AMS-III.AU. Methane emission reduction by adjusted water management practice in rice cultivation
AMS-III.AU. is a agriculture methodology used by 303 projects on Verra. Registry records show 4,560,000 tonnes issued and 73.6% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
303
Countries
5
Credits issued
4,560,000 t
Credits retired
3,353,996 t
Retired share of issued
73.6%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
91.7%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from projects using it can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
CORSIA programme relevance
Whether the programmes this methodology is used on are approved by ICAO. Programme level only; unit eligibility depends on dates, authorisation and each programme's exclusions.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 780,000 |
| 2020 | 1,320,000 |
| 2019 | 1,200,000 |
| 2018 | 1,260,000 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.AU.
290 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Gveigangj Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
HAIYAN AREA TAISHAN CITY METHANE EMISSION REDUCTION IN RICE CULTIVATION PROJECT
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
HUILONG AREA DEQING COUNTY METHANE EMISSION REDUCTION IN RICE CULTIVATION PROJECT
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Hai’an Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Hayi Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Hinghbinh Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Hongmei Adjusted Water Management in Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Hongze-1 Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Hongze-2 Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Hozbuj Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
HuanQing Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Huiluo Adjusted Water Management in Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Hulin Adjusted Water Management in Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Hwngzcouh Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
INDIA CARBON PROGRAM:AWD/DSR
Verra · India · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Improved Agricultural Practices for Rice Cultivation in India
Verra · India · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Jiangxi Fuzhou Yihuang Rice Field Water Management Project
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
JinNa Adjusted Water Management in Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Jining-1 Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Jining-2 Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Jinyujie Adjusted Water Management in Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Kaizhou Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Keyue Adjusted Water Management in Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
LUOFU AREA XINGNING CITY METHANE EMISSION REDUCTION IN RICE CULTIVATION PROJECT
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Lancheng Water Management with Rice Cultivation
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. Soil Enrichment Protocol 4 projects · CCP-Approved
- ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems 72 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients 28 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR Mexico Livestock Protocol 3 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 228 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 9 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
Questions about AMS-III.AU.
How many projects use AMS-III.AU.?
303 projects, in 5 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.AU. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.AU. have been retired?
73.6%, or 3,353,996 of 4,560,000 tonnes.