Module 1.2 – CDM Project Cycle Calibration Calibration through enhanced CDM-AP direct communication with stakeholders (DOEs/ATs) A. Ricardo J. Esparta Accreditation Panel - Methodologies Expert - RIT First SDM Joint Coordination Workshop Bonn, March 2012

Aim “to calibrate the understanding of the new requirements under the new package of documents, i.e. post registration changes and other cross cutting issues; and to discuss the role of each stakeholder during their implementation (PP, DOE, RIT member, secretariat). We kindly request you to speak for 10 minutes on the implementation of the new package of documents (PCP, VVS and PS), from the RITs' perspective. As the new package of documents is not applicable yet, we are looking for a presentation on what it is foreseen with regard to the upcoming implementation of the documents, taking into account your experience as an RIT member.” (2/9)

Objectives CDM Project Cycle Procedure (v. 01.0, EB65, November 2011, annex 32) 4. The objectives of the Clean development mechanism project cycle procedure are to: (a)Improve the consistency and clarity in processing by the Board and the UNFCCC secretariat (hereinafter referred to as the secretariat) of the submissions of documents relating to the registration of a proposed CDM project activity or PoA and issuance of CERs; (b)Enhance the overall efficiency and integrity of the CDM. (3/9)

Objectives CDM Project Standard (v. 01.0, EB65, annex 5) 5. The objectives of the Clean development mechanism project standard are to: (a)Enhance consistency and clarity of requirements applicable to any type of CDM project activities and CDM programmes of activities (PoA), and facilitate and promote a clear and common understanding by all parties involved in the CDM; (b)Improve the quality of project design documents (PDDs), PoA design documents (PoADDs), component project activity (CPA) design documents (CPA-DDs) and monitoring reports prepared by project participants and submitted in the CDM project cycle; (c)Enhance the overall efficiency and integrity in the CDM. (4/9)

Objectives CDM Validation and Verification Standard (v. 02.0, EB65, annex 4) 4. The objectives of the Clean development mechanism validation and verification standard are to: (a)Enhance consistency and clarity of minimum requirements for all types of CDM validation and verification activities; (b)Improve the quality and consistency in the preparation, execution, and the reporting of validation and verification activities; (c)Enhance the overall efficiency and integrity in the CDM. (5/9)

Implementation Plan for the Clean Development Mechanism PS, VVS and PCP (version 01.0, EB65, annen 6) as one of the main purposes of developing these new documents was to consolidate existing provisions into fewer documents. For example, many existing regulatory documents will be cancelled… 8. (a) The necessary time for PPs and designated operational entities (DOEs) to adjust their systems to follow the new standards and procedures, considering that the PS, VVS and PCP are mainly a consolidation of existing provisions, with only some new provisions; Appendix 1: Number of documents to be revised, 22 Appendix 1: Number of documents to be developed, 6 Appendix 1: Number of documents to be revised, 40 (6/9)

Timelines PDD/MR publication under the old rules up to 1.May.2012 Registration and issuance requests under the old rules up to 1.Oct.2012 (7/9)

Conclusion? “…what it is foreseen with regard to the upcoming implementation of the documents, taking into account your experience as an RIT member.” My answer: LESS IS MORE (8/9)

Conclusion? Andrea del Sarto, 1855, by Robert Browning ( …Who strive - you don't know how the others strive To paint a little thing like that you smeared Carelessly passing with your robes afloat,- Yet do much less, so much less, Someone says, (I know his name, no matter) - so much less! Well, less is more, Lucrezia… The phrase is also often associated with Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe ( ), one of the founders of modern architecture and a proponent of simplicity of style. But what does the RIT member means with “less is more”? The floor is open. (9/9)