CDM: Use an approved Methodology

use a methodology previously approved by the Executive Board; or
propose a new methodology to the Executive Board for consideration and approval, if appropriate (please see below to propose a new methodology)

Approved methodologies
This page includes the list of baseline and monitoring methodologies approved by the CDM Executive Board.

Proposed new methodologies under consideration
This page includes baseline and monitoring methodologies currently under consideration by the CDM Executive Board.

How to propose a new methodology
This page provides information about the procedures for submission of proposed new methodologies and the next deadline for submission.

In accordance with the modalities and procedures for a CDM

Decision 3/CMP.1 (735 KB) :

"37. The designated operational entity selected by project participants to validate a project activity, being under a contractual arrangement with them, shall review the project design document and any supporting documentation to confirm that the following requirements have been met:

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   (e) The baseline and monitoring methodologies comply with requirementspertaining to:

    (i) Methodologies previously approved by the ExecutiveBoard; or

    (ii) Modalities and procedures for establishing anew methodology, as set out in paragraph 38 below;
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