Feasibility
We help assess whether a project concept has the data, geography, partners and methodology fit needed for carbon finance.
Project development guide
How carbon project development works
Understand the stages of a carbon project, from early feasibility and methodology selection to project design, certification, monitoring and issuance. Use this guide to prepare for a discussion about your project.
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Using this guide
Prepare for each stage of development
For project owners, NGOs, communities, developers, landowners and funders, the first step is to understand the evidence and decisions required. The process depends on the activity, location, methodology and stage of your project.
For partners, project development support can help assess early opportunities, shape robust project design and prepare for credible long-term delivery.
Certification pathway
Support can include project design, methodology selection, validation planning, monitoring systems and issuance preparation.
Long-term delivery
Strong projects need implementation discipline, community engagement, risk management and credible evidence over time.
Process
From project idea to delivery plan
The right pathway depends on project type, geography, methodology and delivery partners, but the core journey should be clear before major decisions are made.
Scope
Understand the project concept, location, partners, potential impact and early feasibility questions.
Assess
Review methodology fit, data requirements, eligibility, risks, safeguards and likely development pathway.
Design
Build the project plan, monitoring approach, certification route and implementation model.
Deliver
Move into project implementation, validation, monitoring, verification and issuance support.
Quality and evidence
Feasibility before development
Strong carbon projects need additionality, reliable data, local buy-in, appropriate methodology selection and long-term delivery plans. CO2balance helps partners test these fundamentals early.
- Early assessment of additionality, data availability and methodology suitability.
- Support with certification planning, monitoring design and implementation readiness.
- Practical guidance from a team with more than 20 years of carbon project experience.
- A focus on projects that are credible, deliverable and beneficial for local communities.
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Questions
Questions we are often asked
Straight answers on project fit, verification and what happens next.
What projects are suitable for carbon finance?
Suitability depends on project activity, location, additionality, data availability, methodology fit and long-term delivery capacity.
Do we need a finished project design?
No. Early-stage concepts can be assessed before detailed development begins, which often helps avoid wasted time and unsuitable routes.
What support can CO2balance provide?
Support can cover feasibility, project design, certification planning, monitoring systems, implementation guidance and issuance preparation.
How should we start?
Share the project location, activity type, partners, current stage and any available data through the contact form.
Discuss a development partnership
Use the Develop & Invest route to share the location, activity, partners, current stage and available data, or discuss a potential funding partnership.