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June 6, 2003 SB-18, Bonn, Germany

Building the Capacity of Chile’s Transportation Sector for Sustainable Development through the Clean Development Mechanism. June 6, 2003 SB-18, Bonn, Germany. Project Overview. Project partners: CC&D, IISD, CCAP and CIDA

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June 6, 2003 SB-18, Bonn, Germany

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  1. Building the Capacity of Chile’s Transportation Sector for Sustainable Development through the Clean Development Mechanism June 6, 2003 SB-18, Bonn, Germany

  2. Project Overview Project partners: CC&D, IISD, CCAP and CIDA Goal: to build Chile’s capacity to reduce GHG emissions and promote involvement in the CDM, specifically in the transportation sector Objectives: • Prepare pre-feasibility studies on technology and travel demand reduction projects • Advance local government sustainability agenda • Attract foreign investment in sustainable development • Potential for replication: help establish precedent for assessing transportation CDM projects

  3. Background • Developing countryGHG emissionsgrowing faster than developed countries • The transportation sector in developing countries growing faster than any other sector - There is rapid growth in travel demand in developing countries

  4. Background • In Chile, the transportation sector represents largest source of man-made GHG emissions - approximately 28% • CDM represents a crucial opportunity to develop a sustainable transportation sector for Chile - increased funding flows - enhanced capacity - expanded technology

  5. 5 Main Project Components • Analyze Chile's transportation sector • Prepare two in-depth case studies of potential transportation CDM projects (Chosen from 6 pre-feasibility studies+ trolley study) • Expand the institutional capacity of relevant Chilean government authorities • Conduct a capacity-building workshop • Prepare a comprehensive final report and disseminate the project results

  6. Trolley Feasibility Study The first pre-feasibility study requested by the Steering Committee: • “CO2 Emission Reduction Potential Of Electric Trolleys, Case Study: Santiago, Chile” Major Findings: • In this case, the way to a more sustainable route (trolley system) could not be “paved” with CDM alone • Need for internalization of other costs – we can’t ask the CDM to solve all of the issues.

  7. 6 Pre-Feasibility Case Studies A new interurban passenger rail line (from Santiago to Melipilla) Densification around new metro stations (e.g., Plaza Egaña) School location optimization Various bicycle opportunities (e.g., protected parking areas, bike lanes, car free days) Clean public transit options in central Santiago (Zona 10) A new light rail service in northern Santiago (Recoletta – Independicia).

  8. Future Impact This project, with its emphasis on capacity building and groundbreaking analysis of methods for structuring and implementing CDM projects, can: • Provide a methodology for future use for other developing countries and • Help set precedent for transportation CDM projects

  9. CHILE/CDM PROJECT Climate Change and Development Consultants Eduardo Sanhueza J.Sanhueza@mi-mail.cl International Institute for Sustainable Development John Drexhage jdrexhage@iisd.ca Jodi Browne jbrowne@iisd.ca Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) Ned Helme nhelme@ccap.org Made possible with support from: Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

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