UNFCCC COP26: Side Event (8 Nov, 10:30 – 12:00)

Implementing the JCM and creating various benefits for stakeholders

The JCM is implemented through bilateral cooperation between Japan and 17 partner countries to promote diffusion of decarbonizing technologies and GHG mitigation.

A part of the quantified GHG emission reduction to be used to achieve Japan's emission reduction target, and the JCM also contributes to NDC implementation in partner countries. In addition, the JCM generates various co-benefits as well as GHG mitigation which contribute to sustainable development including SDG in partner countries.

This event will focus on such JCM’s roles and benefits through the survey result by JCM relevant organizations and the latest updates from partner countries. In the panel discussion, perspectives and expectations for expanding JCM’s benefit will be discussed.

 

Date

8 November 2021, Monday, 10:30 – 12:00（19:30–21:00 JST）

 

Venue

COP26 Japan Pavilion

 

Organizers

Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ); Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC)

 

Agenda

10:30-10:35	Opening Moderator: Mr. Makoto Kato , Board Member/Principal Researcher, OECC
10:35-11:30	Presentations
	Expanding the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Ms. Eri Matsumoto, Ministry of the Environment (MOEJ)
	Introduction: Various benefits created by the JCM Mr. Wataru Tohze, Researcher, OECC
	Article 6 cooperative approach - JCM linkages with the SDGs - Ms. Temuulen Murun, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
	Co-benefits of JCM Model Projects and Guideline on Gender Equality for the JCM Ms. Masami Ishihara, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
	Joint Crediting Mechanism and Its Benefit for Mongolia Dr. Batjargal Zamba, Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Mongolia
	Co-Benefits of Joint Crediting Mechanism in Vietnam Ms. Pham Thi Tra My, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam
	Climate Ambition and JCM Contribution in Chile Mr. Felipe Andres, Ministry of the Environment, Chile
11:30-12:00	Panel discussion & QA session
12:00	Closing

 

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Side Event Report

IISD ENB+ Side Event Coverage (IISD website)

 

Virtual Exhibit

All UNFCCC official exhibits at COP 26 will be organized as virtual exhibits online.
OECC provided JCM-related videos, photos, documents on the virtual exhibit.