When is a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) compliance check required for Voluntary Project Activities (VPAs)/ Component Project Activities (CPAs)?

When is a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) compliance check required for Voluntary Project Activities (VPAs)/ Component Project Activities (CPAs)?

The VVB compliance check is mandatory for Voluntary Project Activities (VPAs)/ Component Project Activities (CPAs) inclusion in the registered PoA under following circumstances: 

  • If VPAs/CPAs are not deemed automatically additional and require additionality demonstration as per the CDM Tool for demonstration and assessment of additionality or the Combined tool to identify baseline scenario and additionality. 
  • If VPAs/CPAs for which material issues are identified at the preliminary review stage that require a VVB assessment at the time of validation. 

This rule update enters into force on 13/08/2020.