Relevant rules/decisions

Glossary of CDM Terms, Version 03 sets out the definition of baseline methodologies.

Glossary of CDM Terms, Version 03 sets out the definition of monitoring methodologies.

EB 32, Annex 38, page 2 provides that all CDM Programme Activities (CPAs) under a Programme of Activities (PoA) must be of the same type and use the same methodology.

EB 35, paragraph 15 clarifies that any approved methodology can be applied to a PoA as long as the additional validation requirements for a PoA are satisfied.

EB 32, Annex 38 provides that the methodology that is applied will determine whether the CPA is undertaken on a single site or multiple sites.

EB 32, Annex 38 provides that small-scale CPAs may use simplified small-scale methodologies, provided they do not exceed the small-scale non-forestry thresholds or small-scale forestry thresholds, as appropriate.

EB 32, Annex 38, page 1 provides detailed guidance for small-scale projects and small-scale methodologies.

EB 32, Annex 38, paragraph 12 sets out that, if an approved methodology is withdrawn, no new CPAs can be added to the PoA. If it is subsequently revised or replaced, the PoA must be revised accordingly, and each new CPA must comply with the new version of the PoA. CPAs already registered must apply the new version at the time of renewing the crediting period.

EB 32, Annex 39 clarifies the impacts of changes to an approved methodologies as provided in the Procedures for Registration of a Programme of Activities as a Single CDM Project Activity and Issuance of Certified Emission Reductions for a Programme of Activities.