Baseline and Additionality in the CDM Dr. Oscar Coto II National CDM Workshop Belize August 2011
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Baseline and Additionality in the CDM
Dr. Oscar Coto
II National CDM Workshop
Belize
August 2011
Topics
1. The CDM process
2. Baseline and additionality
The CDM
• Rules based mechanism
• Complex regulatory structures
• Many actors participating
• Transparency of processes
• Time consuming
Principles of the CDM
• Consistency• Transparency• Impartiality• Independence• Confidentiality
Basis of a CDM project CDM validation
PrecisionConservadurismRelevanceCredibilityReliabilityCompleteness
Overview of the CDM project cycle
The Project Design Document
A few important concepts
• Baseline scenario
• Baseline methodology
• Crediting period
• Additionality
Baseline in the CDM
A CDM project must use an approved baseline methodology
Joergen will follow up on these !
A CDM project is additional …
If GHG emissions are reduced below those that would have ocurred in the absence of the registered project activity
PPs have to write explanation on how and why the project is additional and therefore not the baseline scenario in accordance to selected baseline methodology
There are tools and approaches available for the demonstration of additionality
Additionality
Tool for determination of
additionality in the CDM
Small scale projects should use barrier
analysis
Projects under 5 MW can use expedite
process
Additionality for renewables under 5 MW
Validation and additionality
So …
• Be prepared
• Follow through
• Be patient