Data Acquisition and Handling System for CDM/JI Projects
The Kyoto Protocol introduced two projectbased
mechanisms: the Clean Development
Mechanism (CDM) and Joint
Implementation (JI). These instruments
were designed to lower the overall cost of
participating countries in meeting their
domestic emission reduction targets and to
help developing countries and countries in
transition in their sustainable development
by encouraging technology transfer.
This will focus on the CDM as laid out in
Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol. The CDM
grants Annex I parties the right to generate
or purchase emissions reduction credits
from projects undertaken within non-Annex
I countries. In exchange, developing
country parties will have access to
resources and technology to assist in the
development of their economies in a
sustainable manner.