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CLEAN DEVELOPMENT CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM IN BELIZEMECHANISM IN BELIZE
By Ann Gordon
Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment14th July 2011
ContentContentBackgroundNational Climate Change
CommitteeParticipation in CDMBelize’s Greenhouse Gas
InventoryMitigation Potential in Belize
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Chief Executive Officer, MNRE
National Climate Change Office(Secretariat)
Mitigation Sub-Committee
Public Education and
Awareness Sub-Committee
Vulnerability/ Adaptation Sub-
Committee
National Climate Change Committee
Composition of the BNCCCComposition of the BNCCC
Membership:National Government
◦Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Chair)
◦Ministry of Finance (Vice Chair)◦Ministry of Economic Development
(Vice Chair)◦Office of Prime Minister (Vice Chair)
Composition of the BNCCCComposition of the BNCCC
Membership: Policy Unit Department of Agriculture Fisheries Department Forest Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Health Belize Chamber of Commerce Public Utilities Commission Programme for Belize
Mitigation Vulnerability Adaptation PEOForest Department NMS MED Fisheries
Department
OPM NEMO Ministry of Finance Ministry of Health
Coastal ZoneSWMA BELIZE RED CROSS Ministry of FA Ministry of Education
(QUADS)
PUC UB Policy Unit NMSGalen University
PfB CARDI DOE DOE
Agric Department
NMS PfB FD FDPolicy Unit Policy Unit Fisheries Department Fisheries Dept
University of Belize DOE NEMO Coastal Zone Management Authority
Agriculture Department FD Coastal Zone Management Authority
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism Agriculture Department Programme for Belize
Ministry of Tourism Fisheries Department Programme for Belize
Activities Implemented Activities Implemented JointlyJointlyThe Convention provides for Annex I
Parties to implement policies and measures jointly with other Parties.
In order to build experience and “learn by doing”, COP 1launched a pilot phase of activities implemented jointly (AIJ), under which Annex I Parties may implement projects in other countries that reduce emissions of greenhouse gases or enhance their removal through sinks.
Activities Implemented Activities Implemented JointlyJointlyIn 1995, Belize became one of
the first countries to host a project under the pilot phase of Activities Implemented Jointly- the Rio Bravo Sequestration Project
Belize Greenhouse Gas Inventory by Sector (1994)
Belize Greenhouse Gas Inventory by Sector (1997)
Belize Greenhouse Gas Inventory by Sector (2000)
Belize’s Eligibility to Belize’s Eligibility to participate in CDM participate in CDM Date of Signature of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
13th June 1992
Date of Ratification of UNFCCC
31st October 1994
Date of Ratification of the Kyoto Protocol
26th September 2003
Establish DNA 2011
Mitigation Potential In Mitigation Potential In BelizeBelize
Methane Abatement- potential for utilizing the methane
emission produced at primary solid waste disposal sites for electrical generation, as a viable and economy friendly operation
San Benito Solar Panel: pilot project -replacement of incandescent bulbs with
compact fluorescent bulbs- Opportunities: Establish sustainability and
continuity plan for existing and new solar systems . Important for policymakers
Mitigation Potential In Mitigation Potential In BelizeBelizeThere was overall increased interest
in solar systems among rural and remote communities of Toledo.
Cogeneration ProjectsAnalysis of mitigation on GHGs
Emission through hydropower generation and biomass cogeneration of electrical energy
It has the potential to manage 31.5 MW Renewable energy power plants
Mitigation Potential In Mitigation Potential In BelizeBelizeHydromayaA Generating station is a 3.15
MW run off river plant located in Toledo District
This is an independent power producing station and sells its power to Belize Electricity Limited
EU-UNEP Project- Capacity building project $129,000 USD- implementing agency- UNEP Risoe Centre.
Policymakers in CDM-related line ministries such as Energy, Agriculture, and Environment
Investment promotion agencies and local municipalities.
CDM project proponents, particularly in the private sector and public -owned enterprises
DNA staff and members as well as associated committee
National experts such as local consultants, academics, and engineers from line ministries as well as national consultancy firms
Local banks and financial institutions interested in investing in or financing CDM Projects in the country.
First workshop held in August
Capacity Building ProjectCapacity Building Project
Activities:◦Formulate the CDM Legal Framework◦Prepare CDM Review process◦Project approval◦Review mechanism◦Sustainable Development criteria◦Design/standardize format for PINS and
submission of CDM projects
First National workshop conducted to solicit inputs from stakeholders (4 & 5Nov)
Establishment of DNAEstablishment of DNA
Establishment of DNAEstablishment of DNAThe office of the Chief Executive Officer in
the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment hosts the DNA
The Role of DNA: The assessment and approval of projects that is
consistent with the national sustainable development of the country.
Written approval of voluntary participation including confirmation that project activities assist with the national sustainable development of the country.
The Role of the CDM: To promote Belize as a destination for CDM
projects
Current CDM Status in Current CDM Status in BelizeBelize
Institutional framework to promote CDM is being built
Designated National Authority is being strengthened
Legal framework for the CDM has been formulated
Sustainable Development Priorities and indicators for use in CDM assessment process has been developed
CDM Projects review and approval procedure has been developed
◦ Development of CDM Investor’s Guide for the country in cooperation with BELTRAIDE
◦ Development a national portfolio of CDM Projects
◦ Workshops in communities impacted by CDM◦ Raising awareness to bankers, financial
institution◦ Second National Workshop to be held in August
2011 PIN and PDD Preparation Baseline methodologies CDM Project financing Approaches to Investment analysis,
◦ Third National Workshop – Verification and validation process
◦ Present PINs and PDDs designed
Next StepsNext Steps
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