Methane Fund Exploratory Meeting
co-convened with the UN Foundation and Mexican Institute of Ecology/SEMARNAT, May 20, 2010
Program:
Session I:
Why Methane: Near-Term Climate Impacts
Moderator:
Mohamed El-Ashry
Keynote: Achim Steiner, Executive Director, UNEP
Science:
Methane's Importance for the Climate
: Dr. Drew Shindell, Lead Author, UNEP Study of Short-lived Climate Forcers
Q&A
Session II:
Impacts and Potential of a Global Methane Fund
Moderator:
Dr. Adrian Fernandez, Mexican Institute of Ecology/SEMARNAT
Presentation of Analysis by Point Carbon
: Einar Telnes
GMF Potential in the Context of Climate, Carbon Markets and Development
: Dr. Ken Newcombe, CEO, C-Quest
Q&A
Session III:
Fund Development: How Fast, How Far?
Moderator:
Melinda Kimble
Methane-to-Markets Future
: Key Methane Resource: Dina Kruger, Director, Climate Change Division, U.S. EPA
Structural Considerations and Needs of a Fund
: Wouter Deelder, Dalberg Global Development
Discussion
Full agenda
Point Carbon: Price Forecast and Risk Assessment for a Global Methane Fund