Leveraging private sector engagement in Carbon Market development through GEF intervention. EBRD.
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Leveraging private sector engagement in Carbon Market development through GEF
intervention.
EBRD
Challenges
EBRD region (ECA + Mongolia) is far behind (at par with Africa) in Carbon Project / market development, when compared to other regions
Uncertainty on JI, CDM and regional market rules like EU ETS is stalling the further carbon development, leading to private investors no longer developing new carbon projects
The slow carbon market development in the region in combination with high carbon intensity and low penetration of energy efficiency and renewable energy means that it remains an attractive potential source for credits
Critical mass is lacking to drive through regulatory improvements and lead to a reduction of barriers
Region could slip of the carbon market radar screen if no demand generating mechanisms are being put in place.
EBRD Objectives
Creating demand for carbon credits in EBRD region
Prioritise developments for Programmatic Approaches
GEF could be used to leverage EBRD and private sector investments for carbon credit investment activities
This in turn would enable carbon credit purchases to leverage project investments
Example how public funds can be used in the carbon market to leverage private sector investments
Role of EBRD
Track record in projects and has dedicated carbon experts
Ability to marry donor interest and leveraging private sector
Able to structure and invest equity in fund like vehicles
Can provide some element of risk-sharing
Can provide complementing technical assistance and policy dialogue
EBRD as co-investor helps to attract professional fund managers and leverage private sector interest/investments
Issues
Risk-sharing
Cost-sharing for project development
Sources of technical assistance funding