1. CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT FOR CDM IN VIET NAM Presented by Nguyen Mong Cuong Project CD4CDM - Viet Nam Outline  Overview of project  Project activities and results  Initial lesson learned

2. Overview  The Project “Capacity Development for CDM” has been carried out in Viet Nam since Sept.2002 by National Office for Climate Change and Ozone Protection (NOCCOP) – ICD of MONRE.  The implementation of the project includes two phases: Phase 1 – Project preparation : 2002 Phase 2 – Project implementation : 2003- 2005.

3. Overview  During phase 1: The Institutional set-up has been done, the NOCCOP is designated as focal point agency to coordinate national CDM activities and investment, The project core team with 6 task leaders is established and the 3 year workplan with 6 identified tasks has been developed.

4. Overview  Task 1: Public information for raising CDM awareness  Task 2: Capacity development on CDM for policy makers  Task 3: Establishment and capacity development for CDM National Authority (CNA).  Task 4:Capacity development for stakeholders relevant to CDM projects.  Task 5: Capacity building on CDM research and education.  Task 6: Creating a pipeline of CDM eligible projects.

5. Overview  The project expected results: –Operation of CNA with better capacity to manage and coordinate related activities in CDM project cycle. –Establishment of appropriate legal framework in accordance with designation and implementation of CDM projects in Viet Nam. –Create a pipeline of CDM eligible projects that are attractive for foreign and domestic investors.

6. Brief introduction of project completed activities and results:  Set up CDM National Authority (CNA) to coordinate and evaluate potential CDM project: The International Cooperation Department – MONRE.  Establishing a CDM National Executive and Consultative Board (CNECB) to facilitate and manage CDM activities in Viet Nam with 12 members of CNECB are high-level officials nominated from the ministries and agencies concerned.

7. Brief introduction of project completed activities and results (cont’.)  Identified the main tasks of CNA, CNECB with its functions.  Developed and communicated technical guidelines to be applied for main activities in CDM project cycle (Official Document No 465/BTNMT- HTQT, 2 March 2004).  Carried out the study a suitable for environment impact assessment for CDM project.

8.  Carried out 2 CDM understanding surreys for state managers, policy makers, business, researches, educator, journalists and public in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. The surrey outputs showed that only 30% of interviewers understand the basis of CDM.  Established and maintaining a CDM website (www.noccop.org.vn) for dissemination of information on CC and CDM project activities to the general public. Brief introduction of project completed activities and results (cont’.)

9.  Cooperating with Viet Nam Television (VTV) to prepare the TV programme to introduce UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol and CDM information. The programme was on television 3 times during December 2003.  Prepared and published several document, brochures and 2004 calendar to introduce activities regarding CD4CDM project.  Gathered and translated into Vietnamese related CDM documents to serve for study and preparation of training workshops. Brief introduction of project completed activities and results (cont’.)

10.  Assessed the capacity development needs on CDM for policy makers.  Reviewed functions, duties and organization structure of several institutions regarding CDM activities to strengthen cooperation among them.  Organized seminar to provide CDM updated information and expertise for members of the CNECB and CNA on 9 March 2004. Brief introduction of project completed activities and results (cont’.)

11.  Identified researchers and educators as well as ministerial/senior level government officials of relevant institutes, universities available in capacity building on CDM research and education.  Developed a draft textbook to be used for teaching CDM issues in selected universities which arrange to organize the training courses in CDM. Brief introduction of project completed activities and results (cont’.)

12.  Collected the information and document on the criteria of selecting CDM project in some countries in the world. Identified the priority sectors on energy and LULUCF for developing CDM project.  Reviewed the studies for the criteria for selecting a CDM project in Viet Nam including the study of relationship between SD and CDM. Brief introduction of project completed activities and results (cont’.)

13.  Prepared the proposal for approval procedure CDM project.  Assessed 3 potential PDDs based on the framework provided by AIT.  Organized the first National workshop on CD4CDM in Sept.2003.  Conducted 2 workshops on capacity development for CDM study and Education at Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Brief introduction of project completed activities and results (cont’.)

14.  Organized 2 seminars to introduce Kyoto Protocol and CDM for relevant enterprises and agencies in Ha Noi.  Hold 1 training workshop for stakeholders in Hai Phong City (Dec. 2003).  Coordinated with the Project Regional Center (AIT) to organize and participated in the region workshop in Quang Ninh (Viet Nam)  Prepared relevant documents to take part in the 2 nd Regional Workshop in Siem Reap (Cambodia).  Task leaders’ monthly meetings are organized regularly Brief introduction of project completed activities and results (cont’.)

15. Initial lesson learned 1. Clear institutional arrangement - Most important thing for project implementation. + NOCCOP under MONRE took the overall responsibility for the implementation of the project in close consultation with URC and AIT + The technical expert groups is responsible for implementing the technical tasks with the close contact with related institutions and agencies + The URC, in collaboration with AIT, provide technical support to the local team

16. Initial lesson learned (cont’.) 2. The perfect co-ordination between country institutions, agencies private sector, NGO, etc. will ensure the successful of project implementation.

17. 3. Project expected outputs result is respond to country CDM activities requirements - Vietnam needs to establish institutional capacity and human capacity to fully utilize the mechanism to contribute both to country sustainable development and GHG emission reduction in the world Initial lesson learned (cont’.)

18. - Requirement of public awareness for climate change and CDM is necessary for strengthening local institutional in achieving the national objectives driving the country’s interest in the Kyoto Protocol - The CDM understanding of experts participated in project may helps to expand CDM spirit into all energy saving and efficiency, DSM, renewable energy projects. It may create a kick for CDM development in Vietnam Initial lesson learned (cont’.)

19. 4. The support and assistance of URC (UNEP) and AIT to the project team is a good favorable conditions for implementing and managing project. 5. Financial support should be provided timely. Initial lesson learned (cont’.)

20. Thank you for your attention Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology Hanoi – VietNam Email : imh.cc@netnam.vn