Climate Change Workshop

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A 2-day workshop to understand the science of climate change, and the implications of global warming for
energy, food & health security.

The role of Climate-related Finance and Investment regarding energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, carbon capture and storage and geoengineering in mitigating climate change will be covered with respect to the opportunities that now exist in the low-carbon energy market that will lead the world to a safer, cooler and more secure future.

Businesses are at the forefront of decisions, implementation, and negotiation related to climate change. As both producers and consumers, they directly and significantly impact on the environment and society. Businesses will require a significant shift in the way they are conceived and operated. More specifically, changes to business models will be discussed as a fundamental approach to realize sustainability-led innovations through business examples.

Why The Workshop?

In December 2015 under the Paris Climate Agreement, the world agreed to pursue goals to limit the increase in global average temperature to well below 20C and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to no more than 1.50C to prevent what the United Nations refers to as “dangerous” man-made climate change.

The principal cause of global warming is the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the combustion of fossil fuels, as well as human impacts on global ecosystems such as the forests and wetlands. Climate change mitigation and adaptation represents unprecedented financial and investment opportunities with respect to climate policy implementation, renewable energy sources and power delivery systems, as well as the development of resilient urban infrastructure.

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Who can attend?

Climate, energy, and sustainability professionals
Government representatives & policymakers
Executives & practitioners
Academia & individuals

Lead Trainer:

Prof. Dr Jeff Obbard is an environmental scientist, ecologist, environmental engineer, and entrepreneur. He holds a Ph.D. in environmental science (chemistry & microbiology), and a B.Sc. (Honours) in ecology (1st Class) from the UK. He spent 17 years at the Faculty of engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), and has recently returned from Qatar, where he was Director and Professor at the environmental Science Centre, Qatar University.

During his time at NUS, Prof. Obbard was Director of the Sustainable Development & Water Alliance (SDWA) and Research Director at the Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). In Singapore, he also held a joint-appointment with the Agency for Science Technology & Research (A*STAR) as Principal Scientist on its Bioenergy Program. On a two-year sabbatical from NUS, Prof. Obbard served as Vice President for Science & Technology at a Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum joint-venture company in Hawaii, USA to develop renewable low-carbon biofuels.

Workshop Trainers

Dr Jason Blake Cohen

PROFESSOR, DEPT. OF ATMOSPHERIC SCIeNCeS, SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY, CHINA

Dr. Jason Blake Cohen is currently a “Young Thousand Talent’s” Professor at the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. He graduated with a BA from UC Berkeley in Applied Mathematics and Geography, an MS from Caltech in Environmental Science, and an ScD from MIT in Climate Chemistry and Physics.
Dr. Cohen started working in Asia in 2010, where he worked at SMART and later the National University of Singapore (as an Assistant Professor). His research focuses to the use and development of models, integrating models with data, representation of non-linear processes such as urbanization and land-use change, and interactions between aerosols/Haze and the climate system.

Ms Marion Vieweg

SeNIOR CONSULTANT MITIGATION AND MRV, CURReNT FUTURe IN BeRLIN

Marion is a senior consultant on energy and climate strategies at Current Future in Berlin, specializing in the analysis of energy and climate policy, mitigation options, climate finance and the link to sustainable development with 18 years of experience in climate policy. Marion has worked as a consultant for ecofys and Climate Analytics and as a program officer at the UNFCCC secre- tariat and has extensive experience in designing, monitoring and evaluating mitigation measures. She is one of the lead authors of the WRI GHG Protocol Policy and Action Standard. Marion is also a member of the expert Group on MRV of the GIZ Transfer Project on climate-friendly transport technologies and measures and of the Technical Working Groups for Transformational Change.

Dr. Sergio Ugarte

FOUNDING MeMBeR & MANAGING DIReCTOR OF SQ CONSULT

Sergio is a Founding member and managing director of SQ Consult, a european-based consultancy focused sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient development. He has over 25 years of experience in sustainable en- ergy, climate change, low-carbon strat- egies and green economy in the eU-28 and more than 50 developing countries across continents. Sergio has focused his work in the de- sign, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and fund- ing instruments aiming to overcome market failures and investment barriers. He has occupied a variety of high lev- el positions such as the global director of energy strategies at ecofys and Vice Minister of energy or Peru. He received his doctoral degree in engineering from Northeastern University in Boston.

Ms Xueman Wang

COORDINATOR, GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR SUSTAINABLe CITIeS (GPSC) SeNIOR URBAN SPeCIALIST

Xueman Wang – a senior ur- ban expert, leads World Bank’s Global Platform for Sustaina- ble Cities (GPSC) and manages lending operations for urban infrastructure in China. She leads the World Bank report Chong- qing 2040 and GPSC’s Urban Sustainability Framework. She was one of the lead authors for the World Bank flagship report 2010 World Develop- ment Report –“Development and Climate Change”. Prior to joining the World Bank, she was with the United Nations environment Program (UeP) in Montreal, Canada. Before that, she worked at the UN Climate Change Secretariat in Bonn. She was the member of Climate Change Council of the Global Agenda of the World economic Forum (2012 to 2014).

Dr. Anna Itkin

Co-founder | Director | Consultant at The Inceptery, PhD in chemistry & biophysics

Anna is a co-founder of The Inceptery – a Singapore-based innovation practice focused on future-oriented transformation and resilience. The Inceptery leads organisations and companies to co-create sustainability-based solutions to enable business growth with positive environ- mental and social impacts. With a PhD in chemistry and biophysics, a strong background in R&D, product development, and innovation, Anna flourishes on solving challenges. Her interdisciplinary knowledge, transferable skills and deep evidence-based analysis brings a much-needed rigor to the company’s work. She currently uses science and a data-led methodologies to identify and develop sustainabil- ity-based opportunities for problem solving and organisational change.

Ms Marisa Agrasut

DeSIGN MANAGeMeNT & INNOVATION CONSULTANT, THe INCePTeRY

Marisa’s work focuses on inno- vation leadership. By external- ising these processes she leads organisations to reimagine the opportunities for change and positive impact. She leverages new ideas and develops strat- egies by co-creating business value for large organisations, government, social enterpris- es/not-for- profits and SMe’s. Having led and managed pro- grammes from research through to implementation across vari- ous industries, her experience is truly interdisciplinary. She helps businesses uncover insights and translates them into the tan- gible; to resonate and connect with their users. Of the entrepre- neurial persuasion, in 2010 Mari- sa co-founded a reduced carbon, community, farm-focused enter- prise with the 3P’s at the very heart of the business model.

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1. When is the workshop?

The workshop is scheduled for May 8 and 9 2018. Its a 2-dayworkshop held in Singapore on climate change and investment opportunities.

2. How much does it cost?

The course fee is 550 SGD and early bird rated at 400 SGD for registrations before the first week of April. Group discounts applicable for 5 pax and more at 350 SGD per pack. Refer a friend and get $50 OFF on your ticket, For more fee inquiriescontact us at training@greeninfuture.com

3. About Green in Future:

green in future logo Green in Future works towards contributing to the Global Green community for attaining a smart and sustainable future. Its services include eNewsletters, Training, Workshops, Conferences, and Research focusing on Green, Sustainability and Technology areas. Last year

Green in Future organized the first Green Landscape Conference in Singapore.

SASA
SustainAbility Showcase Asia (SASA) is a home-grown Singapore consultancy in the business of initiating and communicating sustainability practices in the Asia Pacific through products, services, processes, and people.

2. What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The venue will be closer to MRT and public transport and we are awaiting confirmation of the dates. Exact venue will be updated shortly

3. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can drop an email us at training@greeninfuture.com

4. Are the workshop CPD claimable?

Yes, the workshop is CPD claimable. Applied for CPD points

5. How to register for the workshop?