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13. Clean Developement Mechanism

The chapter delves into key environmental issues focusing primarily on the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and carbon footprints. It discusses the objectives of CDM, its implementation processes, and the multifaceted benefits it offers for climate change mitigation. Additionally, the chapter outlines how carbon footprints are measured and their significance for organizations and products in understanding and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Sections

  • 13.1

    Clean Development Mechanism

    The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) serves as an economic tool to encourage emission reduction projects in developing countries while allowing developed nations to meet their reduction targets.

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  • 13.1.1

    History And Objectives Of The Mechanism

    The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) aims to facilitate technology transfer and investment in greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects in developing countries.

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  • 13.1.2

    Purpose

    The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) aims to promote clean development in developing countries by facilitating emission reduction projects.

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  • 13.1.3

    Prerequisites For Participation In Cdm

    This section outlines the essential prerequisites and eligibility criteria for countries and projects wishing to participate in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

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  • 13.1.4

    Eligibility Criteria For The Cdm Projects

    The eligibility criteria for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects establish the requirements for participation and approval to ensure effective emission reductions.

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  • 4.1.5

    Institutional Structure

    The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) involves an institutional structure designed for effective implementation through three key entities: the Executive Board, Designated National Authority, and Designated Operational Entity.

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  • 13.1.6

    Sequence Of The Cdm Project Cycle: Actors And Activities

    This section outlines the sequence of activities and actors involved in the CDM project cycle, detailing the roles of each actor at various stages.

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  • 13.1.7

    The Clean Development Mechanism (Cdm) Project Cycle

    The CDM Project Cycle outlines the necessary steps and processes for developing Certified Emission Reductions (CERs), which facilitate emission reductions in developing countries.

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  • 13.1.7.1

    1. Project Design

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  • 13.1.7.2

    2. Project Validation

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  • 13.1.7.3

    3. Host Country Approval

    This section outlines the Host Country Approval process within the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) framework, detailing the requirements and steps necessary for host countries to approve CDM projects.

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  • 13.1.7.4

    4. Registration With The Cdm Executive Board

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  • 13.1.7.5

    5. Implementation And Monitoring

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  • 13.1.7.6

    6. Verification/certification And Issuance Of Cers

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  • 13.1.7.7

    7. Sale Of Cers

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  • 13..1.8

    Benefits And Beneficiaries Of The Cdm

    The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) offers multiple environmental and economic benefits, primarily facilitating emission reductions and sustainable development.

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  • 13.1.8.1

    Benefits

    The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) offers various benefits to climate change mitigation through investment and technology transfer from developed to developing countries.

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  • 13.1.8.2

    Beneficiaries

    The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) offers benefits and diverse beneficiaries aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • 13.2

    Carbon Footprint

    The carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, organization, event, or product.

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  • 13.2.1

    Introduction

    The introduction provides an overview of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) as an economic instrument to combat climate change through technology transfer from developed to developing countries.

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  • 13.2.2

    A) Organisational Carbon Footprint

    The organizational carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions from an organization's activities, including direct and indirect emissions.

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  • 13.2.2.1

    Types Of Emissions

    This section discusses the various types of carbon emissions categorized by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, emphasizing the importance of understanding organizational and product carbon footprints.

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  • 13.2.2.2

    Why Calculate

    Calculating a carbon footprint is essential for managing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting sustainable practices.

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  • 13.2.2.3

    How To Calculate - Organizational Carbon Footprints

    This section details the methods and importance of calculating organizational carbon footprints, focusing on direct and indirect emissions.

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  • 13.2.2.4

    Steps

    This section outlines the systematic steps involved in calculating a carbon footprint for organizations and products.

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  • 13.2.2.4.1

    1. Method Definition

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    2. Establishment Of The Assessment Boundaries

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  • 13.2.2.4.3

    3. Collate Data

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  • 13.2.2.4.4

    4. Convert Usage Into Co2 Equivalent

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  • 13.2.2.4.5

    5. Verifying The Results (Optional)

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  • 13.2.2.4.6

    6. Reporting The Carbon Footprint

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  • 13.2.3

    B) Product Carbon Footprint

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  • 13.2.3.1

    The Basic Steps Required To Calculate A Carbon Footprint For A Product

    This section outlines the essential steps for calculating a product's carbon footprint, emphasizing the importance of understanding emissions throughout its lifecycle.

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  • 13.2.3.2

    1. The Primary Footprint

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  • 13.2.3.3

    2. The Secondary Footprint

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  • 13.2.3.4

    Product Carbon Footprints Expressions

    This section explains the concept of product carbon footprints, emphasizing their significance in evaluating the environmental impact of products throughout their entire lifecycle.

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References

ch4 part a.pdf

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