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JISC work regarding criteria for baseline setting and monitoring

JISC work regarding criteria for baseline setting and monitoring. UNFCCC Technical Workshop on Joint Implementation 9 March 2006, Bonn Olle Björk, Ministry of Sustainable Development. Introduction.

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JISC work regarding criteria for baseline setting and monitoring

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  1. JISC work regarding criteria for baseline setting and monitoring UNFCCC Technical Workshop on Joint Implementation 9 March 2006, Bonn Olle Björk, Ministry of Sustainable Development

  2. Introduction • The decision on implementation of Article 6 of the Kyoto Protocol adopted by COP/MOP 1 requests JISC to: “..develop, as soon as possible, guidance with regard to the guidelines for the implementation of Article 6 of the Kyoto Protocol Appendix B on “Criteria for baseline setting and monitoring”, including provisions for small-scale projects as defined in paragraph 6 (c) of decision 17/CP.7…”

  3. Time frame • Public input before JISC 02 • Presentations at JI technical workshop • Discussion (incl. early mover projects) at JISC 02 • Adoption of guidance at JISC 04 (Draft work programme of the JI Supervisory Committee)

  4. Public input • ECON Norway • Carboncredits.nl - SenterNovem • The World Bank • IETA • Danish Environmental Protection Agency • TÜV Rheinland Group • CARBON GmbH, Austria • Reforest The Tropics, Inc

  5. Relevant requirements for the determination of JI projects • The reduction in anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHG), or enhancement of removals by sinks, provided by JI projects should be additional to any that would otherwise occur(Article 6.1(a) of Kyoto Protocol) • For track one projects, the host country must assess whether a project meets the relevant criteria • For track two projects Independent Entities will determine if a project meets the relevant criteria

  6. The JI baseline “..the scenario that reasonably represents the anthropogenic emissions by sources or anthropogenic removals by sinks of greenhouse gases that would occur in the absence of the proposed project”(Decision 16/CP.7, Appendix B, paragraph 1)

  7. Further detailed baseline criteria in the JI guidelines A baseline shall be established: • On a project-specific basis and/or using a multi-project emission factor; • In a transparent manner with regard to the choice of approaches, assumptions, methodologies, parameters, data sources and key factors; • Taking into account relevant national and/or sectoral policies and circumstances; • In such a way that ERUs cannot be earned for decreases in activity levels outside the project or due to force majeure; • Taking account of uncertainties and using conservative assumptions(Decision 16/CP.7, Appendix B, paragraph 1)

  8. Applying CDM rules to JI • Methodologies for baselines and monitoring approved by the CDM EB may be applied under JI(Decision on implementation of Article 6 of the Kyoto Protocol, para 4(a)) • Many project participants are currently applying existing CDM rules for JI projects • BUT, as public submissions point out:Unlike a CER, an ERU is part of a country’s assigned amount and will not increase the overall cap on emissions

  9. Comparing baseline criteria for JI and CDM (I) Similarities: • Must meet criteria for baseline setting, monitoring and additionality • Must do so in a transparent and conservative manner

  10. Comparing baseline criteria for JI and CDM (II) Distinctive differences: • Under JI there is no requirement for development of methodologies • Under the JI there is more flexibility in developing standardised baselines • Methodological considerations received through public input • Sectoral baseline studies regarding on- and off-grid electricity, district heating in Eastern Europe and Russia received • Countries play a greater role in JI baseline work • Participating countries required to establish national guidelines for project approval • Particularly with respect to standardised baselines

  11. Further points from public input • Strong support for the development of multi-project or sectoral baselines and simplified procedures • Utilise the CDM EB work to broaden the applicability of approved baseline and monitoring methodologies • Early movers should not have to go through a lenghty process a second time

  12. Assessment of additionality under JI • Ensure that emission reductions are not counted under other mechanisms • Approaches for additionality assessment of track two projects: • JISC may approve a CDM-style additionality tool approved • JISC may opt to favour the use of any additionality tests supplied by host countries • Technology-specific additionality • Type of baseline: • Project-specific baseline – case by case assessment • Sector-wide baseline – criteria in the baseline could determine additionality

  13. Monitoring • Public input: • Calls for clear guidance on the minimum level of monitoringf • Encourages simplified monitoring plans • Requests guidance on the issue of re-determination of monitoring plan upon improvement of the plan

  14. Thank you for your attention!

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