1. CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT for the CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM for CAMBODIA (CD4CDM-CAM) National Workshop on Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism 26-27 March 2003 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Cambodia’s CD4CDM Project Overview by Tin Ponlok, Project Coordinator

2. Outline of the Presentation: CD4CDM PHASE 1: I.Project Background II.Cambodia’s Fulfillment of the Selection Criteria III.Phase 1 Tasks CD4CDM PHASE 2: I.Objectives II.Proposed Project Structure III.Proposed Project Strategy IV.Next Step V.Conclusion

3. CD4CDM PHASE 1 I. Project Background  UCCEE selected Cambodia as a candidate for participating in the CDCDM programme in late September 2002. Cambodia fully met the selection criteria.  On 7 October 2002 UCCEE sent an official invitation to the Ministry of Environment (MoE) to participate in the programme.  After a series of consultations with concerned officials and departments, on 11 October 2002, MoE sent UCCEE an official letter of expression of interest in joining the programme.  Two AIT staff, Prof. Bhattacharya and Dr. Kumar, conducted the first visit to Cambodia from 21-23 October 2002 to discuss the programme with MoE and other concerned ministries/agencies and to recommend on Cambodia participation in the programme.

4. CD4CDM PHASE 1 I. Project Background (cont.)   Cambodia requested to extend Phase 1 until the end of March 2003 for preparing the country workplan, which was subsequently approved by UCCEE.   MoE signed an agreement to implement the project with UCCEE in mid November 2003.   Preparation of the draft workplan for 2003-2005 completed in early March 2003.   The draft workplan will be presented and discussed in this national workshop to get comments before finalisation.   The workplan focuss on the following key areas:  CDM information campaign and awareness raising  CDM-related capacity development for policy makers  Establishment and capacity building of CDM National Authority  Capacity development for public and private sector players, and  Creation of a pipeline of CDM-eligible projects.

5. CD4CDM PHASE 1 II. Cambodia’s Fulfillment of the Selection Criteria Ratification of the UNFCCCEntry into force of the UNFCCC: 17 March 1996 Signature/ratification of the Kyoto Protocol (KP) Date of accession: 22 August 2002 Status of the National Communication Completed and submitted to the CoP-8 Existence of a focal agency for the UNFCCC and KP MoE is the National Focal Point for the UNFCCC and the KP Existence of a national policy to promote RE & EE RE & EE are of high priority for the government (>85% of the total national energy supply is from RE). A draft Renewable Energy Action Plan is under completion Small & medium sized poor countries Cambodia is a relatively small LDC On-going activities on the CDM or AIJ None

6. CD4CDM PHASE 1 II. Cambodia’s Fulfillment of the Selection Criteria (cont.) FDI frameworkThe government is conscious on the need to attract FDI to assist in poverty reduction Emission reduction potential Three key sectors: Energy and Transport, Forestry, and Agriculture with max GHG reduction potential of about 720,000 Gg Existing institutional capacity MoE is responsible for climate change related activities in the country. Effort to establish an inter-agency body responsible for climate change policies is underway Existing analytical capacity There is a team of local "experts" in climate change, who represent various concerned government ministries and agencies Political stabilityYes. It is the first time since 1970 that Cambodia enjoys full peace and stability throughout the country

7. CD4CDM PHASE 1 III. Phase 1 Tasks:   Assist the UCCEE team in preparing and arranging meetings and working sessions with government institutions and local stakeholders   Organise and participate in the national workshop   Prepare a comprehensive workplan for 2003- 2005

8. CD4CDM PHASE2 I. Objectives: Objective 1: Establish procedural and infrastructural elements forming a prerequisite for successful implementation of project activities; Objective 1: Establish procedural and infrastructural elements forming a prerequisite for successful implementation of project activities; Objective 2: Conduct information campaign and awareness raising on the benefits of the CDM for relevant target groups and generate support of the government for participating in the CDM; Objective 2: Conduct information campaign and awareness raising on the benefits of the CDM for relevant target groups and generate support of the government for participating in the CDM; Objective 3: Develop CDM-related capacity for national policy makers; Objective 3: Develop CDM-related capacity for national policy makers;

9. CD4CDM PHASE 2 I. Objectives (cont.): Objective 4: Assist the Government in establishing and building capacity of CDM National Authority; Objective 4: Assist the Government in establishing and building capacity of CDM National Authority; Objective 5: Facilitate capacity development for public and private sector players to identify, formulate and secure financing for CDM project; and Objective 5: Facilitate capacity development for public and private sector players to identify, formulate and secure financing for CDM project; and Objective 6: Creating a pipeline of CDM-eligible projects. Objective 6: Creating a pipeline of CDM-eligible projects.

10. CD4CDM PHASE 2 II. Proposes Project Structure CDM Nat. Authority UNEP (UCCEE) National Climate Change Committee (under establishment) Component 1 International experts National Technical Experts Regional Centre (AIT) Project Management Unit (MoE) CDM Focal Point Agency (MoE) Component 3 Component 2 Climate Change Team

11. CD4CDM PHASE 2 III. Proposed Implementation Strategy Training with focus on on-the-job training Training with focus on on-the-job training Inter-agency coordination Inter-agency coordination Institution building Institution building Private sector participation Private sector participation Technical discourse Technical discourse Network building. Network building.

12. CD4CDM PHASE 2 What can we expect at the end of the project? Increased opportunities for activities that will assist Cambodia’s sustainable development Increased opportunities for activities that will assist Cambodia’s sustainable development Public and private sector understanding of the benefits of the CDM Public and private sector understanding of the benefits of the CDM Government commitment and support to the CDM Government commitment and support to the CDM A fully functioning CDM National Authority A fully functioning CDM National Authority A clear set of operational guidelines and criteria for CDM projects A clear set of operational guidelines and criteria for CDM projects Investors’ interest in CDM project in Cambodia Investors’ interest in CDM project in Cambodia Cambodia to be respected as a nation committed to the global efforts to address climate change Cambodia to be respected as a nation committed to the global efforts to address climate change

13. CD4CDM PHASE 2 IV. Next Steps Prepare the workshop proceedingsPrepare the workshop proceedings Complete the 2003-2005 workplan and get official approvalComplete the 2003-2005 workplan and get official approval Start actual implementation of Phase 2Start actual implementation of Phase 2

14. CD4CDM PHASE 2 V. Conclusion CDCDM project will help establish technical and institutional capacity in the countryCDCDM project will help establish technical and institutional capacity in the country Awareness raising activities on CDM are crucial for project successAwareness raising activities on CDM are crucial for project success Focus on both technical and institutional capacity buildingFocus on both technical and institutional capacity building Broad participation of stakeholders is crucialBroad participation of stakeholders is crucial Networking among implementing countries is importantNetworking among implementing countries is important Support from UCCEE/AIT remains key toward successful project implementation.Support from UCCEE/AIT remains key toward successful project implementation.

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