Carbon Markets USA and Forestry Carbon Markets & REDD

Introduction

Co-located with The Forestry Carbon Markets & REDD

Silver sponsor

Global sponsor

Globally, the carbon emissions market is booming, with the World Bank estimating its size at approximately $30 billion last year.  A monumental shift in the political landscape in the United States has intensified discussion surrounding the future of its carbon market and the establishment of its own carbon cap and trade program. Will the United States finally take ownership of what could be the world’s largest carbon market? A recent Point Carbon survey found that 90% of US respondents predict that the US will introduce a federal mandatory cap-and-trade scheme by 2015. Carbon Markets USA will address how such a scheme will be introduced and how it will be linked to regional and global carbon programmes. What implications will the potential cap-and-trade legislation have on US negotiations in Copenhagen and the shape of the global carbon market post 2012?

Green Power’s 5th US Carbon Markets conference will take place this September in Washington DC. Previous editions have attracted over 600 participants to San Francisco, New York and DC.  Carbon Markets USA will provide an excellent platform for industry players to learn about the latest market developments and do business with CER buyers.

Carbon Markets USA is part of the Carbon Markets Global Series which is now in its 5th year and has been attended by over 2400 sustainability professionals.

"This looks like it will be a fantastic event with some really interesting and timely discussions. The agenda looks very robust and well organized". Aleka Seville, First Climate

Key Reasons to attend

• Get updated on legislative activity affecting the carbon markets and the US energy agenda
• Understand the full potential of the proposed cap-and-trade scheme
• Listen to experts share their predictions on US negotiations at the Copenhagen Summit and what role the United States will play in the post 2012 global carbon markets
• Learn from insightful discussion on the regional carbon programs
• Identify investment opportunities in this budding market and the implications of the economic downturn
• Question market experts during interactive panel discussions
• Hear about emerging market opportunities such as forestry, agriculture, carbon capture & storage and the voluntary carbon markets
• Network and do business with US carbon market experts – 700 past attendees

 

'The forthcoming Carbon Markets USA conference looks very important' "
Gary Gereffi, Professor, Duke University

Carbon Buyer Scheme

Corporations who are currently buying VER’s or CER’s to ensure they minimise the carbon footprints of their products or services are invited to join the Carbon Buyer Scheme and attend the conference at a 50% discount. To apply please email Lauren Brodie.

The fee includes full event admission, documentation, refreshment breaks and lunch but NOT accommodation nor travel.

 

‘The event looks very good and the time and location could not have been better.’
Marco Monroy, President, MGM

Industry Leading Speakers Include:

Agenda outline

- For a full agenda, download our event brochure here

Day One 21st September

Putting the US Carbon Markets into a Political Context

• Overview of the President’s energy agenda
• What is the potential size of the US carbon market?
• How important is CDM reform to the United States?
• What implications can be expected from new policy and legislation?

Global Update on the Carbon Markets

• The future role of the Asia and Latin American markets
• European developments – which aspects could be adapted?
• What kind of role can the US play in establishing a global consensus?
• How can global markets be linked?
• Creating a North American carbon market – NAFTA as a driver for carbon trading

Putting the Carbon Markets into an Economical Context

• Investment strategies
• How will new policy and legislation affect approaches to investment?
• The evolution of carbon finance
• Investor options in a potential national compliance market
• Understanding the investor’s perspective
• An update on the current state of US carbon investment
• To what extent has the economic crisis infiltrated the carbon markets?
• How can carbon markets policy work with finance?
• How do you incentivize private capital?
• How have post 2012 discussions affected investment?
• Can uncertainty create attractive business opportunities?
• Using the carbon markets to encourage economic recovery

Regional Carbon Markets

• Update on recent developments in regional carbon programs and current status of actual trading
• What steps can be taken to accelerate progress?
• How will regional programs and a future federal program coexist?
• What can a national compliance program learn from regional activities?
• How should allowances be distributed?

The Voluntary Carbon Market

• The voluntary carbon markets landscape
• The role of voluntary offsets
• Standards and risks
• Tackling additionally concerns
• Increasing consumer awareness
• What will the voluntary carbon market look like under a national compliance scheme?
• Verification

Managing Project Risk

• What are the legal implications concerning project development?
• What are the barriers?
• How can you create projects that are successful in the verification process?
• How do you set up agreements for more long-term projects which go beyond 2012?
• What risks are associated with the emerging areas of the carbon markets?

 

Day Two 22nd September

Emerging Markets

• Emissions reductions from forestry projects
• Emissions reductions from land use and agriculture
• Carbon capture and storage
• Emissions reductions from the utility sector
• Emissions reductions from the transport sector
• The role of renewable energy in the carbon markets

Valuing Carbon Offsets & Carbon Trading

•  What is the outlook on CER pricing?
• What trends can we expect up until 2012?
• Dealing with a constricted economy and fluctuation.

The Future Outlook & Post 2012 Discussion

• What plans are is the United States expected to lay out in Copenhagen?
• Perspectives on the future of international climate change policy?
• The carbon markets post 2012
• What are the barriers to establishing efficient carbon markets?
• Developing a carbon markets infrastructure
• How will mechanisms interact with policy development?
• Who would oversee the US carbon market?

For a full agenda, download our event brochure here

 

Speaking opportunities

The program for this event is under development, if you would like to suggest a topic or recommend a speaker, please contact Lauren Brodie
E-mail: lauren.brodie@greenpowerconferences.com

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Global sponsors

First Climate is one of the leading carbon asset management companies. With offices on five continents and more than ten years’ experience in the market, it is one of the few intermediaries to cover the entire carbon credit value chain. First Climate develops, finances, and implements CDM, JI, and VER projects, purchases the resulting carbon credits, and customizes trading solutions for companies subject to the EU ETS. As investment advisor to several institutional investors, First Climate structures and develops carbon funds and related products. In the voluntary market, the company provides VERs verified according to the highest international standards. First Climate is one of the main sponsors of the Gold Standard Version 2.

Markit Environmental Registry (formerly known as TZ1) is the global financial markets environmental “meta registry”.   The registry provides secure, robust, transparent and automated services for the listing and management of carbon and other environmental assets (including water, conservation banking, other biodiversity). Markit Environmental Registry is approved to list the majority of internationally recognized carbon standards including Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCUs), American Carbon Registry (ERTs), Social Carbon Credits (SCC), and Climate Community Biodiversity Alliance (CCB).   For more information, visit  http://www.markit.com

Supporting sponsor

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Now in its 3rd year, Carbon Markets USA 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 project developers, Carbon Markets USA provides the perfect environment for you to do business with project developers from across the country 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.

Past sponsors & exhibitors include:
3 Degrees • ABN Amro • AES • APX • Asja • Baker & McKenzie • Banco Sumitomo • BSi • Camco Global • Carbon Capital Markets • Carbon Resource Management • Carbon Solutions America • CEF • Climate Change Capital • Climex • Defra • DNV • EcoAdvance • EcoFys • EcoSecurities • EEC Energy and Environmental Consulting • Environ • ESB International • Environmental Defense Fund • Equator Environmental • FC2E • FirstClimate • Green Stream • IMG • Kommunal Kredit • Linklaters • Luso Carbon Fund • Mapa Distributors • Methane to Markets • MGM International • Mitsubishi • Natsource • Noble Carbon Credits • Orbeo • Ortadogu • South Pole Carbon Asset Management • SRI Consulting • Sterling Inc • Sumitomo • TFS Energy • The World Bank • Tuev Sued • TZ1

Contact Santosh Sarma for further details
Tel: +971 4 813 5213 | Mobile: +971 50 880 1671 | Fax: +44 207 900 1853
Email: santosh.sarma@greenpowerconferences.com

To download an events Sponsorship and Exhibition Catalogue click here

Partners

Endorserd by:

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) is an active global partnership that structures policy and regulatory initiatives for clean energy, and facilitates financing for sustainable energy projects.

Backed by national governments, businesses, banks and NGOs, REEEP is uniquely placed to contribute to international, national and regional policy dialogues. The partnership has funded more than eighty high quality projects in forty countries that remove market barriers to clean energy, primarily in the developing world. www.reeep.org

 

The Climate Trust’s nonprofit mission is to promote climate change solutions by providing high-quality greenhouse gas offsets and advancing sound climate policy. In addition, The Climate Trust provides customized voluntary offset programs for businesses, governments, and utilities. The Climate Trust also spearheaded the creation of the Offset Quality Initiative, a collaboration of six leading national nonprofits that provide offset information to policymakers. For more information, please visit climatetrust.org.

The International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA) is a not for profit alliance of leading carbon reduction and offset providers. It provides leadership and a unified voice advocating for rigorous industry standards.  ICROA members adhere to the ICROA Code of Best Practice. This requires ICROA members to measure footprints according to accepted international standards and to implement a responsible “reduce and offset” approach to internal and external greenhouse gas reductions. ICROA members support the use of credible offsets verified under leading compliance and voluntary standards; CDM/JI, Voluntary Carbon Standard and Gold Standard. ICROA members submit annual reports to demonstrate compliance with the ICROA Code of Best Practice.  ICROA also plays an active role in engaging with Governments and NGOS on voluntary carbon market issues. For a full list of members visit http://www.icroa.org/

The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute, a registered nonprofit organization, trains, certifies, and networks a global community of experts that account, audit, and manage GHG emissions based on world-class training and professional standards. The Institute educates individuals and organizations, from beginners to certified professionals, on all aspects of climate change. Co-founded by ClimateCHECK and the GHG Experts Network, the Institute works with the World Resources Institute, the World Bank, the UNFCCC, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the Carbon Disclosure Project, Point Carbon, the Harvard University Extension School and other leading experts on training and programs utilizing innovative internet tools to ensure that market mechanisms and policy responses to climate change are effective and credible. Website: http://www.ghginstitute.org/

 

Supporting Media Partner:

Carbon Credit Capital's mission is to generate carbon credits and clean energy in emerging economies. Carbon Credit Capital facilitates and develops clean energy projects by bringing together international and local partners in addition to its own resources for financing and implementing projects. Carbon Credit Capital is a wide disseminator of knowledge through print and media and frequent speaker about carbon and clean energy markets.

Media Partners:

Official Offset Partner:

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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 Jonathan Riley, jonathan.riley@greenpowerconferences.com

Venue

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
USA

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