# Public Consultation

The Biodiversity Program conducts public consultations on its documentation, new program elements, methodologies under review, and relevant tools for project registration. These consultations aim to ensure transparency, gather feedback, and improve the credibility and acceptance of the program and its methodologies. Public consultation is applied to all program elements deemed important for stakeholder input.

Each consultation lasts for a minimum of 30 days, allowing stakeholders to provide their input. All feedback is made publicly available, along with details on how the program or relevant third parties have considered and addressed the comments received.

## Public Consultations

Public Consultation: Biodiversity Program - Pilot Phase

**Open from October 21, 2024, until December 31, 2024**

The International Carbon Registry (ICR) is conducting a public consultation as part of the development of its Biodiversity Program during the pilot phase. This consultation seeks feedback on program documentation to enhance clarity and usability.

**Why Participate?**

As the Biodiversity Program progresses, requirements and procedures are periodically updated to reflect the latest scientific advancements, maintain integrity, and meet the evolving needs of biodiversity conservation and restoration efforts. The proposed revisions aim to improve program documentation, introduce new guidelines, and ensure clear alignment with best practices for biodiversity credits.

**How to Participate**

We invite you to review and provide feedback on the proposed updates to the Biodiversity Program. Download the **public consultation template** to submit your feedback, and submit it via this [form](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1sIGsChjSQVeIKMlSmoZidAeuhzn) **by December 31, 2024**. Your insights will help shape the final revisions of the program.

For questions during the consultation, please contact us at <biodiversity@carbonregistry.com>

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