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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