16.04.08 CDM & JI Monitor 16 April
Covers recent market, price and policy developments on the CDM and JI markets, and includes a guest commentary on the potential for coal-mine methane projects in Russia and Ukraine.
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02.04.08 CDM & JI Monitor 2 April
This issue looks at Russia's link-up to UN carbon registry. It also contains recent news, developments, prices and market comments on the CDM and JI markets.
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05.03.08 CDM & JI Monitor 5 March
This edition of CDM & JI Monitor carries a report on the latest moves to harmonize interpretation across EU member states about the use of 'large' hydro CERs in the EU ETS; UN body rejects Bulgarian JI project;
UN issues 4.5 million carbon credits to flaring project; New $300 million carbon fund to target Indian CDM projects; Germany OKs programmatic JI project; Switzerland moves to boost CDM trade; Thailand to focus on expanding CDM projects; Australia has large potential for JI, conference hears; Rhodia sold €189 million worth of CERs in 2007; World Bank buys 3.75 million CERs from Indonesia landfill project; India wants UN to revise CDM definition of forest; Guest commentary: Has the EC opened old wounds?
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20.02.08 CDM & JI Monitor 20 February
This edition examines the reasons why projects in the farming sector have such a limited role in the CDM - despite agriculture's massive carbon footprint. Other news includes: Carbon fund pays €13.50 for Chinese CERs in tender; Endesa to acquire 5 million carbon credits from China; Austrian carbon fund closes at €31.6 million; Japan to launch emission credits trading on power exchange; German companies set up CDM office in India; Dutch government to buy 550,000 carbon credits from Ukrainian coal mine; UK launches offset code conduct.
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06.02.08 CDM & JI Monitor 6 February
This edition of CDM & JI Monitor reports on the heightened uncertainty in the market following the EC's draft proposals to place tight limits on the use of CERs post-2012; Russia approves laws on JI framework; Ukraine to introduce carbon credit price floor; Wind and hydro CDM projects underperforming by 25-30%: analyst; Project developers say new CDM chair must improve process; Camco, ECF buy 13 million CERs from Chinese project; Viewpoint on the EU ETS forestry ban.
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09.01.08 CDM & JI Monitor 9 January
The first issue of CJM in 2008 looks at the key developments likely to shape the CDM market this year. It also looks at what the UN decided during the second week of the UN climate conference in Bali and the market's reaction to the adoption of the 'roadmap' on post-2012. The new issue also carries stories on Nymex offering CERs, and Ecosecurities' tentative plans to buy CERs from power plants using cleaner coal.
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12.12.07 CDM & JI Monitor 12 December
The Bali briefing: World Bank launches deforestation avoidance fund; Decision postponed on CCS and HFC 23 from new plants; World Bank asked to sell 2 per cent of all CERs for adaptation fund. Other news: Staff on US senate bill raise hopes on use of CDM offsets; Sindicatum’s $600-million fund to focus on Asia; Agcert shares plunge to new low as talks on key deal collapse; EB registers massive N2O project; Carbon funds have invested €7-billion: survey; Guest Commentary on the EB and the meth panel.
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28.11.07 CDM & JI Monitor 28 November
This edition of CDM/JI Monitor reports on market reaction to the EC's revelation that the ITL won't be linked up with the EU ETS until next year. We also look at why Australia’s general election result is unlikely to impact CER demand in near-term. Also included: US climate change bill should include CERs, urges lobby group. Netherlands to withdraw from post-2012 credit market. Japan advisory panel warns of ’huge’ Kyoto-related financial burden. Russian industry giant Rusal eyes credit market. EDF Trading to buy 8 million CERs from windfarms. China approves almost 100 projects in latest updates. The new issue also includes a Guest Commentary by Marc Stuart, director, Ecosecurities on why the EB's current stucture makes it an inappropiate market regulator. Usual features include CDM/JI market data.
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31.10.07 CDM & JI Monitor 31 October
EC approves two forestry methodologies, stalls on biofuels; EU countries seek EC clarification on hydro projects; buyers delve into post-2012 market; Japan eyes increased CDM/JI budget; Estonian JI approvals delayed by Nap; Trading Emissions boosts CER portfolio; and CER sellers go public.
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17.10.07 CDM & JI Monitor 17 October
Carbon market calls for greater clarity on rules for CERs generated from hydro projects; CDM EB set to approve first plant oil biofuels meth; Norway to spend more than €500 million on credits; China says CER floor price remains at €8.00; UN data says more than 2.25 billion CERs in project pipeline by 2012; India greenlights 717 projects, but pace slows. Also included is a guest commentary examining whether the market is undersupplied.
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03.10.07 CDM & JI Monitor 3 October
This edition of CDM & JI Monitor reports on why primary CER prices are rising. The new issue also looks at the various scenarios given on supply of CERs between now and 2012. Other news includes reports on plans by government banks launch post-2012 fund; Russia publishes JI guidelines; Serbia ratifies Kyoto protocol; Austria to buy 2.4 million CERs and South African government plans to trade carbon credits; New methodologies could up CER supply. A guest commentary urges a special CDM fund for Africa. Usual features include a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data
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19.09.07 CDM & JI Monitor 19 September
This new look CDM & JI Monitor looks at the EB's decision to approve coal projects in the CDM; The failure to speed up JI could drive investment elsewhere, market participants warn; Norway ponders €70 million budgets for CDM/JI; Developers in Latin America eye VER market as alternative to CDM; Ecosecurities’ portfolio rises to 185 million CERs; EB issues over 3 million CERs. Viewpoint looks at Article 17 of the Kyoto protocol and the import of CERs into the EU. Usual features include a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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05.09.07 CDM & JI Monitor 5 September
Millions of CERs could be wiped out by Brazilian government's new calculation of emissions, project developers and buyers warn. Unep proposes ways that 'new' HCFC 22 production could earn CERs. Solar projects struggle to get foothold in CDM. Viewpoint examines how 'value-added' CDM could make a greater contribution to cutting emissions. Usual features include a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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22.08.07 CDM & JI Monitor 22 August
Technology focus on hydropower in the CDM. Bottlenecks worsen in the CDM project pipeline. A viewpoint examines the role that US emissions trading schemes will play in future CER demand. Usual features include a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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08.08.07 CDM & JI Monitor 8 August
The narrowing gap between CER and EUA prices; Development of baseline in South Africa could help boost volume of projects; and EB defers decision on including efficient coal plants in CDM. A viewpoint from WWF recommends a revision of the additionality tool. Usual features include a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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11.07.07 CDM & JI Monitor 11 July
Korea is profiled as a CDM location. Report urges review of renewables law in China; and Spanish CER buyers lobby against draft bill imposing liability for CDM projects. A viewpoint explains why the secondary market for CERs remains illiquid. Usual features include a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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27.06.07 CDM & JI Monitor 27 June
Reshaping the CDM may be the answer in the effort to reach a global climate agreement, suggests a UN official. India to unveil a large programmatic CDM initiative as the EB clarifies regulations on activities that could become a major new source of carbon credits. Also from the last EB meeting, the board asks the meth panel to elaborate on whether blueprints submitted by energy efficient coal-fired power stations should be included in the CDM. A viewpoint argues that too many CDM projects in India have been unfairly criticised for lacking 'additionality'. Usual features include a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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13.06.07 CDM & JI Monitor 13 June
EB to consider the inclusion of new coal-fired stations in the CDM. China's newly-published climate change strategy repackages many existing policies but fails to clarify how it will spend windfall from CERs. Interest in buying credits post-2012 grows, but many risks remain. A viewpoint from a CER buyer calls for verifiers in CDM/JI to be held more accountable. Usual features include a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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30.05.07 CDM & JI Monitor 30 May
Advocates of programmatic CDM push for greater clarity from EB on how carbon credits will be generated from activities that cut GHG emissions. A country focus looks at Malaysia as location for CDM projects. A viewpoint from an NGO criticises proposals on afforestation that could provide a 'perverse incentive' to cut down forest. Usual features include a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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16.05.07 CDM & JI Monitor 16 May
The reasons why South Africa still struggles to attract CDM projects. Also included is report on the Asian Development Bank's $130 million carbon fund. A viewpoint urges that HFC-23 is phased out of the CDM so that other types of projects can get a foothold. Usual features include a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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02.05.07 CDM & JI Monitor 2 May
A nervous week for some in the market as EB places 16 projects under scrutiny at its 31st meeting. India approves 600 projects but deals on CERs remain elusive. And why does Indonesia continue to lag behind other major developing economies in Asia in terms of CDM investment? This issue also contains a Viewpoint on Canada's proposals to allow the import of CDM credits after an 18-month hiatus; a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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18.04.07 CDM & JI Monitor 18 April
This issue reports on the reasons why Latin America lags so far behind China and India in attracting investment for CDM projects; the UN tries to reassure CER buyers that ITL software link will be operational by the end of 2007; and CDM deals are done on sidelines of Sino-Japanese summit. This issue also contains a Viewpoint on biofuels methodologies , a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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04.04.07 CDM & JI Monitor 4 April
The EB rejects two methodologies in the biofuels sector and rebuffs a cement project in India. Market participants and a Chinese policymaker discuss the 'price floor' for CERs from Chinese CDM projects. This issue also contains a Viewpoint on the role of funds in the market for Kyoto credits, a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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21.03.07 CDM & JI Monitor 21 March
This CDM & JI Monitor looks at the growing role of energy efficiency projects in the CDM. This issue also examines Chinese energy policy and the additionality of CDM projects in the world’s biggest emitter. This monitor also includes a report on Chinese government’s moves to downplay expectations that there will be a carbon exchange in the country. This issue also contains a ViewPoint on JI, a CDM market comment; CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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07.03.07 CDM & JI Monitor 7 March
This CDM & JI Monitor examines the emergence of a two-tier market in CERs as non-HFC project credits are said to be fetching a premium. The new issue also reports on the EC's decision to limit the CDM/JI limit in Spain to 20 per cent. Included is a Viewpoint on the lessons that should be learnt from EB rejections of projects. The Monitor also includes CDM and JI market data and other news/developments.
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