Result of Seminar on the JCM Implementation in Chile
The Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) and the Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) in collaboration with Government of Chile and Nippon Koei jointly organized “Seminar on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Implementation in Chile – Accelerating Promotion of Environmental Infrastructure through JCM -” on 29 August 2019 in Santiago, Chile.
In this seminar, government officials and representatives of related organizations from both countries shared the progress of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), and introduced “JCM Global Match” platform, and Chilean side made a presentation of Chilean economic situation, industrial structure, and CO2 reduction efforts. In addition, companies from both countries discussed the JCM model projects and the potential sectors that JCM model project is expected to develop in Chile.
Several companies that are considering buying or selling low carbon or zero carbon emission technologies within JCM scheme have participated and had individual meetings in subsequent business matching session. Further, GEC had individual consultation with companies related to JCM and Financing Programme. These discussions are expected to lead to specific projects in the future.
Overview of Seminar
- Date: Thursday, 29 August 2019
- Venue: InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Santiago
- Organizers: Ministry of the Environment Japan, Government of Chile, Nippon Koei and Global Environment Centre Foundation
- Supporter: JETRO SANTIAGO、JICA CHILE OFFICE
- Participants: About 100 participants including government officials and business leaders from both countries, and others
- Language: English and Spanish(Simultaenous interpretation)
Seminar_Agenda [PDF]
Program Outline and Presentation Materials
| Session 1. Opening: |
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Opening Remarks – Mr. Alfonso Galarce, Climate Change Office, Ministry of the Environment, Chile – Mr. Taijiro Kimura, Embassy of Japan in Chile |
| Session 2. Information Sharing on the JCM Project Implementation: |
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Recent Development of the JCM and JCM Model Project – Mr. Sho Watanabe, Office of Market Mechanisms, Global Environmental Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) |
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Climate change policy and strategy in Chile – EnergyLab Cristián Mosella |
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Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects in FY2019 in Chile – Mr. Hiroshi Takahashi, Financing Programme Group, Tokyo Office, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) |
| Session 3. JCM Implementation in Chile |
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Presentation by MGM Innova Capital Chile SpA 1)JCM Implementation in Middle & South America – MGM Innova Capital Chile SpA, Alfredo Nicastro – MGM Innova Capital Chile SpA, Gonzalo Diaz |
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Potential of JCM Model Project in Chile – Mr. Tetsuya Saito, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd |
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Potential Projects for JCM Model Project in Chile ~Contribution to CSP projects~ – Dr. Masaaki Okabe, AGC Inc. |
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ORC Technology development in Chilean market – Nr. Domenico Ravera, Turboden S.P.A. |
| Session 4. Wrap-up |
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Closing Address – Mr. Sho Watanabe, Office of Market Mechanisms, Global Environmental Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) |
| Business Matching & GEC Consultation |
| Business Matching: Individual meetings were conducted between companies for introducing low carbon or zero emission technologies as JCM Model Projects. GEC Consultation: GEC had individual consultation with companies related to JCM and Financing Programme. |
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Organization Contacts
Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
Tokyo Office
Attn: Inada, Murakami
Phone: +81-3-6801-8773
E-mail: jcm-info@gec.jp