Review Of Past Activities and Presentation of Plans Capacity Development for Policy Makers, Research, and Educational Institutions

OUTLINE I.Assessment of Tasks Completed Against Planned Activities II.Factors for Success/Slackness of Implementation III.Specific Barriers/Hurdles to Effective Implementation IV.Options to Address Barriers/Hurdles V.Activities for Next Six Months (April – September)

Assessment of Tasks Completed Against Planned Activities Policy Makers Research and Educational Institutions

Policy Makers Task 2.1Generate the Interest and Support of Senior Policy Makers Task 2.2Develop the Capacity of Mid-level Policy Makers

Executive Briefing for the newly- appointed officials of PNOC- EDC ( Feb 13, 2004) Policy Makers Planned Accomplished (between Nov. ’03 to Mar ’04) Already Done in the Past Dependent on Establishment of DNA Continuous advocacy with the different government agencies to support and generate interest in CDM (e.g. DENR, DOE, DBP, NEDA etc. ). Continuous Updating of Briefing Kits tailor-fitted to the specific needs of the government officials..

Policy Makers Planned Accomplished (between Nov. ’03 to Mar ’04) Already Done in the Past Dependent on Establishment of DNA A work-in-progress proposal for the establishment of the operational framework of the DNA.

Research and Educational Institutions Task 4.3 Develop the Capacity of NGOs, Local Communities, National Research Institutions and Academe

Planned Accomplished (between Nov. ’03 to Mar ’04) Revised Dependent on Establishment of DNA Research and Educational Institutions Collaboration with various research institutions in writing papers and engaging in discussions on topics regarding climate change and CDM.. Published an article emphasizing a multi-stakeholder approach to the CDM process, highlighting the role of NGOs last September (Intersect, 2003) which was reprinted by the Phil. Business for the Environment (December,2003)

Research and Educational Institutions METRO MANILA & LUZON Environmental Forestry Programme, University of the Philippines-Los Bańos University of the Philippines SOLAR Laboratory Climate Studies Division, Manila Observatory

Research and Educational Institutions Resource and Environmental Economics Association of the Philippines Energy Research and Development Department, Philippine National Oil Company – Energy Development Corp.

Research and Educational Institutions Asian Institute of Management Policy Center Resources, Environment and Economics Center for Studies Inc. Institute on Church and Social Issues

Research and Educational Institutions VISAYAS & MINDANAO AREAS Central Philippine University Ateneo de Davao University

Factors for Success/Slackness of Implementation

Factors for Success Growing awareness and interest in the CDM, particularly of the Private Sector, Research and Educational Institutions and the Government Partnerships with other institutions that are also interested in fostering CDM New venues for advocacy and research on CDM trends and issues

Factors for Slackness Delays in the establishment of the Philippine DNA –Absence of structure and guidelines for project developers to effectively address country requirements – Capacity Building for government personnel who will constitute the technical committees Risks associated with the Kyoto Protocol and the CDM

Specific Barriers/Hurdles to Effective Implementation

Specific Barriers/Hurdles Time constraints associated with DNA establishment Archipelagic nature of the Philippines –Need to reach more stakeholders outside Metro Manila, especially in areas that pose significant potential for CDM projects Consensus among government, private sectors, NGOs, research and academic institutions and other stakeholders on CDM priorities for the country

Specific Barriers/Hurdles Ensuring sustainable development benefits for the social acceptability of projects High transactions cost associated with CDM projects, especially small-scale projects Context specific information on feasible technologies appropriate to the Philippine setting

Options to Address Barriers/Hurdles

Addressing Barriers/Hurdles Take on steps to fast-track establishment of the Philippine DNA –Consultation meetings with stakeholders on the operational framework of the DNA Regional Thrusts –Reach out to stakeholders in other regions of the country… –… through briefings, training, and workshops to develop their capacities to avail of the opportunities offered by CDM

Addressing Barriers/Hurdles Collaboration with various CDM stakeholders to devise ways to lessen transaction costs associated with CDM projects Collaboration with institutions to promote the goals of CDM and ensure that its implementation is consistent with its goals Ensuring a balance between rigid compliance procedures of the government and the costs associated with its compliance to the project proponents

Addressing Barriers/Hurdles Develop technical skills which are required and appropriate to develop the specific capacities of various stakeholders –Promote research from academic institutions to enhance and devise ways to address CDM issues –Formulate training materials tailor-fitted to the needs of policy makers to effectively address the government’s concerns on CDM –Sector-Specific training courses to address the specific needs of the sectors

Activities for Next Six Months (April – September)

Planned Activities Technical Assistance to the Inter- Agency Committee on Climate Change Close coordination and active participation on the UNDP- Dutch project for the establishment of the Philippine DNA –Establishment of the operational framework for the DNA

Planned Activities Regional Training Courses –Visayas Region – May –Mindanao Region – July Sector- Specific Training Courses –CDM Renewable Energy Projects - April 28 –CDM Waste Management Projects – June 23 –CDM Forestry Projects – August 25

Planned Activities Consultation sessions/ consultancy work and collaboration with various research and academic institutions on papers regarding CDM More effort to advocate support of policy makers and research and academic institutions in the regions to actively participate in the CDM process

Maraming Salamat! Jeanette S. Laurente Klima - Climate Change Center Manila Observatory Ateneo de Manila Loyola Heights, Quezon City Philippines Tel to Fax