Forestry Clean Development Mechanism Secretariat

WHAT IS PROJECT IDEA NOTE (PIN) ?

1. Description of size and quality expected of a PIN



2. Basically a PIN will consist of approximately 5 pages providing indicative information on:
   • the type and size of the project
   • its location
   • the anticipated total amount of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction compared to the "business-as-usual" scenario (which will be elaborated in the baseline later on at Project Design Document (PDD) level)
   • the suggested crediting life time
   • the suggested Certified Emission Reductions (CER) price in US$/ton CO₂eq reduced
   • the financial structuring (indicating which parties are expected to provide the project's financing)
   • the project's other socio-economic or environmental effects/benefits
   
   
3. While every effort should be made to provide as complete and extensive information as possible, it is recognized that full information on every item listed in the template will not be available at all times for every project.