CDM in Africa Initiative
An Initiative of the Austrian JI/CDM Programme
The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is one of the great success stories of the Kyoto Protocol. Since 2004, more than 1,000 projects have been registered under this mechanism, generating investments, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing
to sustainable development.
An open challenge of the CDM is its geographic distribution. While more than 90 percent of the registered projects are located in Asia and Latin America, only 2.5 percent are carried out in Africa and less than 1 percent in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Austrian JI/CDM Programme as an active and responsible market participant is willing to tackle this challenge. By launching an independent initiative for the CDM in Africa, Austria seeks to contribute to a more balanced distribution of projects.
Due to the close cooperation of various key institutions, Austria is able to offer a package solution supporting CDM projects in each and every phase. This includes a general feasibility check during the pre-project phase, an analysis of the potential contribution to
ecological, economic and social development, support in the field of project development and project funding and purchasing of Certified Emission Reductions.
The possibilities for support are subject to two basic conditions:
• The geographical focus of this initiative is Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Activities concentrate on concrete projects.
In Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda, Austria also supports the development of local capacities – in coordination and close cooperation with the respective Designated National Authority (DNA).
Information on Contact Persons and Modalities for Support
For further information about the "CDM in Africa Initiative" contact Martin Gauss m.gauss@kommunalkredit.at
