The CDM project shall follow the GS4GG project registration cycle i.e., submission under regular or retroactive project category, as applicable, and proceed to listing, validation and then design certification as per the process. See Section 5 of Principles and Requirements for the complete Project Cycle.
The CDM project may opt for combined Design Certification, conducting both the first Verification and Performance Review under GS4GG at the same time. The Validation and Verification Body (VVB) may combine site visits and consider their Reports concurrently.
CDM projects that are already undergoing the Gold Standard CDM application process can switch completely to Gold Standard Verified Emission Reductions (GS-VERs) at any point. The project shall de-register from CDM and can continue from the stage at which the GS CDM project was at while applying the switch.