Methodology for Carbon Accounting of Grouped Mosaic and Landscape-scale REDD Projects

REDD-AUPD

This methodology quantifies GHG emission reductions and removals from activities that reduce unplanned anthropogenic deforestation and forest degradation of the mosaic type. Baseline emissions in the project area are calculated based on historical deforestation or forest degradation rates in a reference region that is similar to the project area. This methodology can be combined with Improved Forest Management (IFM), Agricultural Land Management (ALM) and Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR) methodologies to achieve a landscape-scale REDD project that holistically addresses land and resource needs of communities. For example, while the reduced pressure on native forest areas through the increased supply of fuelwood is covered in the current methodology the increase in woody biomass through the creation of woodlots and agroforestry activities can be part of an ARR methodology.

This methodology is applicable to grouped projects, in which discrete project parcels are added after the start of the project and without a full validation, provided the additionality of the project is not impacted. The mechanism to group projects allows discrete project area parcels that are not yet under control at the time of validation, but become under control during the crediting period, to be included.