The CDM is a complicated system that requires constant checking and verification.  There are various authorities responsible for these processes.

Approved Methodologies.

Project participants willing to validate / register a CDM project activity shall:

use a methodology previously approved by the UN Executive Board

or propose a new methodology to the UN Executive Board for consideration and approval, if appropriate.  There are two methodologies applicable to the TPA Agricultural Biogas Project. Methodology 1  Methodology 2 

Baseline Methodology.

In order for a CDM project to be initiated the Baseline Requirements must first be calculated.  There are various documents that explain this process available on the UNFCCC website.

To access the Baseline Methodology applicable to the TPA Agricultural Biogas Program click here...

Designated National Authority (DNA).

The South African DNA is the Department of Minerals and Energy (DME)

Click here to access the DME website, click here to access the DME DNA website...

Designated Operational Entity (DOE).

A Designated Operational Entity under the CDM organization accredited and 

designated, on a provisional basis until confirmed by the Executive Board (EB) 

A DOE has two key functions:

It validates and requests registration of a proposed CDM project activity.

It verifies emission reduction of a registered CDM project activity.

Click here to access the list of Designated Operating Entities...

As always, the best website for all things related to CDM and climate change in general is the UNFCCC.  Click here to access the UNFCCC website...