13 Nov • 10:00 - 11:30 • GCC 2.0 – Unveiling of New Generation GCC Portal Framework, and Registry
GCC 2.0 – Unveiling of New Generation GCC Portal Framework, and Registry | Register here |
GCC Pavilion (F03, Blue Zone)
Brief
This session provides an in-depth look at the new GCC project portal and revamped transaction registry, integral to GCC 2.0, and developed in collaboration with S&P Global. We will explore how these platforms enhance transparency, efficiency, and stakeholder confidence in the carbon market.
Moderator
Kishor Rajhansa, COO, Global Carbon Council
Speakers
- Amit Thusu – Senior Director – Climate Action, Global Carbon Council
- Subhendu Biswas – Director – Climate Action & Regulations, Global Carbon Council
- Joseph Prakash – Director – Climate Action, Global Carbon Council
- Shalini Singhi – Senior Manager – Registry, Global Carbon Council
- Jonty Rushforth – Head of Environmental Solutions, S&P Global
- Joseph Varnas – Head of Registries at S&P Global – TBC
- Fabio Galindo– CEO, Future Climate
13 Nov • 15:00 - 16:30 • Role of Contribution Credits and Scope 3 emissions mitigation in global mitigation
Role of Contribution Credits and Scope 3 emissions mitigation in global mitigation | Register here |
GCC Pavilion (F03, Blue Zone)
Brief
This session will explore how the VCM, with its emphasis on high-integrity mitigation contribution units, can help corporates contribute to greening its supply chain and downstream value chain via result-based financing and at the same time meet the NDC target of host countries, promoting impactful investment and early transition to a low-carbon future.
Moderator
Kishor Rajhansa, COO, Global Carbon Council
Speakers
- Mark Kenber – Executive Director, Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initaitive (VCMI)
- Dirk Forrister, President and CEO, International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
- Andrew Howard, Senior Director, Climate Policy and Strategy, Verra
- Chandrashekhar Sinha, Global Lead for carbon Market and finance, The World Bank TBC
- Joseph Prakash – Director – Climate Action, Global Carbon Council
14 Nov • 15:00 – 16:00 • Advancing Article 6.2 Operationalization through National Registry Solutions
Advancing Article 6.2 Operationalization through National Registry Solutions | Register here |
GCC Pavilion (F03, Blue Zone)
Brief
This session will emphasize the pivotal role of National Registries in enabling effective implementation of Article 6.2 under the Paris Agreement. We will explore how the Global Carbon Council (GCC), with its comprehensive offerings, assists countries in overcoming barriers to Article 6.2 operationalization and supports them toward successful carbon credit offtake.
Moderator
Hemant Nandanpawar, Senior Director – Climate Finance & Stakeholder Management
Speakers
- Kishor Rajhansa, COO, Global Carbon Council
- Shalini Singhi – Senior Manager – Registry, Global Carbon Council
- Naveen Kumar Pawar, Director, Neo Climate solutions
- VK Duggal, Principal Climate Change Specialist, Asian Development Bank
- Wani Nelson, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Republic of South Sudan, Juba
- Chimi Dorji, Environment Officer, Climate Change Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Bhutan
- Syaiful Anwar, Senior Policy Analyst, Ministry of Environment of the Republic Indonesia
15 Nov • 11:30 – 13:00 • Phasing out Coal: Article 6.2 Financing for transitioning to Gas and /or Renewable Energy
Phasing out Coal: Article 6.2 Financing for transitioning to Gas and /or Renewable Energy | Register here |
GCC Pavilion (F03, Blue Zone)
Brief
This session will explore the urgent need to reduce coal use globally, as highlighted by the International Energy Agency, which calls for a 90% reduction by 2050 and the phase-out of all unabated coal power plants in advanced economies by 2030. The discussion will focus on the financial and social challenges faced by coal-dependent countries, emphasizing the need for tailored coal retirement plans that consider political and financial contexts.
Moderator
Kishor Rajhansa, COO, Global Carbon Council
Speakers
- Ely Sandler, Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School & Managing Partner at the Article Six Group
- Braham Singh, Founder, & Executive Chairman, Verdana
- Pamela Lee, Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
- Takeshi Miyata, Sr. Climate Change Specialist, Fund Manager, Asian Development Bank
- Elee Ismael Muslin, Lead Investment Officer for Blended Finance, IDB invest
15 Nov • 15:15 – 16:45 • Carbon Markets for wider & deeper implementation of Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) projects
Carbon Markets for wider & deeper implementation of Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) projects | Register here |
GCC Pavilion (F03, Blue Zone)
Brief
This session will examine the current landscape of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies and the crucial role carbon markets play in accelerating their deployment. Attendees will gain insights into global CCS developments, recent technological advancements, and ongoing projects critical to emissions abatement. The discussion will include the first global CCS standard developed by the Global Carbon Council (GCC) for voluntary markets, covering point-source CCS, Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACS), and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). Additionally, the session will address regulatory updates and the challenges of sub-surface carbon storage. A panel of experts will highlight innovations and requirements for advancing CCS deployment.
Moderator
Subhendu Biswas – Director – Climate Action & Regulations, Global Carbon Council
Speakers
- Paul Zakkour, Director, Carbon Counts
- Dr. Mohammad Abu Zahra, Head of Middle East and Africa (MEA) Region, Global CCS Institute
- Dr. Ammar Elhoweris, Postdoctoral Research Associate, GORD
- Belinda Perriman, Co-founder, Convert-Well, (Virtual)
- Subhendu Biswas – Director – Climate Action & Regulations, Global Carbon Council
- Suraj A. Vanniarachchy, Vice President Global Carbon, Macquarie Bank
16 Nov • 11:00 – 12:30 • Interoperable Carbon Registry for Operationalization of Article 6.2
Interoperable Carbon Registry for Operationalization of Article 6.2 | Register here |
GCC Pavilion (F03, Blue Zone)
Brief
This session will emphasize the importance of a transparent, accountable, and interoperable carbon registry system in enabling effective implementation of Article 6.2 under the Paris Agreement. Through focused discussions, we will highlight how national and regional registries that communicate seamlessly can ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and transfer of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), avoiding double counting and maintaining environmental integrity.
Moderator
Kishor Rajhansa, COO, Global Carbon Council
Speakers
- Hemant Nandanpawar, Senior Director – Climate Finance & Stakeholder Management
- Shalini Singhi – Senior Manager – Registry, Global Carbon Council
- Igor Akhmerov, CEO, AIM Carbon
- Syeda Hadika Jamshaid, Carbon Market and NDCs expert, Global
- Naveed Tariq, CEO, Seagrass (a subsidiary of E.ON)
19 Nov • 11:00 – 12:30 • GCC Methodologies: Energy, Water and Building Sectors in focus
GCC Methodologies: Energy, Water and Building Sectors in focus | Register here |
GCC Pavilion (F03, Blue Zone)
Brief
This session will provide an overview of the methodologies adopted by the Global Carbon Council (GCC) across the energy, water, building, and transport sectors. It will highlight new GCC initiatives aimed at increasing the number of carbon projects and encourage stakeholder participation to collectively advance progress toward the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Moderator
Subhendu Biswas – Director – Climate Action & Regulations, Global Carbon Council
Speakers
- Victoria Novikovo, Sr. Manager – Methodology Development Unit, Global Carbon Council
- Sanjeev Kumar, Senior Manager – Climate Action, Global Carbon Council
- Zaki Mohammed, Director, GORD ADVISORY (Virtual)
- Guang Yu JIN, Senior Manager, Green Mark Department, Environmental Sustainability Group, Building and Construction Authority (Virtual)
20 Nov • 11:00 – 12:30 • Nature Based Solutions: Ongoing Progress and Further Developments
Nature Based Solutions: Ongoing Progress and Further Developments | Register here |
GCC Pavilion (F03, Blue Zone)
Brief
This session will provide an overview of the progress in implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects within the GCC system, focusing on the methodologies and tools developed to ensure the integrity and permanence of NBS carbon credits.
Moderator
Subhendu Biswas – Director – Climate Action & Regulations, Global Carbon Council
Speakers
- Dr. Wojciech Galinski – Director, Nature Based Solutions, Global Carbon Council
- Yury Fursa, Managing Director, LLC Center for Sustainable Development technologies
- Kirill Shakhmatov, Science Director, LLC Center for Sustainable Development technologies
- Panna Siyag, Programme Officer, the UNFCCC Secretariat
- Anubhav Dimri, Executive Director, Carbon Check
21 Nov • 11:00 – 12:30 • Digital MRV to simplify, streamline and accelerate the markets
Digital MRV to simplify, streamline and accelerate the markets | Register here |
GCC Pavilion (F03, Blue Zone)
Brief
This session will provide an overview of how the inclusion of Digital MRV components can enhance traditional monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) processes through the use of digital technologies. The discussion will focus on the upcoming GCC standard tailored for this project type, where Digital MRV constitutes the backbone of the monitoring process.
Moderator
Amit Thusu – Senior Director – Climate Action, Global Carbon Council
Speakers
- Subhendu Biswas – Director – Climate Action & Regulations, Global Carbon Council
- Molly Brown, Head of Carbon Strategy, BURN
- Braham Singh, Founder, & Executive Chairman, Verdana
- Lilholm Christopher, Acting Global Head of ESG and Sustainability, DNV
- Nadine Planzer, Director Business Development Environmental Markets, SustainCERT (Virtual)
14 Nov • 11:00 - 12:30 • Accelerating South-South and Triangular Cooperation through collaborative innovation and building coherent portfolios of new solutions
Accelerating South-South and Triangular Cooperation through collaborative innovation and building coherent portfolios of new solutions |
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Brief
In this session, we’ll explore innovative solutions to address challenges in the Global South, by harnessing the potential of South-South and triangular cooperation.14 Nov • 13:00 - 14:30 • Developing a low carbon & sustainable pathway for the event industry: A journey towards net zero
Developing a low carbon & sustainable pathway for the event industry: A journey towards net zero | Register here |
GORD Pavilion (F03, Blue Zone)
Brief
This session will highlight the strategic collaboration between the NZCE Initiative and GET, offering the events industry a structured roadmap to enhance sustainability practices and work toward net-zero emissions. Discussions will cover NZCE’s net-zero strategy, an overview of GET’s environmental impact assessment tools, and stakeholder insights on advancing sustainability in the events industry.
Moderator
Hemant Nandanpawar, Senior Director, GORD
Speakers
- Kishor Rajhansa, Executive Director, GORD
- Suriya Mues, Programme Officer, UNFCCC Secretariat
- Asa Elisabeth Tynell, Project Manager, UNEP (ONLINE)
- James Rees, President, JMIC
- Joseph Prakash, Director, GORD
- Alexander Alles, Executive Director, JMIC
- Kai Hattendorf, CEO, UFI (ONLINE)
- Dr. Senthil Gopinath, CEO, ICCA (ONLINE)
16 Nov • 10:00 - 11:00 • Energy Efficiency Assessment Tools for Buildings in MENA Region
Energy Efficiency Assessment Tools for Buildings in MENA Region |
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Session Brief
Building Energy Efficiency: Development and implementation of standards to enhance energy performance in buildings across the region. This includes certification and labeling initiatives to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions in alignment with regional and global energy efficiency goalsModerator
Dr. Maged Mahmoud19 Nov • 15:30 - 16:30 • Launch of the new Article 6 accelerator
Launch of the new Article 6 accelerator