Relevant rules/decisions

5/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 31 sets out the definition of certification.

5/CMP.1, Annex clarifies a certification report is considered to constitute a request for issuance of temporary certified emission reductions (tCERs) or long-term certified emission reductions (lCERs).

6/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 3, paragraph 11 provides how certification applies to small-scale projects.

6/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 1(e) and 6/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 12 confirm the same operational entity may undertake validation as well as verification and certification.

6/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 1(a) clarifies certification of bundled small-scale projects, according to the limits and requirements set out in 5/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 1(i) and 6/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 11.

5/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 35 provides the process of certification as they apply to small-scale A/R (SSC A/R) set in 6/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 3.

4/CMP.1, Annex II, paragraph 20 clarifies the role of the designated operational entity (DOE) in certification.