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Invitation to a two-day conference on Emissions Trading
23 and 24 April 2009 | Hotel Jalta, Prague, Czech Republic
Climate change: Implementing a coordinated
response in Central Europe and around the globe
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This conference will cover a number of crucial aspects in the
area of climate change both within the EU and internationally,
aiming to give answers to some of the most frequently asked
questions. Discussants will address policy relating to the EU
ETS and international emissions trading. Speakers will specially
focus on issues and potential problems that are common for the
Central Europe region.
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Location
Hotel Jalta is located in the majestic Wenceslas Square, the
famous Prague landmark which breathes history and culture.
Ideally situated for sightseeing, entertainment and access to
the city’s financial centre.
Hotel Jalta is within walking distance from the Main Railway
Station and underground stations (Můstek, Muzeum, lines A, B and
C). Surroundings abound with quality restaurants, fashionable
bars and a variety of shops.
Transport from Prague International
Airport-Ruzyně
• by taxi:
airport taxi, fee around 750 CZK
• public transport:
bus no. 119 direction Dejvická, change to underground, line A to
Muzeum When exiting the underground, Hotel Jalta is situated on
the right-hand side of Wenceslas square. One-way tickets are
available at the airport or at the bus driver (fee 26 CZK, valid
for 75 minutes).
Venue
Jalta Hotel
Václavské náměstí 45
Prague 1
Czech Republic
phone: +420 222 822 111
fax: +420 222 822 833
web: www.hoteljalta.com
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Objective
Discuss crucial aspects in the area of climate change both
within the EU and internationally with a special focus on issues
and potential problems that are common for the Central Europe
region.
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DAY 1
8.30–9.30
Registration
9.30–9.45
Welcome speech (CEZ/IETA representative)
9.45–11.15
I. Session – Climate change/emissions
trading – The EU’s biggest challenge
The aim of this introductory session is to give an overview of
up-to-date experiences and to share some expectations with
regard to future changes both within the EU ETS and in an
international context. High-level panellists from the public
sector, state administration, industry and the European
Commission should ensure a fruitful debate based on a series of
short presentations.
Moderated by
Bedřich Moldan, Member of the Senate, CZ
Contributions from
Jan Dusík, 1st Deputy Minister, MoE, CZ (tbc)
Yvon Slingenberg, Head of Unit, DG Environment, European
Commission
Alan Svoboda, Director of Sales and Trading, ČEZ
Henry Derwent, President and CEO, IETA
Kuni Shimada, Principal International Policy
Coordinator/Principal International Negotiator, MoE, Japan (tbc)
11.15–11.35
Coffee break
11.35–13.10
II. Session – EU ETS – What we have
learned so far
This session will give an overview of the EU ETS
Phase I and II expressing diff erent points of views on practical
implications for the future. The debate will facilitate the
identifi cation of common problems & experiences from various
stakeholders, examining where divergent views exist. A
presentation from a key-note speaker will stimulate the
discussion.
Moderated by
Henry Derwent, IETA
Key-note speaker
Frank Convery, University College Dublin (tbc)
Panellists
Mariann Csikesz, Vertis
Kjersti Ulset, Point Carbon AS
Russel Mills, The Dow Chemical Company
13.10–14.30
Lunch break
14.30–15.45
III. Session – EU ETS – Allocation methods
for Phase III and its impacts
on the energy sector
This session will specifi cally focus on main aspects of
the 3rd trading period and envisaged implications for diff erent
„players“ in the scheme. Special focus will be placed on the
energy sector, framed by an introductory presentation.
Moderated by
John Scowcroft, EURELECTRIC
Key-note speaker
Owen Wilson, ESB
Panellists
Guy Turner, New Carbon Finance
Bruno Vanderborght, Holcim
Niall Mackenzie, UK DEFRA
Yvon Slingenberg, European Commission
15.45–16.05
Coffee break
16.50–17.30
IV. Session – CCS – The way towards
zero-carbon energy?
A pragmatic debate on the role for CCS in the fast-growing
worldwide energy sector will be held. The EU’s plan to launch 12
demonstration projects will be captured by the key-note
speaker’s presentation.
Moderated by
Owen Wilson, ESB
Key-note speaker
Chris Davies, MEP
Panellists
David Hone, Shell International B.V.
Ruth Hampton, UK DECC
Giles Dickson, Alstom Power Systems
End of DAY 1
18.30
Transfer from the hotel to dinner venue
19.00–23.00
Dinner hosted by CEZ
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DAY 2
9.30–10.15
I. Session – Looking forward – The EU
climate and energy package
and international developments post–2012
This debate will be based on an introductory presentation
which will touch upon crucial elements that infl uence mostly the
EU position in international negotiations.
Moderated by
Kuni Shimada, MoE, Japan (tbc)
Key-note speaker
Yvon Slingenberg, European Commission
Panellists
SE government representative (tbc)
Giuseppe Montesano, ENEL (tbc)
Peter Zaman, Cliff ord Chance
Andrzej Błachowicz, KASHUE, Poland
10.15–10.35
Coffee break
10.35–12.00
II. Session – CO2 abatement curve – What
does it reveal?
This session will discuss the role of diff erent
instruments in effi ciently delivering signifi cant reductions.
Moderated by
Peter Zaman, Cliff ord Chance
Key-note speaker
McKinsey&Company representative, CZ Offi ce (tbc)
Panellists
Petr Štěpánek, CZ State Environmental Fund
Imtiaz Ahmad, Morgan Stanley
Mark Lewis, Deutsche Bank
Constant van Aerschot, Lafarge
12.20–13.35
Lunch break
13.45–15.15
III. Session – Linking trading schemes for
a global carbon
market – recent developments and possible consequences
This session will discuss the potential to link the
EU ETS with other emissions trading systems, not only under the
Kyoto Protocol but also with regards to new, quickly emerging
markets in Australia, the U.S. and Japan.
Moderated by
Henry Derwent, IETA
Key-note speaker
Jill Duggan, UK DEFRA
Panellists
Norio Suzuki, Mitsubishi Corporation (tbc)
Kuni Shimada, MoE, Japan (tbc)
Andreas Tuerk, Climate Strategies
Mike Wriglesworth, CEPS (tbc)
Alexander Ochs, CCAP
15.15–16.00
Wrap up
End of CONFERENCE
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