| Carbon Finance 2008, the eighth conference in a highly successful series, will provide an in-depth update on the global carbon markets. |
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Overview
- 3000+ delegates have attended our
conferences
so far
- 8th annual Carbon Finance 2008
- 3 days of knowledge sharing
- 30+ forward thinking industry experts speaking
- 25+ topics to choose from
- 4 interactive panel discussions
- 9 idea-exchange roundtables
- 10+ hours of superb networking including a
drinks reception
- 1 post-conference comprehensive Carbon
Markets Workshop
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Brand new for 2008
- Newly researched and expanded programme
- Global focus
- More focused sessions
- More interaction
- New event format
- Roundtables
- No sales pitches, only a valuable learning experience
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Keynote address:
Global carbon update – outlook on the Kyoto process, recent legislation and emissions trading activity on an international level
Day One - topics include:
• Latest developments in the EU ETS
• Carbon offset projects in the CDM and JI markets
• Current issues and emerging trends in today’s voluntary carbon markets
“It was a first class conference covering the broad spectrum of carbon finance from regulatory implications to market mechanisms.”
Jeremy Pryor, Lower Brazos River Field Representative,
The Nature Conservancy |
• Regional and federal US emission reduction initiatives and trading programmes
• Emission reduction opportunities in Eastern Europe
• Carbon finance for agriculture and forestry projects
“Excellent opportunity to find out what is really happening and to
meet withthe key people.”
Sanjeev Kumar, WWF European Policy Office
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• Outlook for domestic emission reductions schemes in Asia-Pacific region
• Followed by nine brainstorming roundtable discussions
Day Two - four interactive panel discussions on:
• Rethinking the CDM – key factors for enhandcing its efficiency
• New investment opportunities in the carbon markets
“The networking opportunity the conference allowed was phenomenal. I also reached a much deeper understanding of the global carbon markets.”
Christine M Warner, Consultant, New Jersey USA |
• 2008 EU ETS compliance – will targets be met in individual countries and
sectors
• Likely shape of a post-2012 climate change agreement
Top-level industry speakers & panellists include:
Henry Derwent,
President and CEO,
IETA |
Mark Kenber,
Policy Director,
The Climate Group |
Kyle W Danish,
Member,
Van Ness Feldman |
Leslie L Durschinger, Founder and MD,
Terra Global Capital |
John Kessels,
IEA Clean Coal Centre |
Paul Conlon,
Senior Consultant,
ESB International |
Peter Zapfel,
EU ETS Co-ordinator, European Commission |
Joergen Fenhann,
Senior Scientist,
UNEP Risø Centre |
Christoph Sutter,
CEO, South Pole Carbon Asset Management |
| Nick Campbell, Environment Manager – DFL, Arkema |
Karan Capoor,
Senior Financial Specialist, World Bank |
Daniel Radov,
Associate Director, NERA |
Mahua Acharya,
Manager, Carbon Markets and Climate Change, ArcelorMittal |
Assaad Razzouk,
Chief Executive Officer,
Sindicatum Carbon Capital |
Jim Rushworth, Business Sustainability Manager,
Lafarge Cement |
Ulrika Raab,
Senior Advisor for Climate Change Policy, Swedish Energy Agency and Member, CDM Executive Board |
M. J. Mace,
Programme Director, Climate Change & Energy Programme,
The Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development
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“Thank you for organising such a great conference. Not only did it add such tremendous value to the attendees, but clearly it has such a positive and far-reaching impact in addressing climate change.”
Marc Oppenheim, Sagana Bay Capital |
How to book
Online by clicking through to the Register page.
Email your details to conferences@environmental-finance.com
Telephone +44 (0)20 7251 9151 |
