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ACR
Winrock has long recognized the threat posed by climate change. A nonprofit enterprise of Winrock International, ACR was founded in 1996 as the first private voluntary greenhouse gas registry in the world, with the mission of harnessing the power of markets to improve the environment. As a globally recognized carbon crediting program that operates in compliance and voluntary carbon markets, ACR pioneers science-based methodologies for activities that reduce and remove GHG emissions in the forestry and land use, energy and industrial sectors.
Latest News
Apr 12, 2024
Fostering partnerships and community action to protect carbon-rich peatlands
Apr 10, 2024
Journal of Soil and Water Conservation features Winrock economist Jon Winsten
Apr 5, 2024
Coordination of pluralistic agriculture extension and advisory services in Senegal
Apr 4, 2024
New initiative targets support for violence prevention in hotspot communities
Mar 25, 2024
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry wins 2024 ACR Climate Leadership Award
Mar 21, 2024