08:00 – 9:00 | Registration |
09:00 ~ 11:00 | Opening Plenary |
09:00 ~ 9:30 | Part 1: Welcome Remarks
- Representative from Hunan Province, the PRC
- WooChong Um, Director General, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, ADB
- Representative from Ministry of Finance, the PRC
- Representative from Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the PRC
- Yue ZHANG, Founder and Chairman, BROAD Group, the PRC
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09:30 ~ 10:50 | Part 2: Keynote Speeches
- Lin XU, Chairman, US-China Green Fund
- Charlotte Roule, Chief Executive Officer, ENGIE China
- Representative from Environmental Protection Department of Hunan
- Dadi ZHOU, Former Director General, Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission
- Changming LI, Director of Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials (ICEAM), Southwest University, Chongqing University
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10:50 ~ 11:00 | Part 3:Awarding of the New Energy Leaders 2018 special batch and showcase of the ADB-TusStar China Cleantech Competition 2018
Chair: Jia YU, Director of International Development Cooperation, Centre for New Structural Economics, Peking University
Award Presenters:
- WooChong Um, Director General, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, ADB
- Yongping ZHAI, Chief of Energy Sector Group, ADB
- Dipal Barua, Founder & Chairman, Bright Green Energy Foundation (Bangladesh)
- Representative from Hunan Province
Awardees:
New Energy Leaders 2018 special batch
- Diyaz Baiseitov, Founder, Kuntech (Kazakhstan)
- Xia LI, Founder, Shenzhen Power Solution (the PRC)
- Nabeel Siddiqui, Founder, ModulusTech (Pakistan)
- Amit Singh, General Manager/Director, CBS Power Solutions (Fiji)
Showcase of the ADB-TusStar China Cleantech Competition 2018
- Edward ZHANG, Co-Founder, Shenzhen Shenqing New Material (the PRC)
- Rong XU, Founder & CEO, Umore Consulting Ltd. (the PRC)
- Yongping LIU, Chairman, Zhonghai Runda New Material Technology (the PRC)
- Mark LIANG, CTO, Beijing Warmland Energy Service Co. Ltd. (the PRC)
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11:00 ~ 11:10 | Morning Break |
11:10 ~ 12:30 | Plenary 2
This session will set the scene for the Forum, taking into consideration recent developments, dynamics, future trends in clean and low carbon energy technologies, and share insights, knowledge, and views on strategy and policies for clean and low carbon energy development. It will explore how high-technology can support to meeting Asia’s universal energy access, energy security, affordable clean and low carbon energy demands. It will also discuss how international collaboration in empowering the region to deploy and invest clean and low carbon energy technologies.
Part 1: High Level Panel Discussion
Chair: Sujata Gupta, Director, East Asia Department, ADB
Keynote Speakers:
Yongping Zhai, Chief of Energy Sector Group, ADB
Jin Wang, Director, Institute of International Energy, International Cooperation Center, National Development and Reform Commission
Panel Discussion:
- Ji Zou, President, Energy Foundation China
- Sandra Retzer, Head of Cluster Sustainable Urbanization Transportation and Energy, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) the PRC
- Yong Chen, Programme Officer – Sustainable Urban Energy, Innovation and Technology Center, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
- Rongchun BAI, Former Counsel, the PRC’s National Energy Administration
- Hu Gao, Director, Center for Energy Economy and Strategy Development, National Development and Reform Commission
Part 2: New Energy Leaders/Startups Discussion
Chair:
- Yongping ZHAI, Chief of Energy Sector Group, ADB
- Jin WANG, Director, Institute of International Energy, International Cooperation Center, National Development and Reform Commission
Panelists:
- Daniel ZHANG, Managing Director, BROAD Core Building Company (the PRC)
- Diyaz Baiseitov, Founder, Kuntech (Kazakhstan)
- Xia LI, Founder, Shenzhen Power Solution (the PRC)
- Nabeel Siddiqui, Founder, ModulusTech (Pakistan)
- Amit Singh, General Manager/Director, CBS Power Solutions (Fiji)
- Rong XU, Founder & CEO, Umore Consulting Ltd. (the PRC)
- Som Narayan, Co-founder, Carbonlites (India)
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12:30 ~ 14:00 | Lunch Break |
14:00 ~ 15:45 | Parallel Session 1: Opportunities and Challenges of Innovative Technologies in Green Urban Mobility
Organizer: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
The session will present cases wherein sustainable, economically viable, low-carbon urban transportation development has been encouraged, accelerated and facilitated, either by national and local policies and strategies, or by support from international and multilateral agencies. Speakers will discuss technologies, policies, strategies, approaches, experiences and challenges in promoting low carbon transportation adoption and investment in cities, to help them transition into urban environments that provide their residents a better quality of living, with lower GHG footprint.
Chair: Christoph Nedopil, Project Director Sino-German Cooperation on Low-carbon Transport, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Speakers:
Shenzhen Transport Emission Model based on Big Data
Yuting HUANG, Project Manager, Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Commission (SUTCP)
Jiandong Qiu, Head of Transport Information and Model Division, Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Commission (SUTCP)
Low Carbon Buses in the PRC and E-mobility Options for Developing-Member Countries of ADB
Ki-Joon Kim, Principal Transport Specialist, ADB
Robin Hughes, Founder, Clean Vehicles Solutions Asia
Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (ICVs) in the PRC
Sandra Retzer, Head of Cluster Sustainable Urbanization Transportation and Energy, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) the PRC
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14:00 ~ 15:45 | Parallel Session 2: Green Buildings
Organizer:Hunan University
The session will highlight challenges and opportunities for mainstreaming of green building development, especially in the urban context of developing Asia. Presentations will cover construction methods, financing, and case studies, with a view toward establishing a level playing field and making green buildings the rule rather than the exception.
Chair: Guoqiang ZHANG (George), Dean, Institute for Sustainable Urbanization and Construction Innovation, Hunan University
Speakers:
Green Buildings and the Achievement of Global Low-Carbon Goals
Mark Lister, Director, Asia Clean Energy Partners
Green Buildings: Building a Climate Resilient Urban Future
Anupma Jain, Senior Urban Development Specialist, ADB
Yue ZHANG, Founder and Chairman, BROAD Group
Raymond Hoe, Architect, Scott Brownrigg
Nabeel Siddiqui, Founder, ModulusTech
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14:00 ~ 15:45 | Parallel Session 3:Circular Cities: Creating Low Carbon Urban Environments
Organizer: ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
This session will highlight best practices and challenges in shifting to a circular economy in cities in Asia. Speakers will present innovative solutions, technology advancements, and successful strategies that may be replicated or scaled-up. The session will also investigate how policies or government commitments support private sector led initiatives.
Chair: Stephen Peters, Senior Energy Specialist (Waste-to-Energy), ADB
Speakers:
Moving into the Industrial Revolution and Circular Economy
Lerwen LIU, Senior Advisor, King Mongut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand
ICLEI: Local Governments for Sustainability
Merlin LAO, Programme Manager, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability
Demonstration Projects of Near-Zero Carbon Emission Zones
Junxia LIU, Director, Strategic Planning Department, China Association of Circular Economy
Som Narayan, Co-founder and Director, Carbonlites
Circular Economy Because Nature Knows No Waste
Wilma Rodrigues, Founder and CEO, Saahas Zero Waste
Carbon Footprint of Water
Jan Maurer, Managing Director and CEO, WISY AG
Alternative Fuels for Greener Mobility
Vincent Choy, Director, Biogas Asia Pacific Forum
Wei-Guo PAN, Chairman and Deputy Dean of Mechanical Engineering College, Shanghai University of Electric Power
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13:45 ~ 15:45 | Parallel Session 4: Coordinated Control and Management of Urban Carbon Emission Reduction and Air Pollution Prevention
Organizer: Energy Foundation China & Institute for Sustainable Communities
The session will highlight the importance of implementing strategies which will both consider air pollution control and GHG emission reduction. Speakers from pilot cities with commitments for both air pollution control and emission-peaking will share their experiences and insights on the crucial elements needed to set-up the appropriate institutional arrangements and applicable mechanisms.
Chair: Xuedu LU, Lead Climate Change Specialist, ADB
Keynote speakers:
Ji ZOU, President, Energy Foundation China
Xiangtan 2028 City Emission Peaking Roadmap and Action Plan
Pan TAO, Technical Director, Institute for Sustainable Communities
Qiang ZHANG, Professor, Tsinghua University
Co-Control of Air Pollutants and GHGs: Review, Methodology and Case Studies
Tao HU, Director, China Program, World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Speakers:
He CAI, Director, Zhejiang Center for Climate Change and Low-carbon Development Cooperation
Progress and Challenges of the PRC’s Low-Carbon Cities
Xiu YANG, Head of Policy and Regulation Department, National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation
Xiangzhao FENG, Deputy Director & Associate Professor, Climate Change Policy Research Division, Policy Research Center for Environment and Economy, Ministry of Environment and Ecology
Zhiyu TIAN, Deputy Director of Energy Efficiency Division, Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission
Supporting the Mainstreaming of Co-benefits into Development Policies and Projects in Asia
So-Young Lee, Research Manager, Sustainability Governance Centre, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
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15:45 ~ 16:15 | Afternoon Break |
16:15 ~ 17:45 | “Hot Pot” with Low-Carbon Technology Providers (World Café Style)
Organizer: ADB and Umore Consulting Ltd
A fast-paced and dynamic networking session offering a unique opportunity to meet and learn more about various low-carbon technology providers who are breaking into the Asian market with innovative technologies and business models in the PRC and around the world.
Co-Chairs:
- Peter duPont, Consultant, ADB
- Rong XU, Founder & CEO, Umore Consulting Ltd.
Table Hosts:
- Sietse Agema, Chief Technology Officer, Amsterdam Waste Environmental Consultancy & Technology (Netherlands) and Harvey LUO, Kangda (the PRC)
- Robin Hughes, Founder, Clean Vehicles Solutions Asia (Thailand)
- Som Narayan, Co-founder and CEO, Carbon Masters (India)
- Wilma Rodrigues, Founder and CEO, Saahas Zero Waste (India)
- Thida Kheav, Co-founder and CEO, Solar Green Energy (Cambodia)
- Min Chan Win, Managing Director, Myanmar Eco Solutions (Myanmar)
- Chunguang WANG, Founder and CEO, EQuota Energy (the PRC)
- Dan Millison, Consultant, Reephrock
- Weihong ZHAO, America Regional General Manager, BROAD Group
- Xia LI, Founder, Shenzhen Power Solution (the PRC)
- Mark LIANG, CTO, Beijing Warmland Energy Service Co. Ltd.
- Jianbin WU, CEO and Yuebo SHI, Senior Economist/Partner, Tahoe Electric
- Tianyue HE, Vice President, Eversource Science and Technology
- Amit Singh, General Manager/Director, CBS Power Solutions (Fiji)
- Yongping LIU, Chairman, Zhonghai Runda New Material Technology
- Edward ZHANG, Co-Founder, Shenzhen Shenqing New Material
- Will ZHANG, Director, GM of Oversea Division of Willfar Information Technology Co. Ltd. (subsidiary of Waison Group)
- Jing REN, Investment Director of Investment and Financing Department, Sinocom-Wanke (the PRC)
- Jan Maurer, Managing Director and CEO, WISY AG
- Nabeel Siddiqui, Founder, ModulusTech (Pakistan)
- Diyaz Baiseitov, Founder, Kuntech (Kazakhstan)
- Wenfeng Wang, Assistant President and Central China General Manager of ENN Energy (the PRC)
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18:15 ~ 20:15 | Welcome Banquet (Buffet) |