CCBS v2 Introduction 8.8.2013 - Rainforest Alliance
CCB STANDARDS: Introduction
©2011 Rainforest Alliance
Climate, Community and Biodiversity Alliance In-depth training
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
AUDITING EXPERIENCE
• Founded in 1986 (SmartWood launched 1989)
• Over two decades experience in forest auditing • Seven years auditing to carbon/climate standards • Accredited ISO 14065 validation/verification body (VVB) to voluntary carbon market standards
3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Materials prepared for Rainforest Alliance by: Jenny Henman and Leo Peskett Climate Adapt Ltd
London, UK [email protected] Photographs should not be used without consent.
© J.Henman
4
AIM OF THE INTRODUCTION MODULE
Standards Overview
Course Overview
1. Overview of the Climate, Community and Biodiversity (CCB) Standards, including uses and evaluation 2. Course overview, setting out the objectives of the course and how to navigate the training
5
INTRODUCTION TO THE CCB STANDARDS
“
The Climate, Community and Biodiversity (CCB) Standards 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 Standards, 2008, Second Edition
”
© J.Henman
Standards Overview
Introduction
6
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
The main standards
7
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Issue VERs (verified emission reductions) h h h
8
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Issue VERs ex-ante: before project starts
h
9
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Issue VERs ex-post: after verification h h
CDM 10
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Limited project types allowed
CDM 11
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Regionally Specific
12
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Includes biodiversity and/or community benefits
13
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
Standards Overview
Introduction
14
APPLICABLE PROJECT TYPES The CCB Standards 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 Standards? 15
CCB STANDARDS AND CARBON ACCOUNTING • CCB Standards is not a carbon accounting standard – VERs are not issued under the CCB Standards
• 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 Standards may be used with other carbon accounting standards • Credits from projects that are verified to CCB Standards as well as a carbon accounting standard can be tagged with a CCB label
CDM Standards Overview
Introduction
16
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
Standards Overview
Introduction
17
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CCB STANDARDS • Two year rigorous consultative process to develop CCB Standards
• Field testing of Standards in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas • Peer review by three leading forestry research centers: CATIE, CIFOR and ICRAF • 1st edition released in May 2005 • Updating of the standards through a ‘Standards Committee’, and incorporating public comment and feedback • 2nd edition released in December 2008 • Released the ‘ The rules for the use of the CCB Standards’ in June 2010
Standards Overview
Introduction
18
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE CLIMATE, COMMUNITY AND BIODIVERSITY ALLIANCE
Standards Overview
Introduction
19
COMPOSITION OF THE CCB STANDARDS 2ND EDITION
Standards Overview
Introduction
20
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
Standards Overview
Introduction
21
USERS OF THE CCB STANDARDS
• Project developers • Investors • Governments
Why?
© J.Henman
Standards Overview
Uses
22
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….. Standards Overview
Uses
© J.Henman
23
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
Standards Overview
Uses
24
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
Standards Overview
Uses
25
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 Standards Overview
Evaluation to the CCB Standards
26
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 1st Edition of the Standards must be validated again before verification to be brought in line with the requirements of the 2nd Edition – Changes in the project area, scope, etc. may also necessitate a new validation
Standards Overview
Evaluation to the CCB Standards
27
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 Standards 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
Standards Overview
Evaluation to the CCB Standards
28
RELEVANT CCBA PUBLICATIONS
The CCBA has produced a number of official publications in addition to the Standards themselves:
• Rules for the use of the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standards • Policy announcements are released periodically to clarify interpretation of the criteria or rules • Auditor qualifications and approved auditor list
www.climate-standards.org Standards Overview
Evaluation to the CCB Standards
29
CCBS VALIDATED PROJECTS BY AUDITOR Tuv Nord JACO
As of August 2013, 73 active projects had been validated to the CCB Standards by six approved auditors.
Environmental Services, Inc.
KPMG Forest Certification Services
Rainforest Alliance
Det Norske Veritas TUV SUD SCS
SGS
Standards Overview
Validated Projects
30
CCBS VALIDATED PROJECTS BY REGION
Oceania
US & Canada
Africa
Latin America
Standards Overview
Validated Projects
Asia
As of August 2013, 73 active projects were validated to the CCB Standards in five regions of the world.
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 Standards combined with another carbon accounting standard
• There was a willingness to pay a price premium for the additional CCB Standard certification
Standards Overview
Market Uptake
32
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 Standards
© J.Henman
Course Overview
33
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 Standards, and short exercises. •Module 1: Introduction and Overview •Module 2: General Criteria •Module 3: Climate •Module 4: Community •Module 5: Biodiversity
Course Overview
34
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 Overview
35
ICONS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE TRAINING
Useful Publication
!
Things to Watch Out For Exercise Gold Level Tip
Course Overview
36
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 ([email protected]) Any re-use must acknowledge on the photo Jenny Henman and/or Leo Peskett as per the current copyright
© J.Henman
37
©2011 Rainforest Alliance
Climate, Community and Biodiversity Alliance In-depth training
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
AUDITING EXPERIENCE
• Founded in 1986 (SmartWood launched 1989)
• Over two decades experience in forest auditing • Seven years auditing to carbon/climate standards • Accredited ISO 14065 validation/verification body (VVB) to voluntary carbon market standards
3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Materials prepared for Rainforest Alliance by: Jenny Henman and Leo Peskett Climate Adapt Ltd
London, UK [email protected] Photographs should not be used without consent.
© J.Henman
4
AIM OF THE INTRODUCTION MODULE
Standards Overview
Course Overview
1. Overview of the Climate, Community and Biodiversity (CCB) Standards, including uses and evaluation 2. Course overview, setting out the objectives of the course and how to navigate the training
5
INTRODUCTION TO THE CCB STANDARDS
“
The Climate, Community and Biodiversity (CCB) Standards 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 Standards, 2008, Second Edition
”
© J.Henman
Standards Overview
Introduction
6
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
The main standards
7
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Issue VERs (verified emission reductions) h h h
8
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Issue VERs ex-ante: before project starts
h
9
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Issue VERs ex-post: after verification h h
CDM 10
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Limited project types allowed
CDM 11
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Regionally Specific
12
THE VOLUNTARY CARBON STANDARD LANDSCAPE
Includes biodiversity and/or community benefits
13
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
Standards Overview
Introduction
14
APPLICABLE PROJECT TYPES The CCB Standards 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 Standards? 15
CCB STANDARDS AND CARBON ACCOUNTING • CCB Standards is not a carbon accounting standard – VERs are not issued under the CCB Standards
• 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 Standards may be used with other carbon accounting standards • Credits from projects that are verified to CCB Standards as well as a carbon accounting standard can be tagged with a CCB label
CDM Standards Overview
Introduction
16
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
Standards Overview
Introduction
17
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CCB STANDARDS • Two year rigorous consultative process to develop CCB Standards
• Field testing of Standards in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas • Peer review by three leading forestry research centers: CATIE, CIFOR and ICRAF • 1st edition released in May 2005 • Updating of the standards through a ‘Standards Committee’, and incorporating public comment and feedback • 2nd edition released in December 2008 • Released the ‘ The rules for the use of the CCB Standards’ in June 2010
Standards Overview
Introduction
18
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE CLIMATE, COMMUNITY AND BIODIVERSITY ALLIANCE
Standards Overview
Introduction
19
COMPOSITION OF THE CCB STANDARDS 2ND EDITION
Standards Overview
Introduction
20
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
Standards Overview
Introduction
21
USERS OF THE CCB STANDARDS
• Project developers • Investors • Governments
Why?
© J.Henman
Standards Overview
Uses
22
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….. Standards Overview
Uses
© J.Henman
23
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
Standards Overview
Uses
24
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
Standards Overview
Uses
25
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 Standards Overview
Evaluation to the CCB Standards
26
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 1st Edition of the Standards must be validated again before verification to be brought in line with the requirements of the 2nd Edition – Changes in the project area, scope, etc. may also necessitate a new validation
Standards Overview
Evaluation to the CCB Standards
27
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 Standards 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
Standards Overview
Evaluation to the CCB Standards
28
RELEVANT CCBA PUBLICATIONS
The CCBA has produced a number of official publications in addition to the Standards themselves:
• Rules for the use of the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standards • Policy announcements are released periodically to clarify interpretation of the criteria or rules • Auditor qualifications and approved auditor list
www.climate-standards.org Standards Overview
Evaluation to the CCB Standards
29
CCBS VALIDATED PROJECTS BY AUDITOR Tuv Nord JACO
As of August 2013, 73 active projects had been validated to the CCB Standards by six approved auditors.
Environmental Services, Inc.
KPMG Forest Certification Services
Rainforest Alliance
Det Norske Veritas TUV SUD SCS
SGS
Standards Overview
Validated Projects
30
CCBS VALIDATED PROJECTS BY REGION
Oceania
US & Canada
Africa
Latin America
Standards Overview
Validated Projects
Asia
As of August 2013, 73 active projects were validated to the CCB Standards in five regions of the world.
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 Standards combined with another carbon accounting standard
• There was a willingness to pay a price premium for the additional CCB Standard certification
Standards Overview
Market Uptake
32
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 Standards
© J.Henman
Course Overview
33
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 Standards, and short exercises. •Module 1: Introduction and Overview •Module 2: General Criteria •Module 3: Climate •Module 4: Community •Module 5: Biodiversity
Course Overview
34
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 Overview
35
ICONS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE TRAINING
Useful Publication
!
Things to Watch Out For Exercise Gold Level Tip
Course Overview
36
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 ([email protected]) Any re-use must acknowledge on the photo Jenny Henman and/or Leo Peskett as per the current copyright
© J.Henman
37
