Background very brief summing up of the NSS conclusions Background very brief summing up of the NSS conclusions Dr. Elewa

Objectives  Establishing a national mechanism for the selection, coordination, facilitation and implementation of CDM projects. The set-up must take into consideration the obligatory CDM project cycle requirements, established by the UNFCCC secretariat.  Identifying the roles of the different Egyptian institutions within the CDM project cycle.  Preparing a pipeline of CDM projects. These projects must be economically viable, environmentally friendly and socially acceptable.  Assessing GHG reduction potential in Egypt and the competitiveness in the international GHG market.  Identifying national capacity building needs.

Procedure  Formulating the SC & TAG through which the TOR were prepared  Selecting E2RC, which is affiliated to TIMS as the local contractor and EBP as the International (Swiss) contractor to prepare Egypt’s NSS under the umbrella of EEAA & WB and the technical assistance and funding the project by the Swiss government  Selecting the Egyptian team leaders and consultants. During the same time the Swiss team was determined.  Working together with the Swiss consultants through the technical workshops and visits  Depending upon the NC in extracting the necessary information.  Taking into considerations the valuable comments of the SC & TAG members on the periodical reports, and the valuable discussions with the stakeholders and the representatives of Ministries, Organizations, Authorities & committee during the workshops and direct contacts with them. This was a great help in selecting the projects.  Preparing the strategy with a high degree of quality and accepting it during the SC meeting on 19/10/2002.

Activities 1. Review of Literature –UNFCCC Process –GHG Mitigation Option: Development of New Basic Concepts –Policies and Measures to Reduce GHG Emissions Prospects –Egypt’s Needs Regarding CDM –Other Resources or Documents 6 tasks, to meet the following requirements:

Activities 2. Current and Projected GHG Emissions and Reduction / Avoidance Potential in Egypt –Analysis of the Greenhouse Gases Inventory –Projection of GHG Emissions –GHG Reduction /Avoidance Potential –Impact of Changes in Policy on Reduction /Avoidance Potential –Governmental Strategies Development Plans for the Future

Activities 3. International GHG Offset –The Framework of an International Offset Market –Options for Market Organization –The International Market for GHG Offsets –The Position of Egypt in the GHG Offset Market

Activities 4. Egypt Prerequisites for CDM Participation –Existing National Institutions –Existing Industrial Associations and Private Consulting Firms, As Well As NGOs, and their Potential for Participation in the CDM –Present Mechanisms for Foreign Investments in Egypt –Domestic Prerequisites for CDM –National CDM Committee and CDM Unit –Options in CDM Design

Activities 5. CDM Options for Egypt –Socio-Economic Costs and Benefits of CDM –Matchmaking: Offset Potential, International Market and Domestic Prerequisites –Elements of a Strategy for Egypt’s Participation in the CDM Market –CDM Action Plan for Egypt –Role of the National Committee for CDM in the Implementation of a CDM Action Plan

Activities 6. CDM Pilot Projects Pipeline –Methodology and Basic Considerations –Project Portfolio –Selected CDM Projects Pipeline

Activities 5 Technical Workshops 2 national workshops 1 Awareness workshop 1 Round-table discussion 9 Workshops between 24/10/2000 & 19/10/2002

Activities 5 Steering Committee Meetings between 24/10/2000 & 19/10/2002

Outputs Determining the expected Egypt's position in the international GHG offset market under different implementation rates. Preparing the CDM project cycle with key actors & decisions. Preparing the CDM action plan for Egypt, its major outputs (CDM unit, project packages, pilot project, CDM annual report & training package) & modules of activities. Preparing the national & international criteria indicators and their weight for the evaluation of the possible CDM projects. Selecting a group of 7 most promising CDM projects in the areas of energy efficiency, transport, electricity generation, solid waste management & LULUCF.