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Official Statement No. 06: Final clarifications on the use of versions of the Cercarbono’s Protocol/templates and on changing methodologies in the forestry sector

Official Statement No. 6 – Protocol versioning and methodology updates in the forestry sector

This statement provides final clarifications on the use of Cercarbono protocol versions and templates, and on mandatory methodology changes for forestry projects following a decision by Colombia’s national accreditation body (ONAC). It specifies transition timelines for projects registered between 2018 and 2021, details the replacement methodologies applicable to REDD+ and reforestation projects, and outlines the conditions under which methodological deviations may be requested.

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Alex has over 20 years of experience in sustainability across the private sector and government. He served as a senior official at Colombia’s Ministry of Environment, where he led the National Circular Economy Strategy and represented the country on the OECD’s Environmental Policy Committee. A Fulbright scholar, he holds an MSc in Sustainable Development from the University of Maryland.