Time(Taiwan Time,UTC+8)
Nov 21, 202416:00-17:30
Venue
Online via Webex
Mode
Online(with Chinese-English bilingual real-time interpretation)
Carbon pricing, as an effective market mechanism, has been widely adopted to mitigate climate change, with international cooperation playing a crucial role in accelerating global decarbonization. This conference will focus on the global implementation of carbon pricing and the latest negotiations related to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, examining its impact on global climate action. It will explore how carbon pricing and international cooperation mechanisms can assist Taiwan in achieving its 2050 net-zero transformation goal.
Speakers
YC Holdings Inc.
General Manager
YC Holdings Inc.
General Manager
Robert Shih is the General Manager of YC Holdings Inc., specializing in carbon market research. He is committed to helping businesses navigate the challenges and opportunities of international carbon trading markets. YC Holdings offers expertise in carbon market policy, regulations, research, and international conferences. The company also provides comprehensive carbon asset management services, assisting businesses in establishing carbon reduction platforms to meet sustainability goals. With his deep knowledge of the carbon market, General Manager Shih focuses on exploring the impact of carbon trading on businesses and their strategies.
Climate Change Administration under the Ministry of Environment
Director General
Climate Change Administration under the Ministry of Environment
Director General
Lin-Yi Tsai currently serves as the Director-General of the Climate Change Administration under the Ministry of Environment. She also concurrently acts as the Executive Director of the Ministry’s Green Strategy Office. With expertise in public health and environmental engineering, Tsai brings extensive experience in public administration. As Director-General, she is committed to advancing net-zero transitions and climate policies, showcasing a strong vision for environmental and climate sustainability.
German Environment Agency (UBA)
Head of German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt)
German Environment Agency (UBA)
Head of German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt)
Dr. Jürgen Landgrebe is the Head of the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) and leads a team of experts on the emissions trading system. The team consists of approximately 250 members, including economists, engineers, lawyers, social scientists, and other professionals. They are responsible for the design and implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the German national emissions trading system (nEHS). DEHSt experts share first-hand practical experience from their work.
IETA
International Policy Director
IETA
International Policy Director
Andrea Bonzanni is the International Policy Director at IETA, specializing in energy policy and international affairs analysis. He has served as a consultant for the United Nations and the World Bank. IETA, the organization he works for, is an important international carbon organization and serves as a key platform for promoting global carbon trading, focusing on carbon pricing policies, and facilitating communication among international businesses.
Green Energy & Environment Research Laboratories, ITRI
Senior Engineer
Green Energy & Environment Research Laboratories, ITRI
Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer Chen-An Lien is currently working at the Green Energy & Environment Research Laboratories, ITRI. He specializes in trends in the net-zero sustainable market, carbon pricing issues, the ISO 14080 framework and principles for addressing climate action, as well as climate change adaptation management frameworks. He provides guidance on greenhouse gas adaptation management frameworks for authorities and stakeholders and offers professional advice on the evaluation of environmental policies.
Agenda
Speaker
Lin-Yi Tsai｜Director General , Climate Change Administration under the Ministry of Environment
Speaker
1.Dr. Jürgen Landgrebe｜Head of German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt), German Environment Agency (UBA)
2.Andrea Bonzanni｜International Policy Director, IETA
3.Chen-An Lien｜Senior Engineer of Green Energy & Environment Research Laboratories, ITRI
Moderator
Robert Shih｜YC Holdings Inc. General Manager
Highlights
Carbon Pricing and International Cooperation
2024-12-06
The fourth conference in the "Enhancing Ambition and Enabling Action Conference" series, titled "Carbon Pricing and International Cooperation", was successfully held on November 21. This conference focused on carbon pricing as an effective market mechanism widely used to mitigate climate change and on international cooperation as a key driver for accelerating global decarbonization. The discussions delved into the implementation of carbon pricing mechanisms worldwide and the latest developments in negotiations on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, analyzing their impact on global climate action and exploring strategies to leverage carbon pricing and international cooperation to help Taiwan achieve its 2050 net-zero transformation goals.
The event was moderated by Robert Shih, General Manager of YC Holdings Inc., who drew on his extensive consultancy experience and industry background to guide participants through the current status and future development of carbon markets and international cooperation. The conference featured an impressive lineup of internationally renowned speakers: First, Dr. Jürgen Landgrebe, Head of the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency (UBA), provided an in-depth analysis of how the Emissions Trading System in Germany supports cities in achieving net-zero goals, offering concrete examples of its practical implementation. Second, Andrea Bonzanni, International Policy Director at the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), shared a pre-recorded presentation from the COP29 venue, offering insights into the current state of negotiations, the role of carbon pricing mechanisms in international cooperation, and their contribution to advancing global climate action. Last but not least, Dr. Chen-An Lien, Senior Engineer at the Green Energy & Environment Research Laboratories of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), bridged international experience with Taiwan's practical applications, discussing the specific implications of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement for Taiwan and how it can be utilized to enhance international cooperation and achieve net-zero targets.
The conference concluded by emphasizing that carbon pricing and international cooperation are critical tools for achieving climate goals. Participants highlighted the importance of drawing on international best practices while addressing local challenges and opportunities in Taiwan. Discussions explored key issues such as policy coordination across regions, enhancing market transparency, and resolving fairness and competitiveness concerns, alongside proposing innovative solutions. By actively engaging in international mechanisms and learning from global experiences, Taiwan can further strengthen its climate actions and make significant contributions to achieving global net-zero targets.
