India and China’s National Strategy for Climate Change and Clean Development Mechanism Practice: A Comparison

2012 ◽  
pp. 190-208
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Clean Development Mechanism ◽  
National Strategy ◽  
Development Mechanism

scholarly journals Road-rail intermodality and the Clean Development Mechanism

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 77-83
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Galbieri ◽  
André Felipe Simões
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Clean Development Mechanism ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Executive Board ◽  
The Road ◽  
Mobile Sources ◽  
Cargo Transport ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Development Mechanism

The approval of methodologies involving the transportation sector confronts methodological concepts that hinder the eligibility of such projects as Clean Development Mechanism, mainly because it is a segment whose emissions come from mobile sources. The verification of additionality and monitoring of emissions, in principle, can be regarded as some of the key barriers to fit transportation sector projects into the CDM framework. This paper discusses these issues and examines, in particular, the road-rail intermodality. Since the partial replacement of cargo transport via trucks by wagon trains presents a great potential for mitigating emissions of greenhouse gases, this paper also analyzes the characteristics that a project involving road-rail intermodality must possess in order to be approved by the Executive Board of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It also analyzes the main difficulties that such a project might face.

The Odd Couple: Uniting Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Development under the Clean Development Mechanism

2015 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Condon
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Foreign Aid ◽  
Clean Development Mechanism ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Path Dependence ◽  
Change Mitigation ◽  
Development Mechanism

AbstractThis article assesses the effectiveness of the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in meeting its twin aims of emission reductions and sustainable development. To date, the CDM has failed to achieve these goals. This article argues that the CDM’s shortcomings are due to path dependence, with the CDM stuck at a suboptimal equilibrium of insufficient institutions, capital and leadership. A reform scheme involving foreign direct investment, foreign aid and CDM amendments is prescribed for pushing the CDM to a more efficient and prosperous path. A properly functioning CDM would afford both developed and developing countries the opportunity to secure a more sustainable economic and environmental future.

scholarly journals Study on Clean Development Mechanism, Quantitative and Sustainable Mechanism

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Donghai Yuan ◽  
Lipeng Zheng ◽  
Yuan Cao ◽  
Xufeng Mao ◽  
Xueju Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Market Share ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Clean Development Mechanism ◽  
Emission Reduction ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Certified Emission Reduction ◽  
Development Mechanism

Aiming at the system and market problem of clean development mechanism (CDM), this study is carried out to establish the feasibility of certified emission reduction (CER) quantitative evaluation method and reserve mechanism in host country at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) level. After the introduction of CER quantitative and sustainable mechanism, the amount of CER that can enter the market was cut to a quarter, which reduces about 75% of the expected CER supply. Market CER from the technology types of higher CER market share and lower support for sustainable development appears to have different degrees of reduction. As for the technology types of lower CER market share and higher support for sustainable development, the amount of market CER is maintained in line with prevailing scenario, and market CER supply becomes more balanced.

scholarly journals Feasibility of Applying Clean Development Mechanism and GHGs Emission Reductions in the Gold Mining Industry: A Case of Thailand

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suthirat Kittipongvises
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Clean Development Mechanism ◽  
Gold Mining ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Emission Reductions ◽  
Development Mechanism

Abstract There is presently overwhelming scientific consensus that global climate change is indeed occurring, and that human activities are the primary driver. An increasingly resource and carbon constrained world will continue to pose formidable challenges to major industries, including mining. Understanding the implications of climate change mitigation for the mining industry, however, remains limited. This paper presents the results of a feasibility study on the implementation of a clean development mechanism and greenhouse gases (GHGs) emission reductions in the gold mining industry. It draws upon and extends the analysis of a case study conducted on gold mining operations in Thailand. The results from the case study indicated that total GHGs emissions by company A were approximately 36,886 tons carbon dioxide equivalents (tCO2e) per annual gold production capacity that meet the eligibility criteria for small-scaled clean development mechanism (CDM) projects. The electrostatic separation process was found to release the lowest amount of GHGs, whereas comminution (i.e. crushing and grinding) generated the highest GHGs emissions. By scope, the emission from purchased electricity (scope 2) is the most significant source. Opportunities for CDM projects implementation in the gold mining sector can be found in employing energy efficiency measures. Through innovation, some technical efficiency and technological development in gold processing (i.e. high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR), vertical roller mills (VRM), gravity pre-concentration and microwave heating technologies) that have the potential to reduce energy use and also lower carbon footprint of the gold mining were further discussed. The evidence reviews found that HPGR and VRM abatement technologies have shown energy and climate benefits as electricity savings and CO2 reduction of about 8-25.93 kWh/ton ore processed and 1.8-26.66 kgCO2/ton ore processed, respectively. Implications for further research and practice were finally raised.

scholarly journals REDD+ and the Clean Development Mechanism: A comparative perspective

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lovleen Bhullar
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Kyoto Protocol ◽  
Clean Development Mechanism ◽  
Climate Change Policy ◽  
Forest Degradation ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Governance Mechanism ◽  
Change Policy ◽  
Development Mechanism

The program, ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation’ (REDD), which operates within the international climate change policy framework, is projected to emerge as one of the key climate change mitigation mechanisms for developing countries. The existing Afforestation/Reforestation (A/R) mechanism, operating under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, may prove useful for drawing lessons for the emerging REDD program, since both mechanisms represent flexible means for developed countries to achieve compliance with their mitigation targets under the Kyoto Protocol. The possible means include CDM as the basis for a project-based approach for the implementation of REDD (if adopted) or the inclusion of REDD within CDM. This article compares the features of A/R CDM and REDD, identifies similarities and differences, and analyses the extent to which the former can provide guidance for the development of a carbon governance mechanism for REDD.

MECANISMO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO LIMPO (MDL) NO ESTADO DO MARANHÃO: POTENCIAL DA MATRIZ ELÉTRICA PARA NEGÓCIOS NO MERCADO DE CARBONO

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Carlos Alberto Lima Melo Junior ◽  
Teresa Cristina Rodrigues Dos Santos Franco ◽  
Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Clean Development Mechanism ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Paris Agreement ◽  
The State ◽  
Ghg Emission ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Equivalent ◽  
Development Mechanism

<p>As Nações Unidas, desde 1972, vêm buscando solucionar o problema da mudança climática no planeta. Mais recentemente, em 2015, durante o “Acordo de Paris”, foram definidos objetivos de longo prazo para limitar as emissões de Gases do Efeito Estufa (GEEs). Para auxiliar os países integrantes da Convenção Quadro das Nações Unidas sobre Mudança do Clima (UNFCCC) no cumprimento dessas metas, foi criado o Mecanismo de Desenvolvimento Limpo (MDL). No trabalho apresentado, utilizou-se a chamada ACM0002, ferramenta do MDL, para estimar as reduções de  emissões de GEEs oportunizados por usinas eólicas que fazem parte da matriz elétrica Maranhense, bem como o potencial ainda a ser explorado com o crecimento da matriz até 2027. O valor estimado dessas reduções de emissões foi de 6,20 milhões de toneladas de dióxido de carbono equivalente. O estudo contribuiu com dados relevantes para o setor energético renovável, bem como para a gestão ambiental regional. Poderá, ainda,  auxiliar na implementação de novos projetos MDL no Estado do Maranhão.</p><p> </p><p><em>CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM (CDM) IN THE STATE OF MARANHÃO: POTENTIAL OF THE ELECTRIC MATRIX FOR BUSINESS IN THE CARBON MARKET</em></p><p>ABSTRACT</p><p>As a United Nations since 1972, it has been seeking to solve the problem of climate change on the planet. More recently, in 2015, during the “Paris Agreement”, long-term goals to limit green house gas (GHG) restrictions were considered. To assist the member countries of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) without meeting these goals, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) was created. In the work presented, the so-called ACM0002, a CDM tool, was used to estimate the GHG emission reductions provided by wind farms that are part of the Maranhense electrical matrix, as well as the potential yet to be explored with the matrix's growth until 2027. The estimated value of these use reductions was 6.20 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The study contributed relevant data for the renewable energy sector as well as for regional environmental management. It also assisted in the implementation of new CDM projects in the state of Maranhão.</p><p> </p>

The Challenge of Sustainability in the Politics of Climate Change: A Finnish Perspective on the Clean Development Mechanism

Politics ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuula Teräväinen
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Clean Development Mechanism ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Policy Discourse ◽  
National Interests ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
International Dimension ◽  
Development Mechanism

This article addresses an international dimension in the politics of climate change by scrutinising the objective of sustainable development in the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Through the example of Finland, which has been one of the world's pioneering countries in utilising the CDM, this article analyses the degree to which the current mainstream eco-modernist policy discourse is reflected in national policy documents and what kinds of implications this has for the CDM's objective of sustainable development. The results point to ambiguities in Finnish policies, especially in terms of balancing national interests and broader developmental objectives.

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