How does one demonstrate vulnerability (e.g. serious risk of discontinuation without carbon revenue)

How does one demonstrate vulnerability (e.g. serious risk of discontinuation without carbon revenue)

Gold Standard does not have a set criteria/guidelines that projects can use for demonstrating 'serious risk of discontinuation without carbon revenue'. However, a project can demonstrate vulnerability by either:

  1. Showcasing that carbon credits are the only sources of revenue or
  2. Using the methodology for the assessment of project discontinuation risk provided in this document (please refer to the section appropriate to your project type)

Note: For projects that transition from CDM that have a credit period prior to January 1, 2016, demonstrating vulnerability is required