Final workshop for the project on the Assessment of existing and future emissions reduction from the coal sector

The GEF-funded project Assessment of existing and future emissions reduction from the coal sector toward the implementation of the Minamata and Stockholm Conventions implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and executed by the Macquarie University with targeted technical assistance from the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership has come to its end.

During the webinar on Thursday 4 September, Macquarie University presented the final report and major findings from China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Viet Nam and South Africa. 

Presentation at the workshop

Agenda:

Session 1: Welcome

• Introductions, and workshop objectives

Session 2: Coal Emissions  project overview (Setting the Scene)

• Project overview (project structure and components)
• Global coal use and emissions perspective
• Rationale for selection of focus countries – towards S/SE Asia and India in particular

Short break

Session 3: Emission methodologies, assumptions, scenarios and dashboard demonstration

Session 4: Project results and outcomes

• Trends in coal use
• Coal-fired power plant capacity
• Global emissions trends (GHGs, mercury and POPs)
• Gender responsive perspectives

Short break

Session 5: Primary Strategies for emissions reduction and the way ahead

• Coal phase-out strategy
• Improved Air Pollution Control Strategy
• GlidePath to lower emissions

Session 6: Open discussion

Workshop closure