Result of Seminar on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Implementation in Moldova – Contribution to GHG Emission Reductions in Moldova through the JCM –

Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOEJ) and Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) in collaboration with Ministry of Environment of Moldova and Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC) jointly organized “Seminar on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Implementation in Moldova – Contribution to GHG Emission Reductions in Moldova through the JCM -” on Thursday, September 26th, 2024.

Background:

  • The Government of Japan and the Government of Moldova signed the Memorandum of Cooperation on the JCM on September 6th, 2022.
  • In order to pursue the Paris Agreement’s 2°C target and 1.5°C effort target, and to address climate change, the Government of Japan and the Government of Moldova (hereinafter referred to individually as the “government” and collectively as “both governments”) establish and implement the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).
  • The JCM*1 aims to facilitate diffusion of, among others, leading decarbonizing technologies, products, systems, services and infrastructure as well as implementation of mitigation actions, thereby contributing to GHG emissions reductions or removals and sustainable development in Moldova, and the achievement of nationally determined contributions of Japan and Moldova.

Seminar Objectives:

This Seminar aims to: 

  • Understand Moldova’s mitigation policy as well as the Article 6, its relevance to Moldova’s climate objectives and the JCM.
  • Grasp the fundamentals of the JCM and how it operates.
  • Share guidelines and procedures as well as case examples of the Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects*2.

Target Audience:

This seminar is designed for key stakeholders in Moldova’s climate action efforts, including:

  • Private sector representatives interested in engaging in climate projects, etc.
  • Representatives from the Moldova government responsible for climate policy and international cooperation.

Related to the seminar, GEC arranged individual online consultation with companies considering applying for JCM Financing Programme.

Overview of Seminar

  • Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2024, 10:30 am-13:00 pm EEST (UTC+3), 16:30-19:00 Japan Time (UTC+9)   
  • Venue: Hybrid 
    1) In-person: Courtyard by Marriott Chisinau, Diamond Meeting Room 
    2) Online: Zoom 
  • Organizers: Ministry of the Environment of Japan, Ministry of Environment of Moldova, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC), Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC)
  • Language: English and Romanian (simultaneous interpretation)

Program      Full-Length Video:   English　/　Romanian

  • Moderator:  Mr. Yohei KOMURA, Manager, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
Session 1. Opening Remarks:

– Mr. Sergiu LAZARENCU, Minister of Environment of Moldova
English    Romanian

– Mr. YAMADA Yoichiro, Ambassador, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, to the Republic of Moldova  
 English    Romanian                                                                                                                                                              

Photo Session
Session 2. Information Sharing on the JCM:

Moldova’s Policy for Decarbonization and Expectations for the JCM
– Ms. Stela DRUCIOC, Collaborator of the Institute of Chemistry, USM; CCAC Consultant
PDF  English    Romanian

Recent Developments of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
– Mr. Kohei KINAME, Section Chief, Office of International Carbon Market, Global Environmental Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan
PDF  English    Romanian

METI’s Support Program for the JCM
– Mr. Hiroyuki MITSUI, Deputy Director, Global Environmental Affairs Office, GX Policy Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan
PDF  English    Romanian

Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects and JCM Global Match
– Mr. Hiroshi TAKAHASHI, Senior Managing Director, Financing Programme Group,Tokyo Office, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
PDF  English    Romanian

Q&A for Session 2
– Moderator: Mr. Hiroshi TAKAHASHI, Senior Managing Director, Financing Programme Group,Tokyo Office, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
English    Romanian
Session 3. Case Examples of the JCM Implementation:

Methane Fermentation System JCM Project for Utilization of Waste-to-Energy at Ethanol Brewery Plant in Moldova (NEDO JCM Pre-demonstration Survey, Selected in 2024)
– Mr. Nagayuki KURITA, Managing Partner, SDG Impact Japan Inc.
PDF  English    Romanian

Installation of Energy Saving Equipment and Solar Power System to Complex Building in Jakarta, Indonesia (JCM Model Project, Selected in 2022)
– Ms. Saori IWASAKI, Section Chief, International Projects Department, Yuko-Keiso Co., Ltd.
PDF  English    Romanian

Biogas Power Generation and Fuel Conversion Project in Pineapple Canneries in Philippines (JCM Model Project, Selected in 2019)
– Mr. Daisuke TAKAMI, General Manager, Urban Environmental & Power Infrastructure Dept., Itochu Corporation
PDF  English    Romanian

Key Points for JCM Project Development
– Mr. Wataru TOHZE, Researcher, Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC)
PDF  English    Romanian

Q&A for Session 3
– Moderator: Mr. Hiroshi TAKAHASHI, Senior Managing Director, Financing Programme Group,Tokyo Office, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
English    Romanian
Session 4. Closing Address:

– Mr. Satoru IINO, Director, Office of International Carbon Market, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan
English    Romanian
Consultation by GEC (online) 

After the day of the Seminar, GEC arranged individual online consultation with companies considering applying for JCM Financing Programme.

 

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　*1　For further information about the JCM, please refer to the official website of the JCM.

　*2　In order to support the implementation of candidate JCM projects, Ministry of the Environment, Japan has launched
　　　the “JCM Model Projects”. The purpose of this model project is to financially support the implementation of projects
　　　which reduce GHG emissions by utilizing leading decarbonizing technologies in developing countries, and in return
　　　seeks to acquire JCM credits for achievement of Japan’s and Moldova’s GHG emission reduction target.

 

Contact

Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
Tokyo Office
Attn: Tanabe (Mr.), Miyamoto (Mr.), A. Takahashi (Mr.)
E-mail: jcm-info@gec.jp