Considerations for Future Scope

In future, a more in-depth review can be built into this Guideline to expand the scope of the assessment to include these analyses, where more resources and expertise will be required.

Market-Driven Factors

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Guidance for Countries in Assessing ERC Projects (Download PDF version) - coming soon!

Through the establishment of an Emission Reduction Program (ERP), the World Bank aims to help developing countries to engage strategically with evolving global ERC markets, support efforts to generate ERCs to sell into these global markets, and mobilize finance for such transactions. 

The ERP includes two main workstreams.  Workstream One is focused on ERC market development, by providing governments with access to knowledge and technical assistance. Workstream Two is targeted at supporting ERC generation in participating countries. 

Environmental Risk Management

C2: Assessing the project’s potential environmental impact and implementing strong risk management measures is important to assure buyers that the projects have a net positive impact on the environment.