Transcript CDM National Authorities : an Example

CDM National Authorities :
an Example
Prepared for the National Workshop
on
Capacity Development for Clean
Development Mechanism
(CD4CDM)
26-27 March 2003, Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh
by Mr. Sum Thy, Project Assistant
Content
1. Introduction
2. Role of CDM National Authorities (CNA)
3. Steps in Establishing CNA
4. Country Assessment for Establishing CNA
5. Example of CNA Establishment in selected countries
6. Some points for discussion toward establishment of CNA in
Cambodia
I. Introduction (1)
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CDM was established under Article 12 of the Kyoto
Protocol adopted by the CoP-3 to the UNFCCC on
December 11, 1997.
CDM has 2 goals: (1) to assist Non-Annex I Parties
(developing countries) in achieving sustainable development
and in contributing to ultimate objective of the convention
and (2) to assist Annex I Parties (developed countries) in
achieving their quantifies emission limitation and reduction
target.
In order to participate in CDM, all parties must meet three
basic requirements: (i) voluntary participation in the CDM,
(ii) establishment of a CDM National Authority, and (iii)
ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.
I. Introduction (2)
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National Authority for CDM is a host country
entity or body that evaluates potential CDM
projects and provides written approval confirming
that the project activities is voluntary, complies
with national criteria and assists in achieving
sustainable development for the host country.
II. Role of CDM National Authority (CNA) (1)
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The legal nature and and structure chosen for CNA will vary
from one country to another, due to national circumstances.
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National Authority needs to have open communication the
government agencies of the sector relevant to CDM Projects
(energy, natural resources, environment, etc.).
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The functions of CNA include:
(1) Regulatory (mandatory): centres on the evaluation and
approval process and include annual reporting activities
(2) Promotional (optional): marketing,
(3) Capacity building (optional).
II. Role of National Authority (2)
Regulatory:
1. Assess projects against CDM rules and criteria, outlined
in the Kyoto Protocol, Bonn Agreement and Marrakech
Accords
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project type eligibility
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Additionality
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Measurable
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Leakage and risks
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Monitoring plan
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Verification
II. Role of National Authority (3)
Regulatory:
2. Assess projects against national criteria:
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Confirm that the project assists in achieving sustainable
development
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Financial viability and not ODA diversion
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Technology transfer in mitigation, labor and technical
expertise
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Other social, environment, technology and infrastructure.
3. Approve, request revision or reject proposal
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Provide written approval from the host country.
II. Role of CDM National Authority (4)
Promotion of CDM:
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Work with local stakeholders to identify and develop concepts
of CDM projects
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Promote and publicise these concepts to attract developers
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Create links with local and international project developers,
financiers, governments and inter-government agencies.
II. Role of CDM National Authority (5)
Capacity building for CDM project development:
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Capacity of project developers in developing countries
needs to be strengthened in order to promote technically
feasible CDM projects that produce certified emission
reductions (CERs) on a competitive basic.
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CNA may offer capacity building opportunities in the
following areas:
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Project identification/formulation
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Baseline definition
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Quantification of emission reductions and
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Monitoring project performance.
III. Steps in Establishing CNA
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Define the CNA’s mission and objectives
Obtain official status
Review and establish national legal frameworks
Align program strategies with national sustainable
development priorities
Establish and publish procedures for evaluating and approval
of project
Attain broad stakeholder participation
Obtain financial and non-financial resources
Staff of CNA
Establish relationships with the national focal point for
climate change and other ministries.
IV. Country Assessment for Establishing CNA (1)
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The assessment can be based on two broad
elements: (1) Political environment and (2)
Technical expertise.
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Political environment includes:
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Ratification of the Kyoto Protocol
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Political stability
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Institutional rivalries
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Level of inter-sectoral communication
IV. Country Assessment for Establishing CNA (2)
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Technical expertise includes:
 General
level of interest and understanding
 Level
of technical/scientific expertise in project
development and evaluation
 Availability
of resources.
V. Example of CNA Establishment in Selected Countries (1)
NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE
CHANGE (NSCCC) OF MALAYSIA
• Set up in 1994 by Cabinet
• Chaired by Secretary General, MOSTE
• Members from Government, private sector and NGOs
• Function as Designated National Authority (DNA) for CDM
• Secretariat: Division of Conservation and Environment Management (CEMD)
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON CDM (NCCDM)
•Set up in May 2002
•Chaired by Deputy Secretary General, (MOSTE)
•Members from Ministries
•Secretariat: CEMD
Technical Committee
ENERGY
CDM Energy
Secretariat
Technical Committee
FORESTRY
CDM Forestry
Secretariat
Source: Japan-ASEAN CDM Seminar, Jakarta, Jan 15, 03, Ministry of Energy, Communications and
Multimedia Malaysia.
V. Example of CNA Establishment in Selected Countries (2)
Diagram of Proposed CDM Institutional Framework - Uganda
Ministry of Water, Lands
and Environment
Climate Change
Policy Committee
Department of
Meteorology
National Climate
Change Secretariat
Convention
Protocols
Support
services
VI. Some Points for Discussion toward Establishment
of CNA in Cambodia
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Who will chair the CNA?
Where will it be located?
UNFCCC focal point? will the Cambodia National Authority for
CDM chaired by and located in the MoE?
Can the National Committee on Climate Change (NCCC), with
is to be established, assume the role of the CNA?
Staff of CAN: full time or part time? What level?
CDM Focal Point Agency: should the Climate Change National
Technical Team assume its role?
Other questions?