The interpretations provide clarification on the following:

  • An option to link the conservation area network within a management unit to neighbouring conservation areas managed by others and as a result of being well connected it is able to demonstrate the positive impact and comply with Clause 3.1.1-3.1.4.
  • Clarification of carbon management practices for non-tropical contexts in relations to clause 3.6.
  • Circumstances in which a Certification Body may decide to evaluate ecosystem service impacts remotely, via a desk-based audit.

Read the interpretation here.