[Result] Webinar Workshop for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) utilization to introduce advanced decarbonizing technology in the PALM countries

2021.10.11

Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of Japan organized “Webinar Workshop for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) utilization to introduce advanced decarbonizing technology in the PALM countries” on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. This webinar received more than 200 applications from Pacific Island countries, Japan, etc.

In the workshop, the opening remarks was provided by the Mr. ONO, Director General, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan and Dr. Filimon, Deputy Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, then representatives from the Pacific Community and SPREP (Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme) introduced renewable energy potential and current status of NDCs in Pacific Island countries. Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of Japan explained Japan’s climate policy and shared the overview of the PALM9, and Ministry of the Environment, Japan, explained recent development of the JCM. Global Environment Centre Foundation and ADB each introduced JCM Financing Programme and Japan Fund for JCM and their good examples. In Section 2, Palau Energy Administration introduced examples of existing JCM projects in Palau, and Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd explained challenges and possible solutions for development of JCM projects in islands countries. In the panel discussion, the panelists actively exchanged opinions on issues and solutions for JCM project formation in Pacific Island countries and how JCM can contribute to SDGs and NDCs in Pacific Island countries.

From the results of the questionnaire, many respondents were generally satisfied with the content of the webinar.
Click here for questions and answers with participants.

Results of the JCM workshop is expected to foster understandings for JCM in Pacific Island countries and to lead to development of a future JCM project as new JCM partner countries.

Overview of the workshop

Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 10:00-12:00 Japan Time (UTC+9)
Venue: Zoom
Organizers: Ministry of the Environment, & Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Support: Pacific Islands Forum, International Organization Pacific Islands Centre

Program

Time (JST) (UTC+0900)
10:00-10:10Opening Remarks
Mr. Hiroshi ONO, Director General, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ)Youtube動画を開きます
Dr. Filimon Manoni, Deputy Secretary General, Pacific Island Forum SecretariatYoutube動画を開きます
Section 1State of Climate change in the Pacific Islands and opportunities for the JCM
10:10-10:15Renewable energy potential in Pacific Island countries
Mr. Akuila Tawake, Deputy Director, Georesources and Energy Programme, Geoscience, Energy and Marine, Pacific CommunityPDFを開きますYoutube動画を開きます
10:15-10:20Climate change mitigation policy in NDC from Pacific Island countries
Ms. Vanda Faasoa-Chan Ting, Technical Adviser, Pacific NDC Hub, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) PDFを開きますYoutube動画を開きます
10:20-10:30Japan’s climate policy and outline of the result of the PALM9
Mr. Junichiro OTAKA, Director, Climate Change Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, JapanPDFを開きますYoutube動画を開きます
10:30-10:40Recent development of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
Mr. Shogo MASUDA, Deputy Director, Office of the Market Mechanisms, MOEJPDFを開きますYoutube動画を開きます
10:40-10:50Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects
Mr. Satoru TANGO, Senior Manager, Financing Programme Group, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC), JapanPDFを開きますYoutube動画を開きます
10:50-11:00Recent development of Japan Fund for the JCM
Mr. Shintaro FUJII, Environment and Climate Change Specialist, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Division, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB) PDFを開きますYoutube動画を開きます
11:00-11:10Q&A*
Section 2How to introduce JCM in the context in the Pacific Islands
11:10-11:25Introduction of renewable energy/energy saving project in islands countries
- Mr. Tutii Chilton, Executive Director, Palau Energy Administration, Ministry of Public Infrastructure and IndustriesPDFを開きますYoutube動画を開きます
- Mr. Yoshihiro MIZUNO, Executive Project Manager, Urban Development Department, Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd.PDFを開きますYoutube動画を開きます
11:25-11:55Panel Discussion
- Introduction of good practice of JCM Model Project.
- How the JCM can contribute to the NDC in the Pacific Islands.
- How renewable energy projects can be scaled up with JCM.
- Way forward

Moderator: Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd.
Mr. Xavier Matsutaro (National Climate Change Coordinator & Focal Point to the UNFCCC, Office of Climate Change, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Palau), Mr. Shintaro Fujii (ADB), Mr. Satoru Tango (GEC)Youtube動画を開きます
11:55-12:00Closing address
Mr. Junichiro OTAKA, Director, Climate Change Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, JapanYoutube動画を開きます

Contact

Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd.
E-mail: JCM_pckk@tk.pacific.co.jp