What are Certified Emissions Reductions (CER)? July 25, 2016 A Certified Emissions Reduction, also known as CER, is a certificate issued by the United Nations to member nations for preventing one tonne of carbon dioxide emissions. These are usually issued to member states for projects achieving greenhouse gas reductions through the use of Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM). CDMs make it possible for these projects to occur and set a baseline for future emission targets. Countries with developed or traditional economies (recognized as Annex 1 under…
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