Project Registration Steps
1. Submit Project Idea Note
The first step towards becoming Plan Vivo Project is submitting a Plan Vivo project idea note (PIN). A project idea note (PIN) defines the main elements of a proposed project and how it will contribute to sustainable livelihoods.
The Plan Vivo Foundation reviews PINs to ensure the Plan Vivo System is applicable and the proposed project has the potential to provide quantifiable ecosystem services and promote sustainable livelihoods over a long-term period. Download the PIN template and guidance here.
2. Submission of technical specification(s) for peer review
The carbon benefit of each Plan Vivo is calculated using technical specifications. A technical specification is a document that includes the methodology for calculating carbon benefits against the baseline (’business as usual scenario’), and describes the management operations, monitoring indicators and ecosystem impacts of the activity. The Plan Vivo Foundation coordinates peer reviews of technical specifications through its Technical Advisory Panel.
3. Submission of Project Design Document (PDD) and request for field visit
Projects compile information on the project area and location, participants, activities and other information using the Plan Vivo PDD template. The Plan Vivo Foundation, after checking the PDD for completeness, will the identify an independent expert reviewer to conduct a field visit to validate the project.
4. Validation – field visit
To become registered as a Plan Vivo project, a project is visited and assessed to ensure it is implementing systems according to its approved documents and the requirements of the Plan Vivo Standard. The reviewer will interview key project staff and community members, to ensure appropriate training has taken place and participation is informed and voluntary. The reviewer makes a vlidation report and submits to the Plan Vivo Foundation.
5. Registration
Following approval of technical specificationis and approval of the project by the reviewer, projects are entered into the Plan Vivo Projects Register. This is published on the Plan Vivo website. Once registered, projects can enter into sales contracts with purchasers for Plan Vivo Certificates.
