The Mexico Forest Protocol provides standardized guidance for carbon enhancement projects and addresses eligibility, baseline, inventory, permanence, social and environmental safeguards, and measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) requirements.
The protocol went through a piloting phase after the approval of Version 1.0 by the Reserve Board on October 23, 2013. The Reserve worked closely with several identified landowners to ‘road test’ the protocol and develop software to standardize monitoring and reporting activities. This deliberate process was intended to ensure the protocol is as clear and accurate as possible before being released for general use.
The Mexico Forest Protocol Version 3.0 is labeled with the ICVCM CCP Logo. This indicates that the improved forest management (IFM) methodology under the protocol has been assessed and approved as being in adherence to the CCP Assessment Framework. The ICVCM is reviewing each activity type individually, and the Reserve will continue to work with the ICVCM as it proceeds with reviewing other activity types under the protocol per its category priorities and processes.
Protocol Revision
The Mexico Forest Protocol is currently undergoing an update to Version 3.1. For more information, please visit the Mexico Forest Protocol development webpage.
Project Listing Documents
The documents below are required during the project listing phase.
Project Registration Documents
The documents and tools below are designed to help project developers organize their project data and facilitate verification. Use of the templates provided is optional; however, the documents are required for verification.
Protocol Supporting Documents
The documents and tools below are companions to the protocol and must be used for project development and verification oversight.
Knowledge Hub
- Mexico Forest Protocol Version 3.0 Public Kickoff Webinar (September 23, 2021) Webinar recording
- Regularly Scheduled Engagement Calls with Stakeholders
Please contact the Reserve with questions or comments.