Information for Project Developers

As the current commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol draws to a close in 2012, future demand for carbon emission reductions is expected to be driven by the outcome of agreements, and from emerging national and regional climate policies. The required commitments of Annex 1 countries beyond 2012 are currently unclear, and Participants of the World Bank's present set of Carbon Funds are primarily interested in buying Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) from projects that will generate sizeable CERs before the end of 2012. In order to be considered for these Funds, proposals need to relate to low risk projects which need to be at an advanced stage of project preparation, including financial closure and implementation, and should be ready for project validation. Should you feel that your project would meet these requirements, please refer to the following web page for information on how to submit your Project Idea Note: 
http://wbcarbonfinance.org/Router.cfm?Page=SubmitProj&ItemID=24683

One exception to this guidance: 

• The Carbon Partnership Facility is looking to support large programs (Program of Activities) which will generate emission reductions after 2012. For more information please contact Richard Zechter at rzechter@worldbank.org or refer to the CPF website:  http://wbcarbonfinance.org/Router.cfm?Page=CPF&ItemID=41756&FID=41756

For more information, please contact the Carbon Finance Helpdesk:  helpdesk@carbonfinance.org