LECB MONTHLY ROUND UP OCTOBER 2015

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1 A GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT MITIGATION ACTIONS PROGRAMME AND PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS LECB MONTHLY ROUND UP OCTOBER 2015 LECB Programme in Ecuador leads the First National Climate Change Alliance Meeting towards a New Climate Agreement (by Christian Rene Parra Meneses) On October 28, 2015, the LECB Project of Ecuador organized the First National Climate Change Alliance meeting in partnership with UNDP and the Ministry of Environment to engage stakeholders in the climate change process. This has been the largest climate change meeting ever organized in Ecuador with more than 1800 participants. The meeting brought together representatives from public and private sectors, business, academia, local governments, international cooperation, civil society and NGOs, to discuss measures, identify main challenges and exchange knowledge. During the event, the Minister of Environment, Lorena Tapia, emphasized that tackling climate change requires the commitment of all sectors to support Ecuador s Intended National Determined Contribution (INDC). VISIT LECB PROGRAMME EVENTS AT COP21 IN PARIS! You are invited to the LECB Programme NAMA Poster Happy Hour. Join us to discuss NAMAs developed by LECB county partners. Where: Ecuador Pavilion When: Fri. 4 December :00 19:00 See invitation The technical work behind the Ecuadorian INDC was carried out by the LECB Project that developed a complete analysis with the support of the main stakeholders. Thus, to consolidate the process of the Ecuadorian INDC design, the First National Climate Change Meeting became a very fruitful platform, because it allowed the interaction at different levels and sectors, as well as the coordination of inputs. Simultaneously, an Open House was held to show the efforts on climate change mitigation and adaptation of many stakeholders. Join us for a side event on INDC design and implementation, with contributions from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru. Where: Ecuador Pavilion When: Fri. 4 December :00 14:00 See invitation Congratulations to Ecuador for the successful event!

2 Private Sector Engagement in Mexico under the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Project Evaluations of 10 industrial facilities (Axalta, Dow, DuPont, Liquid Quimica, Oxiteno, Plastiglas, Reacciones Quimicas, Unigel, Viakem Monterrey, and Viakem San Nicolas) have been completed to assess the feasibility of installing Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. The principle of CHP is to not to waste heat that is being generated as a by-product during power generation, but to use it for heating (either through hot water, hot air, or steam). By offering both the primary energy generated by the power plant as well as the by-product heat to consumers, the efficiency of the fuel in the respective power generation plant is increased. The facilities were analysed for, among others, their energy demand profile, energy price trends, energy saving potential, and amount of heat generation, as well as an economic analysis including operation and maintenance cost and investment requirements, which was further complemented by an environmental impact assessment. NEWLY RELEASED IN THE RUNUP TO PARIS UNFCCC Synthesis Report on the Aggregate Effect of INDCs See report Participants at a visit to Dow Chemical company at Queretaro, Mexico Among the key findings are that the introduction of CHP systems is profitable, reduces GHG emissions, and can be strategically convenient for industrial plants. However, one plant manager from a leading global firm explained that only projects with a rate of return in less than one year can be approved with relative ease by senior management, since there are many competing demands for company capital. The information gained during the assessments will feed into the design of a CHP NAMA under the LECB project. Validation meeting in Ghana brings forward NAMA on Access to Clean Energy Through Establishment of Market-Based Solutions Ghana took a great step in the development of its NAMA on the Establishment of Market-Based, Cleaner Cooking Solutions and Incorporation of Renewable Systems into Households and Commercial Activities. A validation meeting was held in Accra, Ghana October The stakeholder consultation took place with participants and support from the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ghana s Energy Commission, and the Environment Protection Agency. Further stakeholders included Members of the NAMA technical working

3 group, UNDP Ghana, the agency Grue and Hornstrup, Emergent Ventures India, Energy Changes Projektentwicklung GmbH and CookClean Ghana. Participants at the validation meeting in Ghana As part of the ongoing NAMA design on renewable energy and cleaner cooking technologies in Ghana, the meeting was a key milestone in the NAMA development. The objectives were to present the current NAMA design document, solicit stakeholder feedback, and to agree on next steps. A number of aspects were discussed and agreed, among them: the numbers of improved cookstoves to be distributed to schools, hospitals, restaurants; as well as to include the manufacturing of LPG cookstoves into the NAMA; to analyze NAMA finance requirements for each activity; and to target the NAMA also towards job creation, including specifically for women. The following key success factors for the NAMA were considered: Contribution to transformative change Concrete interventions and embeddedness in national development targets Financial management and cost effectiveness Clear approval and implementation structure MRV of GHG Reductions and Sustainable Development Impacts. A time schedule of next steps and meetings was agreed for the finalization of the NAMA. Kenya pushes forward the Development of three NAMAs on Clean Energy, Bus Rapid Transport and Waste Participants at an excursion during the validation meeting in Kenya Kenya is in the process of developing three NAMAs, focusing on clean energy, bus rapid transport and waste. A stakeholder consultation meeting, which was attended by representatives from key line ministries, as well as the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance and the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute, among others, was held on October 2015 in Nairobi. The LECB project support team presented the NAMA Design Documents to discuss the status of the NAMAs and define next steps. For the clean energy NAMA, it was clarified that the capacity of Photovoltaic stations for Manufacturing and Distribution Hubs will need to properly reflect the demand. Also, it was discussed that the eligibility criteria for participation of businesses in the NAMA framework will need to be defined carefully to ensure that international manufacturers will Looking for past LECB Monthly Round Ups? All past LECB Monthly Round Ups may be accessed here

4 not eclipse local ones. One solution could be a partnership approach, where international manufacturers partner with local companies. Regarding the e-bus rapid transport NAMA, it was emphasized that the operational costs for the envisaged electric bus rapid transport system are lower than for diesel buses. Given that experience has yet to be gained in the use of electric buses, a pilot NAMA could be an option to test the electric buses and train public transport operators. In terms of the waste NAMA, the idea was proposed to have household waste sorted by transfer centers to reduce landfills. Waste would be segregated can waste resources could be reused by recycling facilities, while biodegradable parts could be used e.g. as compost, fertilizer or animal food. RESOURCES New OECD publication launched: Climate Change Mitigation Policies and Progress The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has launched a new publication: Climate Change Mitigation Policies and Progress on 20 October The publication aims to increase transparency and improve understanding of different countries situations by presenting trends and progress to date on climate change mitigation policies. It reviews climate change mitigation policies in 34 OECD countries and 10 partner economies (Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Indonesia, India, Latvia, Lithuania, the Russian Federation and South Africa), as well as in the European Union. The publication covers developments in three areas: Mitigation targets and goals Carbon pricing instruments Key domestic policies in energy and other sectors (including agriculture, forestry, industry and waste) The report is accompanied by an online tool with country profiles containing more detailed information on the policies and progress of the countries studied. More information on the publication More information on the online tool

5 Institute for Global Environmental Studies launches One Hundred Questions and Answers about MRV in Developing Countries This is the latest COP21 version of One Hundred Questions and Answers about MRV in Developing Countries. The approach through questions and answers provides an easy-to-understand entry point to MRV for the following schemes and mechanisms: National Communications Biennial Update Reports National GHG Inventories MRV for Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) City-scale GHG Inventories MRV for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) MRV for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Experts in the field prepared one hundred and more Q&A based on the outcome of recent international negotiation and development of each scheme or new mechanism, such as the JCM. The COP21 version newly includes MRV for NAMAs. The book also presents lessons and good practices for the implementation of MRV in developing countries. More information and download publication Recently Published: Projections of GHG Reductions from Fossil Fuel Subsidies Reform A new report looking at potential impacts of fossil fuel subsidy reform in 20 countries estimates that reform could bring an average reduction in national GHG emissions of 10.92% by 2020, and an annual average savings of US$ per ton of GHG emissions removed. The emission cuts could increase, the report finds, to 18.15% if 30% of the savings from fossil fuel subsidy cuts are reinvested into energy efficiency and renewables from The report, titled Tackling Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Climate Change: Levelling the Energy Playing Field, was prepared by the International Institute for Sustainable Development s (IISD) Global Subsidies Initiative, as part of the Nordic Council of Minister s Green Growth Initiative. The report updates earlier global research on fossil fuel subsidy reform. It applies a model developed by IISD s Global Subsidies Initiative and applies it to calculate the potential impact of fossil fuel subsidy reform in 20 countries: Algeria, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, US, Venezuela and Vietnam. The report also lowemission@undp.org de/

6 includes case studies of reform efforts in Jordan, Morocco and the Philippines. More information and download publication To contribute to future editions of the LECB Monthly Round Up please write to: