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14.12.2021 Rule Updates

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Document name	Version	Released date
Principles & Requirements	1.2	23.10.2019
GHG Emissions Reductions & Sequestration Product Requirements	2.0	1.04.2021

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COVID-19 Interim Measures

The Gold Standard has put in place interim Covid-19 measures to provide as much flexibility as possible to enable the ongoing success of Gold Standard projects. These Covid-19 measures will be in place globally until 30 June 2022, and may be extended.

Smallholder, small scale and microscale definitions and requirements for Land-Use and Forestry (LUF) projects

Applicability of minimum site visit requirements by VVB

Gold Standard version 2.0 instituted minimum site visit frequency requirements for Validation/Verification Bodies (VVBs) as part of the project verification process, subject to reasonable exceptions. This rule update provides requirements and guidelines for VVBs to address the instances when the project/VPAs are in non-compliance with the minimum site visit requirements.

Application of TPDDTEC methodology to Safe Water Supply projects

The new safe water supply methodology will come into effect on 02 August 2021. This rule update provides guidance on the timelines and requirements for project developers currently applying Annex 3 of the TPDDTEC methodology, including information on registry submission, and changes + flexibilities provided for the issuance of Gold Standard Verified Emission Reductions (GSVERs).

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