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Review Of Past Activities and Presentation of Plans

Review Of Past Activities and Presentation of Plans. Capacity Development for Policy Makers, Research, and Educational Institutions. OUTLINE. Assessment of Tasks Completed Against Planned Activities Factors for Success/Slackness of Implementation

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Review Of Past Activities and Presentation of Plans

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  1. Review Of Past Activities andPresentation of Plans Capacity Development for Policy Makers, Research, and Educational Institutions

  2. OUTLINE • Assessment of Tasks Completed Against Planned Activities • Factors for Success/Slackness of Implementation • Specific Barriers/Hurdles to Effective Implementation • Options to Address Barriers/Hurdles • Activities for Next Six Months (April – September)

  3. Assessment of Tasks Completed Against Planned Activities Policy Makers Research and Educational Institutions

  4. Policy Makers • Task 2.1 Generate the Interest and Support of Senior Policy Makers • Task 2.2 Develop the Capacity of Mid-level Policy Makers

  5. Executive Briefing for the newly-appointed officials of PNOC- EDC ( Feb 13, 2004) Continuous Updating of Briefing Kits tailor-fitted to the specific needs of the government officials Continuous advocacy with the different government agencies to support and generate interest in CDM (e.g. DENR, DOE, DBP, NEDA etc. ) Planned Accomplished (between Nov. ’03 to Mar ’04) Already Done in the Past Dependent on Establishment of DNA Policy Makers . . .

  6. A work-in-progress proposal for the establishment of the operational framework of the DNA Planned Accomplished (between Nov. ’03 to Mar ’04) Already Done in the Past Dependent on Establishment of DNA Policy Makers .

  7. Research and Educational Institutions • Task 4.3 Develop the Capacity of NGOs, Local Communities, National Research Institutions and Academe

  8. Collaboration with various research institutions in writing papers and engaging in discussions on topics regarding climate change and CDM Published an article emphasizing a multi-stakeholder approach to the CDM process, highlighting the role of NGOs last September (Intersect, 2003) which was reprinted by the Phil. Business for the Environment (December,2003) Research and Educational Institutions Planned Accomplished (between Nov. ’03 to Mar ’04) Revised Dependent on Establishment of DNA . .

  9. Research and Educational InstitutionsMETRO MANILA & LUZON • Environmental Forestry Programme, University of the Philippines-Los Bańos • University of the Philippines SOLAR Laboratory • Climate Studies Division, Manila Observatory

  10. Research and Educational Institutions • Resource and Environmental Economics Association of the Philippines • Energy Research and Development Department, Philippine National Oil Company – Energy Development Corp.

  11. Research and Educational Institutions • Asian Institute of Management Policy Center • Resources, Environment and Economics Center for Studies Inc. • Institute on Church and Social Issues

  12. Research and Educational InstitutionsVISAYAS & MINDANAO AREAS • Central Philippine University • Ateneo de Davao University

  13. Factors for Success/Slackness of Implementation

  14. Factors for Success • Growing awareness and interest in the CDM, particularly of the Private Sector, Research and Educational Institutions and the Government • Partnerships with other institutions that are also interested in fostering CDM • New venues for advocacy and research on CDM trends and issues

  15. Factors for Slackness • Delays in the establishment of the Philippine DNA • Absence of structure and guidelines for project developers to effectively address country requirements • Capacity Building for government personnel who will constitute the technical committees • Risks associated with the Kyoto Protocol and the CDM

  16. Specific Barriers/Hurdles to Effective Implementation

  17. Specific Barriers/Hurdles • Time constraints associated with DNA establishment • Archipelagic nature of the Philippines • Need to reach more stakeholders outside Metro Manila, especially in areas that pose significant potential for CDM projects • Consensus among government, private sectors, NGOs, research and academic institutions and other stakeholders on CDM priorities for the country

  18. Specific Barriers/Hurdles • Ensuring sustainable development benefits for the social acceptability of projects • High transactions cost associated with CDM projects, especially small-scale projects • Context specific information on feasible technologies appropriate to the Philippine setting

  19. Options to Address Barriers/Hurdles

  20. Addressing Barriers/Hurdles • Take on steps to fast-track establishment of the Philippine DNA • Consultation meetings with stakeholders on the operational framework of the DNA • Regional Thrusts • Reach out to stakeholders in other regions of the country… • … through briefings, training, and workshops to develop their capacities to avail of the opportunities offered by CDM

  21. Addressing Barriers/Hurdles • Collaboration with various CDM stakeholders to devise ways to lessen transaction costs associated with CDM projects • Collaboration with institutions to promote the goals of CDM and ensure that its implementation is consistent with its goals Ensuring a balance between rigid compliance procedures of the government and the costs associated with its compliance to the project proponents

  22. Addressing Barriers/Hurdles • Develop technical skills which are required and appropriate to develop the specific capacities of various stakeholders • Promote research from academic institutions to enhance and devise ways to address CDM issues • Formulate training materials tailor-fitted to the needs of policy makers to effectively address the government’s concerns on CDM • Sector-Specific training courses to address the specific needs of the sectors

  23. Activities for Next Six Months (April – September)

  24. Planned Activities • Technical Assistance to the Inter-Agency Committee on Climate Change • Close coordination and active participation on the UNDP- Dutch project for the establishment of the Philippine DNA • Establishment of the operational framework for the DNA

  25. Planned Activities • Regional Training Courses • Visayas Region – May 27-28 • Mindanao Region – July 15-16 • Sector- Specific Training Courses • CDM Renewable Energy Projects - April 28 • CDM Waste Management Projects – June 23 • CDM Forestry Projects – August 25

  26. Planned Activities • Consultation sessions/ consultancy work and collaboration with various research and academic institutions on papers regarding CDM • More effort to advocate support of policy makers and research and academic institutions in the regions to actively participate in the CDM process

  27. Maraming Salamat! Jeanette S. Laurente Klima - Climate Change Center Manila Observatory Ateneo de Manila Loyola Heights, Quezon City Philippines Tel +63 2 426-6134 to 37 +63 2 426-5953 Fax +63 2 426-6070 jlaurente@admu.edu.ph

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