Climate Finance and Carbon Markets Africa 2012 Brochure

Book now - Call +44 (0)20 7099 0600 or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.com/carbonafricaMedia partners:Officialoffsetpartner: Renewable Energy Financeand Energy AccessOrganised by: Climate Finance & Carbon Markets AfricaPLus: PRe-COnFeRenCe FORuM www.greenpowerconferences.com+44 (0)20 7099 0600 Book before 13 December fordiscounted rates24-25 January 2012, Sandton Sun, Johannesburg, South AfricaYour esteemed speaking faculty for 2012 includes:Ariesta ningrum, Team Lead, Sustainable DevelopmentMechanisms, unFCCCnelly Magubane, Director General, Department of energy, South AfricaAdam simcock, Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Check, South Africa Geoff sinclair, Head of Carbon Trading, standard Bank, UKKevin Whitfield, Head, African Treasury and FinancialProducts Unit, nedbank Capital, South AfricaHenk sa, Managing Director, ecometrix, South AfricaAntoine Degri, Chief Executive Officer, ADeRCI, Ivory Coastntombifuthi ntuli, Business to Business Programme Officer,Danish embassy, South AfricaPhilippe Decq, Sales and Marketing Manager, South Europe,Africa and Middle East, DnV, FranceCiska terblanche, Managing Director, CDM Africa, South Africa Heba Rabie, Regional Manager, Africa and Middle East, the Gold standard Foundation, Egyptenoch Lerato Liphoto, Senior Advisor, Climate Change, eskom Holdings, South AfricaHussein elhag, Executive Director, Africa energy Commission, AlgeriaGeorges Bakaly, Managing Director, WesD Capital, DRCBubu Jallow, Chief Technical Adviser, Department of Water Resources, The GambiaAmos Wafula Wekesa, Environmental and Climate Change Advisor, VI-Agroforestry Programme eastern Africa, Kenya 23 January 2012 Climate Finance Africa: REDD+ and AgriculturePLus: POst-COnFeRenCe FORuM26 January 2012Making Africa a major focus for climate finance into the post-Kyoto eraAttending Climate Finance & CarbonMarkets Africa will allow you to:4 Break-down the decisions made at COP 17 and the implicationsfor Africa4 Develop your strategy in a new era for climate policy and thecarbon markets4 Hear from a diverse range of financiers on the keys for attractinginvestment into your project4 Capitalise on carbon market opportunities in Africa’s 33 LDCs4 Seek out new markets for renewable energy projects4 Realise the potential to scale-up with an update on programmaticclimate projects4 Discover the emerging sectors and project types that representearly entry opportunities 4 Learn from the experiences of a host of African case studies-what problems were faced and how can successes bereplicated elsewhere?4 Focus on the unique issues central to developing forestry andagriculture climate projects with a dedicated one day forumProjecthosts attendfor $99(see back pagefor details)Endorsed by:Sponsor:8730 Climage Finance & CM Africa Brochure_8474 Wind Power Portugal Brochure 23/09/2011 11:33 Page 1Climate Finance & Carbon Markets Africa“I congratulate you on an excellent conference – wellorganised, well attended, well structured”(RK, UNDP, Climate Finance and Carbon Markets Africa, Johannesburg, 25-26 January 2011)AAW Consulting Engineers • Absa Capital • AEL Mining Services • Africa Capital •African Export-Import Bank • African Union • Baker & McKenzie • Bloomberg NewEnergy Finance • Carbon Check • Carbon Sourcing Manager • Center For PublicPolicy Alternatives • Centre for International Forestry Research • City ofJohannesburg • CJ Rance • Climate Change Focal Point Tanzania • ClimateCorporation Emissions Trading • Climate Neutral Group • CommunityDevelopment Corp • Danish Embassy RSA • Deloitte • Department of Trade &Industry RSA • DNV • Do-inc • DSW eThekwini Municipality • Eco-act • EcoMetrixAfrica • EcoXchange • EDF Trading • Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency •Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality • Eneco Energy Trade • Energy AccessPartnership • EnviroServ Waste Management • Envirotrade Carbon • Enviroworks• ERM Southern Africa • ESBI Carbon Solutions • Eskom Holdings • EvolutionMarkets • Federal Ministry of Environment • FFA IFMS Pty • First Climate • GDFSUEZ Electrabel • Gold Standard Foundation • Goldfields • Greenstream Network• Hitachi Power Africa • ESAFD • IMBEWU • Industrial Development Corporation• Johannesburg Stock Exchange • Kenya Forest Service • KFW Carbon Fund •Koelnmesse • Lee International • Mabanaft • Ministre de l’Environnement •Ministry of Energy RSA • Ministry of Environment & Fishery Resources • Ministryof Finance • Mitsubishi Corporation UK • MTN Group • Mulder EnvironmentalFinance • Natixis Environment & Infrastructures • Nedbank Capital • NobleCarbon Credits • Omar Kemal Amin & Co • ONF International • OPIC • PACT Kenya• Peace Parks Foundation • Perry Johnson Registrars CDM • Point Carbon • PPCCement • Promethium Carbon • Red Cap Investments • REEEP • Rhodes University• Royal Microfinance of Zambia • RuMeth International • RWE Power • Safripol •SAPPI Manufacturing • SNR Denton UK • South Pole Carbon Asset Management •German Chamber of Commerce & Industry • Stadtwerke Mainz • Standard Bank• Statkraft Markets BV • The Rock & Partners • Tough Stuff • TradeInvest SA •Tricorona Carbon Asset Management • TUV-NORD • UNDP • UNDP Bureau forDevelopment Policy • UNEP Risoe • UNFCCC • USAID • Vitol Dubai Ltd • WildlifeWorks • Wonderbag • World BankWho Will You Meet?All senior level managers (CxOs, Presidents, Vice- Presidents,Managing Directors, Head of Carbon/ Climate) of African projectdevelopers and hosts, as well as companies looking to invest,trade, advise and provide technology for climate projects.4 Governmental representatives4 Policy and advisory bodies4 Regional project hosts4 African and international project developers4 Financiers and investors 4 Offset providers4 Carbon traders, brokers and end-purchasers4 Renewable energy experts4 Lawyers and consultants4 Clean technology providers4 Engineering consultants4 Carbon markets associations4 Academics and NGOs4 Press Previous Climate Finance & Carbon Markets Africaattendees have included:Book now – Visit www.greenpowerconferences.com/carbonafrica2012: a crucial year forclimate investment in AfricaNow in its 5th year, Climate Finance & Carbon Markets Africa is ideallypositioned as the must attend follow-up meeting to the unFCCC’sCOP 17. As the international community descends on South Africa forcritical talks between 28th November and 9th December, many keydecisions are expected that will map out the global climate changepolicy beyond the end of 2012, when the Kyoto Protocol expires. Inthe aftermath of COP 17, Climate Finance & Carbon Markets Africawill break down the key outcomes and what they mean for Africa,and will work towards answering ‘What next?’ for stakeholders in theAfrican climate finance sector. Africa still holds great potential to benefit from inflows of climatefinance to achieve environmental and social development goals,although the continent is yet to see the number of projects thatmight have been expected. For Africa’s 33 LDCs, it has already beenagreed that projects generating CERs will be eligible for trade in theEU ETS beyond 2012, whilst for the non-LDCs, the landscape for thecarbon market will be clearer come January. now is the time to makeAfrica a greater focus for climate finance.Climate Finance & Carbon Markets Africa brings togetherrepresentation from across the value chain for two days of intensivediscussion, networking and solutions to identify how to moveforward in a changing policy environment, whilst finding practicalstrategies to overcome the challenges faced over the cycle ofdeveloping a project.In what promises to be a critical year, Climate Finance & CarbonMarkets Africa 2012 is the perfect opportunity to take action andmaximise your presence in the African climate sector.“Very good. there were a varietyof experts in many fields” (EL, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency, Climate Finance and Carbon MarketsAfrica, Johannesburg, 25-26 January 2011)Introduction to Carbon Markets & CDM Project Development 23 January 2012, JohannesburgDesigned as an unique, time-effective one-day introduction to the subject,this training course provides an excellent opportunity to learn about orrefresh your knowledge of the concepts, terminology, processes andopportunities that carbon markets and CDM financing encompass.Amongst the topics covered will be:· International climate and carbon agreements and institutions · CDM and other financing opportunities for projects in Africa, includingexamples· The practicalities of exploiting carbon market opportunities · Project documentation and requirements· International and local legal issues and their implicationsAs with all Green Power Academy courses, this training is run in a fullyinteractive, friendly and informal manner, with limited attendee numbersensuring plenty of chance to ask and have answered all your specific questions.It is suitable for senior executives from a range of organisations including: · Banks and other investors, · Project developers, · Policymakers, · Consulting service,· Technology vendors.For full details of this and other courses, please visit www.greenpoweracademy.comor contact: daniel.vonburg@greenpowerconferences.co.uk8730 Climage Finance & CM Africa Brochure_8474 Wind Power Portugal Brochure 23/09/2011 11:34 Page 2Climate Finance & Carbon Markets Africa“I found the whole conference enjoyable and a greatopportunity to meet with other interested parties.”(HB, AEL Mining Services, Climate Finance and Carbon Markets Africa, Johannesburg, 25-26 January 2011)08:15 Registration and welcome coffee09:00 Chair’s opening remarks Keynote Presentations09:10 the Follow-up to COP 17: What Does itMean for Africa?• The main outcomes of the Durban meeting and how they applyto Africa• Assessment of the current state of the market• Looking back at Cancun and evaluating the progress made in2011• The extent to which Durban represents a roadmap for thepost-Kyoto era• What is the future role for the Green Climate Fund in Africa?• Bilateral agreements and regional co-operation - can anythingbe agreed in time?• The keys for Africa to achieve climate friendly development10:00 south Africa’s Future for Climate FinanceAs the host of COP 17 and a leading economic power on thecontinent, this session will highlight the momentum for climatefriendly development achieved by hosting the meeting, whilstexamining the specific impact of decisions made at the COP onthe country’s plans for the future.10:30 Networking refreshment breakCapitalising on the Carbon Market in Africa11:00 the Carbon Market Looking to the end of2012 and Beyond• Feedback from a business perspective on the impact of COP 17 • Formulating an effective strategy for carbon finance as theend of the Kyoto era approaches• Implications of an uncertain, fragmented market for SouthAfrica and other non-LDC’s• The outlook for carbon prices, and the impact of CER volatility• Exploring the role of the voluntary carbon market• What impact could carbon taxes have for South Africa andelsewhere?12:30 Networking lunch break13:50 scaling up from the CDM: PoAs andnAMAs• What opportunities exist for African nations?• The frameworks and methodologies currently in place• Social and community benefits• Outlining the key barriers to implementation• Challenges to scale up to a national level• What is the timescale before NAMAs can become a reality forAfrica?• Special finance requirements for programmatic climateprojects14:50 existing Projects - What next?• The rush to register CDM projects before the end of 2012:ensuring your project is registered in time• What does the future hold for projects already registered?• Monitoring and verification post-registration: the challengesthat exist and how they can be overcome• Why have so few projects actually been awarded CERs?15:30 Networking refreshment break16:00 the Continuing Prospects for the CarbonMarket in LDCs• How can Africa’s 33 LDCs capitalise on carbon creditgeneration in the post-Kyoto era?• Generating interest for compliance buyers in the EU ETS• Key emerging markets and the sectors where there is the mostpotential for projects• How the DNAs and local infrastructure influence the prospectsfor development• Overcoming problems of attracting finance• Guidelines on suppressed demand: how these can stimulatefurther opportunities17:30 Chair’s closing remarks and end of conference day one17:45 Networking drinks receptionConference Day One | 24 January 2012Book now – Call +44 (0)20 7099 0600PLus: PRe-COnFeRenCe FORuM – 23 January 2012Renewable Energy Financeand Energy AccessA one-day briefing concentrating on unlocking developmentof renewable energy projects in Africa, the criticalconsiderations for investment, and how renewable energywill stimulate improved rural energy access.Key topics include:• Developing national energy policy and incentivising investment• Sources of finance and who is capable of funding projects• Demystifying renewable energy and carbon finance in Africa• Identifying suitable technologies and issues of scale: on gridversus off-grid• Improving energy access and making renewable energyavailable to the rural poor• Tackling infrastructural challengesAgenda correct at time of going to press8730 Climage Finance & CM Africa Brochure_8474 Wind Power Portugal Brochure 23/09/2011 11:34 Page 3Climate Finance & Carbon Markets Africa“Green Power Conferences’ meetings are stillamong the very best in Africa.”(JvR, Bloomberg, Climate Finance and Carbon Markets Africa, Johannesburg, 25-26 January 2011)09:00 Chair’s opening remarks Mobilising Inflows of Climate Finance09:10 Renewable energy and Climate Finance• Clarifying South Africa’s renewable energy framework • Update on national renewable energy strategies elsewhere inAfrica• Carbon finance and renewable energy finance: how can theybe linked, and how do their returns differ?• How can renewable projects be implemented to solve energyproblems in LDCs?• The challenges of African electricity grid infrastructure andrural energy access10:30 Networking refreshment break11:00 the Keys to Obtaining early stage andProject Finance• The sectors and project types that are generating interest forinvestors: will the focus change post-2012?• Clarifying the risk associated with climate projects• The extent to which the climate finance gap will be filled bydevelopment funds and the private sector: how will thenecessary funds be mobilised?• How to increase investment into LDCs• Bilateral finance agreements12:40 Networking lunch break14:00 Panel Discussion: Adaptation Funding inAfrica• Is investment in climate adaptation more important to Africa’seconomic development than mitigation?• The challenge of transitioning to climate resistantdevelopment• Project types that could be implemented in Africa• The role of the Adaptation FundClimate Projects in Practice14:50 Project Case study Presentations• Lessons learned from African project developers and hosts• Breaking down experiences over the course of the CDM andPoA cycle• Identification of emission-reducing host projects and ensuringsocio-economic benefits• Securing financial backing• Experiences in dealing with validating and regulatory bodies• How can successful projects be replicated elsewhere?15:50 Networking refreshment break16:20 emerging sectors for Climate FinanceThis session will explore innovative and under-used project typesthat could be successfully introduced into Africa, and will discusstechnological readiness, challenges to practical implementation,and lessons from the rest of the world• Untapped prospects in the waste sector - Moving beyond landfill gas projects- How can municipalities be encouraged and supported forwider spread waste initiatives?• Carbon Capture Storage- Sequestration methods and industrial applications- Will CCS fund and encourage dirty technology?- Timescales for becoming a reality in Africa- Outlining the possible linkages with carbon markets• Green buildings and energy efficiency- Areas of new urban development as target areas- Challenges of establishing a clear methodology- multi-faceted emission reduction project17:30 Chair’s closing remarks and end of conference day twoConference Day two | 25 January 2012Book now – Visit www.greenpowerconferences.com/carbonafricaPLus: POst-COnFeRenCe FORuM – 26 January 2012Climate Finance Africa: REDD+ and AgricultureThis one-day forum will bring a dedicated focus to thecritical issues for bringing forest and land use projects to theforefront of climate investment. The momentum is growingfor valuing carbon sequestered by forests and by good landuse practices, with efforts to implement the necessarymechanisms and frameworks to stimulate investment intoREDD+ projects, and a rapidly increasing interest inleveraging the potential of climate smart agriculture.Key topics include:• the follow up to COP 17- new developments for forestry andagriculture• Breaking down crediting mechanisms and regional carbon markets • Bringing REDD+ to the market - financing mechanisms andconsiderations• the progress of climate smart agriculture – frameworks andsustainable techniques• Access to finance for farmers and project developers andchallenges of regional co-ordination• Scaling up and developing nationalised strategy• Lessons learned from case studies: feasibility assessments,community benefits and involvement, issues of MRVAgenda correct at time of going to press8730 Climage Finance & CM Africa Brochure_8474 Wind Power Portugal Brochure 23/09/2011 11:34 Page 4Climate Finance & Carbon Markets Africa“We came back with a lot of ideas and real opportunities”(NS, Gold Standard Foundation, Climate Finance and Carbon Markets Africa, Johannesburg, 25-26January 2011)Book now – Call +44 (0)20 7099 0600natalia ValenciaBusiness Development ManagerTel: +44 (0)203 384 6214Email: natalia.valencia@greenpowerconferences.comTake advantage of the fantastic onlinenetworking system for Climate Finance &Carbon Markets Africa. 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