China Certified Emission Reduction Projects: Historical and Current Status, Development, and Future Prospects—Taking Forestry Projects as an Example

Zhisheng Liang, Shuhong Wu, Youjun He, Caihua Zhou, Jie Yu, Xi Nie, Yunjian Luo, Yuelan Hao, Jianjun Wang, Weiyang Zhao, Qihui Gao, Qinxu Xiu and Jinghui Meng ()
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Zhisheng Liang: College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
Shuhong Wu: College of Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
Youjun He: Research Institute of Forestry Policy and Information, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
Caihua Zhou: China Environmental United Certification Center, Beijing 100101, China
Jie Yu: China Quality Certification Center, Beijing 100070, China
Xi Nie: China Quality Certification Center, Beijing 100070, China
Yunjian Luo: College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Yuelan Hao: Carbon Sink Division, Academy of Inventory and Planning, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100714, China
Jianjun Wang: Research Institute of Forestry Policy and Information, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
Weiyang Zhao: Key Laboratory of Regional Eco-Process and Function Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China
Qihui Gao: National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation, Beijing 100035, China
Qinxu Xiu: National Energy Conservation Center, Beijing 100045, China
Jinghui Meng: College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 8, 1-24

Abstract: China has developed its own “CDM”, i.e., the China Certified Emission Reduction (CCER) scheme. International carbon organizations and individuals are interested in the CCER mechanism. We searched “CCER” in the web of science and, unfortunately, found no previously published studies that provide a detailed description of CCER, especially CCER forestry projects. This paper reviews the history, development, and current status of the CCER forestry projects. We introduced the components of the CCER program, including the CCER methodology system, the CCER registration system, the CCER trading system, and DOEs. In addition, we further introduced the development process, including project design, project validation and registration, project implementation, project monitoring, emission reduction accounting, emission reduction verification, and registration. Recommendations are proposed, including expanding methodologies, incorporating advanced technologies, optimizing monitoring frameworks, and pursuing international collaboration. This study provides policy and technical guidance for the sustainable development of China’s forest carbon market.

Keywords: CCER; forest carbon sequestration projects; carbon emission reduction; pathway (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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