Propose a new methodology

• The dates of the MP meetings and deadlines for submission of proposed new methodologies in 2024:

  MP Meeting No.	Deadline for submission
  MP 93 (13-15 Feb), Bonn	19 Dec 2023
  MP 94 (6-8 May), Bonn	11 March 2024
  MP 95 (30 September - 2 Oct), Virtual	5 Aug 2024

  ^{Last updated: Mar 2024}

• No new submissions of development, revision and clarification of afforestation and reforestation (A/R) methodologies and A/R methodological tools can be processed, as the A/R CDM modalities and procedures are not in effect after 31 December 2020. 

• Dates of CCS WG meetings in 2024 to be decided where triggered through the receipt of relevant submissions.

If you wish to propose a new methodology for the CDM Executive Board to consider and approve, please submit the following documents (in MS Word and PDF formats) to the UNFCCC secretariat:

1. 1. The duly completed "New baseline and monitoring methodology proposal" form* (CDM-PNM-FORM );

   2. The proposed new methodology using the relevant form (CDM-NM-FORM, CDM-SSC-NM-FORM, CDM-AR-NM-FORM or CDM-CCS-NM-FORM);

   3. The draft project design document (PDD) of the planned CDM project activity or the draft programme design document (PoA-DD) of the planned PoA that intends to apply the proposed new methodology, using the relevant PDD or PoA-DD form with at least the following sections of the form and relevant appendices completed, applying the proposed new methodology:
      1. For planned CDM project activities:
      1. Description of project activity;
      2. Application of selected approved baseline and monitoring methodology;
      3. Duration and crediting period;
      2. For planned CDM PoAs:
      1. General description of PoA;
      2. Demonstration of additionality and development of eligibility criteria;
      3. Duration of PoA;
      4. General description of a generic CPA;
      5. Application of a baseline and monitoring methodology.

• If you are project participant, DNA, coordinating/managing entity of a planned CDM POA or any other stakeholder, please submit your documents to: sdm-ssu-methworkflows@unfccc.int.
• If you are a DOE, please use your submission interface for all submissions except if you are proposing a small-scale methodology. In this case, please use the address above.
• For full information on the consideration process please read the procedure for Development, revision and clarification of baseline and monitoring methodologies and methodological tools.

* For relevant forms, please go here.