# Templates

A concept note is a preliminary document that outlines the basic idea or concept of a proposed project or methodology. The concept note serves as an initial step in the process of developing a project or methodology that can generate carbon credits.

{% content-ref url="/pages/fkdpkjorfoK9fcj2K5P7" %}
[Concept note](/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/templates/concept-note.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

A methodology description is a document that outlines the procedures and methods used to calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigations from a specific project applying the methodology. The methodology description is used to provide consistency in calculating GHG emission mitigations.

{% content-ref url="/pages/AtO0Ki1bB19P5E5hz1hz" %}
[Methodology description](/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/templates/methodology-description.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

A methodology summary is a document that outlines the details of the methodology. The methodology summary serves as an supporting document to enhance understanding of the GHG benefits of the projects applying the methodology.

{% content-ref url="/pages/N6VdvzpW4G8v2hLfZ5HS" %}
[Methodology summary](/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/templates/methodology-summary.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

Also relevant for methodology development are project design description templates for development of the design a *project* following the requirements of *ISO 14064-2*, the *criteria* and procedures established under the proposed *methodology*, and the ICR requirement document.

<figure><img src="/files/SP748NYEJfGuOKwFxEtA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Templates relevant for methodology development</p></figcaption></figure>


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