Relevant rules/decisions

EB 32, Annex 39, paragraph 2(f) provides that the Programme of Activities Design Document (CDM-PoA-DD) must include a justification of the choice of an approved baseline methodology and an application of this methodology to determine the baseline.

EB 32, Annex 39, paragraph 4(d)(iii) sets out that the CDM Programme Activity Design Document must also include a calculation of the baseline emissions for the particular CPA within the PoA.

EB 32, Annex 39, paragraph 2(e) provides the requirement in relation to assessing additionality for the PoA, the coordinating/managing entity must demonstrate.

EB 32, Annex 38, paragraph 3 provides that PoAs addressing mandatory laws and policies are permissible provided it can be demonstrated that the law is not widely enforced.

EB 32, Annex 38, paragraph 8 confirms that evidence must be included within the PoA Design Document to show that all CPAs will produce net greenhouse gas emissions abatement or sequestration.