Country Experiences in Mitigation Assessment : Republic of Korea SUYI KIM Korea Energy Economics Institute

Backgrounds ROK is Non-AnnexⅠCountry Initial NC submitted in Feb. 1998 Self-funding by Korean government 2nd NC submitted in Dec. 2003 Using the guideline for Parties included in AnnexⅠto the Convention (FCCC/1999/L.3/Add.1) More systematic approach for the preparation National project with full support from government Joint research and preparation with research institutes, academics, government officials, NGOs and other stakeholders

Inventory & Projection Backgrounds Inventory & Projection Policy & Measures Coordination & Review Research & Observation Education & Training Vulnerability & Adaptation 4 Task-Force teams, 1 coordination and review group Each team consists of experts, officials, stakeholders, etc Information gathering, analysis, preparation, etc

Policies & Measures The Comprehensive Action Plan 1st (1999-2001), 2nd (2002-2004), 3rd (2005-2007) Include direction and target of P&Ms for mitigation Promotion Strategies on Mitigation Promotion of technology to reduce GHG emissions & development of environment-friendly energy Strengthening of policies and measures for GHG reduction Inducement of Public Participation & Cooperation

Agriculture and Livestock Land-Use Change and Forestry Policies & Measures Sector Direction Energy Demand Integrally managed energy conservation policy Improvements in energy efficiency Supply Expansion of renewable & clean energy use Building Improvement of energy efficiency in buildings Transportation Fuel Promotion of clean fuel & compact cars Transportation Efficient management of national transportation system & traffic demand Establishment of comprehensive logistics information network & standardization of logistics equipments Agriculture and Livestock Improvements in patterns of farming and animal husbandry Land-Use Change and Forestry Forest management Forest maintenance Afforestation Waste Minimization & recycling of waste Establishment of foundation for waste treatment

Improvement of Reporting Quality Review on 2nd NC Methodological approaches Credibility of results and findings Sections and parts required to improve quality and credibility Thee-year Basic Research Project (2004~2006) on Mitigation Assessment Joint research with relevant experts, academics, etc Improvement of national GHG inventory system Modeling & analysis for GHG projection Modeling & analysis for mitigation assessment on the different sectors including energy, agriculture, LUCF, etc.

Preparation of 3rd National Communication Preparation of 3rd NC from 2007 Use a similar institutional and human resource arrangement Emphasis on mitigation assessment with special technical modeling expert group Balanced approach on mitigation and adaptation

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