Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism in the PHILIPPINES

STATUS REPORTAsian Regional Workshop

16th January 2003Phuket, Thailand

Outline of the presentation1. Project Implementers in the Philippines

2. Formulation of the Draft Work Plan

3. National Workshop

4. Revised Work Plan

5. Developments and Concerns

1. Focal Point AgencyGovernment agency formally responsible for

implementing the project in the Philippines

Inter-Agency Committee on Climate Change

(IACCC)

1. Focal Point AgencyInter-Agency Committee on Climate Change

(IACCC) Established 8th May 1991

Presidential Administrative Order No. 220

Coordinates the Philippines’ climate-change related activities

Prepares climate change policies and the Philippine positions at the UNFCCC negotiations

1. Focal Point AgencyInter-Agency Committee on Climate Change

(IACCC) Chair: Secretary, Department of Environment

and Natural Resources

Co-Chair: Secretary, Department of Science and Technology

Secretariat: Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources

1. Focal Point AgencyMembers of the IACCC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Department of Science and Technology Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical

Services Department of Foreign Affairs National Economic Development Authority Department of Energy Department of Transportation and Communications Department of Agriculture Philippine Network on Climate Change (NGO)

1. Assisting InstitutionInstitution responsible for the day to day

implementation of the project contracted by UCCEE to assist the IACCC in the Philippines

Climate Change Information Center(CCIC)

Manila ObservatoryAteneo de Manila University

2. Formulation of Draft Work PlanReviewed previous studies related to CDM in the

Philippines

1994 National GHG Inventory U.S. Country Studies Program

Asia Least Cost Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategy (ALGAS) 1994-1998, GEF-UNDP-ADB

National Action Plan on Climate Change 1997, USAID

2. Formulation of Draft Work PlanReviewed previous studies related to CDM in the

Philippines

Philippine Climate Change Mitigation Program 1998-2001, DOE & IACCC

Study on Capacity Building on the CDM UNDP, 1999

Philippine Agenda 21 for Sustainable Development Philippine Council for Sustainable Development

2. Formulation of Draft Work PlanInterviewed relevant experts and resource persons

Developers of renewable energy projects

Financiers of renewable energy projects

Government officials Department of Environment and Natural Resources Department of Energy Department of Finance

Multilateral institution Asian Development Bank

2. Formulation of Draft Work PlanAttended seminars and conferences related to CDM

World Wildlife Fund forum on CDM

Executive briefing on CDM for senior officials of Development Bank of the Philippines

Climate Change Impacts in the Philippines

Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Orientation to CDM

2. Formulation of Draft Work PlanMade presentations and facilitated discussions in

seminars and conferences on CDM

Seminar on CDM for mid-level officials of the Development Bank of the Philippines

CDM: Transforming the Energy Economy of the Philippines

Consultation on Designated Operational Entities for CDM

2. Formulation of Draft Work Plan

The Draft Work Plan is a consolidation of elements gathered through research, data gathering, interviews, consultations, meetings, seminars and conferences.

The Draft Work Plan was the principal document for discussion and comment at a National Workshop.

3. National Workshop Conducted 9th—11th December 2002

Participants Private Sector (especially developers &

financiers of renewable energy projects) – majority of workshop participants

Government officials (especially members of IACCC)

Non-Governmental Organizations Academe Auditing firms and ISO certifiers

3. National Workshop Objectives

1. Present the proposed Work Plan

2. Discuss the comprehensiveness, suitability and feasibility of the Work Plan

3. Solicit comments, suggestions and revisions which will make the Work Plan more appropriate

4. Build consensus that the Work Plan be endorsed for funding and implementation

3. National Workshop Topics

Overview of the CDM

CDM National Authority

Capacity Development for CDM Project Developers

CDM Project Financing

Work Plan for Capacity Development for CDM in the Philippines

3. National Workshop Presentations by resource persons on

the prospects of CDM in the Philippines; the capacity needs of different CDM stakeholders in the

Philippines.

Plenary discussions on the prospects of CDM in the Philippines; the capacity needs of different CDM stakeholders in the

Philippines.

Plenary discussions on issues involved regarding the establishment of the CDM National Authority in the Philippines.

3. National Workshop

Small group discussions on details of the Draft Work Plan.

Plenary discussion on comments and suggested revisions of the Draft Work Plan.

4. Revised Work Plan The Draft Work Plan has been revised

taking into account the comments and suggestions made during the National Workshop.

The Revised Work Plan will be presented in detail during the afternoon session of Day 1 of the Regional Workshop.

4. Revised Work PlanFive Tasks

I. Conduct information campaign and awareness raising

II. Strengthen the capacity of policy-makers1. Generate the interest and support of senior policy-

makers

2. Develop the capacity of mid-level policy-makers

4. Revised Work PlanFive Tasks

III. Establish the institutional framework for the CDM

1. Establish the CDM National Authority

2. Develop the capacity of the CDM National Authority

4. Revised Work PlanFive Tasks

IV. Strengthen the capacity of private and public sector players

1. Develop the capacity of project developers

2. Develop the capacity of project financiers

3. Develop the capacity of NGOs, local communities, national research institutions and academe

4. Revised Work PlanFive Tasks

V. Create a pipeline of CDM Projects

1. Establish a CDM promotions office

2. Facilitate the development of CDM-Eligible Projects

5. Developments and Concerns Growing interest for CDM among developers of

renewable energy projects A few projects presently being developed as potential

CDM projects Philippines has not yet ratified the Kyoto Protocol Formation of CDM Task Force composed of

Department of Environment & Natural Resources Department of Energy Development Bank of the Philippines

Identification of key sectors and projects that should be targeted for CDM

Thank you! Ms. Jocelyn Goco

Inter-Agency Committee on Climate Change

joygoco@yahoo.com Tel +63 2 920-2251

Mr. Rey Guarin Development Bank of

the Philippines raguarin@devbankphil.com.ph Tel +63 2 893-1782 Fax +63 2 815-1611

Dr. Roberto Yap Climate Change

Information Center rcyapsj@observatory.ph Tel +63 2 426-6144; Fax +63 2 426-6070

Ms. Marina Mallare Climate Change

Information Center marina@observatory.ph Tel +63 2 426-6495 Fax +63 2 426-6141