Roster of experts of the clean development mechanism

Content ¬ Nature of the CDM roster of experts ¬ The rosters of experts

Nature of the CDM rosters of experts ¬Paragraph 18 of the modalities and procedures

CDM roster(s) of experts ¬ Experts of the CDM rosters assist the two panels

Public call for experts ¬The practice – “Public call for experts” through the UNFCCC

Characteristics of the CDM rosters of experts ¬ No nomination by Parties ¬ Individual

The selection of experts ¬Selection is made by the respective Panel (CDM-AP and CDM-Meth),

Current status of the rosters of experts ¬Roster of experts to undertake desk reviews

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Roster of experts of the clean development mechanism (CDM) 11 June 2003 Mikhail Vartanian & Kay Merce CDM / Cooperative Mechanisms

Content ¬ Nature of the CDM roster of experts ¬ The rosters of experts ¬ Practice of the Executive Board ¬ Characteristics of the CDM rosters of experts ¬ The selection of experts ¬ Current status ¬ Demonstration

Nature of the CDM rosters of experts ¬Paragraph 18 of the modalities and procedures (Dec. 17/CP. 7): – The Executive Board may establish committees, panels or working groups to assist it in the performance of its functions. – The Executive Board shall draw on the expertise necessary to perform its functions, including from the UNFCCC roster of experts. In this context, it shall take fully into account the consideration of regional balance.

CDM roster(s) of experts ¬ Experts of the CDM rosters assist the two panels of the Executive Board (CDM-AP & CDM-Meth Panel) ¬ The Executive Board has established two rosters of experts: – Roster of experts for accreditation (decision taken at EB 03) • to undertake assessment work for the CDM-AP – Roster of experts for methodologies (decision taken at EB 04) • to undertake desk reviews of proposed new methodologies for the CDM-Meth Panel

Public call for experts ¬The practice – “Public call for experts” through the UNFCCC CDM web site (http: //unfccc. int/cdm) and public announcements

Characteristics of the CDM rosters of experts ¬ No nomination by Parties ¬ Individual application, “everybody can apply” – Competence criteria for each of the rosters ¬ Online application through the UNFCCC CDM web site

The selection of experts ¬Selection is made by the respective Panel (CDM-AP and CDM-Meth), not by the UNFCCC secretariat. ¬Maintenance by the UNFCCC secretariat.

Current status of the rosters of experts ¬Roster of experts to undertake desk reviews of proposed new methodologies – 59 experts ¬Roster of experts to undertake assessment work for accreditation – 45 experts

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