Clean Development Mechanism Status of prompt start Maria Netto UNFCCC secretariat Addis Ababa 20 October 2003 E-mail: mnetto@unfccc.int

Contents Process – Where it stands Project Cycle Development of new methodologies Knowing more about how the CDM works Thank you My presentation will focus on the proposal for detailed procedures to operationalize accreditation of operational entities contained in the technical paper which you find in attachment 2 to Annex 3 of the proposed agenda and annotations.

Process – Where it stands See 2nd report by the Executive Board (EB) to the Conference of the Parties (COP) Keep up to date with information on UNFCCC CDM web site and the UNFCCC CDM News Facility (official channel of communication with public; no use of other listserve facilities) Short summary on the following slides

Process – Where it stands Methodologies Six baseline and monitoring methodologies approved 19 other proposed methodologies at different stages (see UNFCCC CDM web site) to be considered by EB Procedures for submission and consideration of a proposed new methodology Accreditation process of Operational Entities 19 Applications at different stages (first on-site assessments initiated); Facilitate applications from non-Annex I: Payment conditions Phased accreditation Scopes Thank you My presentation will focus on the proposal for detailed procedures to operationalize accreditation of operational entities contained in the technical paper which you find in attachment 2 to Annex 3 of the proposed agenda and annotations.

Process – Where it stands Validation and registration of a project: No project registered -> No CDM project activity yet; The first project is expected by the beginning of next year; Limitation of validation/registration activities expected because only activities which have been selected/used, under the accreditation procedure, for witnessing of the AE performing the functions of a DOE will be recognized if and when the AE is accredited by EB; Procedures on public availability of the CDM project design document (PDD) and for receiving comments as referred to in paras 40 (b) and (c) of the CDM modalities and procedures. Thank you My presentation will focus on the proposal for detailed procedures to operationalize accreditation of operational entities contained in the technical paper which you find in attachment 2 to Annex 3 of the proposed agenda and annotations.

Process – Where it stands Clarifications and guidance: Terms used in the PDD and related concepts -> Glossary of terms in all UN languages Baseline and additionality Filling PDD Validation requirements Small-scale project activities Thank you My presentation will focus on the proposal for detailed procedures to operationalize accreditation of operational entities contained in the technical paper which you find in attachment 2 to Annex 3 of the proposed agenda and annotations.

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CDM project cycle – Roles and responsibilities COP/MOP Project Participant(PP) Operational Entity (DOE) Executive Board(EB) Project Design Validation/Registration * (within 8 weeks) Monitoring Verification & Certification Issuance of CERs (within 15 days) An automatic step unless a review is requested. Provide info1 Confirm that requirements are met Implement Certify ERs Companies (private/public) Written letter of approval from DNA involved are required prior to request for registration.

Case of proposing a new methodology Project participants (PP) to describe in Annexes 3 and 4 of PDD* a proposed new methodology (taking into consideration modalities, guidance by Board) PP to provide an example of the application of the proposed new methodology by filling a draft PDD; Role of DOE: check for completeness, including whether guidance regarding the filling of required documentation has been adhered to by PP; Procedure for submission and consideration of proposed new methodology. * “System” under revision watch the space

Procedures for submission and consideration of a proposed new methodology Desk reviews Recommendation – Check list 10 days (select from ROE) Recommendation to the Board – standard format secretariat Date of receipt DOE/AE checks 7 weeks Meth Panel 15 days PP drafts and through DOE/AE Public 4 months EB Decision

Next Meth Panel meeting AEs/ DOEs Sec. Feedback loop Comment (7 days) Answers Questions? PP Meth Panel Draft recommendation EB Next Meth Panel meeting If comments NO comments

More in the subsequent presentation Accreditation process and role of DOE Role of DNAs [More stats and details on methodologies process if needed]

Updating your knowledge about CDM UNFCCC CDM website (http://cdm.unfccc.int) UNFCCC CDM News Facility (If you register as a UNFCCC CDM web site user -> automatically subscribed) CDM EB meetings are web cast (internet), CDM EB meets frequently with constituencies Q&A sessions are held in conjunction with COPs/SBs Thank you My presentation will focus on the proposal for detailed procedures to operationalize accreditation of operational entities contained in the technical paper which you find in attachment 2 to Annex 3 of the proposed agenda and annotations.

Legend PP = project participants; AE = an applicant entity EB = executive board of the CDM DOE = designated operational entity (Any private or public body that has been accredited by EB and designated by COP/MOP) DNA = designated national authority for the CDM (The request for registration needs to include a written approval of voluntary participation by the DNA of each Party involved) CER = certified emission reductions M&P = Modalities and procedures of the CDM