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CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM IN BELIZE

CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM IN BELIZE. By Ann Gordon Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment 14 th July 2011. Content. Background National Climate Change Committee Participation in CDM Belize’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory Mitigation Potential in Belize. Composition of the BNCCC.

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CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM IN BELIZE

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  1. CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM IN BELIZE By Ann Gordon Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment 14th July 2011

  2. Content • Background • National Climate Change Committee • Participation in CDM • Belize’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory • Mitigation Potential in Belize

  3. Composition 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)

  4. Composition 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

  5. Activities Implemented Jointly • The 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.

  6. Activities Implemented Jointly • In 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

  7. Belize Greenhouse Gas Inventory by Sector (1994)

  8. Belize Greenhouse Gas Inventory by Sector (1997)

  9. Belize Greenhouse Gas Inventory by Sector (2000)

  10. Belize’s Eligibility to participate in CDM

  11. Mitigation Potential In Belize • 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

  12. Mitigation Potential In Belize • There was overall increased interest in solar systems among rural and remote communities of Toledo. • Cogeneration Projects • Analysis 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

  13. Mitigation Potential In Belize • Hydromaya • A 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

  14. Capacity Building Project • 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

  15. Establishment of DNA 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)

  16. Establishment of DNA • The 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

  17. Current CDM Status in Belize • 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

  18. Next Steps • 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

  19. Thank you for your attention!!

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