6.7 Double Counting

The provisions of NCS Chap. apply. 5.7.

It is possible that the achieved emissions reductions may also be reported elsewhere. The countries account for the change in the carbon stock in the forest up to a defined maximum in the national climate balance (mandatory market Ref. 37, 40). States usually do this without allowing forest owners to share in the equivalent value.&#x20

Conditions for excluding double counting (partially based on Ref. 69)

1. Direct proof that the risk of double counting is avoided (contribution claim) or deposit with a recognised second certificate or

2. A retirement of a corresponding amount of VER in the national accounting system or

3. A relevant confirmation from the competent authority of the host country regarding double counting, such as Ref. 39 for Switzerland

To 1.: Proof that the VER has not been used for compensation (contribution claim) or deposit with a second certificate must be provided no later than at the time of sale.

To 2.: The general exclusion of DC, for example through confirmation from the competent authority of a country, must already be in place at the time of verification.

To 3.: In the case of retiring a corresponding amount of VER in the national accounting system, a letter from the competent authority indicating that retirement is possible is sufficient. Verification of whether this has been done must take place no later than at the next verification.

The method of avoiding double counting is noted in the project register and is a matter for verification during subsequent verifications (collection of FAR for subsequent verifications).