This document aims to give a comprehensive and easy-to-understand description of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and other Kyoto Mechanisms. It should be noted that this document does not replicate in the exact manner all the texts agreed upon in the international negotiations. Also, there are issues yet to be settled in the international negotiations regarding detailed interpretations and processes.

It is published by IGES as part of the Integrated Capacity Strengthening for the CDM/JI (ICS-CDM/JI) Programme under the Ministry of the Environment, Japan.

To download:
http://www.iges.or.jp/en/cdm/report01.html

'CDM and JI in Charts' is a booklet with a good reputation for providing a plain and easy-to-understand description of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and other Kyoto Mechanisms. This version reflects the results of the 21st meeting of the CDM Executive Board meeting in a timely manner before COP/MoP1.