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1、Sectoral approaches togreenhouse gas mitigationRichard Baron IEAInternational IEA WorkshopSectoral approaches to international climate policy14-15 May 2008 OECD/IEA - 2007What is meant by“sectoral approaches”Sectoral analysis of GHG reduction potentials to inform mitigation commitmentsAsia-Pacific P

2、artnershipEC / car manufacturers associations (public-private)Internationalsectoral agreements (industry-led) or policies(inter- governmental)Sector-based actions in developing countriesAluminium: IAI Cement: WBCSD- CSIIron and steel: IISI (private sector) OECD/IEA - 2007UNFCCC(intergovernmental) “C

3、ooperative sectoral approaches and sector-specific actions, in order to enhance implementation of Article 4.1(c) of the Convention” Bali A.P.Also reference under AWG KPInternational sectoral approaches Why focus on sectors? Why at international level?n Identify sectors with rapidly rising emissions

4、andlock-in problemsn Gather a critical mass for better coordination, market transformationn Enhance effectiveness of domestic policiesAddress competitiveness and carbon leakage concerns in certain activitiesSector-level analyses reveal win-win opportunitiesand domestic capability for significant imp

5、rovementsu International mechanism to support improvements that lead to greenhouse gas reductions in developing countries? OECD/IEA - 2007Sectoral approaches since Bali UNFCCC in Bangkokn Clarify what is acceptable and what isnt, at this stage Pre-Major Economies Meeting workshop on SAn Internationa

6、l federations are gathering data, thinking about models and integration in the broader climate policy framework(s)n (voluntary) activities under Asia-Pacific Partnershipn Focus on domestic sectoral approaches (SD-PAMs, sectoral no-lose targets)u Reluctance on common international benchmarksn Bringin

7、g competitiveness and leakage to the forefrontu No common view on that issue OECD/IEA - 2007A view on next steps Two parallel tracksn Analyticalu How can (various forms of) SA contribute to effective , rapid reductions of greenhouse gases?u Are the data available?u Integration into existing policy e

8、fforts? Domestic and international (esp. the carbon market)u How do they complement future goals?n Politicalu What progress can be achieved between now and Copenhagen (end 2009)?u SA as part of a longer-term effort?u What is the right international forum if any for various sectors? OECD/IEA - 2007Workshop objectivesAdvance common understanding on optionsPut them in the context of:UNFCCC needs (road to Copenhagen)Global mitigation goalsIdentify analytical needs in the near term Feed into international climate policy di