From the Center for Investigative Reporting in Berkeley, California, Mark Schapiro recounts his inside stories with validators, DOEs, a Brazilian Executive Board member, and NGOs about non-additionality of the CDM in a February 2010 edition of Harper’s Magazine. His findings epitomize regressive climate change policy
NICK MEYNEN, a Belgian journalist, discovers the dubious claims of Indian CDM projects. Excerpts from his research here download pdf file.
dowload pdf file Fionnuala Walravens from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) explains that HFC-23 emissions from developing countries are higher today than before the CDM began. She argues that this growing problem is not being adequately dealt with via carbon markets and suggests an
download pdf file While the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) continues to grow rapidly, there are many critics doubting its climate integrity and its contribution to sustainable development. Against this background, the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU, Bundesministerium
During its last meeting, the CDM Executive Board launched a public call for inputs on an appeals procedure to challenge decisions by the CDM Executive Board and DOE performance. This call for input is crucial since it will decide upon the fate of civil
Comments by Biofuelwatch and Corporate Watch on the proposed Small-Scale CDM Methodology NM051 – Production of biodiesel and/or plant oil without changes in land use. download pdf file
A review of all coal projects under validation within the Clean Development Mechanism reveals that they do not actually reduce any emissions. The review also puts under question the methodology which provides the basis for the emission reduction calculation. Environmental groups are now pressuring
During this Board meeting, members will decide about the fate of one of the most controversial projects ever submitted to the CDM Executive Board. Project 2569 “Reforestation as Renewable Source of Wood Supplies for Industrial Use in Brazil” by Plantar S.A was vehemently criticized
In May 2008, the Board clarified whether the definition of forests within the context of the CDM would include palm trees and bamboos. It decided that the definition may treat palm trees and bamboos in the same way as trees, if DNAs would confirm
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