Application Process
Learn how to generate ITMOs under the Singapore-Ghana Implementation Agreement by following the four key stages, from submitting a Mitigation Activity Note of Intent to ITMO Issuance Authorisation.
Last updated 30 July 2026
There are 4 stages to generate Internationally Transferrable Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) under the Singapore-Ghana Implementation Agreement (IA).
Stage A – Concept of the Proposed Mitigation Activity
The project applicant submits the completed Mitigation Activity Note of Intent to the Joint Committee.
If the Mitigation Activity Note of Intent is accepted by both countries, the Joint Committee will forward to the project applicant the 1st Letter of Support and Letter of Intent from Singapore and Ghana respectively. These letters may specify the conditions that the project applicant should meet in designing the proposed mitigation activity.
If the Mitigation Activity Note of Intent is not accepted, the project applicant will be informed, along with any reasons for the non-acceptance (if relevant).
The LOS will have a validity period of minimally 1 year. After the first year from the date of issuance, Singapore reserves the right to withdraw the LOS and will notify the project applicant of the withdrawal if so.
Documents to be submitted
Ghana-Singapore Mitigation Activity Note of Intent
Certification of Business Incorporate / Registration
Notice of Assessment for Corporate Tax
Singapore and Ghana may request for the submission of other relevant documents not listed above.
Stage B – Design of the Proposed Mitigation Activity
The project applicant submits the completed Mitigation Action Assessment Protocol to Joint Committee.
If the Mitigation Action Assessment Protocol is accepted by both countries, the Joint Committee will forward to the project applicant the 2nd Letter of Support and the Letter of Recommendation from Singapore and Ghana respectively.
If the proposed mitigation activity design is not accepted, the project applicant will be informed, along with any reasons for the non-acceptance (if relevant).
Documents to be submitted
Ghana-Singapore Mitigation Action Assessment Protocol
Project Design Document
Other relevant permits / approvals needed to meet Ghana's requirements
Singapore and Ghana may request for the submission of other relevant documents not listed above.
Stage C – Authorisation of the Proposed Mitigation Activity
The project applicant submits a completed Authorisation Application Form to the Joint Committee.
If the Authorisation Application Form is accepted by both countries, the Joint Committee will:
Forward to the project applicant the Letters of Authorisation issued by Singapore and Ghana respectively;
Enter the mitigation activity into the Project Register; and
Issue a Joint Statement of Authorisation to the project applicant, and it online.
The project applicant may then proceed with the registration of the mitigation activity with the carbon crediting programme specified in the Letters of Authorisation and inform the Joint Committee of the successful registration. The project applicant may then proceed with the implementation of the project.
If the proposed mitigation activity is not authorised, the project applicant will be informed, along with any reasons for the non-acceptance (if relevant).
Required Documents
Ghana-Singapore Authorisation Application Form
Validation Report in accordance with the requirements of the carbon crediting programme
[If Relevant] Offer to the Singapore Government for purchase of ITMOs authorised under this Implementation Agreement arising from this mitigation activity
Singapore and Ghana may request for the submission of other relevant documents not listed above.
Stage D – ITMO Issuance Authorisation
The Project Participant submits the completed ITMO Issuance Application form to the Joint Committee.
If the ITMO Issuance Application Form is accepted by both countries, the Joint Committee will forward to the project applicant the Letter of Positive Examination issued by Ghana.
If the proposed ITMO issuance is not authorised, the project applicant will be informed, along with any reasons for the non-acceptance (if relevant).
Documents to be submitted
Ghana-Singapore ITMO Issuance Application Form
Proof of Issuance from Carbon Crediting Programme with Accompanying Verification Report
Proof of Transfer in compliance with Ghana's Permit Conditions
Other supporting documents as required in the form
Other relevant permits / approvals needed to meet Ghana's requirements
Positive Examination Report issued by Ghana
Singapore and Ghana may request for the submission of other relevant documents not listed above.