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# 6.8 Double Counting

The provisions of NCS Chap. apply [5.7](https://standard.nature-value.org/readme/5-crediting/5.7-no-double-counting).

It is possible that the achieved emissions reductions are also reported elsewhere. Countries credit the change in forest carbon stocks up to a defined maximum in the national climate account (obligation market [Ref. 37](/readme/references.md#id-37), [40](/readme/references.md#id-40)). States usually do this without allowing forest owners to participate in the equivalent value.

Conditions for excluding double counting (partly in line with [Ref. 69](/readme/references.md#id-69))

1. A direct proof that the risk of double counting is avoided (contribution claim) or a deposit with a recognised secondary 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](/readme/references.md#id-39) for Switzerland

To 1.: Evidence of non-use of VER for compensation (contribution claim) or deposit with a secondary certificate is provided no later than at the time of sale.

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

To 3.: In the case of the retirement of a corresponding amount of VER in the national accounting system, a letter from the competent authority confirming the possibility of retirement is sufficient. The check whether this has happened takes place no later than at the next verification.

The method of avoiding double counting is recorded in the project register and is a subject of examination in subsequent verifications (collection of FAR for the subsequent verifications).


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