> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/validation-and-verification.md).

# Validation and Verification

Validation and verification provide an independent and transparent process for ensuring the integrity and credibility of greenhouse gas emission reductions and removals. 

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Validation and verification bodies</strong></td><td>Here you find information on approved validation and verification bodies </td><td><a href="/pages/WnE2xEU6cM7yrbvbtEzM">/pages/WnE2xEU6cM7yrbvbtEzM</a></td><td><a href="/files/JlQWodlcSBEq63fAKwXS">/files/JlQWodlcSBEq63fAKwXS</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><strong>Criteria</strong> </td><td>Here you can find specifications on validation and verification of projects  </td><td><a href="/pages/7bD4dFXmgg9f9ojkGRfh">/pages/7bD4dFXmgg9f9ojkGRfh</a></td><td><a href="/files/FvD9uGdquKquF0Zm9Zu9">/files/FvD9uGdquKquF0Zm9Zu9</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><strong>Templates</strong></td><td>Here you find relevant templates for project development</td><td><a href="/pages/R3BATs0MbkTWHSXeXGWy">/pages/R3BATs0MbkTWHSXeXGWy</a></td><td><a href="/files/QLck1ihYZueswvRvmwNH">/files/QLck1ihYZueswvRvmwNH</a></td></tr></tbody></table>