How does the Plan Vivo System work?
- Activities that have the potential to provide local benefits are identified in consultation with communities.
- The carbon offset potential of these activities is calculated in a transparent and conservative manner and set out in evidence-based technical specifications.
- Producers submit simple 'plan vivo' management plans to a local trust fund. These are evaluated against the technical specifications and registered on a central Plan Vivo database.
- Monitoring is carried out regularly to check the volume of carbon credits generated.
- Carbon transactions are recorded on the database.
What are the main components of the system?
The system has three main components that are built-up during the process of project development:
- Organisations - institutions and groups with agreed responsibilities
- Technical specifications - technical descriptions of carbon offset activities
- Systems and procedures - documented procedures and records
Who can use the system?
The Plan Vivo System is designed for use by any organisation working with small-scale producers and communities in developing countries to promote sustainable development. The development of a Plan Vivo project will involve local organisations that can carry out the various technical and administrative roles in the Plan Vivo System; communities and farmers organisations and technical support services.
For more information on how to develop a Plan Vivo project go to the Plan Vivo Manual.
A project registration service is also available on this web site. For more information go to registration.