The DNA has produced a series of documents to guide project participants through the approval process. It has also produced several standard documents that must be used by applicants seeking approval from the DNA. These are available to download (see list below) or can be obtained directly from the DNA.

Document name	Description	Download now
Application form	Form to be completed for each project seeking approval from the DNA to be submitted with a PIN or PDD	PDF, 235KB
Approval procedures	Explanation of the procedures to be followed for project approval by the DNA	PDF, 258KB
Draft letter of approval	Example of a letter of approval that would be issued by the DNA if a project is successfully approved.	PDF, 128KB
Project Identification Note (PIN) Word version	Template of PIN to be completed and submitted when seeking initial screening of a project by the DNA	PDF, 223KB or Word, 199KB
Project Development Document	Template of the PDD document (as designed by the CDM Executive Board) to be completed and submitted to the DNA when seeking final approval of a project	PDF, 355KB
DNA establishing regulations	Copy of the regulations enabling the establishment and working of the DNA	To be added
Sustainable Development Criteria	List of criteria used by the DNA in establishing whether a project contributes to the sustainable development of South Africa	PDF, 200KB
Terms of Reference for the DNA Advisory Committee	Explanation of the terms of reference and composition of the national inter-departmental advisory committee of the DNA	PDF, 219KB