After the CDM Policy Dialogue was launched at COP-17 in Durban the members of the high-level panel held its first meeting this February. The first meeting provided clarity that the panel will be developing recommendations about the CDM’s internal workings, the future direction and its impact to mitigation and sustainable development. Expectations are high… At …
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Guest article by Mahesh Pandya (Paryavaran Mitra) and Falguni Joshi (Gujarat Forum on CDM) Along with local partner organisation Paryanvara Mitra, CDM Watch hosted its second successful CDM workshop in April 2012 in India. The workshop was held at Gujarat Vidyapith, a university founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. We were delighted …
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The CDM Watch Discussion Forum is a place to exchange and debate positive and negative experiences with the CDM. The aim is to get an accurate picture of what’s really happening on the ground and draw on lessons learnt. Has the CDM achieved its goals? What changes do we need to create net benefits for …
A lot of water has passed under the Tabasará Bridge, site of historical protests in Panama. Barro Blanco is the latest dam envisaged for this historic river named for its Ngäbe indigenous chief in their struggle against the Spaniards. The Ngäbes and their Movement 10th of April have resisted until now and demand protection of their rights and resources. All concessions that were granted without their approval should be cancelled, including for the contentious Barro Blanco hydro-electric project.
The CDM Executive Board (Board) supervises the CDM and consists of 10 members and 10 alternates. Board members have considerable power and influence. Together with support staff from the UNFCCC Secretariat, they meet approximately six times a year to decide on new policies and rules for project types, to review and register new projects, and approve credit issuance. It is therefore important to watch their actions and follow their meetings carefully because many important decisions are made.
The obstacles to meaningful public participation in the CDM have been highlighted many times. In particular, local stakeholder consultation guidelines need urgent improvement and many options have been presented. There is no need to wait any longer. It’s time to act now.
Brasilia, Brussels – Last week, a federal judge in Brazil ruled the controversial Teles Pires Dam’s installation license invalid due to breaches of domestic legislation and international agreements on consultations with indigenous peoples.
Brussels, 23 March 2012. The watchdog organisation CDM Watch launched a discussion forum to enable the general public to participate in the CDM reform dialogue.
Brussels / Panama City. The heavily contested hydro power project Barro Blanco, approved under the UN offsetting scheme, continues to impede ongoing peace talks between the Panamanian government and the indigenous Ngöbe-Buglé people over a law banning mining and hydroelectric projects in indigenous territories.
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