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Cooperative Mechanisms UNFCCC secretariat unfccct/cdm

JI under UNFCCC - An overview -. Cooperative Mechanisms UNFCCC secretariat http://unfccc.int/cdm. JI | The basics. COP 7 agreed on guidelines for Article 6 projects (decision 16/CP7) to be adopted by COP/MOP 1

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Cooperative Mechanisms UNFCCC secretariat unfccct/cdm

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  1. JI under UNFCCC - An overview - Cooperative Mechanisms UNFCCC secretariat http://unfccc.int/cdm

  2. JI | The basics • COP 7 agreed on guidelines for Article 6 projects (decision 16/CP7) to be adopted by COP/MOP 1 • Emission reductions (ERU) are achieved by one Annex Party through projects in another such Party • Projects provide emission reductions, or an enhancement of removals by sinks, that are additional to any that would otherwise occur

  3. JI | The basics • Projects starting as of year 2000 are eligible as Article 6 projects if they meet requirements set in guidelines. ERUs can only be issued for a crediting period beginning with the year 2008 • ERUs bankable to a max of 2.5% of assigned amount (pursuant to Art. 3.7 & 3.8 of that Party (Art.7.4)) • LULUCF JI projects Art. 3.3 and 3.4 • Legal entities to be authorized by Parties • Accredited independent entities (AIE) to undertake third party verification • Two tracks depending on eligibility status

  4. JI | Eligibility requirements (1) Track 1 (full eligibility) Track 2 (partial eligibility) a. Party to the Kyoto Protocol b. Assigned amount calculated c. National system in place for estimating emissions/removals d. National registry in place for tracking assigned amount e. Submission of most recent required emissions inventory f. Accurate accounting of assigned amount and submission of information a. Party to the Kyoto Protocol b. Assigned amount calculated d. National registry in place for tracking assigned amount

  5. JI | Two tracks – key features

  6. JI | Track 1 – Role of host Party • Key role for host Party • Have designated focal point for approving projects • Have determined national guidelines for: • Approving projects • Monitoring • Verification • Shall make information on projects publicly available in accordance with appendix B • Meet participation requirements • International guidelines regarding information to be made available (Appendix B to be reviewed by JISC and recommended to COP/MOP)

  7. JI | Track 2 – Role of international oversight • Key roles for JISC and accredited independent entities (AIE) • Role of JISC • Accredits independent enties • May request review of decision of AIE (see below) • Role of AIEs: • Determine thatArt. 6 projects conform with JI requirements,including that methodologies are appropriate • Determine amount of emission reductions/removals by sinks

  8. JI | At COP/MOP 1 • COP/MOP 1: • To adopt Article 6 guidelines (Marrakesh Accords) • To establish the JISC and elect its members and alternates • Possible further issues for consideration: • Further guidance by COP/MOP on the JISC work plan • Possible guidance on other issues (for example regarding methodological work, track 1 issues, resources for financing track 2 support) • Watch for JI information at http: //unfccc.int/ Kyoto Mechanisms

  9. Annex 1| Background information • Kyoto Protocol implementation timeline • Pre- commitment period milestones • Verifying compliance with targets

  10. Annex - 4 | Crediting for JI projects • Conversion (“issuance”) of existing units of the host Partyto emission reduction units (ERUs) based on the project • ERUs are transferred to investing Party/entity • ERUs may be used by Annex B Parties for compliance • ERUs differ from CDM credits, which are newly generated units AAU ERU for emission reducing projects RMU ERU for LULUCF projects

  11. Annex 5 | Verifying compliance with the targets National systems National registries Annex I Party systems Reporting process Emissions inventories Assigned amount info Review, adjustment, compliance processes Secretariat compilation and accounting database Kyoto Protocol Compliance Committee Assigned amount 2008 - 2012 Emissions 2008 - 2012 >= <

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