30 August 2010: The proposed agenda and annotations, together with the draft work programme, for the 56th meeting of the Executive Board of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), which is scheduled to take place from 13-17 September 2010, in Brasília, Brazil, is now available on the CDM website.

At the meeting, the Board will discuss matters relating to the operation of the CDM, including: the accreditation of operational entities; methodologies for baselines and monitoring plans; CDM afforestation and reforestation project activities; small-scale CDM project activities; the CDM programme of activities; the registration of CDM project activities; the issuance of certified emission reductions (CERs) and the CDM registry; and the CDM management plan and resources for the work on the CDM. Representatives from parties and UNFCCC admitted observer organizations are able to attend CDM EB meetings as observers. A live and on-demand Internet webcast of the proceedings will also be available. The various annexes to be considered by the Board at the meeting are also available on the website. [Meeting Website]