Relevant rules/decisions

4/CMP.1, Annex II, paragraph 27 sets out the definition of a baseline for a small-scale CDM project activity.

4/CMP.1, Annex II, paragraph 26 sets out the definition of additionality.

4/CMP.1, Annex II, paragraph 22(d) provides that additionality is a requirement for validation, and will be confirmed by the designated operational entity (DOE) as part of the validation report.

4/CMP.1, Annex II, paragraph 27 sets out the criteria for establishing a baseline for small-scale projects.

4/CMP.1, Annex II, paragraph 28 sets out the criteria for establishing additionality.

EB 35, Annex 34, paragraph 1 provides non-binding best practice examples to demonstrate additionality for small-scale projects.