Study conceived and funded by Carbon Market Watch
Assessment of VCS methodology VM0052 on Accelerated Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants using a Just Transition and its associated modules VMD0060 and VMD0061
December 2025
Transitioning the world away from coal is the most important step for meeting the long-term temperature goals of the Paris Agreements. Reaching these goals requires the early retirement of many coal-fired power plants (CFPPs). Exploring different policy options that can support this transition is th
