CIAB Market & Policy developments 2005/06 - IEA

global energy needs; and
• provided support for a post 2012 international climate change agreement to
replace the Kyoto Protocol.
Japan
272. In 2005 the Japanese Cabinet approved the “Kyoto Protocol Target Achievement Plan”,
which contains various specific measures to reduce GHG emissions from all kinds of
activities nationwide. In order to reduce CO 2 originated from energy consumption,
measures described in the Plan are reflected in the “Keidanren Voluntary Action Plan on
the Environment”, formulated by Nippon Keidanren (Japan Business Federation). The
government inspects and confirms annual CO 2 reductions achieved by each of thirty five
industries, whose voluntary plans compose the Voluntary Action Plan.
273. In July 2007, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of
Environment (MoE) disclosed the “Interim Report on Evaluation and Revision of the
Kyoto Protocol Target Achievement Plan”. Recognizing difficulties in achieving the
target, the Interim Report describes the pros and cons of national emissions trading,
indicating only that the need for it should be continuously examined.
South Africa
274. The Designated National Authority (DNA), required to approve proposed Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in South Africa, has been established in the
South African Department of Minerals and Energy. Sustainable Development criteria
have been developed and implemented.
275. To date, there are 53 CDM projects submitted to the South African Designated National
Authority (DNA) - 34 Project Idea Notes (PINs) and 19 Project Design Documents
(PDDs). Out of 19 PDDs, 9 have been registered by the CDM Executive Board as CDM
projects, 2 are requesting registration and 8 are at the validation stage. Only 1 project
was rejected by the DNA. The projects submitted to the DNA for initial review and
approval cover the following types; bio-fuels, energy efficiency, waste management,
cogeneration, fuel switching and hydro-power; and cover the manufacturing, mining,
agriculture, energy, waste management, and housing and residential sectors.
Germany
276. The emission trading scheme rules in the National Allocation plan 2008-2012 for the
Federal Republic of Germany are now clear. They define a benchmark system with one
benchmark for coal and a second one for gas. 91% of the certificates are given free of
charge in the second trading period, 2008 to 2012.
277. The total 453 million tonne/year CO 2 emissions cap is significantly reduced from the first
trading period and power generators are obliged to purchase 40million tonnes/year of
allowances, equivalent to 9% of the cap and 17% of their needs.
4.1.4 Power Station Emissions Control/Mining Regulations
Canada
278. On 19 October 2006 the Government of Canada tabled Canada's Clean Air Act to help
protect human health and the environment by taking an integrated approach to reducing
emissions of both air pollutants and greenhouse gases.
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