This document discusses a guidance table created by KfW Development Bank to help assign climate change Rio Markers to development projects. The guidance table provides examples of project types in various sectors and recommends Rio Marker scores for climate change mitigation and adaptation. It aims to standardize the assignment of Rio Markers and complement existing guidelines. The table is intended as an orientation tool for project developers, and is not officially binding. It is used by KfW and BMZ to advise on and quality check Rio Marker assignments. Benefits include improved consistency in scoring, less need for advice, faster quality control, and increased understanding of how projects can qualify for climate change financing.

1. Bank aus Verantwortung
Dr. Josef Haider and Dr. Jochen Harnisch – KfW Development Bank
Fourth Experts Meeting of the Joint ENVIRONET-WP-STAT
Task Team – Paris, May 20th, 2015
Climate Finance Tracking in German
Development Cooperation
Guidance Table on the Use of Rio Markers for Implementing
Organizations

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The Guidance Table
Sector Project Type
Rio
Marker
KLM
Rio
Marker
KLA
Explanation / Examples
› Simple tool; result of project-related dialogue between BMZ and KfW
› Builds on DAC Codes and IDFC Mitigation List
› Replaces / complements other guidelines and formats
› Main purpose: Orientation for project developers on use of CC Rio Markers
› Under continuous development

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The Guidance Table (a small cutout)
Sector Project Type
Rio
Marker
KLM
Rio
Marker
KLA
Explanation / Examples
Trans-
portation
(210)
Urban Mobility:
• Public transport (subway, light
rail, bus rapid transit, trams, etc.);
• Non-motorized transportation
(cycling and walking);
• New infrastructure, capacity
building and/or improvements to
existing systems (integrated
traffic management systems,
driver training, etc.).
2 or 1 0 or 1
A measure that is focused exclusively on traffic reduction through
development and/or integration of public transport and non-motorized
transportation, pursues GHG reduction as a major goal (KLM 2).
In individual cases, the adaptation contribution of the measure is
sufficiently significant that both climate identifiers should be assigned
1 (e.g., if the measure prevents further overheating in a given urban
area or if the measure strengthens the resilience of a transport
system to extreme weather events).
Transit oriented development can contribute significantly to GHG
reduction (KLM 1).
Transportation – regional, national,
international (road, rail, waterways)
1 or 0 0 or 1
A measure to shift from road to rail or water transportation can
significantly reduce GHGs (KLM1).
Road building itself, however, is not a relevant reduction, even if the
new road shortens transport routes, as new roads generate
increased traffic (KLM 0); unless the road also promotes the use of
climate-friendly transport (e.g., the construction of bicycle and bus
lanes) (KLM 1)…
Optimization of conventional and
conversion to alternative engine
technologies
2 0
Switching to electric mobility, hydrogen power, liquefied natural gas,
and hybrid engines. As GHG reduction is normally the main
objective, Rio marker KLM2 should be applied.

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How is the guidance table used?
› No officially binding document
› Orientation for project managers on use of CC Rio Markers
› Environment & Climate Unit uses table for advice on CC marker assignment and quality
control
› Simple tool for BMZ to check on correct marker assignment

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Major benefits
› Assignment of CC Rio Markers improved and more comparable (between project
developers and implementing organizations) ⇒ Quality ↑
› Less demand for advice on climate change markers ⇒ Saves time
› Quality control facilitated ⇒ Saves time
› Project developers learn about the potential of different measures for contributing to
CC financing ⇒ CC financing ↑