La contribución al desarrollo sostenible del mecanismo para un desarrollo limpio

Identifier:  TDX:1313

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX1313

Authors:  Villavicencio Calzadilla, Paola Milenka

Abstract:
In response to anthropogenic climate change, which is considered one of the biggest issues facing the world today, the Kyoto Protocol defines a framework of commitments to reduce or limit greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by developed countries, which should be accomplished by applying national measures. However, the same Protocol facilitates a cost-effective fulfillment of a part of these commitments beyond its borders through the so-called 'flexible mechanisms'. One of these mechanisms is the clean development mechanism (CDM) that allows developed countries to finance GHG mitigation projects in developing countries. While developed countries receive certified emission reductions credits (CER) for their investments, developing countries benefit from investment and technology transfer. Thus the CDM aims to: contribute to the mitigation of climate change and promote sustainable development in developing countries. Despite having contributed to climate change mitigation, the question of whether the mechanism truly contributes to sustainable development has raised over the years. In this sense, this thesis aims at analyzing the CDM from its formality to its operation in order to assess and determine the simultaneous achievement of its objectives, especially the contribution to the promotion of sustainable development in developing countries. Thus, this thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of the functionality and operation of the CDM, supplemented by a practical overview of the implementation of the mechanism and its impact on sustainability.