Application form for a science assessment of a carbon removal activity

Overview

You can use this application form to request the Ministry for the Environment (the Ministry)  conduct a science assessment of a specific carbon removal activity. 

This assessment will consider whether the carbon removal activity meets the criteria, based on your application and the evidence you provide. Assessors may also rely on other available information to conduct the assessment.

The assessment only looks at the carbon removal activity, not specific projects.  

If you’re applying you must read the application guidance first. It is highly recommended that you also use the Carbon Removal Activity Check first. 

The Carbon Removal Activity Check is a self-assessment tool which provides feedback on your responses in real time, allowing you to test your readiness to complete this application.

Use the self-assessment tool

Choose how to apply

Application portal

You can use this application portal to apply. You can save your application progress and come back later using the 'Save and come back later' button at the bottom left of the form.

If you’re providing more  supporting documents to your application after you have submitted it, please email them to carbonremovals@mfe.govt.nz along with your unique identification number you receive with your acknowledgement email. 

Word application form

There is a word version of the application form that you can fill out instead of using the online version. Once you have completed it, email the application form and supporting documents to carbonremovals@mfe.govt.nz.

Download the word application form (DOCX 140KB).

Gather all the information you need before you start your application 

• You will be asked to submit evidence to support your application. Before you begin, please ensure you have all the documents you wish to upload readily available. 

• To see the full application requirements download this form and read it before you start your application. 

• If you choose to use the portal to apply you will have the opportunity to upload documents to support your application. 

• You will need to upload copies of all your evidence, even if they are publicly available online. 

• You may choose to upload non-public information such as reports your organisation has commissioned. You must indicate if you also wish to submit commercially sensitive information. 

Ensure the evidence you submit is diverse and robust

You will need to explain what evidence you have to show the carbon removal activity meets the criteria explained in pages 13 – 15 of the Assessment Framework for Carbon Removals (PDF, 2.6MB).

We recommend you have a wide variety of independently peer reviewed evidence from reputable sources.

Assessors may consider other available information about the carbon removal activity, even if it isn’t included in your application. Add as much information as possible, even inconclusive evidence about an activity. 

Communicate with us about your application

After you apply, you will receive an acknowledgement email within approximately five working days. This will include a unique identification number. 

If you wish to talk to us about your application, please include your unique identification number in the subject line and send your email to carbonremovals@mfe.govt.nz. The Ministry will send you updates on your application via that email address as it progresses through processing stages.