Apply for working groups to develop procedures for carbon credits and biodiversity credits

The conceptual phase of Motion 49/2021, “FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure as a mitigation mechanism to meet global market demand for net-zero and net-positive targets,” now is complete and concludes into developing two FSC normative procedures for the further implementation of Motion 49.

FSC will establish two separate working groups (WGs) to develop:

1. A procedure for high-quality carbon credits.
2. A procedure for biodiversity credits.

Applications are open until 23 July 2025.

Procedure for carbon credits working group

FSC seeks applications for the members of the WG for the development of the ‘Procedure for High-Quality Carbon Credits’. The WG will consist of three chamber-balanced members, representing environmental, social, and economic interests, and three technical experts to deliver on the tasks and responsibilities outlined in the Terms of Reference (ToR)

The WG should collectively bring strong technical expertise in carbon accounting, forest carbon methodologies, monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) systems, and FSC procedures. Familiarity with key carbon standards, safeguards, benefit-sharing, and the voluntary carbon market is essential. Experience working with forest managers, including smallholders and Indigenous Peoples, is highly valued.

How to apply

Please see the application documents for the WG members and fill out the application form:

• Terms of Reference
• Application Form
• Privacy Statement

Please send the filled-out application form to Mohammad Qasim, Process Lead/Products Manager – Carbon and Biodiversity, by 23 July 2025 at m.qasim@fsc.org.

Procedure for biodiversity credits working group

FSC seeks applications for the members of the WG for the development of a procedure for biodiversity credits. The WG will consist of three chamber-balanced members, representing environmental, social, and economic interests, and three technical experts to deliver on the tasks and responsibilities outlined in the ToR.

WG members collectively should have strong expertise in biodiversity quantification, MRV design, and methodology development under biodiversity crediting schemes. Familiarity with biodiversity metrics, registry systems, and integrity frameworks, along with knowledge of FSC systems and experience working with forest managers, including Indigenous Peoples and smallholders.

How to apply

Please see the application documents for the WG members including the:

• Terms of Reference
• Application Form
• Privacy Statement

Please send the filled-out application form to Mohammad Qasim, Process Lead/Products Manager – Carbon and Biodiversity, by 23 July 2025 at m.qasim@fsc.org.