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Resolution No. 047 By which the National Registry of Mitigation Projects is created in the Republic of Paraguay and the registration procedure is established [Resolución N° 047 Por la cual se crea el Catastro Nacional de Proyectos de Mitigación en la República del Paraguay y se establece el procedimiento de inscripción]

In January 2026, Paraguay published Resolution No. 047, formally creating the National Registry of Mitigation Projects as part of the National Carbon Credit Registry and establishing the mandatory registration procedure for mitigation activities in the country. The resolution introduces a centralized administrative framework to identify, classify, and ensure traceability of projects that generate or may generate carbon credits within Paraguay.

Mandatory Registration Requirement
- Registration is mandatory for all mitigation projects (reduction, avoidance, capture, or removal of GHGs).
- Applies regardless of sector, scale, or certification standard.
- Required prior to initiating certification with any carbon standard.

Transitional Provisions
- Projects already in the certification cycle must register by March 15, 2026.
- Deadline is non-extendable.
- Non-compliance constitutes an administrative offense.

Fees
- Registration fee: 150 daily minimum wages (PYG 16,725,300; approximately USD 2,590, exchange rate of 1 USD = PYG 6'457.42 as of February 23, 2026) as a one-time payment.
- Exemption: Projects led by indigenous communities.
- Modifications to registered projects are also subject to fees.

Procedural Annex: Annex I provides official templates and structured submission forms, including:
- Model cover letter
- Standardized registration form
- Sworn declaration template
- Required supporting documentation list

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