Transparency and promotion of the CDM Presentation title Transparency and promotion of the CDM JOINT COORDINATION WORKSHOP Bonn, 13 March 2011 David Abbass, Public Information Officer UNFCCC secretariat, Sustainable Development Mechanisms

COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH WORK PLAN 2010-2011 Presentation title CDM EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH WORK PLAN 2010-2011 Adopted at the 55th meeting of the Board in July 2010

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Objective Raise awareness and understanding about, and participation in the clean development mechanism.

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Approach The EB and the secretariat in its support to the Board, are committed to a proactive approach, transparency, openness, and factual and objective communication . . .

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Because true communication is two-way communication, the activities are aimed at developing ‘communication partnerships’, rather than aimed at ‘target audiences’.

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH PROJECTS PHOTO AND VIDEO CONTEST Changing Lives 2011 Engaging project participants Images for publications, website, display Videos for YouTube channel and website

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH PROJECTS RADIO FOR AFRICA Five “broadcast-ready” radio stories have been produced by the secretariat. To be disseminated to radio stations in Africa Discussions begun with Deutsche Welle, UN agencies and NGOS on dissemination, additional stories, joint training

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH PROJECTS WORKING WITH DNAs TO REACH POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTICIPANTS DNA Communicators of the Year Showcase Generate incentive for DNA focus on communication and outreach Provide an opportunity for sharing of information on successful efforts

DNA COMMUNICATORS OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE Presentation title DNA COMMUNICATORS OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE DNA COMMUNICATORS OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE 2010

DNA COMMUNICATORS OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE Presentation title DNA COMMUNICATORS OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE Congratulations again to the DNAs of Armenia, Brazil, Rwanda and Spain on being named Communicators of the Year in 2010

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH PROJECTS PARTICIPATION IN CARBON MARKET EVENTS Reach out to the carbon market community . Participation in select events Information booth Speakers

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH PROJECTS COMMUNICATION TOOLS, SERVICES, PRODUCTS Key information/communication tools, services, products for stakeholders and potential PPs Deliverables CDM website enhancements Revised brochure on the Kyoto Protocol mechanisms Question and answer service Project sheets Audio files Corporate-style annual report

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH PROJECTS ENHANCED MEDIA OUTREACH Build relationship with press, with the aim of being included in stories Send CDM Highlights to carbon market press after each meeting Arrange interviews with Chair of the EB Provide briefings to the press Media training for EB Chair and members, and senior secretariat staff

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan TRAINING PROMOTING PARTICIPATION, REMOVING BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION Deliverables: A set of learning materials, training packages, learning management system Design learning materials, training packages, learning management system Advise stakeholders on training design and delivery

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan ANALYSIS AND REPORTING FURTHER ASSESSMENT, COMMUNICATION OF ACHIEVEMENTS and CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CDM Monitor, analyze, report on market and policy developments and raise issues requiring Board consideration Maintain a central data portal to consolidate, harmonize and make public CDM project information Enhance the collaboration with key external partners on the use of CDM project information Analyze the contribution of CDM project activities – e.g. sustainable development, investment flows, tech transfer

CDM EB communication and outreach work plan Presentation title CDM EB communication and outreach work plan

CMP Mandate: Enhance transparency of the CDM Presentation title CMP Mandate: Enhance transparency of the CDM SBI to recommend procedures, mechanisms and institutional arrangements to allow for appeals against Executive Board decisions; Make available training and information materials to Stakeholders on ongoing changes and improvements; Ensure that rulings contain explanations of, and the rationale for, the decisions taken and that they include the sources of information used; Continue to revise the documentation to comply with the hierarchy of decisions;

CMP Mandate: Enhance transparency of the CDM Presentation title CMP Mandate: Enhance transparency of the CDM Provide greater clarity regarding the timing and implications of the introduction of new rules and decisions; Publish on the UNFCCC CDM website information related to the current and historic status regarding the processing of case-specific matters and methodologies, including requests for clarification, deviation and revision and for changes to project design documents; Monitor the timelines for the validation and verification processes by DOEs, and publish a compilation of these information;

M&Ps for direct communication with stakeholders Presentation title Presentation title M&Ps for direct communication with stakeholders Analysis of the areas and sub-areas for direct communication relevant to each stakeholder group within registration, issuance and methodology processes (What) Analysis of the need for establishment of new forums, recognizing representatives of stakeholder groups and/or exploring alternative ways for facilitating communication on policy issues (Whom) Define ways and mechanisms for direct communication in a systematic manner (When and How) - Process - Responsibilities - Timelines 21

Indicative work plan as approved at EB59 Presentation title Presentation title Indicative work plan as approved at EB59 EB 59: Call for public input on areas and means for direct communication with the Board and the secretariat EB 61: Draft modalities and procedures for direct communication with stakeholders EB 62: Approval and adoption of modalities and procedures for direct communication with stakeholders 22

EB Business plan and management plan Presentation title Presentation title EB Business plan and management plan 23

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