National treatment for Hong Kong companies in CDM projects

By Harold van Kooten, Baker & McKenzie
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As the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, China’s efforts to combat climate change have received ample attention. Part of this attention concerns China’s position as one of the main destinations for clean development mechanism (CDM) projects.

Harold van Kooten 贝克•麦坚时律师事务所 香港办公室 资深律师 Special Counsel Baker & McKenzie Hong Kong
Harold van Kooten
Special Counsel
Baker & McKenzie Hong Kong

The Operation of Clean Development Mechanism Projects Administrative Measures (the CDM Measures) were adopted by China’s national Coordination Committee on Climate Change and became effective in 2005. The CDM Measures have proved successful in providing a framework for CDM projects in mainland China.

The position of Hong Kong under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has received far less attention. However, Hong Kong’s ability to utilize China’s position as a non-Annex I country under the UNFCCC should not be overlooked.

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Harold van Kooten focuses on advising the energy sector on legal issues concerning the development and operations of renewable energy projects, climate-change initiatives and environmental compliance across Greater China.

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