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Chapter 4: Project implementation: office work
A sample outline of a PIN is provided in Annex 1. Figure 10 summarizes
the four parts, which include the following:
Part 1, General description: Clearly state the project objectives and
activities (ARR, IFM, REDD, etc.) and define what the project will do to
establish, enhance or maintain forest cover and biomass (summarise
how it will address leakage, additionality and permanence). Include the
information on location and schedule of planned activities, as well as
the information on project participants and stakeholders.
Part 2, Carbon calculations: Give a concise outline of why this project
is eligible for the forestry VCM. Explain what would happen without the
project – the baseline scenario, and an estimate of the benefits that the
project could potentially provide, in terms of carbon sinks and removals.
Part 3, Social and environmental benefits: Describe all the potential
social and environmental benefits of the project. Explain why these
benefits would not occur in the absence of the project.
Part 4, Finance: Include a review of key drivers, risks and uncertainties.
Try to include as much financial information as possible (including
project cost estimates, potential and current sources of funding).
Tips:
1. Adapt the PIN to the target audience. The text may differ
depending on the type of investor the project wants to attract.
2. Be accurate and realistic; make conservative estimates and
claims.
Make your calculations and assumptions as
clear and precise as possible
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