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Singapore's Carbon Markets Cooperation

Application Process

Follow the 3-stage process to generate Internationally Transferrable Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) under the Singapore-Rwanda Implementation Agreement.

Last updated 3 August 2026

There are 3 stages to generate Internationally Transferrable Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) under the Singapore-Rwanda Implementation Agreement (IA).

Flowchart showing three stages of ITMO application process between Singapore and Rwanda for applicants and Joint Committee.

Stage A – Submission of Proposed Mitigation Activity

The project applicant submits the completed Singapore-Rwanda Mitigation Activity Note of Intent (in English) 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 Letter of Support and Letter of Intent from Singapore and Rwanda 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).

Documents to be submitted

  • Singapore-Rwanda Mitigation Activity Note of Intent

  • Company Registration Certificate (if applicable, for companies)

  • Legal Personality Certificate (if applicable, for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs))

Singapore and Rwanda may request for the submission of other relevant documents not listed above.

Stage B – Authorisation of Proposed Mitigation Activity

The project applicant submits the completed Singapore-Rwanda Authorisation Application Form (in English) to the Joint Committee.

If the Request for Authorisation is accepted by both countries, the Joint Committee will:

  • Forward to the project applicant the Letters of Authorisation issued by Singapore and Rwanda respectively

  • Enter the mitigation activity into the Project Register; and

  • Issue a Joint Statement of Authorisation to the project applicant, and publish 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).

Documents to be submitted

  • Singapore-Rwanda Authorisation Application Form

  • Validated Project Design Document

  • Validation Report in accordance with the requirements of the carbon crediting programme

  • [Where relevant] Supporting documents for land-based and technology-related projects (e.g. laboratory testing certificate for clean cookstove projects)

  • Proof of ownership of, or control over, project assets (e.g. land titles, notarised leases, Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs) etc.)

  • Partnerships or collaboration agreement in the case of multi-party projects, showcasing clear emissions reductions claim rights

  • Evidence of consent from relevant ministries or local authorities i.e. a recommendation letter

  • Letter of Intent issued by the Rwanda Government

  • [If relevant] Offer to the Singapore Government for purchase of ITMOs arising from this mitigation activity that are authorised under this IA

Singapore and Rwanda may request for the submission of other relevant documents not listed above.

Stage C – ITMOs Issuance Authorisation

The Project Participant submits the completed Singapore-Rwanda ITMO Issuance Application Form (in English) 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 Rwanda.

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

  • Singapore-Rwanda ITMO Issuance Application Form

  • Proof of Issuance from Carbon Crediting Programme with Accompanying Verification Report

  • Evidence of settlement of the Corresponding Adjustment Fee (CAF) for past ITMOs authorised for this mitigation activity under this IA from the project to Rwanda’s Fund

  • Documentary evidence that clearly shows compliance with the transfer of 1% of the past ITMOs authorised for this mitigation activity under this IA from the project to the National Buffer Account of Rwanda

  • Other supporting documents as required in the form

Singapore and Rwanda may request for the submission of other relevant documents not listed above.