Activity Requirements

This document provides specific requirements for Community Services projects, including renewables (mini/off-grid), end-use energy efficiency, waste management and handling and WASH. It is to be read in conjunction with the Gold Standard for the Global Goals Principles & Requirements.

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Specific requirements for grid-connected renewable energy projects. It is to be read in conjunction with the Gold Standard for the Global Goals Principles & Requirements.

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Specific requirements for Land-use and Forest projects, including Afforestation/Reforestation (A/R) and Agriculture. It is to be read in conjunction with the Gold Standard for the Global Goals Principles & Requirements.

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The Risks & Capacities guidelines provide a structured framework for assessing performance risks associated with the potential non-delivery or reversal of greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits and other Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) impacts from agriculture and forestry activities. The guidelines employ a standardized risk scoring methodology that evaluates a set of predefined risk categories to identify and quantify risks to both the activity and its expected SDG outcomes.

This document outlines the eligibility requirements for blue carbon and freshwater wetlands activities. It enables eligible activities to undergo design and performance certification, including issuance of Certified Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Impact Statements and Products such as Gold Standard verified emission reductions/removals (GS-VERs).

The Risks & Capacities guidelines provide a structured framework for assessing performance risks associated with the potential non-delivery or reversal of greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits and other Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) impacts from blue carbon and freshwater wetlands (BCFW) activities. The guidelines employ a standardized risk scoring methodology that evaluates a set of predefined risk categories to identify and quantify risks to both the activity and its expected SDG outcomes.