When seeking extensions, the project developer shall demonstrate with evidence (such as public statements from relevant authorities on travel restrictions) that the project submission is affected due to COVID-19. For example, the project must be able to demonstrate that all the necessary actions for submission of the project within the first year of start date were taken and evidence such as proof of stakeholder engagement, agreement with VVBs, etc. are available to validate the claim.
Extension requests shall be submitted before the declared end date of these Interim Measures.
The project developer shall complete the Deviation Request Form and send the request to Gold Standard at covid19@goldstandard.org.