The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is working with Viresco Solutions Inc. to create a protocol for preserving peatlands. Peatlands are critical for combating the climate change crisis because they serve as massive carbon sinks; however, they are often converted for agriculture, urban development, or other land uses. Most existing carbon market rules focus on restoring ecosystems, but NCC wants to design a protocol that encourages the proactive, pre-emptive protection of peatlands. This protocol will be used in the Verra Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, which is a widely used and recognized carbon crediting program. Viresco Solutions Inc. is working with NCC to help them achieve their objective of releasing this new protocol by 2025.