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Peru's government has approved three new methodologies under Verra's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) for its National Registry of Mitigation Measures (RENAMI), focusing on food waste reduction, solid waste recycling, and landfill methane recovery. This expansion enhances eligible VCS projects and underscores the significance of carbon markets in advancing Peru's climate objectives. Last year, Peru recognized the VCS Program for certifying carbon credits and previously approved five methodologies.