Philippine National Carbon Registry
Transparent. Accountable. Nationally Governed.
The official national registry for carbon market activities in the Philippines. Registration is mandatory for all mitigation activities seeking Government decisions and participation in recognized carbon trading arrangements.
Explore RegistryCarbon Market at a Glance
A live summary of mitigation activities, participants and Government decisions recorded in the Registry.
Mitigation outcomes
810,000 tCO2e
- 412,800
Authorized
Approved by DENR for international transfer
- 238,320
Issued
Credits issued under recognized standards
- 88,400
Transferred
First transfers recorded
- 12,880
Cancelled
Retired or cancelled units
Registered participants
134 participants
- 96
Approved
Verified participant profiles
- 21
Pending
Under identity verification
- 7
Returned
Additional information requested
- 10
Rejected
Did not meet requirements
No Objection Letters
58 issued
Credits issued
1,500 ktCO2e
Credits transferred
600 ktCO2e
- Energy42 (35%)
- Forestry and land use19 (16%)
- Agriculture18 (15%)
- Waste14 (12%)
- Industry12 (10%)
- Transport8 (7%)
- Other7 (6%)
A National Platform for Carbon Market Participation
Mitigation activities are registered, reviewed, monitored and recorded under the Philippine carbon market governance framework through two participation tracks.
Article 6 Activities
For activities seeking to transfer mitigation outcomes internationally under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
- Pre-authorization of the activity by DENR
- Authorization of mitigation outcomes
- First transfer recorded with a Corresponding Adjustment
- Use toward another country's NDC or international mitigation purposes such as CORSIA
Non-Article 6 Activities
For activities participating in voluntary or other carbon markets without international transfer.
- No Objection Letter from DENR
- Annual status reporting and review of the No Objection Letter
- Credits issued and used under recognized carbon crediting standards
- No Corresponding Adjustment applied
How Participation Begins
The first stage is the same for every mitigation activity, whichever track it follows: register, submit, and await Government review.
- 1
Register as a Participant
Create your participant profile, verify your authorized representatives and submit the MAP Registration Form.
Output: MAP Identifier - 2
Submit Your Activity
Submit your mitigation activity details with the No Objection Letter Request Form.
Output: Application reference - 3
Government Review
DENR reviews eligibility, policy alignment, safeguards and sectoral requirements.
Output: Review outcome - 4
Decision
DENR makes a decision and, where appropriate, issues a No Objection Letter valid for one year.
Output: No Objection Letter
Before you start
Prepare these documents and details:
- Legal registration documents of the participating entity
- Details of authorized representatives
- Activity sector, location, carbon crediting standard and methodology
- Fees required by the DENR office
What happens next?
After the No Objection Letter, the pathway depends on the activity's track.
Article 6 Track
Proceeds to pre-authorization, authorization of mitigation outcomes, first transfer and Corresponding Adjustment.
Non-Article 6 Track
Continues under national regulation with annual status reporting and review of the No Objection Letter.
What the Registry Records
One official record for every stage of participation.
Participants
Official records of Mitigation Activity Participants and their authorized representatives.
Mitigation Activities
Details of each activity, including location, sector, methodology and design.
Government Decisions
No Objection Letters and other decisions issued under the Registry.
Status and Compliance
Current activity status, reporting, conditions and compliance records.
Public Documents
Approved, non-confidential versions of activity documents and Government records.
Reporting Information
Supporting data for national transparency and international reporting.
Integrity at the Core
The Philippine Carbon Market Policy Framework rests on five integrity principles.
Environmental Integrity
Mitigation outcomes are real, additional and permanent, avoid double counting and leakage.
How the registry supports it
Every activity has a unique number and every unit is tracked to prevent double counting.
Technical Credibility
Use of recognized crediting standards, credible methodologies and independent validation and verification.
How the registry supports it
Each activity record holds its methodology and validation and verification reports.
Alignment with National Climate Commitments
Activities align with the Philippines' Nationally Determined Contribution and sectoral plans.
How the registry supports it
Authorized and transferred quantities are tracked for national accounting.
Environmental and Social Safeguards
Activities comply with environmental, social and land-use requirements and engage stakeholders.
How the registry supports it
Safeguard clearances and sectoral endorsements are required before a decision.
Transparency, Accountability and Institutional Oversight
Clear, accountable decision-making and transparent Registry governance.
How the registry supports it
Every decision is time-stamped and published in the Registry.
Governance
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Designated as the national authority for carbon markets. DENR develops the Philippine Carbon Market Policy Framework, oversees mitigation activities, and establishes and maintains the Registry.
Inter-Agency Committee on Carbon Markets
Coordinates Government policy on carbon markets, reviews implementation of the Policy Framework and guides decisions on carbon market activities.
How decisions are made
Technical review
The DENR Carbon Market Office checks completeness, eligibility and performance requirements.
Sectoral and safeguard screening
Line agencies and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples confirm compliance with their mandates.
Decision
DENR issues the decision, which is recorded in the Registry and published.
What You Can Do in the Registry
Services currently supported. Further services will be introduced as the national carbon market framework is implemented.
Participant Management
Register and manage participant and representative information.
Mitigation Activity Registration
Submit and update activity information and documents.
Government Review
Follow review status and respond to information requests.
No Objection Letters
Apply for, track and manage No Objection Letters.
Registry Dashboard
View activities by sector, location and current status.
Public Registry
Access approved, non-confidential activity information.
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Policies and Guidance
The rules, guidance and forms that govern participation in the Registry.
Executive Order No. 127
Institutional mandate for carbon markets in the Philippines.
Philippine Carbon Market Policy Framework
The national framework governing carbon market participation.
Participation Guidance
Step-by-step guidance on participant registration and activity submission.
Forms and Templates
Standard forms for registration and No Objection Letter requests.
Glossary
Plain-language definitions of carbon market terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on registration, Government decisions and Article 6.
Need Assistance?
The Registry Help Desk can help with participant registration, activity submissions, account access and other Registry inquiries.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Philippine National Carbon Registry Help Desk
- carbonregistry@denr.gov.ph
- (02) 8925-2329
- DENR Building, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City