Requirements for Projects to transition from other schemes to Gold Standard for Global Goals

27.10.2020 Rule Updates

RU_2020-Requirements for transition of CDM Projects to Gold Standard for Global Goals Download

RELATED TEMPLATE : Transition CDM Other Standard to GS4GG

Document name	Version	Released date
Principles & Requirements	2.1	31.01.2025
GHG Emissions Reductions & Sequestration Product Requirements	3.2	12.12.2025

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