© Pucci, S
Basis of the low emission development in Costa Rica
Andrei Bourrouet, Viceminister of Environmental Management and EnergySept, 2010
Context
Although adaptation is a priority in our regionCR committed to ambitious reductions from ALL
countries, according to capabilities and enabling factors:– Goal of being carbon neutral by 2021– Remain in low emission development pathway
thereafter
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Comprehensive mitigation processes are still in initial phase
So far:-Sustained political will involving different levels and sectors -Pathway established: abatement curves estimated
Under development:-Carbon neutrality standard (recognized internationally)
-REDD+ national plan-Costa Rican green bond, WB-Private sector engagement
Pending:-Defining MRV for all sectors-Ensuring prevention double accounting-Define use of forest carbon credits natl. vs. intl. markets
Trend in emissions due to demand fossil fuel
Fuente: elaboración propia con datos del U.S. Energy Information Administration
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Total Emisiones BAU (crecimiento moderado) y con Todas las Medidas de Mitigación (2010-2030), Gg CO2e
Fuente: elaboración con datos y propuestas de la DSE, ICE, Prugam, MOPT, MINAET, Fundecor y estimaciones propias
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2021: 6,054 Gg2021: 6,054 Gg
Source: NEEDS project, INCAE with data of DSE, ICE, Prugam, MOPT, and MINAET
CONCLUSIONS
Middle income countries are also relevant (Costa Rica’s case):-Absorptive capacity can produce rapid results-Institutional arrangements and accountability-Avoid becoming part of the problem (long term global goals)-Provide greater emission reductions than other groups of countries
-Strengthen national accounting systems of emissions -Overcome governance obstacles-Uncertainty of intl. registry mechanism and natl. implications-Lack of support in early phase -Greater access to carbon markets
Some challenges:
Carazo, F.
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