Setting the Scene.. Do we need a general slide on the CC/development relationship, or do they ‘get’ this already? John Drexhage Director, Climate Change and Energy December 4, 2010 Nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs)

NAMAs: an evolving definition Voluntary actions taken by developing countries that reduce GHG emissions. General Principles: The level of ambition commensurate with level of development A registry will link mitigation actions to developed country support Level and type of support will depend upon the NAMA in question Three broad types of NAMAs: Unilateral or autonomous NAMAs Supported NAMAs NAMA crediting

IISD approach to NAMAs Despite the fact that negotiations have stalled, there is considerable interest in moving forward on low-carbon development in LDCs and emerging markets Recognize there is a key opportunity to (a) attract fast-start financing and (b) shape ongoing negotiations around NAMAs Important to ensure that NAMAs definition is sufficiently broad to allow for actions that generate co-benefits

Initial work Innovative Policy NAMAs Focusing on measures that reduce GHG emissions, have a low or negative cost to government, and contribute to broader SD benefits Examples of innovative policy NAMAs include energy efficiency and removal of fossil fuel subsidies Up-front capacity building and financing required to overcome barriers to implementation Develop a replicable framework to be used in other countries

Initial work NAMAs in LDCs Investigating the opportunities for NAMAs in LDCs Identifying opportunities to draw on lessons learned through the National Adaptation Programs of Action (NAPA) process to inform the NAMA process

Project Concepts Developing NAMA frameworks in fast emerging economies Development of guidelines of how to structure NAMAs Application of guidelines in-country Exploring opportunities for NAMAs in the agriculture sector Policy paper to assess NAMAs and their potential to be a catalytic force in emission reductions in the sector In-country work to develop and apply a replicable framework and methodology

Project Concepts Using public procurement to advance NAMAs in energy efficiency and renewable energy Development of resource materials for developing country governments Work with two pilot countries to develop policy framework

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