Capacity Development for the CDM

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Capacity Development for the CDM

Overview
Introduction to the CDM
Project website

The project aims at generating broad understanding of the opportunities offered by the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), and developing institutional and human capabilities required to formulate and implement CDM projects.

Main tasks include:

	Involvement of government officials and policy makers;
	Capacity development among policy makers and government representatives
	Support to the establishment of organisational and institutional framework
	Enhance the capabilities of public and private players to implement CDM projects
	Support to the creation of project pipelines and investment promotion offices

The project is carried out in selected countries from sub-Saharan Africa, South-East Asia, Middle East & North Africa, and Latin America.

The project is financed by the Directorate-General for International Co-operation (DGIS) of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The project is implemented by URC.

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An introduction to the CDM is available for download. Click below.

Clean Development Mechanism (PDF file) Contents
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Reference sheet (Intranet)

UNEP Risoe Centre • Risoe DTU, Bldg. 142 • Frederiksborgvej 399 • P.O. Box 49 • DK 4000 Roskilde • Denmark

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