2024 Global Methane Forum Agenda
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Monday, 18 March 2024 |
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| 9:00-10:00 | Welcome and Registration Coffee sponsored by the Global Methane Hub |
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| 10:00-13:00 |
19th Session of the UNECE Group of Experts on Coal Mine Methane and Just Transition (CMMJT) Meeting Location: Palais - Tempus
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GMI Steering Committee Meeting (Steering Committee members only) (hybrid meeting) | |
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Coal Joint Technical Session Location: Palais - Tempus GMI Coal Mines Subcommittee and Sector Updates
Networking/Coffee Break: 16:30-16:45 Stakeholder Updates
Measurement, Reporting, Verification and Reconciling Estimates
Closing Remarks from the GMI Coal Mines Subcommittee Co-Chairs Closing Remarks on Behalf of UNECE
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Biogas Joint Technical Session (hybrid meeting) Location: CICG - Salle 4 Welcome and Opening of the Session
Introductions and Overview of the GMI Biogas Subcommittee
Regional Methane Action Showcase: Southeast Europe Moderator: Goran Vujić, Center of Excellence for Circular Economy and Climate Change, Serbia (confirmed)
Networking/Coffee Break: 16:15-16:30 Discussion: Lessons Learned from Methane Reduction Projects in Southeast Europe
Regional Methane Action Showcase: Latin America
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GMI Steering Committee Meeting (Steering Committee members only) (hybrid meeting) |
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Welcome Reception & Methane Action Showcase Sponsored by the Global Methane Hub Location: Palais - Serpent Bar |
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Tuesday, 19 March 2024Location (full day): Palais - Tempus |
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| 9:00-10:00 | Welcome, Registration and Check-in Coffee sponsored by the Global Methane Hub |
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10:00-10:10 |
Plenary Welcome and Opening of the Session (livestreamed)
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10:10-10:20 |
Remarks (livestreamed)
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10:20 – 11:20 |
Keynote Session: A Global Call to Mobilize Methane Action (livestreamed) Session theme: The latest science/data, outcomes from COP (e.g., progress on global action, Pathways initiatives, etc.), opportunities and the need for more action Moderator: Dmitry Mariyasin, Deputy Executive Secretary, UNECE (confirmed)
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| 11:20-11:35 |
Networking Break Coffee sponsored by the Global Methane Hub |
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11:35 – 13:00 |
Governments as Vital Drivers to Mobilize Methane Action (livestreamed) Session theme: Perspectives from and/or announcements by governments on methane goals, priorities, experiences, challenges, and needs: what has worked, and what hasn’t, in addressing methane mitigation through policy, regulations and voluntary incentives. Moderator: Tomás Carbonell, Deputy Assistant Administrator, U.S. EPA; Chair, GMI (confirmed)
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15:00 – 15:40 |
The Importance of Industry to Mobilizing Methane Action (livestreamed) Session theme: Perspectives on and experiences from leaders in the private sector, state-owned and/or multinational companies/organizations, on goals, priorities, opportunities, experiences, and challenges Moderator: Dario Liguti, Director, Sustainable Energy Division, UNECE (confirmed)
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15:40 – 16:20 |
The Value of Data as a Driver to Mobilize Methane Action (livestreamed) Session theme: Perspectives on opportunities, experiences, and challenges of using data – including satellite/remote and/or measured data- to mobilize action on methane Moderator: Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat, Climate and Clean Air Coalition (confirmed)
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| 16:20-16:35 |
Networking Break Coffee sponsored by the Global Methane Hub |
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16:35 – 17:15 |
Catalyzing Finance to Mobilize Methane Action (livestreamed) Session theme: Perspectives from financial institutions, the private sector, public sector and NGOs on connecting funding to action: opportunities, barriers, lessons and risks Moderator: Marcelo Mena, Chief Executive Officer, Global Methane Hub (confirmed)
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17:15 – 17:55 |
Succeeding Locally to Mobilize Methane Action (livestreamed) Session theme: Perspectives on and experiences engaging key stakeholders and implementing local approaches to mobilize action Moderator: Henrique Bezerra, Latin America Lead, Global Methane Hub (confirmed)
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17:55 – 18:00 |
Closing Remarks and Adjournment |
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| 18:30-20:00 |
Networking Reception & Methane Action Showcase Sponsored by the Global Methane Hub Location: Palais - Serpent Bar |
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Wednesday, 20 March 2024 |
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| 9:00-10:00 | Registration and Check-in Coffee sponsored by the Global Methane Hub |
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10:00 – 13:00 |
Coal Joint Technical Session Location: CICG - Salle 3 Welcome and Overview of the Agenda
Updates on Capabilities to Mitigate Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) Moderator: Volha Roshchanka, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (confirmed)
Networking/Coffee Break: 11:30-11:45 Updates on Capabilities to Mitigate Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) Moderator: Felicia Ruiz, Clean Air Task Force (confirmed)
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Biogas Joint Technical Session (hybrid meeting) Location: CICG - Salle 4 Implementing Biogas Policies in Germany and the Outlook for the European Union Moderator: Anja Schwetje, German Environment Agency (confirmed)
The Importance of Data Collection and Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) to Financing Projects in the Biogas Sector Moderator: Tom Frankiewicz, Rocky Mountain Institute (confirmed)
Networking/Coffee Break: 12:00-12:10 Regional Biogas Methane Action Showcase: India Moderator: Klara Zimmerman, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (confirmed)
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Oil and Gas Joint Technical Session Location: Palais - Tempus Welcome and Opening of the Session
Governments as Vital Drivers to Mobilize Methane Action in the Oil & Gas Sector
The Role of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) in Addressing Methane Emissions Moderator: James Diamond, Environment and Climate Change Canada (confirmed)
Networking/Coffee Break: 11:30-11:45 The Role of Technologies in Improving Measurements and Enhancing Inventories to Enable Faster Action Moderator: Manfredi Caltagirone, International Methane Emissions Observatory (confirmed)
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15:00 – 18:00 |
Coal Joint Technical Session Location: CICG - Salle 3 Data Needs for Project Development, Carbon Markets, and Policy Moderator: Alicja Krzemień, Central Mining Institute (invited)
Networking/Coffee Break: 16:30-16:45 Transforming Energy Sector Infrastructure Moderator: Bobbie Foot, BHP Operating System Centre of Excellence (confirmed)
Closing Remarks
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Biogas Joint Technical Session (hybrid meeting) Location: CICG - Salle 4 Environmental Justice Considerations for the Implementation of Methane Reduction Projects Moderator: Mariel Vilella, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (confirmed)
Networking/Coffee Break: 16:20-16:35 Discussion: Reducing Methane Emissions in the Biogas Sector in 2025 and Beyond
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Oil and Gas Joint Technical Session Location: Palais - Tempus Resources for Government Ministries to Support Development of Effective Methane Policy and Regulation Moderator: Stefanie Rucker, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (confirmed)
Available Tools for Quantifying Emissions Moderator: Andrew Meluch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (confirmed)
Networking/Coffee Break: 16:30-16:45 Overcoming Challenges for Methane Management to Mobilize Action in the Oil & Gas Sector
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Thursday, 21 March 2024 |
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10:00 – 18:00 |
11th Session of the UNECE Group of Experts on Gas - This UNECE session will be focused on the role of gases in building a resilient energy system and activities of the Hydrogen Task Force; methane will not be explicitly addressed. All are welcome to attend. Location: Palais - Tempus
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Meeting Locations
The Global Methane Forum will take place across two locations (see map):
- Palais des Nations, 8 Av. de la Paix 14, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Tempus Conference Hall (Tempus)
- Centre International de Conferences Geneva (CICG), 17 rue de Varembé, CH - 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
- Salle 3 & 4