1. THE CDM LANDSCAPE IN GHANA
Solomon Kojo Quansah
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2. The CDM LANDSCAPE IN GHANA
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
WORKSHOP 2 REVIEW
CDM PROJECT CYCLE
GHANA’S DNA STRUCTURE
SD CRITERIA & APPROVAL PROCESS
DNA’s WEBSITE
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Workshop 2-Review
Two out of the four main workshops have been completed
CDM Modalities and Procedures
CDM Project Appraisal
PIN Preparation
Testing for Additionality
Sustainable Development Impacts
DNA Structure and Approval Process
Will briefly discuss each of them except PIN preperation
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4. ….innovating energy solutions….
CDM project must the following requirements
Reduce one of the 6 GHGs
Real, measurable and long term benefits
Must be additional
Voluntary participation
….innovating energy solutions….
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5. DNA Organizational Structure
EPA, the guidelines and regulations governing project DNA has been completed awaiting ministerial assent.
Minister
Min. L. Gov. fmly MES
EPA
CDM Governing council
Project Developers
UNFCC Secretariat/EB
CDMGC has 7 mbrs
AD Hoc technical Com.
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6. DNA Approval-SD Criteria
Social
Good Governance, Poverty reduction, Creating employment, Creating economic opportunities, Equitable access and utilisation of resources, Skill and expertise development, Access to affordable energy
Economic
Promote economic growth, Promoting Investments, Provide macro economic benefits, such as foreign exchange generation, Equitable access and participation to economic opportunities
Environmental
Improve local environment, Local air quality, Environmental health issues, Sustainable forests management, Development of environmental friendly technologies,
Not conclusive and still under development.
How it will be applied is still being discussed.
….innovating energy solutions….
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7. Ghana Approval Process
Rejection/clarification
Review by Members of CDMGC/Ad-hoc committee
Prepare PDD
Submission of Pin
LNO issued
Issue LOA
Submit verified PDD
Develop project
Review by CDMCG/AC
Rejection/clarification
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8. PROJECTS & OPPORTUNITIES
GOPDC Palm Oil Mill Effluent project: -opportunities for bundling being explored
The Energy Foundation 7 pre-approved
TOR
ECG/VRA
Etc
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DNA’s Website OR
Currently being hosted on
Need to obtain buy in in your organsations-CDM Apostles
Identify potential
Lead the process
Go in with your eyes open
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THANK YOU ANY THOUGHTS?
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