CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT for the
CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM for CAMBODIA (CD4CDM-CAM)
National Workshop on Capacity Development for
the Clean Development Mechanism
26-27 March 2003
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cambodia’s CD4CDM
Project Overview
by Tin Ponlok, Project Coordinator
Outline of the Presentation:
CD4CDM PHASE 1:
I.
Project Background
II.
Cambodia’s Fulfillment of the Selection Criteria
III.
Phase 1 Tasks
CD4CDM PHASE 2:
I.
Objectives
II.
Proposed Project Structure
III.
Proposed Project Strategy
IV. Next Step
V.
Conclusion
CD4CDM PHASE 1
I. Project Background
 UCCEE selected Cambodia as a candidate for participating in
the CDCDM programme in late September 2002. Cambodia
fully met the selection criteria.
 On 7 October 2002 UCCEE sent an official invitation to the
Ministry of Environment (MoE) to participate in the
programme.
 After a series of consultations with concerned officials and
departments, on 11 October 2002, MoE sent UCCEE an
official letter of expression of interest in joining the
programme.
 Two AIT staff, Prof. Bhattacharya and Dr. Kumar, conducted
the first visit to Cambodia from 21-23 October 2002 to
discuss the programme with MoE and other concerned
ministries/agencies and to recommend on Cambodia
participation in the programme.
CD4CDM PHASE 1
I. Project Background (cont.)
 Cambodia requested to extend Phase 1 until the end of March
2003 for preparing the country workplan, which was
subsequently approved by UCCEE.
 MoE signed an agreement to implement the project with UCCEE
in mid November 2003.
 Preparation of the draft workplan for 2003-2005 completed in
early March 2003.
 The draft workplan will be presented and discussed in this
national workshop to get comments before finalisation.
 The workplan focuss on the following key areas:
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CDM information campaign and awareness raising
CDM-related capacity development for policy makers
Establishment and capacity building of CDM National Authority
Capacity development for public and private sector players, and
Creation of a pipeline of CDM-eligible projects.
CD4CDM PHASE 1
II. Cambodia’s Fulfillment of the Selection Criteria
Ratification of the UNFCCC
Entry into force of the UNFCCC: 17
March 1996
Signature/ratification of the
Kyoto Protocol (KP)
Status of the National
Communication
Existence of a focal agency for
the UNFCCC and KP
Existence of a national policy to
promote RE & EE
Date of accession: 22 August 2002
Small & medium sized poor
countries
On-going activities on the CDM
or AIJ
Completed and submitted to the CoP-8
MoE is the National Focal Point for the
UNFCCC and the KP
RE & EE are of high priority for the
government (>85% of the total
national energy supply is from RE). A
draft Renewable Energy Action Plan is
under completion
Cambodia is a relatively small LDC
None
CD4CDM PHASE 1
II. Cambodia’s Fulfillment of the Selection Criteria (cont.)
FDI framework
Emission reduction
potential
Existing institutional
capacity
Existing analytical
capacity
Political stability
The government is conscious on the need
to attract FDI to assist in poverty
reduction
Three key sectors: Energy and Transport,
Forestry, and Agriculture with max GHG
reduction potential of about 720,000 Gg
MoE is responsible for climate change
related activities in the country. Effort to
establish an inter-agency body responsible
for climate change policies is underway
There is a team of local "experts" in
climate change, who represent various
concerned government ministries and
agencies
Yes. It is the first time since 1970 that
Cambodia enjoys full peace and stability
throughout the country
CD4CDM PHASE 1
III. Phase 1 Tasks:
 Assist the UCCEE team in preparing and
arranging meetings and working sessions with
government institutions and local
stakeholders
 Organise and participate in the national
workshop
 Prepare a comprehensive workplan for 20032005
CD4CDM PHASE2
I. Objectives:
• Objective 1: Establish procedural and
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infrastructural elements forming a prerequisite for
successful implementation of project activities;
Objective 2: Conduct information campaign and
awareness raising on the benefits of the CDM for
relevant target groups and generate support of
the government for participating in the CDM;
Objective 3: Develop CDM-related capacity for
national policy makers;
CD4CDM PHASE 2
I. Objectives (cont.):
• Objective 4: Assist the Government in
establishing and building capacity of CDM
National Authority;
• Objective 5: Facilitate capacity development for
public and private sector players to identify,
formulate and secure financing for CDM project;
and
• Objective 6: Creating a pipeline of CDM-eligible
projects.
CD4CDM PHASE 2
II. Proposes Project Structure
National Climate Change Committee
(under establishment)
UNEP
(UCCEE)
CDM Nat.
Authority
Climate Change
Team
CDM Focal Point
Agency (MoE)
Regional Centre
(AIT)
Project Management Unit
(MoE)
Component 1
International
experts
Component 2
Component 3
National Technical Experts
CD4CDM PHASE 2
III. Proposed Implementation Strategy
• Training with focus on on-the-job
training
• Inter-agency coordination
• Institution building
• Private sector participation
• Technical discourse
• Network building.
CD4CDM PHASE 2
What can we expect at the end of the
project?
• Increased opportunities for activities that will
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assist Cambodia’s sustainable development
Public and private sector understanding of the
benefits of the CDM
Government commitment and support to the CDM
A fully functioning CDM National Authority
A clear set of operational guidelines and criteria
for CDM projects
Investors’ interest in CDM project in Cambodia
Cambodia to be respected as a nation committed
to the global efforts to address climate change
CD4CDM PHASE 2
IV. Next Steps
• Prepare the workshop proceedings
• Complete the 2003-2005 workplan and
get official approval
• Start actual implementation of Phase 2
CD4CDM PHASE 2
V. Conclusion
• CDCDM project will help establish technical and
institutional capacity in the country
• Awareness raising activities on CDM are crucial for
project success
• Focus on both technical and institutional capacity
building
• Broad participation of stakeholders is crucial
• Networking among implementing countries is
important
• Support from UCCEE/AIT remains key toward
successful project implementation.
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