This paper outlines recommendations on key issues on the discussion at CMP8 on the CDM. Our key recommendations are: Fundamentally reform additionality requirements. Suspend and reform guidelines for standardised baselines Ban CDM coal power projects. Address human rights concerns. Improve the CDM’s contribution to sustainable development. Improve the constitution and conduct of the CDM Executive Board…
This paper outlines recommendations on discussions on CDM Appeals Procedure. The SBI will consider the following issues in Doha at its 37th session: The scope of appeal, i.e., whether it can consider appeals of approvals as well as rejections and alterations; The definition of stakeholders, i.e., who has standing to appeal ; The grounds for…
CDM Watch submission to the CDM EB 70th annotated agenda meeting with regard to items on 1) Recommendations to the CDM Policy Dialogue, 2) Standardised Baselines, 3) Nitric Acid Projects, 4) Sustainable Development co-benefits of project activities, including PoAs and 5) Improving Local and Global Stakeholder Consultation
Highlights of the CDM Executive Board 68th meeting The following report is a short summary of the most relevant outcomes of the last CDM Executive Board meeting, held in Bonn from 16-20 July 2012. This summary provides information about key decisions taken at the meeting and includes our comments. The 68th meeting was an important…
Unsolicited letter to highlight significant concerns about the lack of transparency under the current CDM procedures, in particular to the lack of disclosure of unsolicited letters and letters of approval (LoAs) by Annex I countries that purchase credits from unilateral projects. Request on 7 May 2010: download pdf file Response on 22 June 2010: download…
Letter to the CDM EB from CDM Watch on behalf of civil society affected by CDM projects, to highlight significant concerns about effective means for public participation under the current CDM procedures.
Carbon pricing 
International transport 
Climate governance 
Fair climate action