Relevant rules/decisions

EB 32, Annex 38, paragraph 7 provides that a PoA must demonstrate real, additional and measurable emission reductions or removals attributable to the PoA.

EB 32, Annex 38, paragraph 3 sets out that there are 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 defintion of CDM Programme Activities (CPAs).

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

EB 32, Annex 39, paragraph 9 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 32, Annex 39, paragraph 10 provides that, if a CPA is consistent with the overall PoA, the designated operational entity (DOE) can include it by uploading the project design document CDM-CPA-DD to the UNFCCC website.

EB 32, Annex 38, paragraph 10 provides that a Programme of Activities (PoA) should not exceed 28 years, and 60 years for afforestation and reforestation (A/R) PoAs.

EB 32, Annex 38, paragraph 10 clarifies a CDM Programme Activity (CPA) may be added at any time.

EB 32, Annex 38, paragraph 10 sets out the limitations of the crediting period for a CPA.

EB 32, Anenx 38, paragraph 11 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 at the end of each renewable crediting period.

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

EB 33, Annex 21 provides the guidance for determining the occurrence of debundling under a PoA.

EB 33, Annex 21, paragraph 2 and EB 36, Annex 27, paragraph 8 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.