1. Korea Energy Economics Institute Country Experiences in Mitigation Assessment : Republic of Korea SUYI KIM

2. Backgrounds ROK is Non- Annex Ⅰ Country Initial NC submitted in Feb. 1998 Self-funding by Korean government 2 nd NC submitted in Dec. 2003 –Using the guideline for Parties included in Annex Ⅰ to the Convention (FCCC/1999/L.3/Add.1) –More systematic approach for the preparation National project with full support from government Joint research and preparation with research institutes, academics, government officials, NGOs and other stakeholders

3.  Vulnerability & Adaptation Inventory & ProjectionPolicy & Measures  Research & Observation  Education & Training Coordination & Review Backgrounds 4 Task-Force teams, 1 coordination and review group –Each team consists of experts, officials, stakeholders, etc –Information gathering, analysis, preparation, etc

4. Policies & Measures The Comprehensive Action Plan –1 st (1999-2001), 2 nd (2002-2004), 3 rd (2005-2007) –Include direction and target of P&Ms for mitigation Promotion Strategies on Mitigation –Promotion of technology to reduce GHG emissions & development of environment-friendly energy –Strengthening of policies and measures for GHG reduction –Inducement of Public Participation & Cooperation

5. SectorDirection Energy Demand Integrally managed energy conservation policy Improvements in energy efficiency Supply Expansion of renewable & clean energy use Building Improvement of energy efficiency in buildings Transportation Fuel Promotion of clean fuel & compact cars Transportation Efficient management of national transportation system & traffic demand Establishment of comprehensive logistics information network & standardization of logistics equipments Agriculture and Livestock Improvements in patterns of farming and animal husbandry Land-Use Change and Forestry Forest management Forest maintenance Afforestation Waste Minimization & recycling of waste Establishment of foundation for waste treatment Policies & Measures

6. Improvement of Reporting Quality Review on 2 nd NC –Methodological approaches –Credibility of results and findings –Sections and parts required to improve quality and credibility Thee-year Basic Research Project (2004~2006) on Mitigation Assessment –Joint research with relevant experts, academics, etc –Improvement of national GHG inventory system –Modeling & analysis for GHG projection –Modeling & analysis for mitigation assessment on the different sectors including energy, agriculture, LUCF, etc.

7. Preparation of 3 rd National Communication Preparation of 3 rd NC from 2007 –Use a similar institutional and human resource arrangement –Emphasis on mitigation assessment with special technical modeling expert group –Balanced approach on mitigation and adaptation

8. Thank you ! Korea Energy Economics Institute