CDM investment opportunities in Isael

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CDM Investment Opportunities in Israel
Presented by Adi Dishon Project Manager
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Israel the Kyoto Protocol

• Signed Kyoto Protocol
• Included as Non Annex 1 Party
• Can serve as host country to Clean Development
  Mechanism (CDM) Projects
• Start of 2004 should finalize nomination of CDM
  Designated National Authority ratification of
  Kyoto Protocol

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CDM Investment Opportunities

• Waste Treatment
• Energy Efficiency
• Fuel Switching
• Renewable Energy

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Advantages to Israeli CDM Projects
The ability to rely on
Feasibility assessments Field surveys Legal financial advising CDM registration process Local Professionals scientists, engineers, lawyers
GHG reduction technology Monitoring technology Local Technology
Promote implementation of GHG reduction projects Awareness for sustainable development Valuable stakeholder involvement Local Initiatives
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Advantages to Israeli CDM Projects
Stable democracy Clear environmental regulation (EIA) Transparency Governmental Infrastructure

• Results in
• Lower transaction costs
• Lower risks
• Credible quality carbon credits

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Company Services

• Feasibility Assessments
• Project Development
• CDM Registration
• Find buyer for Carbon Credits

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Role of Host CountryCDM Project Developer

1. Key element In depth understanding of local
   environmental rules regulations
2. Identify sector which has additional emissions
   reduction potential
3. Identifying specific projects which can
   potentially be CDM projects
4. Approaching project owners and teaching them
   about CDM
5. Capacity building for government stakeholders

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Role of Host CountryProject Developer

• Interest local investors and contractors in CDMs
  potential
• Interest international investors in
• Israels CDM potential
• Any CDM project must have local counterpart play
  leading role in project development

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