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Kyoto Mechanisms Zur deutschen Version:

German Federal Ministry for the Environment CDM/JI Portal

This website provides information on the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and on Joint Implementation (JI), two of the flexible mechanisms agreed under the Kyoto Protocol in efforts to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

The site primarily addresses an audience with prior knowledge of the international climate change regime. An introduction to international climate change policy can be found, for example, on the Federal Ministry for the Environment website.



BM Röttgen auf der Carbon Expo 2010
Seventh Carbon Expo in Cologne Zur deutschen Version:

Environment Minister Röttgen Stresses CDM’s Bridge-Building Function

Despite the economic crisis, the Carbon Expo in Cologne has again defended its image as the carbon market’s leading international trade fair. Over 3,000 decisionmakers, project developers and investors from 110 countries came together at the three-day event for in-depth talks on current and future trends in the Kyoto Protocol’s project-based mechanisms. At the fair for the fourth time in succession, the German Environment Ministry (BMU) shared a joint exhibition stand with the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) and a number of German businesses. Known as the German Pavilion, the stand was used for meetings, the signing of agreements and as an informal networking venue.
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Carbon Bazaar 2010
CDM/JI Initiative Zur deutschen Version:

Second German-Indian Carbon Bazaar

The second German-Indian Carbon Bazaar closed on 11 May and was a resounding success. Over 800 participants attended the conference which involved technical workshops and business-to-business meetings, all arranged by the German country managers. More than 50 project developers presented their CDM projects and held talks with potential CER buyers. The bazaar was also the venue of governmental consultations between Germany and India on stepping up CDM-related cooperation. more



Conesville Power Plant; Photo Ken Kiser, morguefile.com
Joint Implementation Zur deutschen Version:

Russia Announces First JI Tender

After some considerable delay, Russia has now issued its first tender for JI projects. With the legal framework allowing Joint Implementation to go ahead in place since last autumn, the tender allocates some 30 million ERUs. Project developers can submit their proposals to Sberbank, the authorised ‘carbon operator’ responsible for the selection process. Businesses with JI projects that have already passed through the determination process should participate in the current tender. more



Solar Home System of the Kuyasa CDM Gold Standard Project; Photo: Bothma/UNFCCC Photo Contest
CDM/JI Initiative Zur deutschen Version:

German Environment Ministry Study Develops Quality Criteria for CDM Post 2012

Despite its success, the CDM attracts increasing criticism. The two main issues are the additionality of projects and the contribution made towards achieving sustainable development in the host countries. The German Environment Ministry (BMU) thus commissioned a study to develop potential quality criteria for future CDM projects. Among other things, the study looked at the transferability of the Gold Standard premium label. The findings of the study have just been published.
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German Activities on the JI/CDM Market

Profiles of German companies active on the CDM/JI markets. more

CDM & JI Manuals

Download the DEHSt CDM & JI Manuals. more.