What is a methodology?

Applying multiple methodologies

Paragraph 4(f) of the Procedures for registration of a programme of activities as a single CDM project activity and issuance of certified emissions reductions for a programme of activities provides for application of more than one approved methodology to each CPA as part of a programme of activities.

At the 47th meeting of the Executive Board, Procedures for Approval of the Application of Multiple Methodologies to a Programme of Activities were adopted (EB 47, Annex 31). The Procedures provide that:

When validating a PoA which seeks to apply a combination of methodologies, the DOE shall submit a request for approval of the application of multiple methodologies in accordance with this procedure prior to the submission of a request for registration (EB 47, Annex 31, paragraph 2).

A request for approval of the application of multiple methodologies must be submitted to the secretariat by the DOE, and will be considered at a meeting of the relevant Panel or Working Group:

The DOE shall submit a request for approval to the secretariat together with the latest version of the CDM-POA-DD and CDM-CPA-DD (EB 47, Annex 31, paragraph 3).

The Panel or Working Group will consider whether the applied combination of methodologies is sufficient to address all project emissions and leakages which may occur as a result of implementation of the CPA. If the combination is found to be sufficient, the request will be recommended for approval by the Board. If found not to be sufficient, the request will be rejected. The coordinating or managing entity may submit a request for new methodology or a revision to an existing methodology (EB47, Annex 31, paragraphs 6-7).

Determination by the Executive Board

Upon the making of a recommendation, the secretariat will make the recommendation of the Panel or Working Group publicly available and will forward the recommendation to the Executive Board for its approval or rejection.