PCS RER NBS Reversal & Non Permanence Event Report_v1.0

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Document identification

• Document code: PCS-RER-NBS

• Title: Reversal & Non-Permanence Event Report (NBS Track)

• Scope: Template for reporting carbon loss events, impact assessment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, buffer/registry adjustments, and verification/closure fields for NBS projects.

• Outcome: Standardizes reversal reporting and supports buffer deductions, corrective action tracking, and auditability.

Version history and change log

Table DC-1. Revision history

Version	Date	Status	Summary of changes	Prepared by	Approved by
v1.0	TBD	Draft	Release for public consultation	PCS	TBD

Superseded versions

No superseded versions for v1.0.

Governance note on versioning and archiving

Only the latest approved version of this template shall be used. Superseded versions shall be archived and retained for traceability and audit purposes. Printed or downloaded copies are uncontrolled; the PCS published version is the authoritative current version.

Purpose

This form shall be used by Project Owners to notify and report any carbon reversal or non-permanence event that results in a significant loss of stored carbon within an approved Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) project area under the Planetary Carbon Standard (PCS).

Section A – Basic Project Information

PCS Project ID
Project Title
Project Category	☑ Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) – Project Type C
Monitoring Period Reference
Date of Report Submission (DD/MM/YYYY)
Project Developer / Focal Point

Section B – Event Identification

Type of Carbon Loss Event	☐ Anthropogenic ☐ Non-Anthropogenic ☐ Both
Date(s) of Event
Estimated Duration (Days)
Location / Coordinates of Affected Area
Description of Event	Provide concise narrative of the loss event, including cause, affected area, and observed impacts (e.g., fire, storm, pest, illegal logging).
Monitoring Method Used	☐ Field Observation ☐ Remote Sensing ☐ AI / Satellite Analysis ☐ Other: ___________

Section C – Impact Assessment

Total Project Area (ha)
Estimated Area Affected (ha)
Affected Area as % of Total Project Area
Estimated Carbon Loss (tCO2e)	Provide method and reference used for estimation.
Carbon Pools Affected	☐ Aboveground Biomass ☐ Belowground Biomass ☐ Deadwood ☐ Litter ☐ Soil Organic Carbon ☐ Other
Supporting Evidence / Data Source
Confidence Level / Uncertainty (if quantified)

Section D – Root Cause Analysis

Describe the direct and indirect causes of the carbon loss event. Assess whether the event was within or beyond the reasonable control of the Project Owners. Include environmental, social, or governance-related contributing factors.

Primary Cause(s) Identified
Beyond Project Owner’s Control?	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Partially
Supporting Evidence / Justification

Section E – Corrective and Preventive Actions

Provide a summary of the corrective actions taken or planned to restore carbon stocks and prevent recurrence of similar events. Indicate the responsible entity and expected timeline for implementation.

Corrective Measures Implemented
Future Prevention Measures
Responsible Party
Expected Timeline for Restoration

Section F – Buffer and Registry Adjustments

Provide details of automatic or approved adjustments to the PCS Buffer Account, including any deductions made or credits replaced. This section is automatically verified and timestamped through the PCS Blockchain Registry.

Buffer Deduction Applied (tCO2e)
Buffer Replacement Required (if applicable)
PCS Blockchain Transaction Hash
Date of Adjustment

Section G – Verification and Closure

This section is completed by the PCS Secretariat or accredited VVB after reviewing the submitted event report. Provide the verification outcome, closure decision, and date of official record entry.

Verification Entity
Review Outcome	☐ Accepted ☐ Further Information Required ☐ Rejected
Date of Verification Completion
Verified by (Name / Position)