VM0017 Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Land Management
VM0017 is a agriculture methodology used by 33 projects on Verra. Registry records show 1,430,647 tonnes issued and 14.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
33
Countries
7
Credits issued
1,430,647 t
Credits retired
204,180 t
Retired share of issued
14.3%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
87.9%
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
Where it is used
- India 23 projects
- Kenya 4 projects
- New Zealand 2 projects
- Mozambique 1 project
- South Africa 1 project
- Morocco 1 project
- Bangladesh 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 306,190 |
| 2021 | 243,243 |
| 2020 | 258,066 |
| 2019 | 239,433 |
| 2018 | 33,862 |
| 2017 | 148,940 |
| 2016 | 35,443 |
| 2015 | 115,746 |
| 2014 | 17,369 |
| 2013 | 10,790 |
| 2012 | 21,565 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using VM0017
33 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Strengthening capacity through regenerative solutions for native sugarcane farmers in Maharashtra, India
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Sustainable Agricultural Improvement Practices in Punjab
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Sustainable Agricultural Land Management Grouped Project in India
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Sustainable Agricultural Land Management Project by Amiha Agro Private Limited
Verra · India · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Sustainable Agricultural Land Management Project by Om Organic Cotton
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Sustainable Agriculture Land Management Project by Earthallica Naturals
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Sustainable cropland management, project by phalada agro Group
Verra · India · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Transformational Regenerative Integrated Biodiverse Agriculture for Livelihoods (TRIBAL)
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
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 VM0017
How many projects use VM0017?
33 projects, in 7 countries, as of June 2026.
Is VM0017 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under VM0017 have been retired?
14.3%, or 204,180 of 1,430,647 tonnes.