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China Certified Emission Reduction Projects: Historical and Current Status, Development, and Future Prospects—Taking Forestry Projects as an Example

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  • Zhisheng Liang

    (College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China)

  • Shuhong Wu

    (College of Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China)

  • Youjun He

    (Research Institute of Forestry Policy and Information, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China)

  • Caihua Zhou

    (China Environmental United Certification Center, Beijing 100101, China)

  • Jie Yu

    (China Quality Certification Center, Beijing 100070, China)

  • Xi Nie

    (China Quality Certification Center, Beijing 100070, China)

  • Yunjian Luo

    (College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China)

  • Yuelan Hao

    (Carbon Sink Division, Academy of Inventory and Planning, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100714, China)

  • Jianjun Wang

    (Research Institute of Forestry Policy and Information, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China)

  • Weiyang Zhao

    (Key Laboratory of Regional Eco-Process and Function Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China)

  • Qihui Gao

    (National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation, Beijing 100035, China)

  • Qinxu Xiu

    (National Energy Conservation Center, Beijing 100045, China)

  • Jinghui Meng

    (College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China)

Abstract

China has developed its own “CDM”, i.e., the China Certified Emission Reduction (CCER) scheme. International carbon organizations and individuals are interested in the CCER mechanism. We searched “CCER” in the web of science and, unfortunately, found no previously published studies that provide a detailed description of CCER, especially CCER forestry projects. This paper reviews the history, development, and current status of the CCER forestry projects. We introduced the components of the CCER program, including the CCER methodology system, the CCER registration system, the CCER trading system, and DOEs. In addition, we further introduced the development process, including project design, project validation and registration, project implementation, project monitoring, emission reduction accounting, emission reduction verification, and registration. Recommendations are proposed, including expanding methodologies, incorporating advanced technologies, optimizing monitoring frameworks, and pursuing international collaboration. This study provides policy and technical guidance for the sustainable development of China’s forest carbon market.

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  • Zhisheng Liang & Shuhong Wu & Youjun He & Caihua Zhou & Jie Yu & Xi Nie & Yunjian Luo & Yuelan Hao & Jianjun Wang & Weiyang Zhao & Qihui Gao & Qinxu Xiu & Jinghui Meng, 2025. "China Certified Emission Reduction Projects: Historical and Current Status, Development, and Future Prospects—Taking Forestry Projects as an Example," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(8), pages 1-24, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:8:p:3284-:d:1629939
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