Purpose

The course is to enhance understanding of participants on the structure and dynamics of carbon markets. Thomson Reuters Point Carbon, a world-leading provider of independent news, analysis and consulting services for carbon markets, is the main organizer and the event will be co-hosted by Asian Development Bank.

Objectives

The course will provide insight into policy, legislation and regulation as well as detailed explanations as to how carbon markets work. The course will provide those attending with an integrated framework for trading both in the EU ETS and within the CDM and JI markets. Main bullet points from agenda:

• Future of the international framework and Emission trading in Asian countries
• What are the lessons learnt from EU ETS?
• Identifying price paths in a future emissions trading system
• Is it too late to invest in new CDM projects?
• ADB's experience and future plan on the carbon market
• What is a NAMA?
• Pitfalls in designing and financing a REDD project
• Who is your buyer? Mock negotiation

Expected outputs

• Insight into policy, legislation and regulation
• Detailed explanations as to how carbon markets work
• An integrated framework for trading both in the EU ETS and within the CDM and JI markets.

Target participants

The course is designed for traders, analysts, risk managers and executives with a stake in carbon markets who want a thorough understanding of the structure and dynamics of carbon markets. The course assumes the attendee has a basic knowledge of economics.

Resource speakers

• Arne Eik, Head of Carbon, Emerging Markets, Markets Commodities and Energy, Thomson Reuters Point Carbon
• Andreas Arvanitakis, Associate Director, Markets Commodities and Energy, Thomson Reuters Point Carbon
• Xuedu Lu, Advisor, Regional Sustainable Development Department, ADB
• Keisuke Iyadomi, CDM Specialist (Consultant), Sustainable Infrastructure Division, ADB