Science & methodology

The science behind every credit.

rePLANET projects are built on 30+ years of biodiversity science through our partnership with the Wallacea Trust — combined with independent peer review, rigorous MRV and verified credit standards.

Our scientific approach

Built on measurable biodiversity, not vague impact claims.

From baseline survey through to long-term monitoring, our science is designed to be transparent, repeatable, peer reviewed and verifiable.

Ecological baseline survey

Every project starts with a detailed multi-taxa baseline of plants, vertebrates and invertebrates across the project area.

Wallacea Trust methodology

Multiple taxa quantification of biodiversity gain, with metrics designed for replicability across habitats.

Biodiversity Futures Initiative

Independent academic peer review of biodiversity outcomes, providing third-party scientific credibility.

MRV — measurement, reporting, verification

Continuous transparent monitoring with annual reporting and independent third-party verification.

Corresponding Adjustments

Operating only in jurisdictions where double counting is removed at the national level — strengthening credit integrity.

Fair Credits social verification

Independent peer review of societal benefits, validating that 60% of credit revenue reaches local stakeholders.

The Wallacea Trust

30+ years of biodiversity science behind every project.

Our partnership with the Wallacea Trust gives rePLANET unrivalled access to one of the world’s most respected biodiversity research organisations.

The Wallacea Trust multiple taxa methodology is the foundation of every project: a scientific framework for measuring biodiversity gain across plants, vertebrates and invertebrates — designed to be replicable, transparent and peer reviewable.

About the Wallacea Trust
  • Multiple taxa biodiversity quantification
  • Methodology applicable across habitats
  • Peer reviewed and academically published
  • Endorsed by leading conservation bodies
  • Used across more than 19 rePLANET projects
Verification standards

Recognised standards, independent verifiers.

Carbon credits issued to recognised standards. Biodiversity outcomes peer reviewed independently. Social benefits verified via Fair Credits.

Monitoring approach

Continuous, transparent monitoring for the long term.

rePLANET projects operate on 40-year crediting horizons — and our monitoring is designed for that timeframe. We combine field-based biodiversity surveys, remote sensing, MRV reporting and independent third-party verification.

Every project generates an annual public summary of outcomes alongside detailed reporting for buyers and investors.

Publications & research

Open methodology. Peer-reviewed science.

All publications
Science FAQs

Questions on methodology & verification.

What is the Wallacea Trust methodology?

A multi-taxa biodiversity quantification methodology developed through 30+ years of biodiversity research. It measures biodiversity gain across plants, vertebrates and invertebrates in a way that is replicable across habitats and peer reviewable.

How is biodiversity peer reviewed?

Through the Biodiversity Futures Initiative — an independent academic peer review process that validates the biodiversity outcomes reported for each project.

What carbon standard do you use?

Carbon credits are issued to recognised voluntary market standards. We operate only in jurisdictions where Corresponding Adjustments can be applied to remove double counting.

How are social outcomes verified?

Through the Fair Credits framework — an independent peer review process that validates that 60% of credit value reaches local stakeholders and communities.

How often is monitoring conducted?

Continuous monitoring across the 40-year crediting horizon, combining field surveys, remote sensing and annual independent verification.

Science you can stand behind

Want the full methodology pack?

Our team can share detailed scientific documentation under NDA, including baseline surveys, peer review protocols and verification standards.