CDM Development in Thailand Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism Office of Natural Resources & Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) The Royal Thai Government 19 October 2005

2 Outline of Presentation UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol Status of Thailand Greenhouse Gases Emission Thailand’s Policy on Climate Change Institutional Framework Draft CDM Sustainable Development Criteria Draft CDM Approval Procedure Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

3 Thailand had ratified United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in December 1994, and ratified Kyoto Protocol in August 2002 Thailand Status Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

4 Institutional Framework on CDM Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (MONRE) as DNA CDM (July 2003) Office of Natural Resources & Environmental Policy & Planning (ONEP) as National focal point ONEP is to coordinate the structuring of CDM operation and management in Thailand MONRE appointed ONEP THAILAND’S DNA Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

5 Thailand’s Policy on Climate Change Education, Training & Public Awareness National Communication Adaptation Research & Observation System Mitigation Capacity Building Clean Development Mechanism Development & Technology Transfer Inventories, Registry & Monitoring system Thailand’s national and government policies Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

6 Capacity Building for CDM Public Awareness on CDM through networking and small group meetings Stakeholders Consultation Working with Partners Coming soon “Website” Publications to catered for the need of stakeholders Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

7 Thailand CDM’s Policy The Cabinet will give final approval for the operation of CDM project case by case; Contribute to National Sustainable Development Plan; Technology transfer and capacity building; Gives priority of benefits to local community; and The first phase of CDM will give priority to CDM in the Energy Sector and the 2 nd phase is under consideration. Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

8 Emission of CO 2 from Energy sector in 2002 Thailand’s emission if 0.74 % of global emission from the energy sector. ที่มา International Energy Agency Million tonne of CO2e Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

9 Thailand Greenhouse Gases Emission by Sector in ,611,00 0 Total emission 50,221,0004. Landuse Change & Forestry 3,188,0003. Agricultural &Livestock 10,777,0002. Industrial Process 144,475,0001. Energy Sector Quantity (tonnes) Emission Source 677,0005. Wastes Sources of emission by sector Emission ( 1000 tonnes ) 69% 5% 2% 24% 0.3% Source of information: National Clean Development Mechanism Study for the Kingdom of Thailand (2002) Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

Emission from the Energy Sector between Transportation Power Manufacturing Res. & Com Others Total Emission Increase (Million tonne CO2e) Percentage Increase Average Percentage Increase5.37 Year Source: Thailand Energy Statistics 2004 Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

11 Tentative CDM Project Criteria Voluntary participation;Voluntary participation; Sustainable Development; Environmental Impact; Compliance with sector specific policy; andCompliance with sector specific policy; and Legislation Compliance. Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

12 ‘Draft’ List of Documents for Submission Application form PDD Initial Environmental Evaluation (IEE) report Participation qualification Administrative fee Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

13 10 days NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD (NEB) DNA issues a letter of approval Project developer submits PDD together with approved EIA or Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report to ONEP National Committee on UNFCCC Comments from concerned Ministry “DRAFT” CDM APPROVAL PROCEDURE -- Chairperson: Deputy Prime Minister (acting for the PM) -- Chairperson: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Expert Groups ONEP as the DNA-CDM Secretariat 15 days 3 days monthly meeting weekly meeting Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005 CABINET

14 Revised Draft Approval Procedure There are many steps involved in the Approval Procedure The lack of institutional support - to provide information and services related to CDM & to promote the development of CDM projects Greater outreach activity and raising the level of public awareness Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

CDM Institution (DNA Secretariat) Marketing Promotion and Trading Unit Monitoring Unit Capacity Building Registration/ Information Centre Analytical Unit CDM Institution Board Set Policy for CDM in Thailand Set Criterai & Approval Procedure Analyse & give approval to the CDM project Registered the amount of CERs generated and tansaction Marketing the CDM project development & the sell of CERs National Board on Climate Change Set Policy and Strategy on Carbon Sink Set Policy and Stategy on Emission Source Chair by-Prime Minister Vice Chair- Minister of MONRE Chiar-Minister of MONRE Secretariat office- CDM Institution Tentative Institutional Framework on Climate change

16 Draft Proposed Approval Procedure 15 days 3 days 15 working days DNA issued letter of approval CDM Institution Project Developer submit PDD together with EIA or IEE Cencerned Ministry National Board on Climate Change CDM Instituion Board Acknowledge the decision Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

17 Contact Details Ms. Pongtip Puvacharoen Climate Change Coordinator Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) 60/1 Soi Pibunwatna 7, Rama VI Road, Phyathai, Bangkok THAILAND Tel extension 187 Fax Contact: Mrs. Prasetsuk Mrs. Aree Wattana Dr. Natarika Vayuparb Cooper Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning CD4CDM 19 October 2005

18 Thank you