Seminar on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Implementation in Thailand – Further Contribution to GHG Emission Reductions in Thailand through the JCM –

Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOEJ) and Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) in collaboration with Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand and Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) will jointly organize “Seminar on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Implementation in Thailand – Further Contribution to GHG Emission Reductions in Thailand through the JCM -” on Thursday, December 19th, 9:00-12:00, Thailand Time (UTC+7)

Background:

  • 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 Thailand agreed the new Memorandum of Cooperation on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) including the Premium Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (Premium T-VER) at the Joint Committee of the JCM between Japan and Thailand on September 23rd, 2024.
  • 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 greenhouse gas emissions reductions or removals and sustainable development in Thailand, and the achievement of nationally determined contributions of Japan and Thailand. Both governments implement the JCM in accordance with the relevant domestic laws and regulations in force in respective countries.
  • To formulate higher quality JCM projects in Thailand, enhancing understandings of JCM including the new rules and guidelines is necessary in Thailand. Therefore, the objective of this seminar is to share the new rules and guidelines as well as the recent developments of the JCM. The presentation will cover the financing programme which is provided by Japanese side.

Seminar Objectives:

This Seminar aims to: 

  • Understand Thailand’s mitigation policy as well as the Article 6, its relevance to Thailand’s climate objectives and the JCM.
  • Grasp the fundamentals of the JCM and how it operates as well as the Premium Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (Premium T-VER).
  • Share guidelines and procedures as well as case example of the Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects*2.

Target Audience:

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

  • Private companies considering introducing equipment using decarbonizing technologies in Thailand
  • Government officials

After the seminar, networking with buffet lunch will be held for the participants. In addition, GEC and TGO will have individual consultations with companies considering applying for JCM Financing Programme. Furthermore, companies interested in JCM Financing Programme may find their partners through a match-making online platform “JCM Global Match. For details, please visit here:https://jcm-gm.my.site.com/JCMGlobalMatch/s/?language=en_US

Overview of Seminar

  • Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024, 9:00-12:00,Thailand Time (UTC+7)
  • Venue:  The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam 
                 Mayfair Ballroom C, 11th Floor
                 559 Ratchaprarop Road Mayfair Ballroom C, 11th Floor, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
    　　　  Tel. +66 (0) 2309-9999 
    　　　  Face-to-face seminar only, no online streaming. 
  • Organizers: 

    Ministry of the Environment, Japan, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)

  • Language: Thai and English (Simultaneous interpretation)

  • Participation Fee:  Free

Program

  • Moderator: Ms. Pornpawee Kittitanaphan, Technical Officer, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO)
Session 1. Opening Remarks:

– Dr. Natarika WAYUPARB NITIPHON, Deputy Executive Director, Acting Executive Director, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization(TGO) 

– Ms. OSAWA Yurie, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand                                                                                                                                                   

Photo Session
Session 2. Information Sharing on the JCM:

Recent Developments of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
– Mr. Tatsuya SAKAINO, Researcher, Office of International Carbon Market, Global Environmental Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan

Introduction of JCM and Benefit from Development of JCM Project
– Dr. Puttipar Rotkittikhun, Director, Carbon Credit Certification Office, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO)

JCM Project Development Cycle and Eligible Project Activities
– Dr. Paweena Panichayapichet, Manager, Carbon Credit Certification Office, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO)

Q&A for Session 1

Coffee Break
Session 3. JCM Financing Programme and Case Example of the JCM Implementation:

JCM, Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects and JCM Global Match
– Ms. Masami ISHIHARA, Senior Manager,  Financing Programme Group, Tokyo Office, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)

Introduction of Biomass Co-generation System to Chemical Factory (Selected in 2024)
– Mr.Hiroki ITO, Manager, Project Development Section, NS-OG Energy Solutions (Thiland) Ltd. 

Q&A for Session 2
Session 4. Closing Address:

– Mr. Yuji MIZUNO, Principal Managing Director, Tokyo Office, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
 Networking 

Buffet Lunch
Consultation by GEC and TGO & Business Matching via “JCM Global Match” 

■Consultation: GEC and TGO will have individual consultations with companies considering applying for JCM Financing Programme (20 minutes per company). The application is available through the registration form of the seminar. 

■Business Matching: Through a business matching website, “JCM Global Match”, a registrant of the website can search and communicate with a potential partner for the JCM Financing Programme. Please sign up for the “JCM Global Match.“ For the detailed information, please see here. 

 

Registration　

　◆Registration for Seminar and Consultation  (Free of charge)
   
    Face-to-face seminar only, no online streaming. 

　◆Registration for Business Matching / JCM Global Match　(Free of charge)

　The seminar and the business matching need to be registered separately.

　*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 Thailand’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