1. June Budhooram UNFCCC secretariat Workshop objectives and expectations

2.  To assist experts in selecting methods and tools for mitigation assessments Objectives  To share experiences in preparing mitigation assessments  To address constraints and gaps encountered

3. Profile of participants Technical background  Project manager  Physics  Meteorology  Engineering (hydraulics, mechanical, chemical)  Mitigation assessment/policy  Energy planning  Economics  Biology  Environmental science  Social policy Expertise in mitigation  Energy and industry  Energy supply  Solid waste  Agriculture  LUCF  Tech. needs assessments  CDM proj. development  Financing

4. Involvement in initial NC and participation in mitigation workshop

5. Software training MARKAL – 2 participants LEAP – 5 participants GACMO – 1 participant RETScreen – 1 participant

6. Interests in training modules

7. Workshop expectations At the end of the workshop, the participants expect …  To prepare mitigation projects  To acquire new skills and knowledge  To improve mitigation options  To improve the preparation of national communications  To link mitigation with environment, health and sustainable development  To manage/work with mitigation team  To develop mitigation options for small size countries  To understand steps in mitigation planning and implementation

8. Workshop expectations…  To establish a network of mitigation assessment practitioners  To develop strategies for partnership with industries  To transfer knowledge to other colleagues  To learn new tools and methodologies, e.g. ENPEP-balance, LEAP THIS WEEK IS AN INTRODUCTION TO USING THE MODELS