What is a methodology?

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 4).

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 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 not, 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).