Baseline and Additionality in the CDM

Dr. Oscar Coto

II National CDM Workshop

Belize

August 2011

Topics

1. The CDM process

2. Baseline and additionality

The CDM

• Rules based mechanism

• Complex regulatory structures

• Many actors participating

• Transparency of processes

• Time consuming

Principles of the CDM

• Consistency• Transparency• Impartiality• Independence• Confidentiality

Basis of a CDM project CDM validation

PrecisionConservadurismRelevanceCredibilityReliabilityCompleteness

Overview of the CDM project cycle

The Project Design Document

A few important concepts

• Baseline scenario

• Baseline methodology

• Crediting period

• Additionality

Baseline in the CDM

A CDM project must use an approved baseline methodology

Joergen will follow up on these !

A CDM project is additional …

If GHG emissions are reduced below those that would have ocurred in the absence of the registered project activity

PPs have to write explanation on how and why the project is additional and therefore not the baseline scenario in accordance to selected baseline methodology

There are tools and approaches available for the demonstration of additionality

Additionality

Tool for determination of

additionality in the CDM

Small scale projects should use barrier

analysis

Projects under 5 MW can use expedite

process

Additionality for renewables under 5 MW

Validation and additionality

So …

• Be prepared

• Follow through

• Be patient

Thanks!