1 Seminar of Government Experts: Presentation by Canada Bonn Germany, May 16, 2005 Norine Smith Assistant deputy Minister Global Climate Affairs Environment Canada

2 Canada’s Commitment to Address Climate Change In April the Government of Canada introduced an undated national climate change plan- Project Green: A Plan for Honouring our Kyoto Commitment Project Green includes six key elements: 1.Harnessing Market Forces – The Climate Fund 2.A Partnership among Canada’s Governments – The Partnership Fund 3.Competitive and Sustainable Industry for the 21st Century- Addressing emissions from the Large Final Emitters

3 Canada’s Commitment to Address Climate Change Con’t 4.Engaged Citizens – Expansion of the One Tonne Challenge 5.Sustainable Agriculture and Forest Sectors – enhanced carbon sequestration 6.Sustainable Cities – New funds for public infrastructure

4 The Need for International Cooperation The Kyoto Protocol is only a first step The impacts of climate change are increasingly being felt right now Climate change is a global issue that requires a global response Canada is committed to a multi-lateral approach International community must work together to address climate change long after the end of the Kyoto Commitment Period

5 The Future We are entering an important new phase in the international effort to address climate change In Montreal, we need to consider how to build on what we have in a way that is: –effective and inclusive –promotes sustainable economic growth –fairly and equitably reflects the diverse circumstances of countries Many new ideas are emerging More discussion amongst the Parties is required

6 Laying the Foundation for Montreal Canada is hopeful that COP11, COP/MOP1 can lay the foundation for effective and inclusive international cooperation on climate change for the long term that will: –achieve the deep reductions in global emissions necessary to avoid the dangerous environmental impacts of climate change as well as adapting to the climate change that is inevitable; and –fairly and equitably reflects the diverse circumstances of the many countries of the world and promotes sustainable economic growth.

7 Starting the Dialogue Based on initial consultations Minister Dion is asking four central questions: –What type(s) of climate change goals would best ensure the necessary deep reductions of emissions while securing sustained economic growth for both industrialized and developing countries? –How could the global climate change regime more strongly promote the development and deployment of the needed technologies? –How can a global climate regime make the most effective use of market forces and promote a robust and efficient international carbon market –How should adaptation to a changing climate be more fully integrated into development policies and funding instruments?

8 Party Views Minister Dion is seeking the views of Parties on: –The appropriate questions for consideration –Potential answers to the questions Informal consultations will continue to explore these questions over the coming months.

9 Critical Steps in Montreal There is much that needs to be accomplished in Montreal starting with: –Successful adoption of draft COP decisions –Key steps in operationalizing the Protocol- election of the JI Supervisory Committee, Compliance Committees etc. Additional progress needs to be made on: –Reaching an agreement on funding issues –Other deliverables that would build confidence and demonstrate progress such as administrative improvement to strengthen the CDM We seek your views on additional areas where progress can be made

10 Conclusions There is much that needs to be accomplished in Montreal The challenges ahead are great and they can only be effectively addressed through international cooperation If the challenges are to be effectively addressed we must set ambitious goals for Montreal We seek your advice and support