Synthesis Report on the Views from Parties, Intergovernmental Organizations and Admitted Observer Organizations on the Revision of the Joint Implementation Guidelines

This technical document synthesizes the information provided by Parties and relevant organizations on the revision of the joint implementation (JI) guidelines, taking into consideration their experience of implementing the flexible mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol and the recommendations on options for building on the approach embodied in JI. It includes experiences gained and lessons learned in the operation of JI, as well as challenges, barriers and areas for improving the JI guidelines. In total, five submissions were received from Parties, one was received from an intergovernmental organization and two were received from admitted observer organizations.