1. 1 Andrew Howard UNFCCC secretariat www.unfccc.int ahoward@unfccc.int Registry systems and the data exchange standards Intersessional consultations on registry systems Bonn 8-10 November 2004

2. 2 Ensuring compliance All Annex B Parties to comply with Kyoto Protocol targets Units may be used to demonstrate compliance -Assigned amount (target values) -Removals from LULUCF activities -Project credits under the CDM and JI Accurate accounting in accordance with Article 7.4 Reporting of additions and subtractions to assigned amount

3. 3 Compliance with Annex B targets Emissions side Assigned amount side Projected emissions Annex B assigned amount Final emissions LULUCF activities Mechanisms acquisitions <=><=>

4. 4 What registry systems have to do National registries established by Annex B Parties Electronic databases for tracking the -issuance and holdings of units -transfers of units under the mechanisms -replacement and cancellation of units -retirement of units for compliance purposes -carry-over of units to the next commitment period Accounts for governments and entities International transaction log (ITL) established by the secretariat Checks transactions when they are proposed against rules Ensures the integrity of transactions before completion

5. 5 Accounts and transactions Issuance of AAUs and RMUs Cancellation (not for compliance) Retirement (for compliance) German registry Party account Legal entity a/c Retirement a/c Cancellation a/c Replacement a/c Canadian registry Party account Legal entity a/c Retirement a/c Cancellation a/c Replacement a/c Transfers tCER ERU lCER CER RMUAAU Carry- over

6. 6 Registries, ITL and STLs NR 2 NR 3 NR 4 CDM-RNR 1 Independent transaction log Communications hub Virtual private network Base checks Supplementary transaction log 1 Supple- mentary checks Supplementary transaction log 2

7. 7 Sufficient harmonization International rules define Basic registry requirements (decision 19/CP.7)  Parties have significant scope to implement as they wish Basic data exchange standards (decision 24/CP.8)  Recognized that exact technical specifications are needed Detailed specifications of the data exchange standards Define how registries enact the mechanisms Developed by the secretariat, with registry developers Version 1.0 completed in draft #7 form Procedures for use and development are to be implemented through registry administrator cooperation

8. 8 Data exchange standards Management of secure communications over the Internet Transaction processing sequences Reconciliation processing sequences Message formats to ensure all communications can be read, including serial, account and transaction numbers ITL response codes to indicate negative check results ITL notifications and other administrative processes Initialization and testing of communications with the ITL Change management procedures for the standards

9. 9 Cooperation among administrators Effective, long-term cooperation among administrators of -National registries -CDM registry -Independent transaction log (ITL) -Supplementary transaction logs (STLs) To facilitate and promote accuracy, efficiency and transparency in the operation of registry systems Common operational procedures, recommended practices and sharing of information and experience Builds on technical capability set by data exchange standards COP 10 to adopt modalities for the structure and procedures

10. 10 Parties’ reporting and review Annual electronic reporting Aggregate registry information on holdings and transactions Electronic format to be adopted at COP 10 Reporting at end of the commitment period Additions and subtractions to assigned amount Total retirement for compliance purposes Units available for carry-over the next commitment period Review of national registries Pre-commitment period review Ongoing testing, recording changes

11. 11 EU trading Timing 2008-20122014  200220032004200520062007 Parties develop registries ITL Data Exchange Standards Commitment Period Compliance assessment Marrakesh Accords

12. 12 Intersessional consultations Ensure that the data exchange standards specifications conform to previous COP decisions Take stock of progress by registry system administrators Consider the cooperation between administrators -Common operational procedures -Modalities for the cooperation (SBSTA 21) Consider the role of the ITL administrator -ITL checks and public information -Operational issues (SBSTA 21)