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Environmental Markets - FAQ 26

• How do I develop a Gold Standard (GS) project?
• What approaches can be used to quantify contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
• What does the process of Certification look like?
• Where can I find information related to certification fees?
• What is the submission deadline for a retroactive project?

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Carbon FAQ 27

• What is the project monitoring and verification process?
• Can my project have an original methodology, or does an existing methodology have to be used?
• Am I allowed to make changes to the project design?
• What are the Programme of Activity (PoA) requirements?
• Transition from GS to GS4GG

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Carbon - Programme of Activities 28

• What is the Programme of Activity (PoA) submission date?
• Is Programme of Activity (PoA) Design Consultation different from stakeholder consultations at the PoA/CPA (Component Project Activity) or VPA (Voluntary Project Activity) level?
• Can a Programme of Activity (PoA) Design Consultation be conducted electronically?
• Who should be invited to a Programme of Activity (PoA) Design Consultation?
• Do Gold Standard Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Programme of Activities (PoAs) also need to conduct a PoA Design Consultation?

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Carbon-Energy & Waste 29

• How do I develop a Gold Standard (GS) cookstove project?
• Are renewable energy projects from non-LDC countries still eligible for Gold Standard certification?
• Which projects are required to demonstrate a clear transfer of carbon credit rights?
• What are the six main critical issues for hydro projects to address?
• Are all hydro projects required to address the six critical issues listed above?

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Carbon-Land Use & Forestry 16

• How do I develop a Land Use and Forestry (LUF) project?
• What are validated certificates/PERs?
• What are the eligibility criteria for an Afforestation/Reforestation (A/R) project?
• How is the carbon stored in forests measured?
• What is the crediting period for a Land Use and Forestry (LUF) project?

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Renewable Energy 8

• As a project developer, how do I choose between GS Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) and GS Renewable Energy Labels for my renewable energy projects?
• Can I issue both verified emission reductions VERs and GS renewable energy labels for the same MWh?
• What is the age limit on projects under the new Renewable Energy Label?
• What projects are eligible to receive certification under the Gold Standard Renewable Energy Label?
• Does the Gold Standard Renewable Energy Label apply to all Renewable Energy Attribute Certificates?

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Water 2

• What is a water benefit certificate (WBC)?
• Which sustainable development goal (SDG) can be claimed for a water benefit project?

Rule Guidance 1

• My project has been validated, but is not registered with another offset scheme. How do I become a GS4GG project?