CCB STANDARDS: Introduction. Climate, Community and. Biodiversity Alliance In-depth training Rainforest Alliance

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1 CCB STANDARDS: Climate, Community and Introduction Biodiversity Alliance In-depth training 2011 Rainforest Alliance

2 RAINFOREST ALLIANCE The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior 60+ Countries 35,000+ Members Founding FSC member and world s largest certifier Hosts the Sustainable Agriculture Network Secretariat 2

3 AUDITING EXPERIENCE Founded in 1986 (SmartWood launched 1989) Over two decades experience in forest auditing Seven years auditing to carbon/climate standards Accredited ISO validation/verification body (VVB) to voluntary carbon market standards 3

4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Materials prepared for Rainforest Alliance by: Jenny Henman and Leo Peskett Climate Adapt Ltd London, UK Photographs should not be used without consent. J.Henman 4

5 AIM OF THE INTRODUCTION MODULE Course 1. of the Climate, Community and Biodiversity (CCB), including uses and evaluation 2. Course overview, setting out the objectives of the course and how to navigate the training 5

6 INTRODUCTION TO THE CCB STANDARDS The Climate, Community and Biodiversity (CCB) were created to foster the development and marketing of projects that deliver credible and significant climate, community and biodiversity benefits in an integrated, sustainable manner. CCB, 2008, Second Edition J.Henman Introduction 6

7 THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE The main standards 7

8 THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE Issue VERs (verified emission reductions) h h h 8

9 THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE Issue VERs ex-ante: before project starts h 9

10 THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE Issue VERs ex-post: after verification h h CDM 10

11 THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE Limited project types allowed CDM 11

12 THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE Regionally Specific 12

13 THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE Includes biodiversity and/or community benefits 13

14 CCB STANDARDS Allows a broad range of project types Projects can be anywhere in the world Projects can be of any size Projects can have any start date Introduction 14

15 APPLICABLE PROJECT TYPES The CCB can be applied to all-land based activities that generate GHG emissions. These include Agroforestry J.Henman What other activities might be eligible under the CCB? 15

16 CCB STANDARDS AND CARBON ACCOUNTING CCB is not a carbon accounting standard VERs are not issued under the CCB Project must demonstrate net reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Project must follow best practice in GHG quantification For example, IPCC guidelines or other approved methodologies The CCB may be used with other carbon accounting standards Credits from projects that are verified to CCB as well as a carbon accounting standard can be tagged with a CCB label CDM Introduction 16

17 THE ROLE OF CCB STANDARDS The standard identifies land-based projects that are designed to deliver robust and credible greenhouse gas reductions while also delivering net positive benefits to local communities and biodiversity It has 2 main roles: Project Design Standard Multiple Benefit Standard Introduction 17

18 DEVELOPMENT OF THE CCB STANDARDS Two year rigorous consultative process to develop CCB Field testing of in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas Peer review by three leading forestry research centers: CATIE, CIFOR and ICRAF 1 st edition released in May 2005 Updating of the standards through a Committee, and incorporating public comment and feedback 2 nd edition released in December 2008 Released the The rules for the use of the CCB in June 2010 Introduction 18

19 CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE CLIMATE, COMMUNITY AND BIODIVERSITY ALLIANCE Introduction 19

20 COMPOSITION OF THE CCB STANDARDS 2ND EDITION Introduction 20

21 COMPOSITION OF THE REDD+ SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS Principle 1: Rights to land, territories and resources are recognized and respected Principle 2: Equitable benefit sharing among right holders and stakeholders Principle 3: Long term livelihood security and well-being improvement for Indigenous Peoples and local communities Principle 4: Contribution to good governance, to broader sustainable development, and to social justice Principle 5: Biodiversity and ecosystem services are maintained and enhanced Principle 6: Full and effective Participation of all relevant right holders and stakeholders in the program Principle 8: Compliance with applicable local and national laws and international treaties, conventions and other instruments Introduction 21

22 USERS OF THE CCB STANDARDS Project developers Investors Governments Why? J.Henman Uses 22

23 USERS OF THE CCB STANDARDS Project developers Guide to develop multibenefit standard Demonstrate benefits to investors They document the project in their Project Design Document (PDD, or PD) Because.. J.Henman Uses 23

24 USERS OF THE CCB STANDARDS Investors and offset buyers As a screen for projects Identify projects that have reduced risks by incorporating environmental and social factors into design Because.. J.Henman Uses 24

25 USERS OF THE CCB STANDARDS Governments To ensure projects contribute to development goals Donor governments To identify Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) projects that satisfy multiple international obligations Because.. J.Henman Uses 25

26 AUDIT PROCESS: WHO CAN AUDIT A PROJECT? The Climate, Community and Biodiversity Alliance has set the following qualifications for auditors: Designated Operational Entity for A/R under the CDM Accredited as a certification body for sustainable forestry management under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in the geographical area of the project Accredited under ISO 14065: 2007 with an accreditation scope specifically for the Verified Carbon Standard ( VCS) Program covering Agriculture, Forestry or other Land Use (AFOLU) See CCBA website for a list of accredited auditors Evaluation to the CCB 26

27 STAGES OF EVALUATION: VALIDATION VALIDATION: The audit of the forest carbon project s plan (its Project Design Document PDD) Forward-looking Validation covers project elements including Predicted impacts in the with and without project scenario Proposed quantification methodologies and monitoring protocols Typically, happens only one time Projects validated against the 1 st Edition of the must be validated again before verification to be brought in line with the requirements of the 2 nd Edition Changes in the project area, scope, etc. may also necessitate a new validation Evaluation to the CCB 27

28 STAGES OF EVALUATION: VERIFICATION VERIFICATION: the process of confirming whether a statement about actual circumstances or past performance is true and correct. Only statements about actual performance, events or circumstances can be verified. Verification is based on an evaluation of a Project Implementation Report The verification should follow the monitoring plan detailed in the PDD Projects verified to the CCB may be verified at any point after measurable climate, community and biodiversity impacts have occurred Verified within five years of the last validation or verification Evaluation to the CCB 28

29 RELEVANT CCBA PUBLICATIONS The CCBA has produced a number of official publications in addition to the themselves: Rules for the use of the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Policy announcements are released periodically to clarify interpretation of the criteria or rules Auditor qualifications and approved auditor list Evaluation to the CCB 29

30 CCBS VALIDATED PROJECTS BY AUDITOR As of August 2013, 73 active projects had been validated to the CCB by six approved auditors. Det Norske Veritas Tuv Nord Environmental Services, Inc. TUV SUD JACO KPMG Forest Certification Services Rainforest Alliance SCS SGS Validated Projects 30

31 CCBS VALIDATED PROJECTS BY REGION Oceania US & Canada Africa As of August 2013, 73 active projects were validated to the CCB in five regions of the world. Latin America Asia Validated Projects

32 CCB STANDARDS MARKET UPTAKE According to the 2010 Forest Carbon Offsetting Report: The most important factor for buyers of forest carbon credits was certification under a recognized standard There was a particular interest in the CCB combined with another carbon accounting standard There was a willingness to pay a price premium for the additional CCB Standard certification Market Uptake 32

33 OUR OBJECTIVES IN THIS COURSE Enable auditors to evaluate a project against the CCB Standard, including what evidence to look for Give project developers and assistance providers detailed insight into how auditors evaluate the criteria of the CCB J.Henman Course 33

34 HOW TO NAVIGATE THE TRAINING (1 OF 2) The training is divided into a series of modules each of which involves presentations, examples from project design documents of projects that have been validated to the CCB, and short exercises. Module 1: Introduction and Module 2: General Criteria Module 3: Climate Module 4: Community Module 5: Biodiversity Course 34

35 HOW TO NAVIGATE THE TRAINING (2 OF 2) Each of the climate, community and biodiversity modules: Explains basic concepts or requirements Describes techniques and tools for quantifying climate, community and biodiversity impacts Identifies possible troubleshooting areas where auditors need to be particularly careful in their assessment of information and where developers should take extra care J.Henman Course 35

36 ICONS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE TRAINING Useful Publication! Things to Watch Out For Exercise Gold Level Tip Course 36

37 PHOTO COPYRIGHT AND RE-USE All photos are copyright to Jenny Henman and/or Leo Peskett Written permission is required for re-use of photos outside of these training materials from Jenny Henman Any re-use must acknowledge on the photo Jenny Henman and/or Leo Peskett as per the current copyright J.Henman 37

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