Workshop objectives and expectations June Budhooram UNFCCC secretariat
Workshop objectives and expectations June Budhooram UNFCCC secretariat 6
Objectives To assist experts in selecting methods and tools for mitigation assessments Ø Ø To address constraints and gaps encountered To share experiences in preparing mitigation assessments Ø 7
Profile of participants Technical background § § § § § 8 Project manager Physics Meteorology Engineering (hydraulics, mechanical, chemical) Mitigation assessment/policy Energy planning Economics Biology Environmental science Social policy Expertise in mitigation § § § § Energy and industry Energy supply Solid waste Agriculture LUCF Tech. needs assessments CDM proj. development Financing
Involvement in initial NC and participation in mitigation workshop 9
Software training MARKAL – 2 participants LEAP – 5 participants GACMO – 1 participant RETScreen – 1 participant 10
Interests in training modules 11
Workshop expectations At the end of the workshop, the participants expect … § To prepare mitigation projects § To acquire new skills and knowledge § To improve mitigation options § To improve the preparation of national communications § To link mitigation with environment, health and sustainable development § To manage/work with mitigation team § To develop mitigation options for small size countries § To understand steps in mitigation planning and implementation 12
Workshop expectations… § To establish a network of mitigation assessment practitioners § To develop strategies for partnership with industries § To transfer knowledge to other colleagues § To learn new tools and methodologies, e. g. ENPEP-balance, LEAP THIS WEEK IS AN INTRODUCTION TO USING THE MODELS 13
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