Roster of experts of the clean development mechanism (CDM)

11 June 2003

Mikhail Vartanian & Kay Merce

CDM / Cooperative Mechanisms

Content

Nature of the CDM roster of expertsThe rosters of expertsPractice of the Executive BoardCharacteristics of the CDM rosters of

expertsThe selection of expertsCurrent statusDemonstration

Nature of the CDM rosters of expertsParagraph 18 of the modalities and

procedures (Dec.17/CP.7):– The Executive Board may establish

committees, panels or working groups to assist it in the performance of its functions.

– The Executive Board shall draw on the expertise necessary to perform its functions, including from the UNFCCC roster of experts. In this context, it shall take fully into account the consideration of regional balance.

CDM roster(s) of expertsExperts of the CDM rosters assist the two panels

of the Executive Board (CDM-AP & CDM-Meth Panel)

The Executive Board has established two rosters of experts:– Roster of experts for accreditation

(decision taken at EB03)• to undertake assessment work for the CDM-AP

– Roster of experts for methodologies (decision taken at EB04)

• to undertake desk reviews of proposed new methodologies for the CDM-Meth Panel

Public call for experts

The practice– “Public call for experts” through

the UNFCCC CDM web site (http://unfccc.int/cdm) and public announcements

Characteristics of the CDM rosters of experts

No nomination by Parties

Individual application, “everybody can apply”– Competence criteria for each of the rosters

Online application through the UNFCCC CDM web site

The selection of experts

Selection is made by the respective Panel (CDM-AP and CDM-Meth), not by the UNFCCC secretariat.

Maintenance by the UNFCCC secretariat.

Current status of the rosters of experts

Roster of experts to undertake desk reviews of proposed new methodologies– 59 experts

Roster of experts to undertake assessment work for accreditation– 45 experts

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