Governance
Governance
The Waterships Carbon Credit Endowment Fund is governed with the highest standards of transparency, scientific rigor, and ethical responsibility.
Our governance model ensures that every contribution is managed with integrity and that every project delivers measurable, verifiable, and lasting environmental impact.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors oversees the strategic direction, compliance, and financial stewardship of the Fund. It ensures that all activities align with our mission of ecosystem restoration and long‑term carbon sequestration.
Responsibilities of the Board:
Define strategic priorities
Approve project selection and financial commitments
Oversee transparency and annual reporting
Ensure legal and ethical compliance
Appoint and supervise specialized committees
Scientific & Technical Committee
The Scientific & Technical Committee guarantees the methodological robustness of all carbon and biodiversity projects supported by the Fund.
Its missions include:
Reviewing scientific validity of projects
Validating MRV methodologies
Supervising measurement and monitoring protocols
Ensuring alignment with international standards
Publishing recommendations and technical guidance
Carbon Investment Committee
This committee evaluates and selects projects based on strict environmental and social criteria.
Selection criteria include:
Additionality
Permanence
Measurability
Biodiversity co‑benefits
Social impact
Risk assessment and mitigation
The committee ensures that every carbon credit generated is grounded in solid, verifiable, and independently audited data.
Transparency & Accountability
Each year, the Fund publishes:
Certified financial statements
An annual activity report
A list of funded projects
Verified carbon volumes generated
External audit reports
This commitment to transparency is central to our mission and our credibility.
