# Overall description This methodology is written for the general public to understand and to provide a framework for projects that want to implement VBCs. It provides project-level guidance and examples of how to implement the biodiversity methodology. It is intended to add to the mechanisms for global conservation of biodiversity by introducing or adhering to the following elements: * Adherence to [Principles](/project-description/principles.md) of completeness, reliability, conservatism, consistency, evidence, accuracy, and transparency. * Reliance on public, verifiable data for ecosystem characterization ([Baseline assessment](/baseline-assessment.md)). * Intentional simplification of the primary data required from a project ([Project description](/project-description.md)) for IP and LC inclusion. * An interoperable [Unit](broken://pages/ox3DmCalI8KrUH9JZg10) for biodiversity crediting that collates well with other projects. * Automated [Calculation](/biodiversity/biodiversity-calculation.md) of ISBM VBCs using open-source software. * Credits can be used for certification and commodities sale, or merely as MRV for outcomes-based funding. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://sexytrees.savimbo.com/overall-description.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.