1. Clean Development Mechanism
Status of prompt start
Maria Netto
UNFCCC secretariat
Addis Ababa
20 October 2003

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. More in the subsequent presentation

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. Updating your knowledge about CDM
UNFCCC CDM website (
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.

17. 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