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IMBEWU ServicesClimate Change and CDM Specialist Legal UnitSince its establishment in 2000 IMBEWU has been involved, both nationally and internationally, in the climate change legal arena. IMBEWU is thus a pioneer in South Africa in the practice of climate change law and related disciplines, and one of the most specialised legal consultancy firms in this field.During this period IMBEWU has acquired and developed extensive knowledge and expertise in climate change legal issues and in the legal regimes applicable to the implementation of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects.
IMBEWU counts among its climate clients:
IMBEWU was actively involved in establishing the South African DNA and currently provides consultancy services to the DNA on request. IMBEWU was a leader in the establishment of the South African CDM Industry Association (SACDMIA). IMBEWU strives to provide effective and efficient climate change legal services and remains informed on latest developments in this very dynamic area of practice by conducting a daily review of the national and international information sources. Capacity buildingThree of IMBEWU’s professional staff-members are involved in providing climate change capacity-building and training services, namely, Managing-Director Catherine Warburton, Director Andrew Gilder and Sustainability Legal Consultant Marie Parramon. As mentioned, advices can be provided in English or French and both nationally or internationally. List of Acroynms:CDM: Clean Development Mechanism CERs: Certified Emission Reductions EITs: Economies in Transition ET: Emissions Trading ERUs: Emission Reduction Units ETS: Emissions Trading Scheme EUA: European Union Allowances GHG: Greenhouse Gas GWP: Global Warming Potential IPCC: Intergovernmental Panel on climate Change JI: Joint Implementation EUA: European Union Allowances LULUCF: Land use, land use change and forestry NAPs: National Allocation Plans PDD: Project Design Document RMUs: Removal Units UNFCCC: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change VERs: Verified Emission Reductions For further information please consult IMBEWU’s Climate Change Legal Practice Overview Presentation |
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