1. U N I V E R S I T Y O F A A R H U S Dept of Agroecology Revision of EMEP/CORINAIR Emission Inventory Guidebook

2. Background  EU Commission ’found’ euro 0.25 mill.  EU NEC Directive = Gothenburg Protocol  Compliance can be legally enforced.  Existing Guidebook not adequate for enforcement.  Too much advice, not enough instruction.  Open contract for Guidebook revision.  Finished in time for revised NEC Directive.  Agreement between EU/EEA/UNECE

3. The story so far....  June 06 – TFEIP technical meeting  Proposal announcement by EU/EEA/UNECE.  Draft contract to be presented to full TFEIP meeting (Oct 06).  Expert Panel leaders agreed to join consortium with AEA-T (UK).  AEA-T – editing, project management.  Expert Panels – expertise.

4. Aug - Sept 06  EU issue contract tender, deadline Sept 06.  AEA-T + TNO (NL) agree joint bid.  AEA-T and Expert Panel leaders are subcontractors.  Minimal resources to Expert Panels.  Expert Panel leaders withdraw from negotiations.  TNO win contract.

5. Oct 06 – Jan 07  Pressure at main TFEIP meeting for increased role of Expert Panels.  Meeting between EU/EEA/UNECE (including Expert Panels) to resolve issues.

6. Guidebook revision  Guidebook will be restructured.  Separate guidance and scientific documentation.  Separate text and numbers.  Easier to update.  Harmonisation with IPCC Guidelines.  Reduce duplication for inventory compilers.  Increase consistency.  Three tiered system.  Legally binding document remains printable.  Emission factor database optional.

7. Guidebook revision  UNECE & EEA retain ownership of Guidebook.  Expert Panels remain responsible for Guidebook.  Final editorial responsibility.  EU/EEA/UNECE + Expert Panel leaders form Advisory Editorial Committee.  TNO + AEA-T – technical editing.  Expert Panels provide expertise where necessary.

8. Guidebook revision  Increased resources to Expert Panel (up to 20% of contract).  Jim Webb (AEA-T) responsible for agriculture sections.  Limited need for additional expertise.  Consultancy (hourly) basis.

9. Timeline  Mar 07 – Meeting between J. Webb and NJH concerning structure of agriculture section.  Apr 07 - Inform Expert Panels about contract.  May 07 – Presentation by TNO of proposed Guidebook structure.  May 07 – Advisory Editorial Committtee meet.  Oct 07 – Progress report to full TFEIP meeting (Dublin).

10. Role of Expert Panel in future  Guidebook revision should make maintenance easier.  Tier 2 will not be adequate for policymakers if emissions need to be reduced.  Cost effectiveness of abatement measures will need quantification.  Abatement measures only introduced in Tier 3 methods.  Continued need for development of Tier 3 approaches.

11. How do we increase resources?  Increased role of EU.  Many UNECE countries are now EU members.  EU is obliged to issue open contracts.  Expert Panels have no legal basis.  EU cannot sign a contract with an Expert Panel.  Expert Panel could form consortium but:  consortium structure should match demand of tender.  expertise from several Expert Panels will often be required.  Need ad hoc approach.