Will the global forestry carbon market turn to REDD credits? And where are the opportunities for Asia? The Carbon Markets 2010 conference offers a view into REDD, highlighting developments in Southeast Asia.

While nearly $150 million has been spent to date on carbon offsets from planting trees and preserving forests, the market is in a precipitous position over limitations in the CDM for forestry projects. However, the industry got a boost at the Copenhagen talks, when nations promised a $3.5 billion international scheme to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD), with the U.S. alone pledging $1 billion, according to Reuters reports.

According to the UN REDD Program website, “REDD - Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries - is an effort to create a financial value for the carbon stored in forests, offering incentives for developing countries to reduce emissions from forested lands and invest in low-carbon paths to sustainable development.”

A recent report published by ICF consulting and UNEP proposed that Public and Private sector carbon market buyers and investors can play complimentary roles in fostering investment in REDD activities. While public buyers are essential to engage governmental and public agencies, the private sector has limitless opportunities either as projects financiers or carbon credits buyers, and private sector activity will definitely have a role to play in growing the collective capacity to identify, develop and sustain REDD activities.

Asia seems to be at the forefront of developments, with UN REDD program pilot projects in Vietnam, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, and Cambodia, The Philippines, Nepal and Sri Lanka nominated as REDD Observer countries.

At the Carbon Markets 2010 conference in Singapore on 6-7 May 2010, Mr. Darius Sarshar, Eco Products Manager at New Forests Asia will be speaking about “REDD, Bio-banking and the Emergence of New Commercial Framework for SE Asia's Forests”. This topic will offer carbon buyers and investors insights into how forestry can emerge as the next big carbon opportunity in Asia.

If you are keen to find out more about REDD, CDM, the status of the global forestry carbon markets, and upcoming opportunities in Asia, you should come to Singapore and attend the Carbon Markets 2010 conference. Get experts’ views on your top Carbon market concerns, and meet like-minded executives to discuss future collaborations and ventures.

You can click on the links below to explore the full conference agenda, or sign up to attend the conference.

Participate in our survey & secure your complimentary copy of the Global Perception Study 2010 on Climate Change & Carbon Markets report.

In line with the Carbon Markets 2010 conference, meeting in Singapore on 6-7 May 2010, we are running the Global Perceptions Study on Climate Change and the Carbon Markets to find out your views on key carbon market issues, and the current reality of climate change.

We want to find out what you think about:

> Pre and post COP15 developments and what it means for the carbon industry.
> The continuing dissonance amongst various stakeholders of climate change chain

> The influence of the US in driving climate change talks and the impact of its entry into global carbon trade

> The role of developing nations in climate change mitigation

> Which technologies should be included for CDM projects?

> Access to financial and technology packages

> Rationalization of trading mechanisms

... and more.

You can contribute your views via a 10-minute online survey, which you can access by clicking on the link below.  

We will collect and collate your responses as part of our Study report, which will highlight significant findings from the survey, and serve as a snapshot of how the industry perceives itself, and the present status and future scenario of the carbon markets.

And as our personal thanks for your help, you will receive a COMPLIMENTARY COPY of this Valuable report!

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Please note that our research adheres to the Market Research Society's Code of Conduct. All answers provided will remain anonymous, and we will not share any personal data with third parties.

Risk.Net recently reported the Indian government’s proposed reforms to Kyoto Protocol standards for CDM projects, which will see to the scrapping of further charges to developers, push through more CDM projects and keep investments flowing.

A representative of The Energy Research Institute (TERI) announced this in late February 2010, and unveiled a list of proposals, which included the “elimination of financial additionally”. Prodipto Ghosh, a distinguished fellow at TERI, said the change is necessary as the UNFCCC’s (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) climate change can’t ‘second guess the risk-reward profile of investors’. And according to UNFCCC data, India holds around 24% of the global CDM market.

India has also proposed the formation of an “International Methodology Development Fund” which aims to scrap charges for first time developers, which the government believes will allow Indian CDM to pass Phase III (2012-2020).

TERI will be sharing an important update on the “Carbon Market in India” at the upcoming Carbon Markets 2010 conference, which meets in Singapore on 6-7 May 2010. Hear from Mr. Prabhat Upadhyaya a Research Associate at TERI, as he shares on the current status and emerging trends in India’s carbon markets. He will also share on India’s post 2012 perspective, and recent policy developments (REC, Energy Savings Certification scheme, etc.)

Beyond the focus on India, Carbon Markets 2010 will also look into emerging carbon markets and reforms in China and Australia, offering an Asian regional perspective on emissions trading and project developments.

Put together as an industry forum to discuss the Post-Copenhagen scenario, and a platform for buyers and Sellers to clinch deals, the Carbon Markets 2010 conference presents critical tools to safeguard existing carbon ventures and embark on new ventures.

Those keen on participating in Carbon Markets 2010 can submit their registrations online by >>Clicking here<<.

How will the Carbon markets evolve? The Carbon Markets 2010, meeting on 6-7 May 2010 in Singapore offers clarity on key issues influencing the global carbon marketplace, its effects on carbon trade and CDM. Top Carbon experts from BNP Paribas, Bloomberg & more will share views on the reality & drivers of the global carbon market. Attend to pinpoint strategies to combat current market uncertainties over Post- 2012!

(Singapore) March 8, 2010 -- How have the Carbon market dynamics changed since Copenhagen? Investors and developers face uncertainties over the future of the industry, as COP15 did not reach a comprehensive solution on emission reduction targets, an especially critical issue when the Kyoto protocol ends in 2012. How will the carbon markets evolve?

Despite uncertainties, carbon management is rapidly emerging as a global business as the world struggles to tackle climate change and global warming. The need for clarity is pressing, as businesses around the world, from cement to energy to steel are increasingly involved with carbon trading and governments are pledging their commitment through developments of national policies.

CMT's Carbon Markets 2010 on 6-7 May 2010 in Singapore will see top carbon market executives provide much needed clarity on the reality and drivers of the global carbon market, and offer a view into the future of the global carbon marketplace.

Top executive Aimie Parpia, Head of Global Kyoto Carbon Markets at Bloomberg New Energy Finance will be presenting a session on, "Quantifying Post Copenhagen - Price Forecasting to 2020", touching on CDM reform and CER price forecasting to 2020. Ms. Parpia is also expected to provide a scenario based analysis of the global carbon market dynamics.

BNP Paribas' Director of the Carbon Team, Jean-Christopher Bougle will address the outlook for the carbon market beyond 2012 in his "Beyond 2012 - Future of the Carbon Markets" session. In his speech, Mr. Bougle will provide details on the size of the carbon market, how much it is expected to grow, hedging price, regulatory risks, the evolution of carbon funds, and latest regulatory trends for cap & trade and carbon tax.

Other experts from First Climate, Baker & McKenzie, The Energy & Resources Institute (TERI), CDM Project Management Center, Clayton Utz, Environmental Resources Management (ERM), New Forests Asia, Mensilin Holdings Sdn Bhd, Parhelion Underwriting Ltd., Asia Renewables Pte Ltd and more will also be speaking at the conference addressing:

Put together as an industry forum to discuss the Post-Copenhagen scenario, and as a platform for buyers and sellers to clinch deals, CMT's Carbon Markets 2010 conference will provide the necessary insights to safeguard existing carbon ventures and embark on new ventures. Registered participants include the who's who of the carbon marketplace and cleantech sector including CDM project owners and developers, carbon traders/brokers, verification bodies, renewable energy consultants, technology providers, investment banks, hedge funds, private equity, venture capitalist firms, CDM consultants/auditors, environmental exchange, law firms/legal advisors, regulators and government officials from all over the world.

Do look out for our Carbon Markets survey and report coming out in conjunction with Carbon Markets 2010!

Attend the Carbon Markets 2010 conference in Singapore to learn the latest on global carbon market, CDM and the dynamics of the carbon trade. Registrations can be submitted online, or contact Ms. Nadia AlBahar at +65 6346 9114 for more information

The Carbon Markets Summit, to be held on 06-07 May 2010 in Singapore will explore the reality and drivers of the global carbon market, and offer a view into the future of the global carbon marketplace.

Most importantly, the conference aims to provide the diverse carbon-trading sector a platform to synthesize ideas and strategies to combat Post 2012, when the Kyoto Protocol ends.

Carbon markets were central to the Kyoto Protocol, which obliged developed countries that exceeded their target emissions to purchase credits from clean energy projects in the developing world. There is much uncertainty in the market now as the Copenhagen talks were unable toset targets post 2012, and the November meeting in Mexico will set the agenda for the industry as Policymakers attempt to revive climate change talks.

Despite unresolved issues facing  the carbon markets, countries and industries are obligated to continue emission reduction efforts as part of the global need to address climate change. In fact, the New York Time’s Green Inc reported that the global carbon market expanded a whopping 68% to 8.2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from 2008-2009.

This means the carbon markets are here to stay and investmentswillpersist in the carbon business, making carbon credits a sought aftercommodity. That’s why attendance at international industry conferences like the Carbon Markets Summit is essential, for industry executives to come together and discusshow they can strategies to combat the carbon challenges.

The Carbon Markets Summit in Singapore will see key players from the carbon marketplace and Cleantech sector including CDM Project Owners and Developers, Carbon Traders/Brokers, Verification bodies, Renewable Energy Consultants, Technology Providers, Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Venture Capitalist Firms, CDM Consultants/Auditors, Environmental exchange, Law Firms/legal advisors, Regulators and government officialsfrom all over the world convene to deliberate these important developments.

The key areas of focus at this timely conference will include:

• Emphasis & action post COP15 - Focus on regional carbon offset markets
• US policies & legislations - How will it influence continuity of Kyoto?
• Projects with high CDM closing probability - waste to energy, forestry, fuel replacement
• Financing offset projects & leveraging on carbon funds
• Prospects & challenges in setting up an Asian Exchange

… Plus many more …

Carbon Markets Summit is already welcoming interest and participation from key carbon trading and cleantech players from around the world. Those seeking more information on participation, sponsorship & media exchange opportunities should visit http://www.cmtevents.com/?ev=100525 immediately or contact Ms. Nadia Al Bahar, Marketing Manager at +65 6346 9113 or email at nadia@cmtsp.com.sg.