Designated National Authority for Clean Development Mechanism in

Designated National Authority for Clean Development Mechanism in South Africa Lwazikazi Tyani Director: Designated National Authority Department of Minerals and Energy

Overview Function of DNA Vision and Mission Institutional Arrangement Sustainable Development Criteria Current Projects Conclusion

Function of Designated National Authority for CDM in South Africa Cabinet approved establishment of DNA at DME to perform the following functions: Regulation function: Project approval in accordance with section 40(a) of the Marrakech Accords. Promotion function: To promote and facilitate the development of CDM projects in South Africa Secure an adequate share of CDM investment in South Africa To promote CDM projects of a developmental nature Ensure that the mechanism is in the national interest

Vision and Mission of DNA Vision To lead in the development and promotion of clean development mechanism in the developed world Mission Effective and efficient regulation of CDM activities in accordance with the objective of UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol

Institutional Arrangement to handle CDM in SA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. DTI DME DEAT DST Do. T NT Do. A DWAF Do. H Do. F “Oversight” 1. 2. 3. 4. DTI DME Parastatals Private Sector Steering Committee Promotions Sub -Committee Designated National Authority (Director General of DME)

Sustainable Development Criteria for CDM project approval National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) definition of sustainable development the integration of social, economic and environmental factors into planning, implementation and decision making so as to ensure that development serves present and future generations This definition of sustainable development will inform the decisions of the DNA of the CDM SD Criteria Economic: Does the project contribute to national economic development? Social: Does the project contribute to social development in South Africa? Environmental: Does the project conform to the National Environmental Management Act principles of sustainable development?

CDM PROJECT APPROVAL PROCEDURE

Potential contribution of CDM activity in South Africa Potential contribution of projects in preparation 11 PINs and 4 PDDs submitted Potential contribution in: Social: Jobs, access to clean energy Environment: Clean air Economy: contribution to economic investment

CDM Project Profile Energy supply and demand Methane recovery Energy efficiency in low cost housing Biomass recovery Transport and automotive sectors Chemical and mining industries Energy efficiency in commercial buildings

Current CDM Projects

Conclusion SA will benefit from CDM activity SA welcomes new CDM investment Great scope for new CDM projects from industry: fuel switching Energy efficiency Renewable energy Transport Landfill and coal bed methane recovery Thank You.