This paper proposes a set of eligibility criteria and indicators for the appraisal and evaluation of CDM project proposals. It was prepared by non-govrnment organisation, HELIO International, through its global SustainableEnergy Observatory (GEO), jointly with a working group comprised of Climate Action Network members. The proposed indicators have been developed with a view to progressing the debate surrounding the CDM and to putting forward some practical suggestions to help build consensus among stakeholders in the appraisal of CDM projects. 

This paper proposes a set of eligibility criteria and indicators for the appraisal and evaluation of CDM project proposals. It was prepared by non-govrnment organisation, HELIO International, through its global SustainableEnergy Observatory (GEO), jointly with a working group comprised of Climate Action Network members. The proposed indicators have been developed with a view to progressing the debate surrounding the CDM and to putting forward some practical suggestions to help build consensus among stakeholders in the appraisal of CDM projects.