Introduction to the national work plan on Capacity Development for the CDM under the Project

1. Introduction to the national work plan on Capacity Development for the CDM under the Project Nguyen Khac Hieu Project coordinator International Cooperation Department Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

2. CONTENTS • Overview of the CD4CDM • Developing Work Plan of the Project • Carrying out Work Plan of the Project in period 2003-2005

3. Project overview • The project: “Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in Viet Nam” that was supported by the Government of the Netherlands. The UNEP launched the Project in 2002. • The RISOE Center of the UNEP (URC) in Denmark is implementing agency of the UNEP Project. • Regional Project Center located at the Asia Institute Technology (AIT), Thailand, is responsible for coordinating and managing project implementation in the region.

4. Project overview • Three countries in Asia selected to participate in the project are Viet Nam, the Philippines and Cambodia • International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is a Executing Agency to coordinate and carry out the project in Viet Nam • Duration of the project in phase 2: 2003-2005

5. Project overview • Main objectives: • Develop knowledge and disseminate information, guideline to raise awareness on the CDM as well as opportunities, benefits from CDM activities. • Develop capacity for institutional set up and relevant officers. • Formulate legal framework to facilitate CDM activities in Viet Nam • Develop capacity for identifying, designing potential CDM projects in Viet Nam • Design eligible CDM project cycle • Exchange experiences and lessons leant on CDM implementation with other countries in region and in the world

6. Project overview • Main activities: • Organize meetings, workshops, forums, training courses on CDM • Collect information, compile and publish materials regarding the CDM for raising public awareness • Investigate, analysis, study greenhouse gas emission sources, method of baseline formulation and criteria to estimate the CDM project • Establish CDM National Authority with responsibility for assessment, validating and managing CDM projects • Formulate legal framework to facilitate CDM activities • Develop eligible CDM project pipeline

7. Project overview • The project 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 implementation of CDM projects in Viet Nam • Create a pipeline of CDM eligible projects that are attractive for foreign and domestic investors.

8. Work Plan of the Project • Outline and contents of the project Work Plan (in period 2003 – 2005) were discussed and approved at the National workshop on Capacity Development for the CDM, held in Ha Noi, 27-28 November 2002. • Structure of the Work Plan • Overview • Tasks for capacity development • Implementation of the Work Plan

9. Work Plan of the Project The Work Plan was completed based on recommendation and results of Regional Workshop (Phuket, Thailand 16-18 January 2003)

10. Work Plan of the Project • 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

11. Task 1Public information for raising CDM awareness

12. Task 1(Cont.)Public information for raising CDM awareness

13. Task 2 Capacity Development on CDM for Policymakers

14. Task 2 (Cont.)Capacity Development on CDM for Policymakers

15. Task 3Establishment and capacity development for CDM National Authority

16. Task 3 (Cont.)Establishment and capacity development for CDM National Authority

17. Task 3 (Cont.)Establishment and capacity development for CDM National Authority

18. Task 3 (Cont.)Establishment and capacity development for CDM National Authority

19. Task 4Capacity development for stakeholders relevant to CDM projects

20. Task 4 (Cont.)Capacity development for stakeholders relevant to CDM projects

21. Task 5 Capacity building on CDM research and education

22. Task 5 (cont.) Capacity building on CDM research and education

23. Task 6 Creating a pipeline of CDM eligible projects

24. Task 6 (Cont.) Creating a pipeline of CDM eligible projects

25. Implementation of work plan • Activities of work plan during the period 2003-2005 are divided into 4 categories as follows • Group A: Survey and documenttation • Group B: Analytical work • Group C: Institutional building • Group D: Events (seminars, workshop, meetings with international experts)

26. Organization to implement • Requirement: • Achieve effective cooperation among relevant ministries • Have institution on appropriate level • Guarantee personnel continuity • National Focal Point: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) • Project Director and Coordinator: • Senior management officials from MONRE with professional knowledge and experiences • Technical team: establish the technical team including 6 task leaders that are senior experts from relevant sectors

27. Project Office CD4CDM 57 Nguyen Du Street, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel: 844 8228974 - Fax: 844 8263847 Email: vnccoffice@fpt.vn Website: www.noccop.org.vn