Title

International Symposium: Climate Change and Coal

Date

May 29th, 2015 (Friday) Open 9:10, 9:30～1８:00

Location

Bellesalle Jinbocho, Room4+5（Chiyodaku,Tokyo）

Access

3-2-1 Nishikannda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Sumitomo Fudosan Chiyoda First Bldg. South

(Access map is written in Japanese)

Concept

This symposium aims to gain insight from leading experts on climate change and coal-fired thermal energy, share their vast knowledge and experiences, and encourage discussion on Japan’s role in this field.

The first session will focus on the role of coal thermal power as an electricity source in Japan while the second session focuses on financing of overseas coal-fired thermal energy projects.

Program (Speakers/ titles are tentative)

Language: Japanese with simultaneous English translation

Part 1: Is Coal a Sensible Solution for Japan’s Electricity Needs?

１．Electricity market and coal: Experiences Overseas

   James Leaton, Research Director, Carbon Tracker

   Christoph Podewils, Director of Communication,
   Agora Energiewende

   Nick Mabey, Chief Executive and Founding Director, E3G

２．The Situation in Japan

   Kenichi Oshima, Professor, Ritsumeikan Univ.

   Teruyuki Ohno,
   Executive Director, Japan Renewable Energy Foundation

   Kimiko Hirata, International Director, Kiko Network

３．Panel Discussion – The Concept of Electricity in Japan

Part 2: Is Efficient Coal Technology a Solution for Sustainable World?

１．Coal and Sustainable Development

   Adina Relicovschi, Senior Environment Expert,
　Environment, Climate and Social Office,
   European Investment Bank

　Shannon Koplitz,
   Atmosphere Chemistry Modeling Group, 
   Harvard University

２．Finance to Coal Projects

   Rafael Senga, Energy Policy Asia Pacific Manager
   WWF International

   Arif Fiyanto,
   Climate and Energy Campaign Team Leader,
   GP Indonesia

３．Discussion –

The Role of Japan in International Coal Financing

Fee

Free

Maximum number

Approximately 100 people

Application

Please send e-mail with the subject “5/29 Application for International Symposium Climate Change and Coal” and please provide the following information:

1. Name,

2. contact mail address,

3. affiliation (optional),

4. questions/message (if any) to the CC Symposium Committee (tokyo@kikonet.org).

Information with fax form (PDF) is also available.

Event Logistics

CC Symposium Planning Commitee

Contact

CC Symposium Planning Commitee
6F, Ichibancho-Murakami Bldg., 9-7, Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082, JAPAN e-mail: tokyo@kikonet.org
Tel: 03-3263-9210