JCM ValidationReport Form for REDD-plus
A. Summary of validation
A.1. General Information
Title of the project
Reference number
Third-party entity (TPE)
Project participant contracting the TPE
Date of completion of this report
A.2 Conclusion of validation
Overall validation opinion

Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary - Stung Treng REDD+
project
KH005
Aster Global Environmental Solutions, Inc.
Ministry of Environment, Cambodia (MoE),
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui)
20/02/2023
Positive
Negative

A.3. Overview of finalvalidation conclusion
Only when all of the checkboxes are checked, overallvalidation opinion is positive.
Item
Validation requirements
No CAR or
CLremaining
Project design The TPE determines whether the PDD was completed using
document form
the latest version of the PDD forms appropriate to the typeof project and drafted in line with the Guidelines forDeveloping the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Project
Design Document, Monitoring Plan and Monitoring Reportfor REDD-plus.
Project
The description of the proposed JCM project in the PDD is
description
accurate, complete, and provides understanding of the
proposed JCM project.
Application of The project is eligible for applying selected methodology
approved JCM and that the applied version is valid at the time of submissionof the proposed JCM project for validation.
methodology(ies)
Carbonpools All relevant carbon pools and GHG sources covered in theand
GHG methodology are addressed for the purpose of calculating
sourcesand project net emissions and project reference level for the
calculationof proposed JCM project.
emission
Applied discount factor for risk of reversals is appropriate.
reductions
The values for project specific parameters to be fixed ex ante
listed in the Monitoring Plan Sheet are appropriate, if
applicable.
Environmental
The project participants conducted an environmental impact
impactassessment, if required by the Kingdom of Cambodia, in line
assessmentwith Cambodian procedures.
Local
The project participants have completed a local stakeholder
stakeholder
consultation process and that due steps were taken to engage
consultation
stakeholders and solicit comments for the proposed project.
Monitoring
The description of the Monitoring Plan (Monitoring Plan
Sheet and Monitoring Structure Sheet) is based on theapproved methodology and/or Guidelines for Developing
the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Project Design
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Validation requirements

REDD-plus.
The monitoring points for measurement are appropriate, as
well as whether monitoring measures and procedures, thetypes of equipment to be installed are appropriate if
necessary.
Public inputs
All inputs on the PDD of the proposed JCM projectsubmitted in line with the Project Cycle Procedure for
REDD-plus are taken into due account by the project
participants.
Modalitiesof The corporate identity of all project participants and a focal
communications point included in the MoC, as well as the personal identities,
including specimen signatures and employment status, of
their authorized signatories.
The MoC has been correctly completed and duly authorized.
Startof The TPE validates the start of the operating date of theoperation
proposed JCM project.
Authorised signatory:
Last name: McMahon
Title: Lead Validator

No CAR or
CLremaining

Mr.
Ms.
First name: Shawn

Specimen signature:Date: 20/02/2023

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B. Validation team and other experts
Name
Mr.
Ms.

Company

Function*

Schemecompetence*

Technical
competence*

Onsitevisit

Aster Global
Team
Environmental
Y
LeaderSolutions, Inc.
Mr.
Aster Global
MatthewTeam
Ms.
Environmental
Y
CampbellMemberSolutions, Inc.
Mr.
Aster Global
SandeshTeam
Ms.
Environmental
Y
Shrestha
MemberSolutions, Inc.
Mr.
BarbaraAster Global
Internal
Ms.
Toole
Environmental
Y
Reviewer
O’NeilSolutions, Inc.
Contracted byMr.
Aster Global
Lakhena
Ms.
Site Visit
Y
Environmental
Chan
Solutions, Inc.
Contracted byMr.
Aster Global
Ms.
Site VisitY
Neab Keng
Environmental
Solutions, Inc.
Please specify the following for each item.
* Function: Indicate the role of the personnel in the validation activity such as team leader, team member, technical expert, orinternal reviewer.
* Scheme competence: Check the boxes if the personnel have sufficient knowledge on the JCM.
* Technical competence: Indicate if the personnel have sufficient technical competence related to the project under validation.
Shawn
McMahonC. Means of validation, findings, and conclusion based on reporting requirements
C.1.Project design document form
<Means of validation>
The PDD form was checked and confirmed to have been completed in accordance with the Joint
Crediting Mechanism Guidelines for Developing Project Design Document and Monitoring
Report for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, and the Role ofConservation, Sustainable Management of Forests and Enhancement of Forest Carbon Stocks in
Developing Countries (REDD-plus) (JCM_KH_AM004_ver01.1). The most current version of
the JCM PDD form (JCM_KH_F_PDD_ver02.0) was confirmed to have been used by the project
participant.
<Findings>
TPE CL01:
The TPE was unable to locate a memorandum of cooperation between project participants.
Project Participant Resolution of Identified Finding:
The project participant provided the TPE with a copy of the agreement between project
participants. The TPE determined that the provision of this document was sufficient to close theidentified finding.
TPE CL02:
The TPE noted that a map of the project area was not included in Section C.2 of the PDD.

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Project ParticipantResolution of Identified Findings:
The project participant revised Section C.2 of the PDD to include the referenced map. The TPE
determined this finding was sufficiently addressed and closed.
TPE CL03:
The TPE noted that the spatial level of data was not provided for several parameters in themonitoring spreadsheet.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant provided the TPE with an updated monitoring spreadsheet that included
spatial level of data for the identified parameters. The finding was sufficiently addressed andclosed.
TPE CL04:
During review of the project participants Round 1 finding responses, the TPE noted that themonitoring spreadsheet contained hardcoded formulas for multiple equations that differed fromthe equations provided in the monitoring spreadsheet initially provided to the TPE. The TPE
identified this as a clarification request and reached out to JCM Secretariat for additional
clarification.
Project Participant Resolution:
In response to the identified findings, the project participant coordinated with the JCM
Secretariat. The JCM Secretariat confirmed that several changes had been made. The finding was
sufficiently addressed and closed.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
The TPE concludes that the PDD is completed using the valid version of the PDD form and that
the PDD is drafted in line with all relevant forms and guidance.
C.2.Project description<Means of validation>
The validation site visit was conducted from 24th – 28th January 2022 and followed the TPE's
Validation and Sampling Plan process. The TPE contracted two in-country personnel to conduct
an on-site visit due to national restrictions in place from the global COVID-19 pandemic. The
intention of these activities and interviews was to gather information about the project that is notreadily apparent in the provided project documents.
To assess whether the description of the proposed JCM project in the PDD was accurate,complete, and provides an understanding of the proposed JCM project, the TPE reviewed the
PDD and all supporting evidence provided by the project participant (see Section E.2). The TPE
assessed the statements and claims made in the PDD and determined that they are accurate andcomplete, and that the PDD was completed utilizing all relevant guidance. The TPE’s review ofsupporting documentation provided further support for the statements and claims made in the
PDD and provided the TPE with the additional context needed to ensure their accuracy andcompleteness. In review of the PDD and all supporting documentation, the TPE determined that
the PDD provides an appropriate understanding of the proposed JCM Project.
<Findings>
TPE CAR07:
During the site visit, the on-site personnel determined that it may take another 3-5 years for thezoning and demarcation process to be completed in the project area. The TPE was unclear how
the project was in compliance with the 2008 Protected Areas Law.
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Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that only 2-3 protected areas in the country had been zoned as of2022 and thus the project was not out of compliance with the 2008 Protected Areas Law. The
finding was sufficiently addressed and closed.
TPE CAR08:
The TPE noted during the site visit that enrollment in the Ibis Rice Program appeared to be oneof the only livelihood interventions being implemented at the time. It was unclear to the TPE how
this livelihood intervention was sufficient for the project to meet its second Objective. The TPE
issued a Corrective Action Request, stating that the project participant must implement additional
livelihood interventions that will be beneficial and accessible to all community members.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that the enrollment in the Ibis Rice Program is not the only
planned livelihood intervention. While it is one of the only livelihood interventions currently
being implemented, the project participant clarified that additional livelihood interventions arebeing assessed and planned, but their implementation is pending the receipt of carbon financefrom verification of the project. The TPE determined that as these livelihood interventions are
dependent on carbon finance, they are not likely to be implemented prior to verification. The TPE
closed this CAR buthas issued TPE FAR05 for future verification (see Conclusion section).
TPE FAR03
The TPE requested documentation of the trainings and equipment provided at the first
verification.
Project ParticipantResolution :The Project Participant noted the TPE’s intention to issue the FAR. The TPE will include the FAR
in the Validation Report and will need to be assessed at the first verification.
TPE FAR04
The TPE requested documentation of the outreach/training opportunities provided to thecommunities at the first verification.
Project ParticipantResolution :The Project Participant noted the TPEs intention to issue the FAR. The TPE will include the FAR
in the Validation Report and will need to be assessed at the first verification.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Through review of the PDD and provided documentation, the TPE determined that the descriptionof the proposed project in the PDD is accurate, complete and provides an understanding of the
proposed JCM project.
While the TPE has issued a positive conclusion for this section, the TPE identified several issues
during the site visit that do not fall within the scope of validation but are important in helping the
project participant meet the main objectives of the project in the subsequent verification. As such,
the TPE has issued Forward Action Requests (FARs) that should be addressed during the project's
first verification and subsequent verifications. The identified FARs listed in the <Findings>
section are described below in full:
TPE FAR03:
Interviews conducted during the site visit suggested that illegal deforestation is still occurring ona large scale in the project area. The project participants appear to be making progress in training
and equipping rangers with the skills and equipment needed to effectively combat illegal
deforestation. While the interviews with rangers suggested that they are largely grateful for the3800 Clermont St. NW | North Lawrence, OH 44666+1-330-294-1242
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training and equipment, there seems to be some areas that can be improved upon to help combat
illegal deforestation in the project area. As such, the TPE is issuing a FAR, requesting the project
participants continue providing training and equipment to rangers and to provide a documented
list of these trainings and provided equipment during the first verification.
TPE FAR04:
Interviews with community members of the three villages visited during the on-site visit suggestthat many community members are aware of the project. However, it appears that multiple
community members are unaware of the project, do not fully understand the project, or would
like additional training/information on REDD+. While the TPE believes the local stakeholder
consultation conducted by the project participant is adequate in addressing the guidelines of theJCM program, the TPE is issuing a FAR requesting that the project participant conduct additional
outreach/training on the project and REDD+. The TPE is requesting that these additional
outreach/training initiatives be documented during the first verification.
TPE FAR05:
The TPE had initially issued a CAR regarding the necessity to implement additional livelihoodinterventions that will be beneficial and available to all community members. Clarification fromthe project participant determined that additional livelihood interventions are being planned but
are dependent on carbon finance associated with the verification of the project. As such the TPE
is issuing a FAR requesting that the project participant provide evidence ofconsultations/assessments/plans for future livelihood activities at the first verification.
C.3. Application of approved methodology(ies)<Means of validation>
The TPE confirmed the methodology is correctly quoted and applied by comparing it with theactual text of the applicable version of the methodology. The TPE confirmed that the most recent
version of the chosen methodology (KH_AM004 Ver 1.1) was appropriately applied. The TPE
reviewed each eligibility criterion of the applied methodology and assessed the project
participant's justification regarding how the proposed project meets each criterion. A summary of
the TPE's assessment of each criterion as it pertains to the proposed project is provided below:
Criterion 1: The project is to reduce deforestation and forest degradation through project
activities including forest management and community livelihood development.
The TPE confirmed that the project meets this Criterion as the project's first Objective is to reduce
deforestation in the project area through implementation of effective law enforcement. The TPE
reviewed the proposed measures to be taken to improve effectiveness of law enforcement in the
project area and is reasonably assured that their implementation will be effective in reducing
deforestation and degradation in the project area. The TPE conducted interviews with law
enforcement personnel during the site visit and confirmed the trainings and equipment were
provided as described. Further the TPE confirmed during the site visit that patrols and regularforest change monitoring are being conducted, and that the project participant is in the process ofthe protected area demarcation, zonation, and management plan development process.
The project's second Objective is to develop sustainable livelihoods of communities in and aroundthe project area so they can move away from economic activities resulting in deforestation. The
TPE confirmed during the site visit that the project participant is supporting participatorycommunity land-use planning and management activities, and that multiple farmers are
participating in the IBIS Rice Program. Once carbon credits are issued, the project aims tocontinue developing livelihood interventions through consultation with community members.
As the project's primary Objectives are in accordance with this criterion, and the TPE confirmed
the activities designed are in the process of being implemented during the site visit, the TPE
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determined that the first Criterion is satisfied.
Criterion 2: Cambodia's official forest reference (emission) level has been submitted to
UNFCCC, completed technical assessment by UNFCCC, and is publicly available.
The TPE determined that the Project meets this criterion as Cambodia's official forest level wasappropriately completed in 2017, the technical assessment was completed by UNFCCC in 2018
and the National FRL is publicly available.
Criterion 3:Camb odia's official forest map for the project start year or less thanor equal to two
years old is available to the project participant.
The TPE confirmed the project start date is March 12, 2018. The project received Cambodia's
official forest map of 2018, which uses the Landsat images available from November 2017 toApril 2018. The TPE confirmed that this official forest map was used for implementation of the
project. The issuance of this official forest map is within the two-year requirement of thisCriterion.
Criterion 4: Project activities do not include activities which lead to GHG emissions within the
project area and the project activity area, except for the use of fuel or fertilizer including N-fixing
crops.
The TPE confirmed that the project activities listed in Section A.7 of the PDD (implementing
effective law enforcement and improving livelihoods of community) do not lead to GHG
emissions within the project and project activity area. The TPE confirmed that emissions fromfuel and fertilizer/N-fixing crops were appropriately accounted for in line with the methodology.
<Findings>
TPE CL19:
The TPE noted a discrepancy in the quotation of Criterion 4 in the PDD when compared to themethodology.
Project Participant Resolution:
The Project Participant updated the text in the PDD to correctly quote Criterion 4. The finding
was sufficiently addressed and closed.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
The TPE confirmed the project used the most recent version of an approved methodology. The
TPE confirmed that the eligibility criterion defined by the methodology were appropriately
quoted and described in the PDD and that the project complies with all eligibility criteria.
C.4. Carbon pools and GHG sourcesand calculation of emission reductions<Means of validation>
The TPE reviewed the PDD and Monitoring Spreadsheet and determined the project had included
all relevant carbon pools and GHG sources required by the methodology. The project uses thedefault discount factor for risk of reversals (20%). The TPE determined that the use of the default
value is reasonable in the context of this project. The TPE reviewed the provided Monitoring
Spreadsheet and determined it had not been altered and that all required fields have been
appropriately filled in. The TPE reviewed all relevant documentation provided by the project
participants as well as the JCM guidance documents required for validation.
The TPE conducted an on-site visit utilizing in-country personnel. During the visit, the in-country
personnel performed two ground truthing exercises: one to review the forest classes determined
as a result of the accuracy assessment, and one to confirm the digitized deforestation polygons.
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The TPE reviewed the results of these exercises and determined that the project participant
conducted both forest classification and deforestation digitization appropriately.
<Findings>
TPE CAR01:
The TPE noted that the results of the accuracy assessment performed by the Project Participants
did not meet the 80% land use classification threshold identified.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that the referenced 80% land use classification refers to thereference region based on the accuracy of the of the 2018 land cover map provided by the Ministryof Environment. The overall accuracy for this map is 93.53%. The TPE determined that the
project participant's interpretation of this requirement was correct. The finding was sufficiently
addressed and closed.
TPE CL07:
The TPE requested clarification regarding how the size and location of the displacement belt were
determined.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that all area within Stung Treng province portion of PLWS thatis not part of the project area and meets identified criteria was included in the displacement belt.
The TPE determined that the location of the displacement meets the requirements of themethodology. As no specific requirements for determining the size of the displacement belt areincluded in the methodology, the TPE determined the explanation provided was sufficient to close
the identified finding. The finding was sufficiently addressed and closed.
TPE CL08:
The TPE requested clarification regarding how the size of the displacement belt is adequate toabsorb potential displacement due to project activities throughout the project's lifetime given theassumption that 2,000 ha are projected to be deforested annually within the project area.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that the displacement belt is defined by specific criteria, not bysize and thus all eligible areas meeting identified criteria were included in the displacement belt.
As no specific requirements for determining the size of the displacement belt are included in themethodology, the TPE determined the explanation provided was sufficient to close the identified
finding. The finding was sufficiently addressed and closed.
TPE CAR03 and CAR04:
The TPE reissued CAR01 as it pertains to the application of Equation 2 and 3 of the methodology.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that the referenced 80% land use classification refers to thereference region based on the accuracy of the of the 2018 land cover map provided by the Ministryof Environment. The overall accuracy for this map is 93.53%. The TPE determined that the
project participant's interpretation of this requirement was correct. The finding was sufficiently
addressed and closed.
TPE CL09:
The TPE requested clarification regarding the project participants ex-ante calculation ofparameter CApj i y. As no methods for calculation of this parameter are prescribed by themethodology, the TPE reviewed the remote sensing analysis used to calculate this parameter andrequested the project participant update the PDD with language elaborating on the justification
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for choosing the identified method, citing specific references on how this method is in line withcurrent best practices in the industry.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that the visual delineation of land entities is listed in 2.1
Monitoring Changes in Forest Area under Step 5.2 of analysis methods of the GOFC-GOLD
Source book COP22 version 1. The TPE determined that this is an appropriate method from atrusted source, and that selection of this method was appropriate to the project scenario.
TPE CL10:
The TPE identified discrepancies between values reported for parameter CApj i y in the PDD andin the Monitoring worksheet.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant acknowledged an error in reporting in the PDD and made the appropriate
corrections to align with the values identified in the monitoring worksheet. This finding was
sufficiently addressed and closed.
TPE CL11:
The TPE requested clarification regarding the project participant’s application of a reduction in
deforestation for later years in the ex-ante projection. The project participant noted that thesedeductions were based on professional judgement, as no guidance on projecting ex ante areas ofdeforestation is provided in the methodology.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that the reduction in deforestation for later years in the ex-ante
projection are applied as implementation of project activities will slow the rate of deforestation.
The TPE determined that this is a reasonable assumption and closed the finding.
TPE FAR01:
The TPE had initially raised a FAR asking the project participant to confirm with JCM that amethodology deviation initially identified would be approved for ex post monitoring.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant provided email correspondence with JCM substantiating that themethodology deviation initially identified is not needed. As such, no FAR is being issued by the
TPE.
TPE CAR05and CAR06 :The TPE reissued CAR01 as it pertains to the application of Equation 32 of the methodology.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that the referenced 80% land use classification refers to thereference region based on the accuracy of the of the 2018 land cover map provided by the Ministryof Environment. The overall accuracy for this map is 93.53%. The TPE determined that the
project participant's interpretation of this requirement was correct. The finding was sufficiently
addressed and closed.
TPE CL12:
The TPE requested clarification regarding on using independently calculated transition
probabilities in the displacement belt is in line with the methodology.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant updated the calculations and PDD to use the same transition probabilities
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as the project area, in line with the methodology. The finding was sufficiently addressed andclosed.
TPE CL13:
The TPE noted a discrepancy in values between two calculation workbooks provided to the TPE.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that an error was made in one of the workbooks and made theappropriate corrections. The finding was sufficiently addressed and closed.
TPE CL14:
The TPE reissued CL12 as it pertains to the application of Equation 33.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant updated the calculations and PDD to use the same transition probabilities
as the project area, in line with the methodology. The finding was sufficiently addressed andclosed.
TPE CL15:
The TPE noted a discrepancy in values between two calculation workbooks provided to the TPE.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that an error was made in one of the workbooks and made theappropriate corrections. The finding was sufficiently addressed and closed.
TPE CL16:
The TPE reissued CL09, pertaining to parameter CAd pj i y rather than parameter CApj i y
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant clarified that the visual delineation of land entities is listed in 2.1
Monitoring Changes in Forest AREA under Step 5.2 of analysis methods of the GOFC-GOLD
Source book COP22 version 1. The TPE determined that this is an appropriate method from atrusted source, and that selection of this method was appropriate to the Project scenario.
TPE CL17:
The TPE reissued CL11, pertainingto parameter CA d pj iy rather than parameter CApj i y
Project Participant Resolution:
The TPE requested clarification regarding the project participant application of a reduction in
deforestation for later years in the ex-ante projection. The project participant noted that thesedeductions were based on professional judgement, as no guidance is provided in projecting ex
ante areas of deforestation is provided in the methodology.
TPE FAR02:
The TPE had initially raised a FAR asking the project participant to confirm with JCM that amethodology deviation initially identified would be approvedfor ex post monitoring.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant provided email correspondence with JCM substantiating that themethodology deviation initially identified is not needed. As such, no FAR is being issued by the
TPE.
TPE CL18:
The TPE noted discrepancies in areas of several forest classes in the displacement belt after
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performing an independent geospatial analysis.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant revised forest loss area and updated appropriately in the calculation
worksheet and PDD/Annex.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
The TPE confirmed that the carbon pools and GHG sources and calculation of emission
reductions as described in the PDD, and associated documents is accurate and complies with all
requirements of the JCM.
C.5. Environmental impact assessment<Means of validation>
The TPE confirmed through a virtual interview with His Excellency Dr. Paris Chuop, (Deputy
Secretary-General, National Council for Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment,
Cambodia)that the Project was not required to conduct an environmental impact assessment. As
no environmental impact assessment was required, there was no need for the TPE to assess
whether it was conducted in line with Cambodian procedures.
<Findings>
TPE CL20:
A preliminary finding was issued in Round 1, as the TPE had not yet confirmed via interview
with His Excellency Dr. Paris Chuop that the project was not required to conduct andenvironmental impact assessment.
Project Participant Resolution:
No resolution was required from the Project Participant. The TPE confirmed that noenvironmental impact assessment was required.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
The TPE concludes that there was no need to conduct an environmental impact assessment, as
evidenced by the interview conducted.
C.6. Local stakeholder consultation<Means of validation>
The TPE reviewed the PDD which details historic consultations between the project participants
and the local communities. The PDD describes the most recent consultation event, which took
place from 12 October to 7 November 2021 and further states locked boxes were placed in every
village to provide a place to deposit comments and grievances. The boxes were checked at theend of the public input period (6 November 2021). During the on-site visit, the in-country
personnel observed the grievance boxes in the three villages they visited. Interviews with
community members suggest many members had been consulted and were aware of the comment
process.
The TPE reviewed “Summary and consideration of comments received” in the PDD, which lists
the comments received in table format and is reasonably assured that the listed summary iscomplete. The TPE compiled a list of questions for the in-country personnel to ask community
members to verify that these considerations weretaken into account in the communities. The incountry personnel interviewed community members and confirmed that the project participanthadtaken due account of all comments received.
<Findings>
No findings were raised to this requirement.
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<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
Based on the result of the desktop review and field assessment, the TPE determines that the local
stakeholder consultation conducted by the project participants was adequate.
C.7. Monitoring<Means of validation>
The TPE assessed the monitoring plan for compliance with the approved methodology, PDD,
and Monitoring Guidelines for REDD-plus. The TPE reviewed the parameters to be monitored
ex post and parameters to be fixed ex ante identified in the monitoring plan and confirmed they
are in alignment with the parameters as described by the methodology. Default values wereused for multiple parameters, and if a default value was not used, the TPE assessed the chosen
value for reasonableness and conservativeness. All parameters were determined to bereasonable and conservative. The means of monitoring for all included parameters wasreviewed and determined by the TPE to comply with the requirements of the methodology.
The TPE reviewed the monitoring structure described in the Monitoring Structure Sheet of themonitoring plan. The TPE determined that the Monitoring Structure Sheet was appropriately
completed, with Monitoring Participants identified and their roles in implementing methods
and procedures for each data appropriately described. The TPE reviewed the Monitoring
Procedures and determined the description of data, and the associated Monitoring Procedure
were appropriately described to a rigorous enough level to ensure that ex post monitoring canbe completed effectively. Quality assurance and quality control procedures were reviewed anddetermined to be reasonable and in line with current industry best practices.
<Findings>
TPE CL05:
The TPE requested clarification regarding how parameter RAG T for beans and pulses wascalculated.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant acknowledged that there had been an error in calculation of theidentified parameter. Appropriate changes sufficient to address and close the identified finding
were made in the Annex and monitoring worksheet.
TPE CL06:
The TPE requested clarification regarding how parameter RBG T for beans and pulses wascalculated.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant acknowledged that there had been an error in calculation of theidentified parameter. Appropriate changes sufficient to address and close the identified finding
were made in the Annex and monitoring worksheet.
TPE CAR02:
The TPE noted that parameter FracRenewT was listed as 2, when the methodology states that thisparameter must be a dimensionless fraction between 0-1.
Project Participant Resolution:
The project participant made the appropriate changes in line with the TPE’s findings. Thisfinding was sufficiently addressed and closed.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
The TPE determined that the description of the monitoring plan is based on the approved
methodology and/or PDD and Monitoring Guidelines for REDD-plus. The TPE determined
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that the monitoring points for measurement are appropriate, and that identified monitoringmeasures and procedures and types of equipment to be installed are appropriate.
C.8. Modalities of Communication<Means of validation>
The MOC was provided to the TPE on 29/09/2021. The TPE reviewed the MOC and validated
the corporate identities. Revised form was submitted on 02/09/2022 after the resolution of anissue raised on “Date of Submission”.
<Findings>
TPE CL22
The TPE noted that the "Date of Submission" box on the Modalities of Communication had notbeen filled out.
Project Participant Resolution:
The Project Participant updated the identified error andprovided evidence from JCM Secretariat
substantiating the Modalities of Communication had been appropriately executed.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
The TPE concludes that the MOC is completed using the valid version of the form
(JCM_KH_F_MoC_REDD+_ver01.0) and determined that it has been correctly completed andduly authorized.
C.9.Start of operation<Means of validation>
Section A.6 of the PDD states the starting date of project operation is 12/Mar/2018. The TPE
confirmed the project start date as 12/Mar/2018 through the review of the project page on the
JCM website and interviews conducted by in-country personnel employed by the TPE.
<Findings>
No findings were raised to this requirement.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>
The TPE concludes the start of the operating date of the project, 12/Mar/2018 is accurate.
C.10.O ther issues<Means of validation>
During the validation process, the publication of several articles by Amnesty International
alleging illegal deforestation and human-rights abuses in and around Prey Lang Wildlife
Sanctuary were brought to the attention of the TPE. Though these were identified outside of the
public comment process, given the severity of the allegations in the identified articles as they
pertain to the project area and surrounding areas, they were brought to the attention of the JCM
Secretariat by the TPE.
To ensure the TPE was correctly following the JCM process for safeguards, a review of the “JCM
Guidelines for Validation and Verification (REDD-plus)” was conducted which confirmed thatno references are made to validation activities to be performed by the TPE pertaining tosafeguards. Paragraph58 of the “JCM Project Cycle Procedure (REDD -plus)” states:“Upon positive conclusion of the completeness check by the secretariat, the Joint
Committee reviews the submitted SGIP within fourteen (14) calendar days.”
Additionally, per Paragraph 58, the TPE confirmed that the review of the SGIP and associatedsafeguards are to be conducted by JCM as Paragraph 49 of the “JCM Project Cycle Procedure
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(REDD-plus)” states the TPE:
“validates the MoC and the proposed JCM project as described in the draft PDD,
prepares a validation report using the “JCM Validation Report Form” and sends thereport to the project participants.”.
Paragraph 49 makes clear that the TPE is to submit a draft PDD and validation report and send to
the project participant. Per Paragraph 58, only after a positive statement is issued by the TPE does
the Joint Committee review the SGIP. As such, the TPE confirmed that review of safeguards ingeneral, and specifically pertaining to the alleged human rights abuses brought to the JCM
Secretariat’s attention, are outside of the scope of the TPE’s validation. Further, the JCM
secretariat was consulted by the TPE regarding the human rights allegations and the JCM
secretariat confirmed by email that they wouldreview the SGIP .
<Findings>
No findings were raised to this requirement.
<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>.
The TPE notified the JCM Secretariat of the publication of several articles by Amnesty
International documenting illegal deforestation and alleged human-rights abuses in and around
Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary. Through review of the “JCM Guidelines for Validation andVerification (REDD-plus)” and “JCM Project Cycle Procedure (REDD-plus)” the TPE confirmedthat review of safeguards in general, and specifically pertaining to the identified alleged humanrights abuses brought to the Joint Committee’s attention, are outside of the scope of the TPE’s
validation.
D. Information on public inputs
D.1. Summary of public inputs
The Project was posted for public inputs from 07 October 2021 - 05 November 2021. A
clarification request (TPE CL21) was issued asking the Project Participant whether any public
inputs were received during this period. The Project Participant confirmed that no public inputs
were received on the JCM project webpage.
D.2. Summary of how inputs received have been taken into account by the project participants
As the TPE confirmed no public inputs were received electronically, there was no need for the
TPE to assess if they had been taken in to account by the project participant.

E. List of interviewees and documents received
E.1. List of interviewees
Conservation International (CI)-Aya Uraguchi-JeffreySilverman-Jackson Frechette-Donal Yeang-Sophea Yoeun
Mitsui & Co.,Ltd.
-Akiko Kitazawa
Ministry of Environment (MoE)-H.E Dr. Paris Chuop
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Provincial Department of Environment (PDoE)-Deputy Chief of Stung TrengPDOE-Head rangers
Dong Village- Village Chief- Village Members
 Resin Tappers
 Rice Producers
Toal Village-Community members- Village leader-Former CPA committee and village leader s
Spong Village- Village leader-Community members
Ibis Rice/SMP-Ibis Rice/SMP representatives-Community members participating in Ibis Rice/SMP programs
E.2. List of documents received
PDD_annex1_ex-ante_PreyLangST_June8_clean.docx
JCM_KH_AM004_ver01.0_rev_200616_greyout.docx
JCM_KH_AM004_ver01.0_修正中_200527_unlock_PreyLangST_Jun8.xlsx
JCM_KH_F_SGIP_REDD+_ver01.0_PreyLangST_June4.docx
JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver01.0_PreyLangST_June8_clean.docx
Meth Deviation concept.docx
JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver01.0_PreyLangST_Sep2021sent.docx
JCM_KH_AM004_ver01.1_PreyLangST_Sep2021.xlsx
PDD_annex1_ex-ante_PreyLangST_Sep2021sent.docx
Forest cover area in Displacement Belt_2014-2018.xlsx
Accuracy_assessment_20210928_clean.xlsx
A Feasibility Assessment_Conservation Agreements.docx(2) JCM_KH_AM004_ver01.1_(PreyLangST)_Sep29_submitted.xlsx
Lui-Walton SLA Follow-up support Cambodia April-May 2019.docx
SMP_ProjectManagementRecord_GreenManure.xlsx
PreyLangFuel used.xlsx(1.2) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver01.0_(PreyLangST)_Sep29_submitted.docx(1) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver01.0_(PreyLangST)_Sep29_submitted.docx(1.3) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver01.0_(PreyLangST)_Sep29_submitted.docx
2016-05-12 socio economic data_final.xlsm
Workshop Photos.zip
SLS Miradi May 2019.jpg
Mgnt Gov Situation July 2019.jpg
Private Sector SA July 2019.jpg
Livelihood Situation July 2019.jpg
LE Situation July 2019.jpg
Com Land Situation July 2019.jpg
Habitat Resortation SA July 2019.jpg
Awareness raising SA July 2019.jpg
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Benefit Sharing SA July 2019.jpg
Cardamom-Tonle Sap SLS Strategy Workshop Report + Agenda 1 April 2019.docx
EEA50B76-A731-43A1-BE6D-1DE75F25D7EC.jpeg
E30CD788-91F5-4090-9752-E431E3CEA073.jpeg
Cardamom Tonle Sap_Strategy 3-pager_APRIL 2019 UPDATE.docx
DEA98744-7C22-4B71-9B6B-0820AA8B9DE7.jpeg
B25A5346-EC79-40EC-B2D4-A52B624CB920.jpeg
C8BB0C12-7CC9-406B-9DDA-C59558E96E9E.jpeg
A65E6385-3A4C-4D6C-84DE-C46406A04DE9.jpeg
95B9922E-52B2-48E1-B892-7DEBB6E8DEA6.jpeg
9C25E3DA-6465-4530-A331-2B779F582E7A.jpeg
7E3E1431-4E67-44E3-ABBC-056B4128F0BE.jpeg
94D99780-17C4-467A-BEC8-EBF6AB7E2F5C.jpeg
8E5EEB07-703F-4E9A-B823-05564BB396A2.jpeg
20D7D2D0-E24F-413A-B752-864C7212DECD.jpeg
2BCDFE6F-54ED-4A4F-BAD7-EDFFCD6FAF78.jpeg
6B4D679C-AB5B-499C-874F-2A3EF008E2F1.jpeg
38B99A19-858D-4278-B3FA-3D02E7B2F378.jpeg
1EFF7AB0-C9D6-44D4-A1E0-687CF785F7D3.jpeg
0824881D-A799-4DAF-8272-93017618CA29.jpeg
172E8980-A469-4E0B-9D68-F997C9648E5E.jpeg
WS 28-31 May 2019 Mondulkiri.pdf
00A71904-EDCE-4257-95F8-46775EC751E6.jpeg
IMG_1082.JPG
IMG_1084.JPG
IMG_1083.JPG
Inception WS on 15 Mar 2018 Stung Treng.pdf
Agenda for visit REDD+ in Mondulkiri_final.docx
Agenda of Study Tour in Mundulkiri.docx
sustainability-12-09987-v2.pdf
InceptionWorkshop.docx
REDD-Action-Investment-Plan-Final-version-April-2020.pdf
Drivers_Agents_Analysis_report_final_v2012_01_19.pdf
REDD+ in Prey Long_Feasibility Study_Conservation International_May_2011.pdf
JRC-Technical-Report_Assessment-Cambodia-Prey-Lang-Sanctuary.pdf
Cambodia deforestation driver analysis Nov2015.pdf
deforestation_fronts_factsheet___cambodia.pdf
DV00123 workshop on effective law enforcement 8 Feb, 2019.pdf
SFB Summary final report (2015_2016).docx
Letter of Support.pdf
2018-12-13 Assessment report livelihood_.docx
2018-12-13 Assessment report livelihood_.docx
Cambodia_frl_rcvd22052017_modified.pdf
deforestation_area_update20210305_Sep29submitted.xlsx
Plwssubdecreeno7409.05.2016.pdf
ENG_National_Protected_Area_System_Strategic_Framework.pdf
Prey Long Sub-decree._English.docx
Land Law 2001.pdf
land-law-2001 kh.pdf
April May 2019
July 2019 Workshop Situation Analysis USAID GPL
PictureENG_1996_Law_on_Environmental_Protection_and_Management_of_Natural_Resources.pdf
ENG_2008_Law_on_Protected_Areas.pdf
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2011 Nov Drivers Workshop
2018 Inception Workshop
2019 Workshops
2019May Trip to Mondulkiri REDD
Reports_Drivers
ENG-2002_Law_on_Forestry.pdf
Cambodian Government
CarbonDriverSocio-economic survey
Stakeholder Consultations
Validation Documents Phase 1
Sent to JCM Aster Copied(4) JCM_KH_F_SGIP_REDD+_ver01.0_(PreyLangST)_Sep29_submitted.docx(5) JCM_KH_F_MoC_REDD+_ver01.0_(PreyLangST).pdf(3.2) AdditionalInformation (PreyLangST) PDDcommunication.docx(3.1) PDD_annex1_ex-ante_(PreyLangST)_Sep29_submitted.docx(1) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver01.0_(PreyLangST)_Sep29_submitted Revised Dec9
2021.docx
Link to CI Japan RS data
linkprotect.cudasvc.com.url
CEO_Instructions_PLWS_Validation.docx
plws_sample_points_validation.csv
Date of Satellite imagery for monitoring deforest in JCM.docx
Satellite folder.JPG
Deforestation report from March 2018-April 2019.pdf
Phase1_displacementbelt.url
Project_area updated.url
JCM_deforestation.zip
Accuracy_Assessment_20220111.xlsx(1) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver01.0_(PreyLangST)_Revised Jan19.docx(3.1) PDD_annex1_ex-ante_(PreyLangST)_Revised Jan19.docx
Report on Public Input Period for JCM REDD+ in Prey Lang.pdf
Mitsui Tri-Party Project Agreement.pdf(1) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver02.0_PreyLangST_2022Aug.docx
21000.00 JCM PLWS-Stung Treng REDD+ Round 1 Findings_Responses_2022Aug.xlsx
JCM_KH_AM004_ver02.0_PreyLangST_2022Aug.xlsx(5) JCM_KH_F_MoC_REDD+_ver01.0_(PreyLangST) 2022.08.19.pdf(3.1) PDD_annex1_ex-ante_ver02.0_PreyLangST_2022Aug.docx(1) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver02.0_PreyLangST_2022Aug_rev.docx(1) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver02.0_PreyLangST_2022Aug_rev_track.docx
Displacementbelt_fc2018.xlsx
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.shp
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.prj
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.sbn
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.sbx
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.shp.xml
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.shx
JCM_displacementbelt.prj
JCM_displacementbelt.sbn
JCM_displacementbelt.sbx
JCM_displacementbelt.shp
JCM_displacementbelt.shp.xml
JCM_displacementbelt.shx
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JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.cpg
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.dbf
JCM_displacementbelt.cpg
JCM_displacementbelt.dbf
JCM_displacement_belt_sha
Accuracy_assessment_v3.xlsx
MOC (KH005 Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary -Stung Treng REDD+ project).msg
ReMOC (KH005 Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary -Stung Treng REDD+ project).msg
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.shp
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.shp.xml
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.shx
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.sbn
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.sbx
JCM_displacementbelt.shp
JCM_displacementbelt.shp.xml
JCM_displacementbelt.shx
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.cpg
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.dbf
JCM_displacementbelt_fc2018.prj
Displacementbelt_fc2018.xlsx
JCM_displacementbelt.cpg
JCM_displacementbelt.dbf
JCM_displacementbelt.prj
JCM_displacementbelt.sbn
JCM_displacementbelt.sbx
JCM_displacement_belt_sha
JCM_displacement_belt_Oct19_2022(1) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver03.0_PreyLangST_2022Dec.docx
JCM_KH_AM004_ver01.1_r_PreyLangST_2022Nov.xlsx(3.1) PDD_annex1_ex-ante_ver03.0_PreyLangST_2022Dec.docx
Accuracy_assessment_v3.xlsx
The methodology revision history.docx
21000.00 JCM PLWS-Stung Treng REDD+ Round 2 Findings REVISED_Dec19_2022.xlsx
JCM_overflow2019.sbx
JCM_overflow2019.shp
JCM_overflow2019.shp.xml
JCM_overflow2019.shx
JCM_overfloat2018.prj
JCM_overfloat2018.sbn
JCM_overfloat2018.sbx
JCM_overfloat2018.shp
JCM_overfloat2018.shp.xml
JCM_overfloat2018.shx
JCM_overflow2019.cpg
JCM_overflow2019.dbf
JCM_overflow2019.prj
JCM_overflow2019.sbn(1) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver04.0_PreyLangST_2023Jan.docx
JCM_overfloat2018.cpg
JCM_overfloat2018.dbf
JCM_overflow area.xlsx
JCM_overflow(3.1) PDD_annex1_ex-ante_ver03.0_PreyLangST_2023Jan.docx
JCM_KH_AM004_ver01.1_r_PreyLangST_2023Jan.xlsx
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RE_ 21000.00 Cambodia Prey Lang Round 2 Findings
https://www.jcm.go.jp/kh-jp/methodologies/131
https://www.jcm.go.jp/kh-jp/information/465
JCM_KH_AM004_ver01.1_PreyLangST_2023Jan.xlsx(3.1) PDD_annex1_ex-ante_ver03.0_PreyLangST_2023Jan_clean.docx(1) JCM_KH_F_PDD_REDD+_ver04.0_PreyLangST_2023Jan_clean.docx

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Annex Certificates or curricula vitae of TPE’s validation team members, technical experts
and internal technical reviewers
Please attach certificates or curricula vitae of TPE’s validation team members, technical experts and internal technical reviewers.
Shawn McMahon
Position: Lead Verifier
Education: Bachelor of Science –Forest Resource Management
Years of Experience: 20+
Matthew Campbell
Position: Team Member
Education: Master of Science –Environmental Studies
Years of Experience: 7
Sandesh Shrestha
Position: Team Member
Education: Master of Science –Forest Resources
Years of Experience: 7
Lakhena Chan
Position: In-country specialist and representative of Aster Global
Neab Keng
Position: In-country specialist and representative of Aster Global

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