Baseline and Additionality in the CDM Dr. Oscar Coto II National CDM Workshop Belize August 2011

Topics 1.The CDM process 2.Baseline and additionality

The CDM Rules based mechanism Complex regulatory structures Many actors participating Transparency of processes Time consuming

Principles of the CDM Consistency Transparency Impartiality Independence Confidentiality

Basis of a CDM project CDM validation Precision Conservadurism Relevance Credibility Reliability Completeness

Overview of the CDM project cycle

The Project Design Document

A few important concepts Baseline scenario Baseline methodology Crediting period Additionality

Baseline in the CDM

A CDM project must use an approved baseline methodology Joergen will follow up on these !

A CDM project is additional … If GHG emissions are reduced below those that would have ocurred in the absence of the registered project activity PPs have to write explanation on how and why the project is additional and therefore not the baseline scenario in accordance to selected baseline methodology There are tools and approaches available for the demonstration of additionality

Additionality

Tool for determination of additionality in the CDM Small scale projects should use barrier analysis Projects under 5 MW can use expedite process

Additionality for renewables under 5 MW

Validation and additionality

So … Be prepared Follow through Be patient

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