TERO.001 - REDD+ Methodology
This methodology provides the technical guidelines and requirements for projects that combine Avoided Planned Deforestation (APD) with Degraded Area Restoration (DAR). Developed in alignment with the best practices of the IPCC, ICROA, and CORSIA, it offers a robust and transparent pathway for generating Verified Carbon Units (VCUs).
Why choose TERO.001 – REDD+?
Integrated Approach
The only methodology that allows combining, within the same project, conservation activities (avoiding emissions) and restoration activities (removing carbon), maximizing both climate and ecological impact.
Robustness and Credibility
Built upon the principles of leading international references (ICROA, CORSIA) and designed for alignment with the Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System (SBCE).
Structured Process
Provides a clear, well-referenced pathway connecting each project stage to the necessary Tero tools and documents, ensuring compliance and streamlining certification.
Who can use this methodology?
This methodology applies to projects that meet the following essential criteria. Your initiative is eligible if:
✅ Land Tenure Compliance: The project is implemented on rural properties with verified land tenure regularity
✅ Generates Positive Socio-Environmental Impacts: Demonstrates, in addition to carbon removal, at least two additional socio-environmental co-benefits.
✅ Respects Safeguards: Fully complies with the requirements of the Tero Socio-Environmental Safeguards Analysis Tool.
✅ Is Voluntary: The activity does not result from legal requirements, court orders, or mandatory environmental compensations.
✅ Is Aligned with the SBCE: For projects seeking recognition in the Brazilian regulated market, demonstrates compliance with the Procedure for Exclusion from Jurisdictional Programs (per Art. 43 of Law No. 15,042/2024).
Applying the Methodology
Your journey from project conception to credit issuance follows a logical sequence. Each stage requires the use of specific tools from the Tero Certification Program to ensure accuracy and auditability.
Step 1: Additionality, Baseline, and Leakage
At this stage, you demonstrate that your project goes beyond business-as-usual and quantify the risk of emission displacement.
- Additionality: Prove that the project is additional using the Project Additionality Demonstration Tool (FR.CER.003).
- Baseline: Calculate avoided emissions (APD) and removals through restoration (DAR) according to the equations and procedures detailed in Section 3.4 of this methodology.
- Leakage: Assess and quantify the leakage risk using the Leakage Assessment and Management Tool (FR.CER.005).
Step 2: Non-Permanence Risk and Guarantees
For both restoration (DAR) and conservation (APD) projects, it is mandatory to evaluate the risk that stored carbon could be released back into the atmosphere.
- Risk Analysis: Use the Non-Permanence Risk Analysis and Guarantee Mechanism Tool (FR.CER.004) to calculate your project’s Non-Permanence Risk (NPR).
- Guarantee Mechanism: Based on the risk, the methodology defines the mechanism to be applied: Fractional Issuance (FI) for APD activities. Buffer Reserve (BR) for DAR activities.
Step 3: Monitoring and Reporting
Continuous monitoring is the foundation for periodic verifications. The Monitoring Plan must be detailed in your Project Design Document (PDD).
- Quantification: Use the Technical Guidelines for Carbon Quantification in AFOLU Projects (DC.CER.003) to estimate carbon stocks.
- Safeguards and Co-Benefits: Monitor the indicators defined in your Socio-Environmental Safeguards Analysis (FR.CER.002).
- Land Tenure Compliance: Track the maintenance of property regularity using the Land Tenure Compliance Manual (DC.CER.002) as a guide.
Essential Documentation: TERO.001 – REDD+
Here you will find the main methodology document and the templates directly associated with its application.
Main Document
TERO.001 – REDD+, V2.1 (PT) (EN)
The complete document with all guidelines, equations, and procedures.
Developed by:
Hdom Engenharia e Projetos Ambientais Ltda
(hdom@hdom.com.br)
Related Templates
- TP.CER.004 – Zero Deforestation Declaration
- TP.CER.005 – Leakage Risk Assessment and Negligibility Justification Form for Small-Scale NBS VCU Projects
- TP.CER.006 – Communication of Non-Participation in Jurisdictional REDD+ Scheme and Request for Exclusion
Revision History
To ensure full transparency, a public record of all previous versions of this methodology is maintained.
Version 2.0 (Date: 04/02/2025)
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