Contribution of the CDM Project Activity to Sustainable Development

The project participants shall state whether and how the project activity will contribute to sustainable development, in regards to the following aspects:

a) Contribution to local environmental sustainability

Assess the mitigation of local environmental impacts (solid wastes, liquid effluents, atmospheric pollutants, etc.) caused by the project in comparison with the estimated local environmental impacts for the reference scenario.

b) Contribution to improvement of labor conditions and net job creation

Assess the commitment of the project to social and labor responsibilities, health and education programs and defense of civil rights. Also assess the improvement in the qualitative and quantitative level of employment (direct and indirect) comparing the project scenario with the reference scenario.

c) Contribution to the distribution of income

Assess direct and indirect effects on the quality of life of low-income populations, noting the socio-economic benefits provided by the project in relation to the reference scenario.

d) Contribution to training and technological development

Assess the degree of technological innovation of the project in relation to the reference scenario and the technologies used in activities comparable to those called for in the project. Also assess the possibility of reproduction of the technologies used, taking account of their demonstration effect, and evaluating the origin of the equipment, the existence of royalties and technology licenses and the need for international technical assistance.

e) Contribution to regional integration and linkages with other sectors

The contribution to regional development can be measured in terms of the integration of the project with other socio-economic activities in the region where it is implemented.