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Capacity Development for the Clean Development Mechanism

CD/CDM Project

Morocco

Ali Agoumi National coordinator

Bonn - SB18-June 2003

KINGDOM OF MOROCCO

Ministry of Land use Management, Water and the Environment

Secretariat of State for the Environment

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CD for CDM project - Morocco

CDM Morocco activities 1998-2002

CD/CDM Project :2003-2005

CD/CDM Project activities 2003

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CDM Morocco activities 1998-2002

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CDM Morocco activities 1998-2002

Framework• Kyoto Protocol Ratification 2001• Designation of the National Authority

2002: Direction du Partenariat , de la cooperation et de la communication ,Secretariat d’ etat chargé de l’ environment

Capacity Building • 12 National Workshops• 3 International workshops• 1 NGO workshop

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CDM Morocco activities 1998-2002

Studies and projects Portfolio• Study on national SD criteria for CDM projects• Study on CC institutional arrangement; in

particular for CDM activities• Mitigation of GHG emissions study• First Portfolio of projects ; Presentation at COP7

Project holders and Investors Forum• CDM Project from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia :

January 2002

Moroccan CDM Network December 2002

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CD/CDM Project

2003-2005

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CD/CDM Project :2003-2005

The project is the result of merging two projects aimed at preparing an appropriate

framework for the development of CDM projects

in Morocco

UNDP Project aims at promoting a favourable environment to implement CDM 2003

UNEP project : CD for CDM supported by UNEP RISO Center (URC,Denmark). Funded by the Netherlands. Four regions:

North Africa and Middle East ; Sub-Saharian Africa; Latin America;Asia 2003-2005

MoroccoEgypt Jordan

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CD/CDM Project :2003-2005

Objectives

The promotion of a favourable environment for the implementation of the CDM;

Contribution to the development of national capacity for CDM implementation, and for accessing the international CDM market .

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CD/CDM Project :2003-2005

Project Focus  Development of a national strategy for

effective implementation of the CDM;Support in establishing an institutional and

organizational framework for the CDM, in particular, the establishment of a Designated National Authority (DNA);

Development of national capacity to identify, formulate and secure financing of CDM projects;

Development and promotion of a portfolio of CDM projects.

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CD/CDM Project :2003-2005

Expected Results A defined National Strategy and it’s implementation

A CDM National Authority operational in it’s organization and procedures

A National expertise capacitated to work along with the economics operators involved in CDM project design

An Economic Sector sensitized, interested and motivated by the CDM opportunities

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CD/CDM Project :2003-2005

Expected ResultsInternational and National Investors

informed and sensitive to Moroccan CDM potential

A CDM Project , Portfolio , diversified and attractive to investors.

A Moroccan CDM Web Site to inform the economic operators and investors of all CDM aspects in Morocco.

A number of projects submitted to the CDM Executive Board

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CD/CDM Project

2003 Activities

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CD/CDM Project 2003 Activities

CDM National StrategyFormulation of the CDM Strategy and follow-up

actions;

Elaboration and Approval of national Sustainable development criteria for CDM projects  ;

Elaboration of a national CDM communication strategy ;

Study on necessary reforms for attracting CDM investors to Morocco.

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CD/CDM Project 2003 Activities

DNA Implementation Organization 

Establishment of the National CDM Council (N-CDM-C). Definition of its role and operating modalities;

Establishment of the CDM Unit (CDM-U : acting as a permanent Secretary to the N-CDM-C). Definition of its role and organizational structure ;

Designation of the N-CDM-C members and of the CDM-U staff.

Development of the capacities of the DNA

DNADNA

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CD/CDM Project 2003 Activities

DNA ImplementationPROCEDURES 

Establishment of national techniques and financial procedures for formulation, validation, execution and certification of CDM Projects by the DNA

National Workshop, September 2003 Preparation and adoption by the DNA of

guidelines related to baseline determination for CDM Projects in Morocco

National Workshop, October 2003 

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CD/CDM Project 2003 Activities

Capacity Building on CDMEvaluation of the existing capacities and the

needs to enhance them. Elaboration of a specific training programme addressing various target groups

Elaboration of training material for each groupOrganisation of various WS :

National Workshop, for the economic and finance operators

December 2003-January 2004 Support MDP Morocco Network and the

Publication of the bi-monthly electronic newsletter ECHOS MDP Morocco 

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CD/CDM Project 2003 Activities

Development and promotion of a Moroccan CDM portfolio

Organisation of a WS on the preparation of CDM Projects (PDD)

WS (PDD) 1,3 July 2003 Development – validation of 3 CDM projects  ;Research of different posssibilities for

fianacing these projects Design and implementation of a Moroccan

CDM database and web site : www.mdpmaroc.com

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CD/CDM Project 2003 Activities

2003 activities are made possible with the technical support of :

UNEP RISO Center (URC, Denmark) www.cd4cdm.org

Regional coordination of the UNEP CDM Project (North Africa and Middle East) : APEX, Tunisia

Eco-Securities (The Netherlands) : www.ecosecurities.com

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THANKS

CD/CDM Project – Morocco

Climate Change Unit

Directorate of PartnershipCommunication and Cooperation

Secretariat of State for the Environment36 Avenue Al Abtal , Agdal Rabat- Morocco Tel/Fax 21237681759 ; GSM :21263721335

Email :rcmdp@mtds.com

www.mdpmaroc.comwww.ccmaroc.ma