Renewable Energy Technologies and Kyoto Protocol Mechanisms

The Kyoto Protocol establishes two project-based flexible mechanisms, Joint Implementation and Clean Development Mechanism, which provide opportunities for both the European Union and its Eastern and Southern neighbouring countries. On the one hand, they enable a reduction in the cost of achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in the EU and, on the other, they provide incentives for the penetration of new energy technologies into transition and developing countries. Based upon European research results, this brochure highlights some methods and options for the successful development of Joint Implementation and Clean Development Mechanism projects, dealing specifically with renewable energy technologies in Central and Eastern Europe and in the Mediterranean area