Relevant rules/decisions

EB 47, Annex 29, paragraph 3 provides that a PoA must demonstrate real, additional and measurable emission reductions or removals attributable to the PoA.

EB 47, Annex 29, paragraph 4(e) reflects the two situations envisaged by the Executive Board where a mandatory policy or regulation would provide a sufficient basis for a Programme of Activities - where the policy or regulation is not being enforced and where the Programme of Activities increases enforcement beyond the mandatory level required.

EB 32, Annex 38, page 1 sets out the definition of CDM Programme Activities (CPAs).

EB 32, Annex 38, paragraph 9 clarifies that CPAs must be uniquely identified.

EB 47, Annex 29, paragraph 19 provides that multiple CPAs can be included under a Programme of Activities (PoA) at the time of registration and additional CPAs can be added at any point in the life of the Programme of Activities.

EB 47, Annex 29, paragraph 20 provides that, if a CPA is consistent with the latest version of the PoA, the designated operational entity (DOE) can include it in the registered PoA by forwarding the project design document CDM-CPA-DD to the Executive Board via uploading it through the dedicated interface on the UNFCCC website.

EB 47, Annex 29, paragraph 24 confirms that a Programme of Activities (PoA) should not exceed 28 years, and 60 years for afforestation and reforestation (A/R) PoAs.

EB 47, Annex 32, paragraph 24 confirms that the latest version of the Procedures for renewal of a crediting period of a registered CDM project activity must be applied to a PoA every 7 years (or 20 years for A/R project activities) from the start date of the crediting period, subject to exceptions.

4/CMP.1, Annex II, Appendix C sets out the definition of debundling.

EB 47, Annex 32 provides the guidance for determining the occurrence of debundling under a PoA.

EB 47, Annex 32, paragraph 3 provide that if the combined size of proposed small-scale CPAs that are deemed to be debundled components of a large-scale CPA does not exceed the relevant limits for that type of small-scale project, the bundle will be eligible to use the simplified modalities and procedures.

Note: Despite the fact that the procedures within EB 47, Annex 29 have replaced EB 32, Annex 38, the latter remains relevantly informative, especially insofar that EB 47, Annex 29 does not address or define certain concepts.