The Global Carbon Council (GCC), MENA’s first and only voluntary carbon offsetting and sustainable development program, is launching a public consultation for its Nature-based Solutions (NbS) tools. These tools will facilitate estimating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and carbon stock changes in NbS project activities. The consultation will run from 6th November 2024 to 5th December 2024.
Overview of GCC NbS Tools
GCC’s NBS methodologies and tools provide a robust framework for the conservative estimation of GHG emissions reductions and carbon stock changes in various NBS activities. These tools are key to measuring the climate impact of NBS projects and fostering climate action on the ground.
Key Tools for Public Consultation
GCC Tool for Estimation of Carbon Stocks and Change in Carbon Stocks of Trees and Shrubs in NbS Project Activities
This tool updates and revises the approach from the CDM A/R Tool “Estimation of Carbon Stocks and Change in Carbon Stocks of Trees and Shrubs in A/R CDM Project Activities.” It is specifically tailored for NBS projects seeking registration with GCC.
Scope & Applicability:
The tool estimates carbon stock and changes in living biomass of trees and shrubs in NBS projects. It is applicable for both ex-ante (projected) and ex-post (actual) estimations, including:
- Estimation of carbon stock and changes in carbon stock for baseline conditions.
- Ex-ante estimation of carbon stock projections for the project.
- Ex-post estimation for monitoring project activities.
Methodology:
- The tool uses tree growth and stand development models for projected estimations.
- Ex-post estimations rely on sample plot measurements, with the option of integrating remote sensing data.
Read More – GCC Tool for Estimation of Carbon Stocks
GCC Tool for Calculation of the Number of Sample Plots within NbS Project Activities
This tool is a revision of the CDM A/R Tool “Calculation of the Number of Sample Plots for Measurements within A/R CDM Project Activities.”
Scope & Applicability:
It calculates the number of sample plots necessary to achieve targeted precision for biomass stock estimations in both baseline and project scenarios for NBS activities.
Applicability Conditions:
The tool has no internal applicability conditions but requires the methodology implementing the tool to define the precision target for biomass estimation.
Read More – GCC Tool for Calculation of the Number of Sample Plots
Please note that the provided Excel sheet is an integral part of the tool and is designed to facilitate the calculations.
GCC NBS Tool for Estimation of GHG Emissions from Oxidation and Burning of Peat
This tool is used for estimating greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, CO, and CH4) from oxidation and burning of peat in NbS project activities.
Scope & Applicability:
- Estimates emissions from peat oxidation and peat fires under field conditions.
- Applicable for NbS projects implementing rewetting of drained peatlands or changes in water table levels due to land management practices.
Applicability Conditions:
- The peatlands must have been drained and used for peat extraction, with anthropogenic exploitation ceased at least five years before the project activity begins.
- No synthetic or organic fertilizers should have been used in the area for at least five years prior to the project start.
- The baseline scenario should be the continuation of pre-project activities.
Read More – GCC Tool for Estimation of GHG Emissions from Peat
How to Participate in the Public Consultation
The Global Carbon Council invites stakeholders to review the proposed NBS tools and provide feedback to ensure their robustness, accuracy, and applicability. The consultation period will run from 6th November 2024 to 5th December 2024.
To submit your feedback or for more information on how to participate, please visit: Global Carbon Council
We encourage all experts, practitioners, and stakeholders in the field of carbon offsetting and climate action to engage in this consultation and provide their input to these tools.
