1. Validation and verification report templates
Presentation title
1st Sustainable Development Mechanisms Joint Coordination Workshop
Module 3.4
Validation and verification report templates
Bonn, Germany, 24–25 March 2012
Marsha Cheddi
Standard Setting Unit, SDM Programme
UNFCCC secretariat

2. Objective and Scope Objectives
Presentation title
Objective and Scope
Objectives
To increase the consistency of DOE reporting practices
Scope
The scope includes the development of validation and verification reporting forms along with guidance for completing the forms.
Based on VVS and AS reporting requirements.

3. Deliverables
Validation forms and guidance (for completing the forms) for:
validation of project activities
validation of post registration changes
validation of renewal of crediting period
validation of PoA/CPA (for first-time registration)
validation of CPAs (for subsequent CPA inclusions)
Verification forms and guidance (for completing the forms) for:
verification of project activities
PoA verification (will be designed to cover multiple CPAs)

4. Approach Key activities
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Approach
Key activities
DOEs were invited to share their existing forms / templates and guidance related to validation and verification reporting
Secretariat reviewed and considered current DOE reporting practices
Secretariat developed draft table of contents for validation and verification report forms
Timeline
May Stakeholder consultation
EB 69 - Secretariat to present draft validation / verification form guidelines for the Board’s consideration and adoption