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

Capacity Development for the Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism Clean Development Mechanism

(Philippines)(Philippines)24-26 March 2004

Philippine CD4CDM TeamPhilippine 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

Outline

I. Project Overview

II. Project Strategy for 2004

III. Lessons Learned

Project Overview

CD4CDM–Philippines TasksCD4CDM–Philippines Tasks

I.I. Conduct information campaign and awareness Conduct information campaign and awareness raisingraising

II.II. Strengthen the capacity of policy-makersStrengthen the capacity of policy-makers

III.III. Establish the institutional framework for the Establish the institutional framework for the CDMCDM

IV.IV. Strengthen the capacity of private and public Strengthen the capacity of private and public sector playerssector players

V.V. Create a pipeline of CDM ProjectsCreate a pipeline of CDM Projects

• Public BriefingsPublic Briefings

• Information Materials Information Materials

I. Information Campaign and I. Information Campaign and Awareness RaisingAwareness Raising

• Feature Articles in Feature Articles in National Newspapers and National Newspapers and MagazinesMagazines

• Roundtable DiscussionsRoundtable Discussions

• CD4CDM- Philippines CD4CDM- Philippines WebsiteWebsite

II. Strengthening the Capacity of II. Strengthening the Capacity of Policy MakersPolicy Makers

• Executive BriefingsExecutive Briefings

• Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance

to the IACCCto the IACCC

• Advocacy for Philippine Advocacy for Philippine Ratification of the Kyoto Ratification of the Kyoto ProtocolProtocol

• Technical Training Technical Training CoursesCourses

III. Institutional Framework for III. Institutional Framework for CDMCDM

• Coordinates with the IACCC on the Coordinates with the IACCC on the implementation of the UNDP- Dutch implementation of the UNDP- Dutch ProjectProject

IV. Strengthening the Capacity of IV. Strengthening the Capacity of Public and Private SectorsPublic and Private Sectors

• Project DevelopersProject Developers• Project FinanciersProject Financiers• Local Government Local Government

UnitsUnits• Research InstitutionsResearch Institutions

• NGOsNGOs• AcademeAcademe• GovernmentGovernment

ThroughThrough Training WorkshopsTraining Workshops on :on :

Strengthening the Capacity of Strengthening the Capacity of Public and Private SectorsPublic and Private Sectors

• GHG Emissions Reductions GHG Emissions Reductions CalculationsCalculations

• Small Scale CDM Small Scale CDM ProjectsProjects

• Project Design DocumentProject Design Document

• Baselines and Monitoring Baselines and Monitoring PlansPlans

• Sustainable Development Sustainable Development IndicatorsIndicators

• Financial Mechanisms for CDMFinancial Mechanisms for CDM

• Technology Needs Technology Needs AssessmentAssessment

V. Pipeline for CDM ProjectsV. Pipeline for CDM Projects

• Link for project investors and Link for project investors and developers through information on developers through information on forums and other venues for forums and other venues for partnershippartnership

• Consultancy services to the different Consultancy services to the different CDM Stakeholders on the different CDM Stakeholders on the different aspects of the CDM Project Cycleaspects of the CDM Project Cycle

• Promotional Materials Promotional Materials

Pipeline for CDM ProjectsPipeline for CDM ProjectsProjects in the Pipeline: PCF Financing

1. 50 MW Victorias Cogeneration Project, Negros Occidental , Philippines

2. 25 MW Northwind Bangui Bay Project –Phase 1 , Ilocos Norte ,Philippines

3. 30 MW First Farmer’s Cogeneration Project , Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines

4. 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)

Project Strategy 2004

Thrusts for 2004Thrusts for 2004

• Private SectorPrivate Sector

• RegionalRegional

• Sector- specific TrainingsSector- specific Trainings

Private SectorsPrivate 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 Conducted a CDM training workshopworkshop

for the members of the for the members of the Philippine Philippine

Business for Environment Business for Environment

(February 11-12, 2004)(February 11-12, 2004)


• Conducted an executive briefing for the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) Agribusiness and Countryside Development Foundation

(March 9, 2004)

• Conducted a Roundtable Conducted a Roundtable discussion discussion

for the private sector on the for the private sector on the proposed proposed

operational framework of the operational framework of the Philippine Designated National Philippine Designated National AuthorityAuthority

(March 17, 2004)(March 17, 2004)


• 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 Conducted a CDM public briefing in in Western Visayas in coordination Western Visayas in coordination with with the WWF and RISE (Non-the WWF and RISE (Non-government government Organization)Organization)


Policy MakersPolicy Makers

• Conducted an executive briefing on CDM for the senior officials of PNOC- EDC (February 13,2004)

• Conducted a CDM public briefing Conducted a CDM public briefing in in Western Visayas in coordination Western Visayas in coordination with with the WWF and RISE (Non-the WWF and RISE (Non-government government Organization)Organization)


Policy Makers

• Advocacy

• Capacity development for DNA personnel once DNA is established

Research and Educational Research and Educational InstitutionsInstitutions

•Collaboration with various research institutions on issues regarding CDM and climate change


METRO MANILA & LUZONMETRO MANILA & LUZON

• Environmental Forestry Programme, University of the Philippines-Los Bańos

• University of the Philippines SOLAR Laboratory

• Climate Studies Division, Manila Observatory

Research and Educational InstitutionsResearch 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.

Research and Educational InstitutionsResearch and Educational Institutions

• Asian Institute of Management Policy Center

• Resources, Environment and Economics Center for Studies Inc.

• Institute on Church and Social Issues


VISAYAS & MINDANAO AREAS

• Central Philippine University

• Ateneo de Davao University

RegionalRegional• Attended a consultation

meeting on the proposed Waste to Energy Project in Tarlac(February 4, 2004)

• Conducted the 3Conducted the 3rdrd CDM CDM National Workshop on Capacity National Workshop on Capacity Development in Davao CityDevelopment in Davao City

- (March 5, 2004)- (March 5, 2004)

3rd CDM NationalWorkshop Davao City

CDM Public Briefingin Region VI

CDM Public Briefing in San Fernando, Pampangga

Attended a consultationmeeting in Tarlac Map of theMap of the

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Regional activitiesRegional activities

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CDM ProjectsCDM Projects

Biomas Co-generationProject, Bacolod

Methane captureProject in Metro Manila

Waste to Energy Project In Tarlac

Northwind WindProject, Ilocos Norte

• CDM Renewable Energy CDM Renewable Energy ProjectsProjectsApril 28, 2004April 28, 2004

• CDM Solid Waste Management CDM Solid Waste Management ProjectProjectJune 23, 2004June 23, 2004

• CDM Forestry ProjectsCDM Forestry ProjectsAugust 25, 2004August 25, 2004

Sector-specific Sector-specific TrainingsTrainings

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Scheduled regional trainingsScheduled regional trainings

2-day CDM trainingIn Region X (Cagayan De Oro)July 15-16, 2004

2-day CDM trainingIn Region VI (Iloilo)May 27-28, 2004

2-day CDM trainingIn Region III (Pampangga)September 16-17, 2004

Other services:Other services:

• Development of new CDM Brochures

• Updating of CDM website

• Feature articles in press releases/newsletter

Lessons Learned Lessons Learned

Factors for SuccessFactors for Success

• Growing awareness and interest in the CDM, Growing awareness and interest in the CDM, particularly of the Private Sector, Research and particularly of the Private Sector, Research and Educational Institutions and the Government.Educational Institutions and the Government.

• Partnerships with other institutions that are also Partnerships with other institutions that are also interested in fostering CDM.interested in fostering CDM.

• New venues for advocacy and research on CDM New venues for advocacy and research on CDM trends and issues.trends and issues.

Factors for SuccessFactors for Success

• Close coordination with IACCC and other groups Close coordination with IACCC and other groups doing capacity building activities on CDM to doing capacity building activities on CDM to avoid duplication. avoid duplication.

• Availability of local experts to serve as resource Availability of local experts to serve as resource speakers during workshops.speakers during workshops.

• Availability of local CDM projects to be used as Availability of local CDM projects to be used as case studies during workshopscase studies during workshops.

Barriers/HurdlesBarriers/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


Availability of funding support for the preparation of feasibility studies and Project Design Document

Lack of available data to do project feasibility studies.


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


• 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

Addressing Barriers / Addressing Barriers / HurdlesHurdles

• 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


• 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


• 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

Marina T. MallareMarina T. MallareProject CoordinatorProject CoordinatorCD4CDM PhilippinesCD4CDM [email protected]@observatory.ph+ 63 (0) 2 426-0837+ 63 (0) 2 426-0837+ 63 (0) 2 426-0847+ 63 (0) 2 426-0847

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