RDE620 Developing a salt marsh carbon code

Concepts

• research and development
• saltmarsh code
• carbon calculators
• further development
• code governance and ownership models
• the uk domestic saltmarsh code
• the uk saltmarsh code
• a salt marsh carbon code
• carbon
• marsh

Location

Description

During FY 23/24 (Phase 2a) we let a contract with UKCEH to launch a Beta Version of the UK domestic Saltmarsh Code, this has included the design of monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) procedures; producing carbon calculators; and exploring code governance and ownership models. As well as designing the code itself, drafting it to a pilot phase. During FY 24/25 (Phase 2b) we will expand on this work, and by Summer 2025 version 1 of the UK Saltmarsh Code will be available for pilot sites to use, following a testing stage and further development of key areas identified within Phase 1.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.