while maintaining scientific robustness and auditability.

The approach builds on established scientific methods and aligns with ISO 14064-2 principles, while introducing an innovative framework for measurement-based carbon accounting in the land-use sector.

### **Consultation process**

The public consultation period runs from **8 April 2026 to 8 May 2026**.

ICR invites stakeholders, technical experts, project developers, and validation and verification bodies (VVBs) to review the methodology and submit feedback. Stakeholder input is a critical component in ensuring methodological robustness, environmental integrity, and practical applicability.

A webinar will be jointly organized by ICR and the methodology developer during the consultation period to present the methodology and engage with stakeholders. Further details will be communicated separately.

### **Next steps**

Following the consultation:

* ICR will consolidate all stakeholder feedback,
* the methodology developer will respond to comments and revise the methodology as appropriate, and
* the methodology will undergo validation by an ICR-approved VVB prior to final review and approval.

### **Access to consultation documents**

The methodology and consultation form are available on the [ICR Public Consultation page](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/public-consultation).

### **Effective status**

This methodology is currently under public consultation and is not yet approved for use under the ICR program.