Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism (Philippines) 24-26 March 2004

1. Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism (Philippines) 24-26 March 2004

2. Philippine CD4CDM Team • Inter-Agency Committee on Climate Change (IACCC) Secretariat • Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources • Klima-Climate Change Center • Manila Observatory, Ateneo de Manila University

3. Outline I. Project Overview II. Project Strategy for 2004 III. Lessons Learned

4. Project Overview

5. CD4CDM–Philippines Tasks I. Conduct information campaign and awareness raising II. Strengthen the capacity of policy-makers III. Establish the institutional framework for the CDM IV. Strengthen the capacity of private and public sector players V. Create a pipeline of CDM Projects

6. I. Information Campaign and Awareness Raising • Roundtable Discussions • Information Materials • Public Briefings • Feature Articles in National Newspapers and Magazines • CD4CDM- Philippines Website

7. II. Strengthening the Capacity of Policy Makers • Executive Briefings • Technical Assistance • to the IACCC • Advocacy for Philippine Ratification of the Kyoto Protocol • Technical Training Courses

8. III. Institutional Framework for CDM • Coordinates with the IACCC on the implementation of the UNDP- Dutch Project

9. IV. Strengthening the Capacity of Public and Private Sectors • Project Developers • Project Financiers • Local Government Units • Research Institutions • NGOs • Academe • Government ThroughTraining Workshopson :

10. Strengthening the Capacity of Public and Private Sectors • Project Design Document • GHG Emissions Reductions Calculations • Baselines and Monitoring Plans • Sustainable Development Indicators • Financial Mechanisms for CDM • Small Scale CDM Projects • Technology Needs Assessment

11. V. Pipeline for CDM Projects • Link for project investors and developers through information on forums and other venues for partnership • Consultancy services to the different CDM Stakeholders on the different aspects of the CDM Project Cycle • Promotional Materials

12. Pipeline for CDM Projects Projects in the Pipeline: PCF Financing • 50 MW Victorias Cogeneration Project, Negros Occidental , Philippines • 25 MW Northwind Bangui Bay Project –Phase 1 , Ilocos Norte ,Philippines • 30 MW First Farmer’s Cogeneration Project , Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines • 20 MW Palimpinon II Optimization Project, Southern Negros, Philippines • Other Projects in various stages of preparation: • ( e.g. Biomass from Pig waste, Rice Husk,Hydro (Pico, Mini), Charcoal Briquettes, Geothermal, Landfill Gas)

13. Project Strategy 2004

14. Thrusts for 2004 • Private Sector • Regional • Sector- specific Trainings

15. Private Sectors • Organized a Forum on the Emerging Opportunities and Risk in CDM - joint project with DBP and PWC (February 5-6, 2004) • Conducted a CDM training workshop • for the members of the Philippine • Business for Environment • (February 11-12, 2004)

16. Private Sectors • Conducted an executive briefing for the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) Agribusiness and Countryside Development Foundation (March 9, 2004) • Conducted a Roundtable discussion • for the private sector on the proposed • operational framework of the Philippine Designated National Authority • (March 17, 2004)

17. Private Sectors • Conducted a public briefing on CDM for the NGOs, private and public sectors in Region III in coordination with International Center for Technology Transfer (ICETT) and DENR (January 27-29,2004) • Conducted a CDM public briefing in • Western Visayas in coordination with • the WWF and RISE (Non-government • Organization) • (February 17-18, 2004)

18. Policy Makers • Conducted an executive briefing on CDM for the senior officials of PNOC- EDC (February 13,2004) • Conducted a CDM public briefing in • Western Visayas in coordination with • the WWF and RISE (Non-government • Organization) • (February 17-18, 2004)

19. Policy Makers • Advocacy • Capacity development for DNA personnel once DNA is established

20. Research and Educational Institutions • Collaboration with various research institutions on issues regarding CDM and climate change

21. 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

22. Research and Educational Institutions • Resource and Environmental Economics Association of the Philippines • Resources, Environment and Economics Center for Studies Inc. • Energy Research and Development Department, Philippine National Oil Company – Energy Development Corp.

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

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

25. Regional • Attended a consultation meeting on the proposed Waste to Energy Project in Tarlac (February 4, 2004) • Conducted the 3rd CDM National Workshop on Capacity Development in Davao City • - (March 5, 2004)

26. Map of thePhilippines Regional activities Attended a consultation meeting in Tarlac CDM Public Briefing in San Fernando, Pampangga CDM Public Briefing in Region VI 3rd CDM National Workshop Davao City

27. Map of thePhilippines CDM Projects Northwind Wind Project, Ilocos Norte Waste to Energy Project In Tarlac Methane capture Project in Metro Manila Biomas Co-generation Project, Bacolod

28. Sector-specific Trainings • CDM Renewable Energy Projects April 28, 2004 • CDM Solid Waste Management Project June 23, 2004 • CDM Forestry Projects August 25, 2004

29. Map of thePhilippines Scheduled regional trainings 2-day CDM training In Region III (Pampangga) September 16-17, 2004 2-day CDM training In Region VI (Iloilo) May 27-28, 2004 2-day CDM training In Region X (Cagayan De Oro) July 15-16, 2004

30. Other services: • Development of new CDM Brochures • Updating of CDM website • Feature articles in press releases/newsletter

31. Lessons Learned

32. 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.

33. Factors for Success • Close coordination with IACCC and other groups doing capacity building activities on CDM to avoid duplication. • Availability of local experts to serve as resource speakers during workshops. • Availability of local CDM projects to be used as case studies during workshops.

34. Barriers/Hurdles • Delays in the establishment of the Philippine Designated National Authority - coming national election (May 2004) - consensus of stakeholders on the structure and representations in the DNA • Delays in the enforcement of the Kyoto Protocol • Availability of financing for the CDM projects

35. Barriers/Hurdles • Availability of funding support for the preparation of feasibility studies and Project Design Document • Lack of available data to do project feasibility studies.

36. Barriers/Hurdles • 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. Addressing Barriers / Hurdles • Develop technical skills which are required and appropriate to develop the specific capacities of various stakeholders • Promote research from research 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

40. 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

41. Thank you! Marina T. Mallare Project Coordinator CD4CDM Philippines marina@observatory.ph + 63 (0) 2 426-0837 + 63 (0) 2 426-0847