Innovation, the Environment and the 2050 Goal:
Coordinating the Efforts of Industry and IGOs to Mitigate the Impact of Climate Change
Organized by
European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5) &
International Council of Chemical Associations
Side Event at the occasion of UNFCCC COP18 in Doha
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 | 14:30-15:15
UNFCCC COP 18, BINGO Room
Qatar National Convention Centre
Climate change is one of the key global policy concerns of the 21st century. The global community agrees that action needs to be taken to mitigate climate change, particularly through reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the coming decades. The International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) and the European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5) have assembled a diverse and experienced panel to discuss the potential for GHG reductions through energy saving technologies, and the role of collaborative approaches in achieving transformative changes in climate change mitigation.
Panelists will discuss:
- 2050 Goal: Global energy demand and meeting the 2050 goal: key sector contributions to global energy and CO2 emissions reduction;
- Environment: The potential impact of climate change as an example where coordination and partnerships between industry and International Governmental Organizations (IGO) are critical;
- Innovation: The role of technology and innovation in protecting the environment.
This side event is an excellent opportunity for a productive discussion on these important topics.
Agenda
Opening Remarks and Introduction of Topic and Session Format
Moderator: Ms. Norine Kennedy, U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB)
Presentation 1: Global Energy Demand and Meeting the 2050 Goal:
Key Sector Contributions to Global Energy & CO2 Emissions Reductions
OECD Representative
Presentation 2: Highlighting the potential impact of climate change
as an example where IGO coordination and partnerships are critical
Brazil Government Representative (To be invited by J. Soto)
Presentation 3: Highlighting the importance of technology and
innovation in the protection of the environment
Mr. Russel Mills, Dow Chemical Co
Mr. Kolja Kuse, TechnoCarbon
Panel Discussion
Open Q&A
Closing Remarks