Carbon Markets Asia 2010

*$99 rate available for approved project hosts*

Introduction

Scheduled in the weeks following the UNFCCC climate change discussions in Bonn, the 6th Annual Carbon Markets Asia congress will bring together all those working in carbon markets in the region to examine how the industry has changed since Copenhagen and how the market can move forward successfully. Bringing together policy makers, project developers, financiers, DNAs, DOEs, traders and other carbon professionals the congress will be a one stop shop for all your knowledge and networking needs.

The congress is the flagship Asian meeting of the Global Carbon Markets series of meetings which have attracted over 3000 attendees to date. Asia still represents one of the most important markets for carbon, with China and India continuing to lead in the generation of CDM credits and taking a central role in the drafting of the Copenhagen Accord. Furthermore, 2009 saw a 25% increase in clean energy investment in Asia versus a decrease elsewhere on the globe. With the carbon market predicted to grow by $ 170 billion in 2010, we can expect an exciting level of activity and a wealth of new opportunities developing in Asia.

 

Key Reasons to attend

• Gain an in depth and expert analysis of how the development of policies and markets in Asia and further afield are currently affecting and will affect the Asian carbon market
• Develop an understanding of investment trends and the rationale behind them, look at the emerging role of national retail banks and ethical funds
• Hear case studies on how to streamline project development and reduce risk and time to return on investment
• Examine technology transfer not only from the West but also from other Asian nations and within the Least Developed Countries
• Learn more about the validation and registration processes, hear the DNA perspectives and discover how to avoid commonly encountered hold ups
• Discuss how to make programmatic CDMs work and what potential they have
• Learn more about the growing area of REDD and examine the opportunities held by the VCM

Testimonials from Carbon Markets Asia 2009:

“It is one event that supports the effective interaction of all CDM stakeholders”- UNFCCC
“Valuable information for me as a first time project owner” - Kretam Holdings Berhap
“Very insightful discussions on topics ranging from carbon pricing to making the CDM work for development” – Nexus Carbon for Development
“Very good summary of shared experience in CDM projects and market prospects for post-2012 CER markets” – Asia AEI
“A truly Asian carbon event” – Korea Development Bank

Speakers include:

• Clifford Mahlung, Chair, CDM Executive Board, UNFCCCC, Jamaica
• Rachmat Witoelar, Former Minister, Ministry of Environment of Indonesia, & Head, National Council on Climate Change, Indonesia
• Antonio La Viña, Dean, Ateneo School of Government, The Philippines
• C.J. Park, Advisor, Korean Market, IETA, South Korea
• John Clendon, Managing Director, Univanich Palm Oil Public Co Ltd, Thailand
• Teng Yee Ngan, Managing Director, Syarikat Cahaya Muda Perak, Malaysia
• Miles Austin, Director, Carbon Markets Investors Association, UK
• Sirithan Pairoj-Boriboon, Executive Director, DNA Thailand, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation, Thailand
• Senior Representative, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam, Vietnam
• Michael V. Galante, Global Conservation Standard Administrator, biocarbon consult, Malaysia
• Tim Boyle, UN-REDD Programme Regional Coordinator, Asia-Pacific, UNDP, Thailand
• Jati Kusumowati, Carbon Fund Research Coordinator, Bremen Overseas  Research  and  Development  Association, Indonesia
• Minh Cuong Le Quan, Manager, Climate Change Unit, GERES & NEXUS Carbon for Development, Cambodia
• Raquel Cerna Lopez, Post Doctoral Fellow, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),the Philippines
• Ellen May Zanoria, South East Asia Regional Manager, Gold Standard, Switzerland
• Zhang Disong, Senior Project Engineer, ecoWise, Singapore
• Dougal McInnes, Chief Policy Officer, COOL NRG, Switzerland
• Dharsono Hartono, President, PT Rimba Makmur Utama, Indonesia
• Ravi Krishnaswamy, Director, Energy & Power Systems, Asia Pacific, Frost & Sullivan, Singapore
• Gayoung Lee, Carbon Credit Marketing Manager, Korea Carbon Finance,  South Korea
• Lukas Heer, Regional Manager Southeast Asia, First Climate, Singapore
• Laurent Segalen, MD, Commodities & Environment, Nomura International
  Aimie Parpia, Head of Global Kyoto Analysis,  Bloomberg New Energy Finance, UK
• Nick Martin, Chief Technical Officer, Winrock International - American Carbon Registry, USA
• Grattan MacGiffin, Head of Voluntary Carbon Markets, MF Global, UK
  Rani Virdee, Representative, ICROA & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, The CarbonNeutral Company
• Umesh Kumar Chabra, Head Corporate Client Relationship, Corporate Banking Agri Group Banking and Carbon Financing, ICICI Bank, India
  Bridget McIntosh, Managing Director, Carbon Bridge, Laos
• Junji Hatano, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Partners Asiatica, Japan
• Architrandi Priambodo, Global Group Director, Asia Carbon Global, Singapore
• Rahul Kar, Associate Director, Carbon and Sustainability Advisory, KPMG, Singapore
• Leslie L. Durschinger, Founder & Managing Director, Terra Global Capital, USA
• Ethaya Rajan, Principal Consultant - Carbon Financing & Technology Solutions, Emergent Ventures, Malaysia

Pre-conference seminar

Monday 21 June 2010

An introduction to the carbon markets: Developing successful CDM projects

09.00 Registration | 09.30 Seminar begins | 16.30 Close of seminar

This in-depth one day seminar will provide project developers with the expertise and knowledge to successfully enter the carbon market. Combining expert presentations with practical case study analysis, our seminar will serve as an excellent introduction to anyone wanting to further their knowledge or embark on a CDM project.

• How to identify and design a successful CDM project
• Sources available for raising finance
• How to analyse the financial risk factors
• How to take a project through the CDM process
• Assessing the success to date and potential for improvement of current models
• A step by step guide to carbon credit trading

Agenda outline

Conference Day One | Tuesday 22 June 2010

Asian carbon markets in a global context

Keynote address: The current status of the Asian Carbon Market

• What are the outcomes of the climate discussions in Bonn and the implications for the Asian carbon markets of COP-15 and the climate discussions in Bonn?
• How has the market fared through the economic downturn in 2009 and what is in store up to 2012?
• What international and domestic factors are having a significant impact on the market and how will this evolve?
• What are the main opportunities and the main barriers for the development of a strong carbon market in Asia?
• Asia’s growing strength as a buyer of carbon credits
  

Policy and standard developments within Asia and their impact on the carbon market

• Examining the revised renewable energy laws in countries such as China, India, Thailand & the Philippines and the impact this will have on the Asian market
• The development of emission intensity caps such as that by the Tianjin government and how feasible it is for developing nations to significantly reduce emissions
• Strengthening of policies and infrastructure in emerging markets and how business is advancing as a result
• Discussion of how policies are affecting and will affect the development and success of both large and small scale projects
  

The development of emissions trading schemes in Asia

• Discussion of the Tokyo scheme proposed to start in April 2010
• Examination of the Korea trading system and the input that has been given to it
• Could China and India feasibly develop such schemes and would there be an advantage to this?
• The potential for developing an Asian-wide exchange for carbon credits
  
  

The US as a new market place for Asian carbon credits

• The development of policies since Copenhagen: When does a concrete plan look set to be signed?
• Examination of specific policies such as AB32
• Preparation for registration under different schemes and how this will differ from those under the Kyoto protocol
• Comparison of the opportunities of a US market versus the EU ETS

Panel discussion: The relative potential of existing and new markets for carbon offsets now and in the future.

• Examination of what is and isn’t being traded at present: what countries and project types are increasing and decreasing in popularity
• The trends and stability in the EU ETS following the review and as we move into Phase III
• The EU Aviation Carbon Directive
• Developments in Australia and New Zealand
• Asia as a buyer
• The US market
• The impact of other expected events

Carbon finance & economics

Understanding the perspective of different financiers
This session will feature presentations from investment banks, small national banks, carbon funds, ethical funds and other carbon finance experts to examine the different investment opportunities available to the carbon markets.

• What are the main interests of different types of investors?
• Putting together strong project portfolios: What are the common reasons for denied investment?
• Financing for project portfolios
• The role of national retail banks in carbon finance, how they are able to get involved and the support from bodies such as UNEP
• How will the funds from the Copenhagen Accord be transferred to developing countries?
• Consideration of combining investment types

Getting a fair price for carbon

• What trends in carbon pricing are being observed?
• How can you effectively negotiate prices?
• How can you increase the value of your credits and their desirability?
• Fixed versus floating prices
• Primary and secondary CER pricing

Technology transfer

Technology transfer within Asian carbon markets

• Consideration of China rather than the West as a source of technology: What are the advantages and disadvantages and to what extent is this occurring?
• The politics of technology transfer as a critical point in climate negotiations
• Technology transfer in the Least Developed Countries: what options are feasible and what kind of strategy can be employed?
• The creation of indigenous technologies

 

Conference Day Two | Wednesday 23 June 2010

Streamlining CDM projects

Case studies on effective project development and management

• How to structure projects effectively at the beginning
• Tips for developing strong monitoring plans and operational know-how
• Minimising deviation from plans and how deviation impacts on the project
• Examination of reasons for hold-ups in issuance for different project types
• Consideration of different management structures that can be effective and pushing a project forward effectively
• Discussion of commonly encountered problems and hold-ups
  
  

Panel discussion: DNA perspectives on the successful validation and registration of projects

• How have DNAs in different regions developed and why are some stronger than others?
• Where are most delays encountered in the registration process?
• How can project developers help to ease the process?
• Managing the bad press surrounding certain projects in Asia: how can we work to improve public perception?

 

Stream A: Programmatic CDMs Examination of the policy surrounding programmatic CDMs What is the Executive Board position on PoAs? What are the main risks that need to be accounted for? What methodologies are to be followed and what stage in development are they at? Explanation of registered projects and how they fulfilled the necessary criteria Outlook for the future Developing a methodology for a PoA Criteria when selecting and organising different programmes to be involved How can you set baselines? What measurements need to be taken? Managing the project over time and planning for the future Case study: Successfully registering a PoA Discussion of the project, how it was set up and how it will be run The opportunities that were opened up working as a group of programmes rather than a single project The registration procedure: what hold ups and hurdles were faced and how were they overcome? The timeline followed for development, validation and design and where hold-ups were encountered The success of the PoA thus far and future projections

Stream B: REDD The status of frameworks, standards and policies for REDD Discussion of the Copenhagen REDD methodological text and how it has evolved over 2010, does a binding agreement look imminent and how will this take shape? Outline of the status of major discussion points including national versus sub-national accounting, deforestation targets, private sector funding mechanisms, illegal timber trade & leakage Policy dialogue between the UNFCCC and the CBD and how to achieve co-benefits for climate change and biodiversity conservation Proposed baseline measurement and monitoring methodologies to be followed How a REDD programme might be put into action and how it will be governed Funding plans and how the funds will be applied to kick-start REDD Feedback from projects under the UN-REDD Quickstart programme in Indonesia and the Draft Readiness Proposal How is the programme developing and what major feedback is being obtained? How have corruption and fraud issues been addressed? Measuring, monitoring and ensuring transparency: how has this been achieved? The palm oil plantations debate Discussion of how the programme will move forward The appetite and market for REDD credits Will the price of carbon offsets from REDD be higher than the price of palm oil and therefore incentivise the protection of forests? Is there potential in both the voluntary and the compliance markets? What success has been seen thus far? Will the US be the major player or do other regions represent big opportunities?

Delegates re-join the plenary session

The voluntary carbon market

The development of domestic voluntary standards in Asia

• Introduction to the standard and the rationale behind its creation
• Projects that have been accredited by the standards
• The market for emission reductions registered under the standards
• What is the impact of the development of new voluntary standards?
• Does the creation of voluntary standards signify the development of a domestic market and a move towards carbon trade?
  
  
  

Adding value through the social and biodiversity benefits

• Introduction to additional standards that projects can register with
• The difficulties, timelines and cost associated with registering with different standards
• To what extent can such additional benefits improve the value and saleability of your credits and what are the figures to back this up?

Funding Sustainable Forest Management through Conservation: The Global Conservation Standard

• Good Guys Finish Last (describing the need for added monies into the forestry sector that are not committed to offset projects)
• Market Responses (CSR approaches to forestry)
• The Global Conservation Standard (description of how the program works)
• Examining the Tail End: A Conservation Investment Strategy
• GCS Current Projects & Value

Panel discussion: The status of the international voluntary carbon market and the potential it holds for Asian project developers

• Examination of current standards in the voluntary area
• Bottom up and top down approaches to the creation of voluntary markets
• What is the market for voluntary credits and is there a prolonged future?
• The role of the voluntary market in developing innovative credits
• How the market needs to be groomed and developed to stay strong
• What benefits can be afforded by voluntary over compliance markets?

Speaking opportunities

If you are interested in speaking at this event please submit a speaking proposal (presentation title, 4-5 bullet point and speaker biography) to Laura Dinnewell
Email: laura.dinnewell@greenpowerconferences.com

Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities

Gold sponsors:

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Now in its 6th year Carbon Markets Asia is the longest running event in the region. Having welcomed over 500 participants from 35 countries, the conference is the place to meet all the active key players in Asian carbon markets. The event offers an integrated solution of brand positioning, business development and face-to-face networking opportunities with senior decision makers.

Connecting you with the right people
With a proven track record of delivering high calibre attendees this event provides the perfect environment for you to do business with carbon market professionals from across the region under one roof.

First class business opportunities
Our sponsorship and exhibition packages are designed to help you meet your business objectives. If you are looking to win prospective clients, strengthen existing relationships or enhance your company profile, we will help you do so in a cost effective manner.

Contact Paul Shearer for further details
Tel (Dir): +44 20 3355 4211, Fax: +44 20 7900 1853
Email: paul.shearer@greenpowerconferences.com

Partners

Strategic partners

The Carbon Markets & Investors Association (CMIA) is an international trade association representing companies that finance, invest in, and provide enabling support to activities that reduce emissions.  Our membership accounts for an estimated 75 per cent of the global carbon market, valued at USD 126 billion in 2008.  Solely representing organizations that provide services to and invest in the environmental sector, our membership does not include any entities with compliance obligations under cap-and-trade schemes.  This results in a unique advocacy platform with emphasis on the environmental integrity of market mechanisms and climate change policies.

 

Media partners

 

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Green Power Conferences consistently work in strategic partnership with industry leading organisations and trade publications. Our international and targeted marketing campaigns ensure excellent marketing exposure for our partners.

If you would like to partner with us, please contact Laura Brownie:
Email: laura.brownie@greenpowerconferences.com

Venue

Orchard Hotel Singapore
442 Orchard Road
Singapore 238879
T: +65 6734 7766
F: +65 6733 5482
http://www.millenniumhotels.com.sg/orchardhotelsingapore/