Workshops on DOE validations were implemented on November 14th-15th, and December 17th-20th 2007 as part of the EU-China CDM Facilitation Project. This event follows on from a two-day workshop on the UNFCCC accreditation process which was completed in August 2007.

The first round of validation workshops was held over two days in Beijing on November 14th-15th 2007. It provided training for GHG auditors with emphasis on the Validation process of the CDM project cycle. It also provided DOE Applicant organisations with an overview on issues related to CDM auditors’ competence and skills, guidance for completing Project Design Documents (PDDs) and methodologies for large and small scale projects.

DOEs, as independent authorities, play an important role in the CDM project cycle. They provide services in the validation of project design documents and the verification of the CERs each CDM project produces. This training is part of a series of workshop and training activities facilitating the qualification of Chinese DOE Applicants and will take place throughout the 3 year course of the project. The next stage of DOE Applicant training will be the second round of Validation workshops in Beijing on December 17th-20th.