In CDM Watch´s view, discussions about the future of the flexible mechanisms including the consideration of new project activities should be firmly grounded in an analysis of their performance so far. So far, the CDM has failed to meet its dual objectives of supporting cost-effective climate change mitigation and sustainable development in developing countries. This submission sets out CDM Watch´s general opposition to the inclusion of CCS in CDM and subsequently addresses the different issues referred to in paragraph 3 of the CMP Decision. It should be noted that this submission does not refer to CCS technologies outside the CDM .

Mortgaging the Atmosphere: Why temporary carbon storage is risky and cannot replace emission reductions
A companion to ‘A framework for assessing the climate value of temporary carbon storage’, this document provides a summary for policymakers based on the scientifically