Here you can study the Danish state’s strategy on development of JI/CDM projects. Furthermore, you will find general knowledge about the JI/CDM mechanisms and you can access Deloitte’s and Point Carbon’s assessments of the Danish state’s JI/CDM programme.
Read about the Danish state’s strategy below and download the entire strategy in the box to the right. Further information on the Danish state’s work with JI/CDM and two assessments of the Danish state’s JI/CDM programme:
General Knowledge about JI and CDM
Deloitte’s and Point Carbon’s Evaluations of the Danish State’s JI/CDM Programme
The Danish State’s Strategy on JI and CDM projects
The Danish strategy on development of JI and CDM projects is to ensure that Denmark provides a sustainable and long-lasting JI/CDM contribution. The strategy is a vital part of Denmark’s overall climate initiative.
History
On 16th of May 2002 Denmark ratified the Kyoto Protocol and is consequently legally bound by its reduction targets. According to the Kyoto Burden Sharing Agreement, Denmark is committed to a 21% reduction of greenhouse gasses during the period 2008-2012 in comparison with the base year 1990.
The development and purchase of CO2-credits from international JI and CDM projects is a supplementary instrument to achieve the reduction target.
Sustainability, cost-efficiency and technology transfer
The basis of the Danish state’s strategy is Denmark’s internationally leading position within energy efficiency and environmental technology. Therefore, Denmark has the requisite knowledge and experience to achieve cost-efficient emission reductions in Eastern Europe and developing countries, in combination with technology transfer and sustainable development of host countries.
The strategy describes how Denmark supplements domestic emission reductions with JI and CDM projects and how Denmark will help developing countries in applying and benefitting from the international system for reduction and trade with emission reductions. Furthermore, the strategy outlines specific state instruments for strengthening the involvement of Danish companies in the carbon market.
The strategy was formulated in 2007 by the Danish Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the end of 2007 the Danish JI/CDM programme was transferred to the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building where it is managed by the Danish Energy Agency. In addition, the Danish embassies and Eksport Kredit Fonden (the Export Credit Fund) often take part in the initiatives.