The Rice Cultivation Project Protocol provides guidance on how to quantify, monitor, and verify GHG emission reductions resulting from changes in water and residue management in rice cultivation. The protocol was first adopted by the Reserve Board in December 2011.

• Rice Cultivation Project Protocol Version 1.1 (June 3, 2013)
• Errata and Clarifications to Rice Cultivation Project Protocol Version 1.1 (January 21, 2014)
• Rice Cultivation Project Protocol Summary
• User’s Guide for the DNDC Model (Version 9.5)

Protocol Revisions

The Rice Cultivation Project Protocol is not currently undergoing revision.

Protocol Development & Previous Versions

Use the links below to access information about the protocol development process of the Rice Cultivation Project Protocol. Public comments, staff responses to public comments, workgroup participants, and other supporting documents can also be found here.

Click a version of the protocol below to access more information:

• Version 1.1 (June 3, 2013)
• Version 1.0 (December 14, 2011)

Please contact the Policy Team with questions or comments.