6. Annex II – CDM project cycle
The following diagram is a simplification of the CDM project cycle. The complexity of the process may be off-putting, but various contract structures, intermediaries and service providers can help with the process of acquiring CERs, including full outsourcing of carbon price risk management. Once already issued, the CERs are available for acquisition without the complications of the project approval cycle.
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