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Carbon pricing policies play a critical role in delivering on the goals of the Paris Agreement and stabilizing global temperatures. On the road to meeting their respective climate targets, over twenty jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific region are in various stages of establishing their own carbon pricing initiatives, ranging from emissions trading systems to carbon taxes. 2020 was initially set to be the year that signatories concluded the first phase – and began the second phase – of the Paris Agreement by revising and increasing the ambition of their Nationally Determined Contributions.
With Glasgow COP26 postponed until next year and in the context of ongoing global COVID-19 recovery efforts, this workshop provides a space for COP26 organizers and policymakers from the Asia Pacific to share the latest updates on the role of carbon pricing in accelerating climate ambition, and other mitigation strategies in the region.
This event is a public virtual workshop.
Workshop registration link:
https://ieaorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_52i7HY1ORK6G1LPPhJ4JRA
Program
8:45 am CET / 3:45 pm Singapore Time
Registration and IT guidelines
9:00 am CET / 4:00 pm Singapore Time
Welcome Remarks and Introduction to the Workshop
- Tom Howes, Division Head, IEA
- William Acworth, Head of Secretariat, ICAP
- Christian Hübner, Director, KAS-RECAP
9:15 am CET / 4:15 pm Singapore Time
Keynote Session: Accelerating climate ambition in light of COP26
COP26 marks a crucial moment in climate mitigation efforts towards 2030 and beyond, as countries provide their first revised NDCs and aim to reach consensus on previously halted Article 6 negotiations of the Paris Agreement. Carbon pricing remains a key tool for accelerated ambition going forward.
Moderator: Tom Howes, Division Head, IEA
Speaker: Ken O’Flaherty, COP26 Regional Ambassador for Asia, Pacific and South Asia
9:30 am CET / 4:30 pm Singapore Time
Session I: Carbon pricing and NDC updates in Asia-Pacific
The postponement of the COP26 in Glasgow to 2021 has delayed efforts to renew climate pledges but has provided countries the opportunity to couple post-pandemic economic recovery plans with long-term climate ambition. This session features government executives and politicians providing insights into the role of carbon pricing in scaled up climate action ahead of their NDC updates.
Moderator: Dr. Christian Hübner, KAS RECAP
Panelists:
- Hon. Hideki Makihara, Member of the House of Representatives, the Lower House of the National Diet of Japan and Director, Environment Division, Policy Research Council, Liberal Democratic Party of Japan
- Rep. Edgar M. Chatto, Representative of the 1st District of Bohol and Chairman of the House Committee on Climate Change, the Republic of the Philippines
- Hon. Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, B.A., PG.Dip., M.Sc, Member of Parliament, House of Representatives of Republic of Indonesia (Commission VII)
10:30 am CET / 5:30 pm Singapore Time
Break
10:45 am CET / 5:45 pm Singapore Time
Session II: The role of carbon pricing in countries’ long-term mitigation strategies
Carbon pricing policies form an indispensable tool in countries’ long-term mitigation pathways. In this session, policymakers from the Asia-Pacific will share updates on the direction of their country’s climate strategies, and the role of carbon pricing within the policy mix.
Moderator: William Acworth, Head of Secretariat, ICAP
Panelists:
- Hon. Kay Harrison, Climate Change Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand
- Medrilzam Medrilzam, Director for Environmental Affairs, Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), Indonesia
- Heng Jian Wei, Director (Policy and Planning), National Climate Change Secretariat, Startegy Group Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore
11:45 am CET / 6:45 pm Singapore Time
Closing Remarks
James Grabert, Director, Mitigation and Acting Director, Communication & Engagement, United Nations Climate Change Secretariat
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