Module 2.2 - Calibration regarding accreditation assessment requirements Calibration through enhanced CDM-AP direct communication with stakeholders (DOEs/ATs) A. Ricardo J. Esparta Accreditation Panel - Methodologies Expert 7th CDM Joint Coordination

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Module 2.2 - Calibration regarding accreditation
assessment requirements Calibration through
enhanced CDM-AP direct communication with
stakeholders (DOEs/ATs)A. Ricardo J.
EspartaAccreditation Panel - Methodologies
Expert7th CDM Joint Coordination WorkshopBonn,
12-13 March 2011
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Methodologies related requirements

• VVM - chapter V, section E (baseline and
  monitoring methodology, p. 65 to 93
  additionality of a project activity, p. 94 to
  121 monitoring plan, p. 122 to 133), but not
  limited to it.
• AT - always indicate the related VVM requirement
  for every single non-conformity

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Systemic versus project specific

• Everybody knows but it doesn't hurt to repeat
  both sides should concentrate on addressing the
  issues at the systemic level instead of on
  specific project solutions
• Examples
• Emission factor change from the GSP to the
  validated PDD
• Others?

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Avoid personal interpretations, but

• Methodologies are not perfect
• Reality rarely corresponds 100 to the
  methodology scenario
• Use of your common sense is very welcome but do
  not forget to disclose the rationale behind the
  decision
• Upside if you trust your judgment and the
  rationale is clearly unveiled ? faster process

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Avoid personal interpretations, but

• Nobody is forced to blindly accept the other
  side interpretation/assessment
• In case of doubt/disagreement, request
  clarification
• Clarification is not consulting, interact with
  the Panel (Assessment team, Secretariat, Panel)
• Downside longer assessment

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CMP.6 - Further Guidance to the CDM

• 22. Requests the Executive Board to develop and
  implement modalities and procedures with a view
  to enhancing direct communication with
  stakeholders and project proponents in relation
  to issues related to registration, issuance and
  methodologies work streams these modalities and
  procedures should provide for
• Direct communication that can be initiated by the
  secretariat, as needed, with project proponents,
  on issues related to registration, issuance and
  methodologies work streams
• Stakeholder consultations on general issues, and
  the publication of the outputs thereof
• Intensified use of public calls for input in
  relation to major regulatory decisions, including
  the possibility to make submissions

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EB 59th Meeting Report, 22

• The Board requested the CDM-AP to consider the
  appropriateness and, if applicable, modalities of
  its direct interaction with the DOE/AE
  Coordination Forum, to be considered by the Board
  at a future meeting.

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• Thank you very much and do not hesitate to
  interact with the Panel (Secretariat, Assessment
  Teams, Accreditation Panel) at any assessment
  stage. A. Ricardo J. EspartaAccreditation
  Panel - Methodologies Expert