This report presents a synthesis of views from Parties on ways and means to enhance equitable regional and subregional distribution of projects under the clean development mechanism (CDM); and on how the current institutional arrangements, governance, rules and procedures of the CDM and joint implementation may be improved in the first commitment period in order to enhance their functioning and effectiveness. On the latter subject, views are expressed regarding governance of the CDM; the role and responsibilities of the designated operational entities; determination of additionality, baseline emissions and other methodological issues; and the procedure for review of registration of CDM projects