Strategic Action Plan - International Environmental Technology Centre

SECURING CARBON CREDITS THROUGH CLEAN
DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM
ASSESSMENT
AND
DEVEOPMENT
Target:
‣ To acquire Certified Emission Reduction (CERs) through the
process of CDM
Lead Agency: PMC
Support Agency: Certified CDM Developers and Verifiers, Designated
National Agency (DNA)
Location (Suggested): The ISWM plan proposes several decentralized
treatment centres. Each of these centres can be looked at as potential CDM
projects. Through “bundling” of projects PMC may bundle or combine the
several separate projects to accrue carbon credits.
Description: Solid waste management is one of the leading areas in CDM
activity. Two waste management areas which already have attracted attention
are landfill gas recovery and waste to energy. However other areas
concerned with recycling are in exploration stage. In the context of MSW,
therefore projects which have positive impact on the GHG emissions but is
not driven by regulations as well as which are not routine activities could be
undertaken to obtain advantage from the CDM mechanism. These projects
include:
a. Landfill Gas Recovery: Methane capture
b. Biomethanation: Methane capture
c. Recycling: Reduction in usage of virgin inputs, thereby resulting in
reduction in usage of coal
d. Waste to Energy Projects: Alternative sources of energy, resulting in
avoidance in usage of coal
For projects to qualify as CDM project activities there are certain
requirements such as following a pre-defined project cycle, preparation of
certain documents (PCN, PDD, Monitoring plan etc.), highlighting certain
characteristics like additionality criteria in terms of emission reductions,
social and economic aspects, approval from certain institutions in the host
country (DNA - Designated National Authority), validation and contacting
buyer country DNA. To facilitate the whole process of a CDM project
development, it is recommended to contract a consulting company that
helps to develop all the required documents and may guide through this time
consuming process.
SCHEME 3
PROJECT
G3 O3
Links to other ISWM Pune Schemes:
‣ Formation of the ISWM Cell and
Website
‣ Assessment of Existing Waste
Disposal Sites and Evaluating
Management Options
‣ Identification of New Waste
Disposal Sites
‣ Private Partnership in Waste
Treatment Systems
‣ Formation of Environmental
Awareness Centre
Benefits
• Attract capital for projects that assist
in the shift to a more prosperous but
less carbon-intensive economy.
• Encourage and permit the active
participation of both private and
public sectors.
• Provide a tool of technology transfer,
if investment is channeled into
projects that replace old and inefficient
fossil fuel technology
• Help define investment priorities in
projects that meet sustainable
development goals.
• Transfer of technology and financial
resources.
• Increasing energy efficiency &
conservation.
• Local environmental side benefits.
Budget: Rs. 1 Million
Timeframe (Estimated): 18 months
ISWM Plan for Pune 132