# Regen Registry Handbook ## Regen Registry Handbook - [Regen Registry Handbook](https://handbook.regen.network/readme.md): A resource outlining the process of engaging with Regen Registry - [Structure](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-registry-overview/structure.md) - [Scope](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-registry-overview/regen-registry-scope.md) - [Objectives](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-registry-overview/objectives.md) - [Definitions](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-registry-overview/users.md): This sections defines users that partner with Regen Registry and common terms used by Regen Registry - [Program Rules and Requirements](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-registry-overview/program-rules-and-requirements.md) - [Template Library](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-registry-overview/template-library.md): A listing of resource templates for Regen Registry - [Registry Hylo Guide](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-registry-overview/registry-hylo-guide.md): Regen Registry Hylo is our dedicated gathering place for the Regen Registry community and the Regen Registry and Science teams. - [Protocol (Methodology) Development Overview](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/protocol-methodology-development-overview.md): How to develop a protocol (also known as a methodology) with Regen Registry - [Submitting a Methodology](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/submitting-a-methodology.md) - [Protocol Development Support](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/protocol-development-support.md): Support during the stages of Methodology Development - [Protocol Review Process](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/methodology-review-process.md): Internal Review, Expert Peer Review, & Public Comment - [Who are Expert Peer Reviewers](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/who-are-expert-peer-reviewers.md): What we look for in Expert Peer Reviewers, the benefits of participation and how to participate - [Approval of New Credit Protocols and Credit Types](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/approval-of-new-credit-protocols-and-credit-types.md): This section describes how new credit protocols and credit types are formally approved into the Regen Registry once expert review and public comment have been completed. - [Key Protocol Components](https://handbook.regen.network/credit-type/key-protocol-components.md) - [Credit Type](https://handbook.regen.network/credit-type/credit-type.md): Each credit protocol is associated with a credit type that defines the primary unit of measurement used to quantify the ecological asset being traded (i.e. carbon, biodiversity, etc). - [Co-Benefits](https://handbook.regen.network/credit-type/co-benefits.md): A credit protocol may define a series of ecological and social co-benefits indicators to apply in conjunction with the approved protocols. - [Writing a Credit Protocol - Guidelines](https://handbook.regen.network/credit-type/writing-a-credit-protocol-guidelines.md): Project eligibility, rules and regulations, GHG removal and emission reduction requirements if applicable - [Credit Class Template](https://handbook.regen.network/credit-type/writing-a-credit-protocol-guidelines/credit-class-template.md): The credit class template may be used to help with credit class writing - this is a guide to be followed or adapted as needed. - [Project Development Overview](https://handbook.regen.network/project-development/project-development-overview.md): Project Development is the process of registering and implementing a project on Regen Registry - [Project Registration](https://handbook.regen.network/project-development/project-registration.md) - [Project Plan Template](https://handbook.regen.network/project-development/project-registration/project-plan-template.md): Each project proponent registering a project must submit a project plan with information required by the credit class and methodology. Regen Registry offers a generic project plan template below. - [Project Plan Example](https://handbook.regen.network/project-development/project-registration/project-plan-template/project-plan-example.md): This is an example of a completed Project Plan - [Monitoring & Verification](https://handbook.regen.network/project-development/monitoring-overview.md) - [Monitoring Report & Template](https://handbook.regen.network/project-development/monitoring-overview/monitoring-report-and-template.md) - [Verification](https://handbook.regen.network/project-development/monitoring-overview/verification.md): Coming Soon! - [Project Marketing](https://handbook.regen.network/project-development/project-marketing.md) - [Create a Credit Protocol Page](https://handbook.regen.network/project-development/project-marketing/create-a-credit-protocol-page.md): Each project developer/proponent will create a Credit Protocol page with key information about the Credit Protocol including outlining benefits, images, and media. - [Create a Project Page](https://handbook.regen.network/project-development/project-marketing/create-a-project-page.md): Each project proponent registering a project must create their Project Page which will populate on our Marketplace will allow your audience to understand the details of your project. - [Credit Issuance](https://handbook.regen.network/credit-issuance/credit-issuance.md): More coming soon ## Regen Validation & Verification - [Regen Registry Verification and Validation Manual](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual.md): July, 2025 - [Introduction](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/introduction.md) - [Overview](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/overview.md) - [Submitting Documents for Review](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/submitting-documents-for-review.md) - [Requirement & Compensation for VVC Members](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/requirement-and-compensation-for-vvc-members.md) - [Initiation of Validation & Verfication](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/initiation-of-validation-and-verfication.md) - [Validation Process](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/validation-process.md) - [Verification Process](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/verification-process.md) - [Governance](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/governance.md) - [VVC Request for Additional Information](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/vvc-request-for-additional-information.md) - [Conflict Resolution & Appeals](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/conflict-resolution-and-appeals.md) - [V\&V Iterative Design Process](https://handbook.regen.network/regen-validation-and-verification/regen-registry-verification-and-validation-manual/v-and-v-iterative-design-process.md) ## Public Comment - Upcoming Methods - [Call for Public Comment](https://handbook.regen.network/public-comment-upcoming-methods/methodologies-and-protocols-open-for-public-comment/call-for-public-comment.md) - [Protocols Open for Public Comment](https://handbook.regen.network/public-comment-upcoming-methods/methodologies-and-protocols-open-for-public-comment/call-for-public-comment/protocols-open-for-public-comment.md): List of protocols/standards/methodologies open for Public Comment on Regen Registry --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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