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LULUCF Issues

LULUCF Issues. Kyoto Protocol & Bonn Agreement Article 3.3: Afforestation, reforestation & deforestation Article 3.4: Cropland management, grassland management, forest management, revegetation Article 6: Joint Implementation/Project activities among annex-I countries

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LULUCF Issues

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  1. LULUCF Issues Kyoto Protocol & Bonn Agreement • Article 3.3: Afforestation, reforestation & deforestation • Article 3.4: Cropland management, grassland management, forest management, revegetation • Article 6: Joint Implementation/Project activities among annex-I countries • Article 12: Afforestation & reforestation under CDM involving developing countries

  2. Marrakech Accord • Defined RMU (CERs); A “removal unit” or “RMU” is a unit issued pursuant to the relevant provisions on registries and is equal to one metric tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent, calculated using global warming potentials. • Defined upper limit to RMUs from A&R • Use of CERs from A&R to 1% of 1990 emissions for the first commitment period • Article 5 (Guidelines), 7 (Reporting) & 8 (Verification)

  3. Issues being addressed by SBSTA/UNFCCC • Afforestation & Reforestation under Article 12 (CDM) • Definition of A&R • Modalities • Non-permanence • Leakage • Additionality • Uncertainity

  4. Issues Being Addressed by IPCC • Methods for estimating carbon stock changes • Methods for monitoring area changes • Uncertainty management • Quality assurance & quality control • Good Practice Guidance

  5. Issues Being Addressed by Executive Board of CDM • Guidelines for Afforestation & Reforestation – CDM projects • Project development, monitoring, certification, etc • Methods for baseline development

  6. Issues for Developing Countries • Ensuring modalities for CDM projects will address concerns of developing countries • Ensuring environment integrity of Article 3.3, 3.4 6 & 12 activities

  7. A&R under CDM • Simplified guidelines • Regional baselines • Priority for small-scale projects • Exclude forests of > 1000 ha in one unit • Priority for < 200 ha/unit but aggregating up to 10000 ha • Priority for A&R projects that promote livelihoods • Forestry projects with multi-species & multi-function to get priority • Biodiversity conservation component should be integrated into project guideline • Priority for mitigation activities incorporating adaptation practices

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