The rules and regulations for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) are fast changing. This also affects voluntary offset schemes like the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Gold Standard. It is a challenge to stay on top of the latest developments. This course enables you to understand the latest guidance and update your skills in an efficient way.
Carbon offset projects are frequently delayed due to issues such as incorrectly described projects, misinterpreted guidance and lack of documentation. As a result, project owners experience financial losses and decreased opportunities to capitalise on real and measurable emission reductions. Delays also put a strain on resources in all parts of the carbon trade value chain, adding to transaction costs and reducing efficiency of the markets.
In this new course offered by DNV, participants will develop their understanding of the main requirements surrounding CDM, JI, VCS and the Gold Standard. Course modules include baseline identification, additionality, and monitoring, in addition to validation and verification.
The course facilitates “learning by doing” through realistic case studies and exercises, tapping into DNV’s long experience as a validator and verifier in the regulated as well as voluntary carbon markets.
What are the benefits?
• Enhanced understanding of how regulated and voluntary carbon offset schemes reduces the risk of developing projects that do not qualify for carbon credits
• Improved project documentation reduces delays in validation/verification and registration/issuance procedures
For whom is this relevant?
The training is designed for the technical staff of carbon funds, consultants and project developers.
What will you learn?
• Application of baseline and monitoring methodologies
• Analysing project additionality
• Developing a monitoring plans
• The steps of the project cycles under the standards CDM, JI, VCS and Gold Standard
Requirements
It is assumed that the learner has basic knowledge of how carbon offset projects work or has taken part in DNV’s course on Carbon Market Fundamentals.
Duration
4 days.