Propose a new methodology

• The dates of the MP meetings and deadlines for submission of proposed new methodologies in 2025:

  MP Meeting No.	Deadline for submission
  MP 96 (26 – 28 Feb), Bonn	01 Jan 2025
  MP 97 (28 – 30 Apr), Bonn	03 Mar 2025
  MP98 (22 – 24 Sep), Virtual	28 Jul 2025

  ^{Last updated: Nov 2024}

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);

   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.