Measuring the effectiveness of adaptation to climate change has assumed significance for the reasons that huge amount of resources are being made available for climate change adaptation and it is important for various stakeholders to identify and prioritize adaptation actions before they are implemented on the ground so as to achieve adaptation

This brief aims to classify the MRV (Measuring or Monitoring, Reporting and Verification) system of GHG emissions/ reductions according to its object, aim, methodology and implementation body to demonstrate that there are significant differences between each type of MRV system.

This paper explores the possibility of linkages between the PAT scheme and the bilateral carbon offset mechanism proposed by the Government of Japan. It is well established that linking a domestic program with any international

'CDM in Charts' is a booklet with a good reputation for providing a plain and easy-to-understand description of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). This document aims to provide a comprehensive and easy-to-understand description of the clean development mechanism (CDM).

This presentation by Naveen Pawar, CDM National Expert, Technical Support Facility in ADB, delivered on "Indian experience on composting" at Third Workshop on Enhancing the Regional Distribution of CDM Projects in Asia and the Pacific at Manila, Philippines during 18-20 July 2012.

This presentation by Tsering Gyeltshen, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests of Bhutan, delivered on "CDM renewable energy development in LDCs - Bhutan's Experience" at Third Workshop on Enhancing the Regional Distribution of CDM Projects in Asia and the Pacific at Manila, Philippines during 18-20 July 2012.

This presentation by Karma Yangzom, Environment Specialist in ADB, delivered on "CDM Railway Project in India" at Third Workshop on Enhancing the Regional Distribution of CDM Projects in Asia and the Pacific at Manila, Philippines during 18-20 July 2012.

This presentation by Hemant Nandanpawar, International CDM Specialist, Technical Support Facility, ADB delivered on "Energy efficiency in Asia Pacific region" at Third Workshop on Enhancing the Regional Distribution of CDM Projects in Asia and the Pacific at Manila, Philippines during 18-20 July 2012.

This presentation by Fazle Rabbi Sadeque Ahmed, Bangladesh delivered on "Waste Related CDM: The Perspective from Bangladesh" at Third Workshop on Enhancing the Regional Distribution of CDM Projects in Asia and the Pacific at Manila, Philippines during 18-20 July 2012.

Once every two years, IGES releases a white paper focusing on key policy agendas in the Asia-Pacific region.