Appendix 1 Interview Questions for CDM-Related Officials

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1 Appendix 1 Interview Questions for CDM-Related Officials 1. Would you please let me know the current situation of the development of CDM projects in China? 2. What do you think is the most important factor deciding the success of implementing CDM projects in China? 3. Why the developments of CDM projects in different provinces are so different? 4. How come that Hubei Province lags behind other provinces in developing CDM projects? 5. What do you think is the most difficult part in the process of implementing CDM projects in China? 6. Do you think the government has played a positive role in promoting the CDM in China? 7. What aspects do you think the Chinese Government should improve to promote the CDM development? 8. How are the potential CDM projects identified? 9. Are most of the CDM project owners active in participating? 10. What is the major responsibility of CDM Service Centre? 11. What profits have been brought by implementing CDM projects? 12. How many provinces have their own CDM Service Centres? 13. Which province has done best regarding developing CDM projects so far? 14. Can you figure out the reasons 15. Do you think the Chinese Government has created a favourable investment and legal environment for developing CDM projects? 16. What do you think is the major reason leading to the low issuance rate? 17. How do you think CDM projects will influence the sustainable development in China? 18. What aspects of the CDM do you think should be improved in an international context? 19. What opportunities as well as challenges do you think would be brought by the CDM to China? X. Jiang, Legal Issues for Implementing the Clean Development Mechanism in China, DOI / , # Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

2 260 Appendix 1 Interview Questions for CDM-Related Officials 20. Do you think the expiration of the first Kyoto Period would affect the development of CDM projects in China? 21. Do you think China should accept fixed emission target in the post-2012 period? 22. Have you ever thought about the tendencies of the CDM in the post-2012 period? 23. What do you think China should do to ultimately achieve clean development? 24. Any other comments about the CDM in China

3 Appendix 2 Written Survey on the Implementation and Development of CDM Projects in China: For CDM Participants The purpose of the study is to get the first hand information on CDM implementation in China through contacting CDM projects participants. Based on the results of this study, the current situation of the implementation of the CDM projects in China, including the existing barriers to the development of the CDM projects and the profits having been brought by the CDM projects would be studied and explored. In order to achieve this aim, the survey is divided into five parts. Part one is about your personal information and experience concerning the CDM. Part two deals with the general questions about developing CDM projects in China. Part three focuses on the specific questions about implementing CDM projects in China. Part four is your opinions on the CDM and climate change issues in China. Part five is supplementary questions. Part One: Personal Information and Experience Concerning the CDM 1. Do you belong to the: A. CDM owner B. CERs buyer C. CDM broke D. CDM service agencyis E. CDM related official F. Other, 2. Have you ever participated in a CDM project: 3. Are you going to participate or continue to participate in a CDM project: 4. When did your first hear about the CDM: A. in 2004 B. in 2005 C. in 2006 D. in 2007 E. in How did you first know the CDM: A. By government publicity and training B. In trade conference C. Others, 6. Do you quite understand CDM operational rules: X. Jiang, Legal Issues for Implementing the Clean Development Mechanism in China, DOI / , # Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

4 262 Appendix 2 Written Survey on the Implementation and Development of CDM Projects Part Two: General Questions About Developing CDM Projects in China 1. How do you usually find the useful information about the CDM: A. Through CDM relate websites B. Through CDM training organized by local government C. Through consulting service agency D. Through collecting information by yourself E. Other, 2. How do you find the CDM sellers/buyers: A. Through the CDM-related websites B. Through CDM brokes C. Under government s help D. Others, 3. What do you think is the biggest barrier to the implementation of the CDM projects in China: A. The detailed and complex CDM operational rules B. Insufficient cooperation between CDM sellers and buyers C. Insufficient understanding and publicity of the CDM D. The incomplete CDM supporting policies and laws E. The lack of CDM experts F. Language barrier G. Others, 4. Do you think the government has played a positive role in promoting the CDM in China: 5. What aspects do you think the Chinese Government should improve to promote the CDM development: A. CDM experts training B. Publicity C. Regulating CDM service industry D. The coordination of local governments E. Potential projects identification F. Others, 6. What phase do you think bears the biggest risks in the process of developing a CDM project in China: A. Project identification B. Project preparation (PDD design) C. Validation D. Project operation E. Verification F. CER issuance G. Others, Part Three: Specific Questions About Implementing CDM Projects in China A. Project Identification 1. Possible ways to identify the potential projects: A. Government s guide B. Project owner s positive participation C. Involvement of CDM broke and service agencies D. Others,

5 Part Three: Specific Questions About Implementing CDM Projects in China Do you think the CDM service industry plays an importance role in developing the CDM project in China: 3. Are you satisfied with the services provided by CDM service agencies: 4. What needs to be improved if not satisfactory: A. Lack of CDM specialists B. Low work efficiency C. Other, please specify: 5. How is service fee charged: A. Based on a certain rate of future CER profits B. An agreed sum C. Other, 6. When is the service fee charged: A. Immediately after the service B. After receiving the CERs proceeds C. Other, 7. Do you need to pay for service if the project fails: 8. Which factor of implementing the CDM project is most likely to frustrate you to participate in it: A. Big risks B. The uncertainty about profits returns C. Complex operational rules D. Time-consuming developing process E. Others, 9. What aspect do you think attracts you most to participate in: A. Considerable investment and economic profit B. Introduction of clean technology C. Others, 10. How do you get upfront fund to develop CDM project: A. Through seller s investment B. Through loaning from financial institutions C. Others, B. Project Preparation 1. Do you encounter any difficulties in preparing PDD: 2. How do you solve the difficulties: A. Resort to CDM service agency B. Resort to CDM service centre C. Others, C. Submission to NDRC 1. How do you think NDRC s work efficiency of dealing with the proposed CDM project: A. Very efficient B. Efficient C. Delays caused by overload D. Other, 2. Do you think it is reasonable that the expert review plays a decisive role in the proposed project review:

6 264 Appendix 2 Written Survey on the Implementation and Development of CDM Projects D. Validation 1. How do you find the appropriate DOE: A. Through CDM-related websites B. Under the government s help C. Other, 2. The major factor influencing you when choosing a DOE: A. Reputation B. Price C. Whether it is convenient to communicate D. Other s 3. Usually, how much is charged by DOE: A. Based on a certain rate of future CER profits B. An agreed sum C. Other, 4. Do you need to pay DOE if the project fails: 5. Are you satisfied with the equality, work efficiency and quality aspects of the DOE: 6. What aspect do you think the DOE needs to improve: A. Biased B. Difficulty in communication C. Lack of objective and unified additionality standard D. Other, E. Project Implementation 1. Do you encounter any difficulties: 2. What problems are likely to occur: A. Substantial changes to PDD B. Force Majeure D. Others, F. CER Verification and Issuance 1. Whether the issued CERs are much less than the expected: 2. What main reason do you think leads to the low issuance rate: A. Lack of objective and unified additionality standard B. Situation changes in project implementation phase C. The DOE hired by CDM owner affects the objective of PDD D. Other, G. Contract Issues Involving CDM Implementation 1. Do you know Emission Reduction Purchase Agreement (ERPA) well:

7 Part Five: Supplementary Questions Do you seek legal service when developing CDM projects: 3. Have you encountered any CDM related contract disputes: 4. How do you solve these contract disputes if any : A. Negotiation B. Arbitration C. Litigation D. Other, Part Four: Your Opinions on the CDM and Climate Change Policy in China 1. How do you think the CDM would influence the sustainable development in China? 2. What aspects of the CDM do you think should be improved in an international context? 3. What opportunities as well as challenges do you think would be brought by the CDM to China? 4. Do you think the expiration of the first Kyoto period would affect the development of CDM projects in China? 5. Do you think China should accept a fixed emission target in the post-2012 period? 6. Have you ever thought about the fate of the CDM in the post-2012 Period? 7. What do you think China should do to ultimately achieve clean development? 8. Any other comments about the CDM in China Part Five: Supplementary Questions 1. Do you want to disclose your name in my thesis or paper to be published in the future: 2. Do you want me to send you the outcome of my investigation via Thank you for your support and cooperation. For further discussion on the development and implementation of CDM projects in China, please contact me via winglet28@hotmail.com.