july 3 – 4, 2003, szentendre dr. valdemars scerbaks msc peteris blumats
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July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
JointJoint
ImplementationImplementation
StrategyStrategy
JI Projects in LatviaJI Projects in Latvia
Opportunities and ConstrainsOpportunities and Constrains
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
The saeima (Parliament) of Republic of Latvia
ratified the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change in 1995
and the Kyoto Protocol in 2002.
By signing the Kyoto Protocol Latvia undertookthe task to reach 8% reduction (compared to 1990)of emissions of greenhouse gases responsible for global warming during 2008 – 2012.
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
GHG aggregated emissions by sectors
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IndustrialProcesses
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The Protocol allows the use of three flexible
mechanisms to reduce emissions of GHG:
Joint Implementation (JI),
the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM),
and International Emissions Trading (ET).
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Current JI Programmers and Bilateral Agreements
The Prototype Carbon Fund (PCF) from World Bank
invested in a landfill methane recovery project in Latvia
(the Liepaja project), which is the first project of the PCF
for which a baseline study has been completed and
determination has been carried out.
For this purpose the Latvian government signed a carbon purchase agreement (CPA) with the PCE, stating that the emission reductions realized as a result of the project will be transferred to the PCF.
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
The emission reductions are estimated
at about 80000 tonnes of CO2 equivalents per year.
This includes the transfer of emission reductions
that are realized before 2008.
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no need to create special legal and institutional framework
Experience before the first JI project
Latvia had previous experience with more than 20 AIJ projects,
but:
it was more investors driven process
limited scope of type of projects covered (mainly fuel
switching and rehabilitation of DHS systems)
limited experience on baseline development because
it was mainly done by investors with very limited
involvement of local expertise
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
Project includes:
construction of a new landfill,
energy cells in the new landfill Grobina,
covering of the old site Skede,
remediation of all 27 dumpsites in the region,
institutional component.
Liepaja Solid Waste Management Project
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
11%
14%8% 3%
7% 5%
36%16%
CIDALCC/ LRCGOLISPAIBRDNIBPCFSIDA
Liepaja Solid Waste Management Project
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
The most effective learning process - project
implementation,
Practical project implementation:
facilitates the development of a legal framework and an
institutional system as well as capacity building in the
Host country,
promotes strategic decision taking regarding participation
in JI projects,
Summary of lessons learned ...
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
Unique and pilot character of the project adds new
dimension, but therefore is also challenging from legal,
financial, capacity etc. view point,
New asset – GHG emission reductions - that can even be
small in the global carbon market perspective but very
substantial from the national development view point.
Summary of lessons learned ...
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
JI strategy for Latvia:• will be ready at the end of September - basis for the further activities• will include the following key issues:
– decision regarding active v.s. passive project development approach– institutional set-up - ministry in charge of JI projects as well as authorization to take commitments and negotiate projects – criteria for projects selection
Next steps
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
Latvian Association for Latvian Association for Environmental ManagementEnvironmental Management
Latvian Association for Environmental Management (LAEM) - is a public organization designed to join efforts of all interested parties in Cleaner Production, Environmental Management and Sustainable Development principles promotion and implementation in Latvia.
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
to join efforts of all interested parties:
in Cleaner Production (CP),
Environmental Management (EM),
and Sustainable Development (SD) principles
promotion and implementation in Latvia.
The Goal of the Association
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreDr. Valdemars Scerbaks
to assist Latvian companies, local authorities and other interested parties in CP, EM and sustainable patterns of consumption and production implementation,
to collect and disseminate information on CP/EMS/SD among all interested parties,
Objectives of the Latvian Association for Environmental Management:
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to start up a dialogue between manufacturers, legislative and financial institutions to provide support to CP/EMS/SD activities, to co-operate with different local and international organizations and institutions in CP/EMC/SD implementation in Latvia
Objectives of the Latvian Association for Environmental Management:
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Methods of Activities
training seminars and workshops for Latvian companies,
local authorities and other interested parties, joint projects with local and foreign partners on capacity
building in CP/EMS/SD implementation in Latvia, co-operation with legislative bodies in introducing new
environmental standards harmonized to international and
EU requirements, contacts development with similar international organizations
and networks in order to ensure information and experience
exchange.
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreMSc Peteris Blumats
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreMSc Peteris Blumats
LATVIAN ENVIRONMENTALINVESTMENT FUND
Non profit limited liability enterprise, formed by the
Ministry of Environment based on a decree by the
Cabinet of Ministers on 11 February 1997,
Objective – to support environmental investment projects
on revolving basis;
Finance both private and public projects,
To promote improvements in the environment of Latvia
by supporting projects with positive environmental
impact through soft loans,
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreMSc Peteris Blumats
LATVIAN ENVIRONMENTALINVESTMENT FUND
Assist government to fulfil its obligations arising from
various international environmental agreements,Assist government to implement EU legislation and EU
demands in environmental protection sector in Latvia,Supports private small and medium sized enterprises to
implement environmental protection measures,In order to reduce negative impact on the environment
caused in the process of manufacturing, LEIF supports
implementation of cleaner technologies.
July 3 – 4, 2003 , SzentendreMSc Peteris Blumats
LEIF project portfolio by sector
58 662 t of CO2 (2001-2002)
13%
18%
51%
18%
Clean Energy
District Heating
Water
Cleaner Technology