GS Validation & Verification Standard V1.0

Validation and Verification Standard

Section Agenda

• Brief overview of the document including scope, applicability, and entry into force
• Main difference and additional requirements in the CDM VVS and GS VVS

The objective of the validation and verification standard is to offer a framework that can lead to project evaluations that are more effective and uniform. This paper outlines the criteria and processes that must be followed by Gold Standard Validation and Verification Bodies (GS VVBs) and Certification Bodies (CBs) to perform validation and verification for individual project undertakings and Programme of Activities (PoAs) under Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) as well as all preceding versions of Gold Standard.

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