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Chapter 2: VCM project types and standards Certified projects cover over 5 000 smallholders and community groups, a total of 22 771 ha and have resulted in over USD 5 million of funds being channeled to the forest owners. Forest managers may consider using Plan Vivo when they operate in developing countries to promote sustainable rural livelihoods; plan to work with small-scale producers to deliver ecosystem services, specifically long-term carbon sequestration; and wish to promote the protection and/or planting of native tree species. According to Plan Vivo, land-use change initiatives will only succeed and have permanent impacts where they meet local needs. The Plan Vivo System ensures livelihood needs are built into the project design, and that local income sources are diversified to reduce poverty and tackle the root causes of deforestation and degradation. Supporters of the projects can be confident that funds will reach the grassroots level. Projects are monitored to check that an equitable proportion of project finance reaches communities, and that funds being held in trust are secure. The Plan Vivo System and Standard are designed to be simple where possible, in order to ensure that they are accessible to developing country organizations. It is important for the system to achieve a balance between robust technical requirements and flexible, minimum standards that ensure projects can improve as they develop and scaleup. Plan Vivo projects also promote the restoration of native ecosystems, improve biodiversity and protect watersheds. Procedures The steps towards accreditation under Plan Vivo are as follows: 1. Submit the Project Idea Note (PIN) to the Plan Vivo organization for review. The PIN defines the main elements of a proposed project and how it will contribute to sustainable livelihoods. 73
Community guidelines for accessing forestry voluntary carbon markets 2. Submission of technical specifications for peer review: The carbon benefits of each Plan Vivo project are calculated using technical specifications (see chapter 3 in the standard at http://www. planvivo.org/documents/standards.pdf. The Plan Vivo Foundation coordinates peer reviews of technical specifications through its Technical Advisory Panel). 3. Submission of Project Design Document (PDD) and request for field visit. Projects compile information on the project area and location, participants, activities and other information using the Plan Vivo PDD template. 4. Validation – field visit. To become registered as a Plan Vivo project, a project is visited and assessed to ensure it is implementing systems according to its approved documents and the requirements of the Plan Vivo Standard. 5. Registration. Following approval of technical specifications and approval of the project by the reviewer, projects are entered into the Plan Vivo Projects Register. Once registered, projects can enter into sales contracts with purchasers for Plan Vivo Certificates. Pros and cons This standard is specifically geared towards communities. In contrast to the CCB Standard, Plan Vivo does offer an entire package, including carbon certificates. The main drawback is that it is a long process. In addition, it is not as robust as VCS or CDM in terms of quantifying carbon benefits. It is more geared towards community and biodiversity benefits. 74
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