Procedure for Letter of Approval for CDM by the DNA
STEP 1
- Submit the Project Idea Note (PIN) providing the following info (template found on UNFCCC website):
✓Project Participants
✓Project description, type, size, location,
✓Avoided/reduced GHG emissions
✓Expected environmental and socio-economic benefits
✓Risks
✓Other relevant information
- Site visit, Analysis and Evaluation of the Project:
✓The DNA visits the project site to verify it’s existence
✓Review of the Project Documentation to make sure it fulfills the CDM requirements – reduction of GHG emissions and ensure Sustainable Development in Nigeria
✓Observations, Clarifications, Corrections, etc made if need be.
STEP 2
A.
Submit the following documents to the DNA
o First CPA Design Document (CPA-DD for PoAs)
o Revised PIN
o Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
B.
Analysis and Evaluation of the project file:
o Review the project documentation to make sure the project fulfills the CDM requirements – reduction in GHG emissions and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
o If there is need for clarification, it is directed to the project proponent
C.
Issuance of letter of Approval (LoA):
o Final Letter of Approval (LoA) is issued by the DNA
o It is directed to whom it may concern
Department of Climate Change – Federal Ministry of Environment Nigeria Gateway to National Action on Climate Change