Forestry Clean Development Mechanism Secretariat

HOW DOES THE CDM CONCEPT WORK ?

Annex I countries that have ratified the K Kyoto Protocol can invest in projects that both reduce GHGs and contribute to sustainable development in non-Annex I Countries. A CDM project provides certified emission reductions (CERs) to Annex I countries, which they can use to meet their GHG reduction commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. article 12 the the Kyoto Protocol sets out three goals for the CDM :

1. To help mitigate climate change
2. To assist Annex I countries attain theirs emission reduction commitments
3. To assist countries in achieving sustainable development