Conference & Forum

Asia Pacific Forum on Low Carbon Development Low Carbon Solutions for Our Green Future

16 Oct 2019 - 18 Oct 2019 Changsha, The People's Republic of China

ADB and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment are again co-hosting the 2019 Asia-Pacific Forum on Low Carbon Technology from 16-18 October 2019. With the theme, “Sharing Low-Carbon Technology for a Blue and Beautiful Sky”, the main purpose of the forum is to support and promote substantive cooperation in low-carbon city development and high-technology investment, while encouraging deep discussion among participants through parallel sessions, bilateral meetings, and technology roadshows.

Agenda:

TimeProgram
08:00 – 08:30Registration
08:30 – 08:40Cultural Performance
08:40 – 10:00Opening Plenary

Moderator:

  • Chen Wenhao, Vice Governor, Hunan Province


Welcome Remarks:

  • Xu Dazhe, Governor, Hunan Province

  • Deborah Stokes, Vice President for Administration and Corporate Management, ADB

  • Zhuang Guotai, Vice Minister, Ministry of Ecology and Environment


Keynotes:

  • Ban Ki-moon, The Eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations

  • Xie Zhenhua, the PRC’s Special Representative on Climate Change Affairs, and President, Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development at Tsinghua University

  • Zhang Yue, Chairman, Broad Group
10:00 – 10:20Tea Break
10:20 – 12:00Transformative Technologies

Moderator:
Zhai Yongping, Chief, Energy Sector Group, ADB

Presenters:


  • Cyril Cassisa, Energy and Climate Analyst, International Energy Agency, “Setting the Scene: Future of Clean Energy”

  • Yuki Hanyu, CEO, Integriculture Inc., “Cellular Meat Revolution”Daniel Aklil, CEO, Pure Energy Centre, “Power Shift: Hydrogen in Our Energy Future”

  • Kou Weiwei, CEO, Tianjin Climate Exchange, “Digital Technology Promotes Environment Protection and Sustainable Development”

  • Daniel Zhang, Vice President, Broad Group, “From meta-technology to Meta-Civilization: Architecture Against Misinformation”


Panel Discussion:

  • C. Cassisa, Y. Hanyu, D. Aklil, KOU W., D. Zhang

  • Huang Jing, Director General, ACCA21

  • Xu Huaqing, Director General of NCSC

  • Brent Habig, Vice President, International Program, ISC
12:00 – 13:30Lunch
12:45 – 13:30Roundtable Discussion for ADB’s Developing Member Countries (by Invitation Only)
13:30 – 15:00Parallel Session 1: South-South Cooperation: Renewable Energy Technology Transfer

Sponsored by:

  • Administrative Centre for China’s Agenda 21 (ACCA21)

  • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  • Technology Transfer South-South Cooperation Center

Opening Remarks:
Huang Jing, Director General, ACCA21

Moderator:
Zhang Xian, Deputy Director, ACCA21

Presenters:

  • Huang Yan, Deputy Director General, International Center on Small Hydro Power, “South-South Cooperation: Practical Research Small Hydropower”

  • Li Fengting, Executive Deputy Dean, UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, “Case Study on China-Africa Environmental and Energy Cooperation”

  • Wang Yu, Associate Professor, Tsinghua University, “Analysis on financing mechanisms for South-South renewable energy technology transfer”

  • Li Yanfei, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, “Renewable Technology Transfer: Theory, Practices, and Policies for Technology Catching-up and Innovation”

  • Jia Hongjie, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Tianjin University, “User-side Integrated Energy System: An Effective Way for Renewable Energy Integration”


Panel Discussion:

  • Huang Y., Li F., Wang Y., Li Y., Jia H

  • Wang Ying, Professor of Environmental Science, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University
Parallel Session 2: City Carbon Emission and Air Pollution Co-control and Co-management

Sponsored by:

  • Energy Foundation China (EFC)

  • Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC)


Supported by:
International Technical Supporting Platform for City Emissions Peaking (ISP-CEP)

Opening Remarks:

  • Brent Habig, VP, International Program, ISC

  • Wang Zhigao, Program Officer, Low-carbon Cities, EFC


Moderator:
Zeng Lei, Country Director for the PRC, ISC

Presenters:

  • Xu Huaqing, Director General, NCSC, “Key Issues and Institutional Research on the 14th Five-Year Plan for Cooperative Control of Carbon and Air Pollutants”

  • Pan Shengqiang, Director, Changsha City DEE, “Experience of Co-control and Co-management in Changsha Low-carbon City Construction”

  • Wang Dong, Director, Shenzhen Research Center on Climate Change, “Case Study on Shenzhen Co-benefits of Carbon Emission Peaking and Air Quality”

  • Ma Jun, Director, Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE), “Information disclosure in promoting synergy of co-benefits”

  • Wang Zhigao, Program Officer, Low-carbon Cities, EFC, “Cases and Experiences of Cities Achieving Air Quality Standards and Carbon Emissions Peaking”
Parallel Session 3: Multi-Energy Systems & Future Energy Services

Sponsored by:

  • Asia-Pacific Urban Energy Association (APEUA)

  • Danish Board of District Heating (DBDH)

  • Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL)


Welcome Remarks & Program Overview:
Peter Lundberg, APEUA

Opening Remarks:
Lu Xuedu, Lead Climate Change Specialist, ADB

Moderator:
Lars Hummelmose, DBDH

Presenters:

  • Lu Xuedu, “ADB’s efforts on developing low-carbon cities”

  • Allen Zhang, President, Hunan Innovative Low Carbon Center, “Xiangtan Sector Program on Low-Carbon City Development”

  • Wu Hao, IPEEC, “Introduction to the G20 Task Group of District Energy Systems”

  • Yang Guangyao, Vice President, Broad Group, “Efficient utilization of urban energy”
Parallel Session 4: Low-Carbon Technology and Industrial Transformation

Sponsored by:

  • National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC)

  • International Urban Cooperation (IUC)


Opening Remarks:

  • Xu Huaqing, Director General, NCSC

  • Representative of the EU in the PRC


Moderator:
Yang Xiu, NCSC

Presenters:

  • Wang Can, Tsinghua University, “Policy framework for low-carbon technologies in China”

  • Gianluca Fabbri, IUC Specialist, “European experience in promoting low-carbon technology”

  • Sheng Lei, Director, Academic Committee, State Information Center, “Case study on low-carbon development and transformation in China”

  • Craig Banks, Personal Chair, Electrochemical and Nanotechnology, Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Chen An, Project Manager, TEDA Eco-Center, Tianjin, “Application and promotion of low-carbon technology”

  • Zhang Xian, Deputy Director, ACCA21, “Application of CCUS technology in low-carbon transformation of coal-fired power plants in China”
15:00 – 15:30Tea Break
15:30 – 17:00South-South Cooperation: Renewable Energy Technology Transfer (continued)

Technology Showcase:

  • China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute

  • Teng Aihua, Chairman, Poly Solar Technologies (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

  • Jay Koo (Jeong-Ung Koo), CEO, GDChem

  • William Gang, Industrial Sales Manager, ABB Panel Discussion

  • Wang Y., Teng A., J. Koo, W. Gang

  • Xu Rong, Founder and CEO, Umore Consulting Ltd.

  • Cyril Cassisa, Energy and Climate Analyst, International Energy Agency
Parallel Session 2: City Carbon Emission and Air Pollution Co-control and Co-management (continued)

Moderator:
Lin Weiwei, Program Officer, Low-carbon Cities, EFC

Report Launch:

  • Jiang Yang, Deputy Director, China Sustainable Transportation Center, “Technical Guidelines on Co-Control of Air Pollutants and Greenhouse Gases in Urban Transportation”

  • Pan Tao, Urban Director, ISC “CZT Cluster Carbon Emission Peaking and Actions”


Panel Discussion:

  • Lu Xuedu, Lead Climate Change Specialist, ADBYANG Xiu, NCSC

  • Hu Yongfeng, Beijing Research Center on Climate Change

  • Yang Yanli, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • Pan Zhiming, Natural Resources Defense Council

  • Zeng Chenxi, Walkthrough Xiang River Environmental Protection Public Welfare Society
Parallel Session 3: Multi-Energy Systems & Future Energy Services (continued)

Presenters:

  • Kristina Lygnerud, IVL/Smart City Sweden, “Introduction to IVL and District Heating”

  • Peter Lundberg, APEUA, “Unlocking the potential of district cooling”

  • Elena Markova, ABB, Integrated Energy Systems for Cities


Moderator:
Peter Lundberg, APEUA

Panel Discussion:

  • Kristina Lygnerud, IVL

  • WU Hao, IPEEC

  • Terry Deng, Johnson Controls

  • Allen Zhang, HILCC


Closing Remarks:
Peter Lundberg, APEUA
Parallel Session 4: Low-Carbon Technology and Industrial Transformation (continued)

Moderator:
Shi Xin, IUC

Roundtable Discussion:

  • Wang C., Sheng L., Chen A., Zhang X.

  • Amanda Reid, Chartered Waste and Resource Circular Economy Manager, MMU

  • Yan Luhui, Founder, Carbonstop
18:00 – 20:00Welcome Dinner hosted by Hunan Government
Venue: Mediterranean Club
09:00 – 16:30EDGE Training
Organized by International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group and HILCC
Venue: Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center
TimeProgram
08:00 – 09:00Registration
09:00 – 10:30Parallel Session 1: Multi-Energy Systems & Future Energy Services (continued)

Sponsored by:

  • Asia-Pacific Urban Energy Association (APEUA)

  • Danish Board of District Heating (DBDH)

  • Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL)


Opening Remarks:
Peter Lundberg, APEUA

Presenters:

  • WANG Chuan, Assistant General Manager, Energy Development Company of Fengxi New City, “Green energy development in Fengxi New City”

  • Terry Deng, Johnson Controls, “Heat Recovery from Industries”

  • Kristina Lygnerud, IVL/Smart City Sweden, “The Future of District Energy (DC and 4GDH)”
Parallel Session 2: Biomass-to-Energy Technology Assessment & Dissemination (TAD)

Sponsored by:
Beijing Energy Club

Welcome Address:
ZHAI Yongping, Chief, Energy Sector Group, ADB

Introduction of Clean Energy Technology Assessment & Dissemination (TAD) Platform:
Xavier Chen, President, Beijing Energy Club

Moderator:
Xavier Chen, President, Beijing Energy Club

Presentations:

  • Zhang Yue, General Manager, BioGTS (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., “BioGTS® Biogas Technology & Its Applications”

  • MA Zhengmin, General Manager, ENN Energy Biomass (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., “Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Technology & Its Applications”

  • Willy Johansen, Vice President and Advisor to Chairman, Golden State Environmental Group, “MPE AMI Bioga”
Parallel Session 3: Zero-Waste Cities

Sponsored by:
Broad Group

Moderator:
Zhou Muzhi, Chairman, Yunhe Urban Research Institute

Presenters:

  • Kamiel S. Gabriel, Elected Member, Canadian Academy of Engineering

  • Zhang Jing’an, Former Deputy Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology

  • Richard Liu, Director, Institute for Transportation & Development Policy

  • Liu Bo, General Manager, Minmetals Land Limited

  • Zhang Yue, Chairman, Broad Group
10:30 – 10:45Tea Break
10:45 – 12:00Parallel Session 1: Multi-Energy Systems & Future Energy Services (continued)

Presentations:

  • Eric Shao, Kamstrup, “Consumption-based billing and tariffs”

  • Peng Ziyang, Wärstilä, “Co-generation and energy storage”

  • Tommy Jacobson, Danfoss, “Artificial Intelligence-based Services for District Heating”


Moderator:
Lars Hummelmose, DBDH

Panel Discussion:

  • Elena Markova, ABB

  • Eric Shao, Kamstrup

  • Tommy Jacobson, Danfoss

  • Peng Ziyang, Wärstilä

  • Peng Guoping, Broad Group
Parallel Session 2: Biomass-to-Energy Technology Assessment & Dissemination (TAD) Workshop (continued)

Expert Assessment & Recommendations:

  • Yan Weijiang, Deputy General Manager, CGN Energy Service Co., Ltd.

  • Yuan Baorong, Deputy General Manager and Senior Engineer, CECEP Consulting Co., Ltd.

  • Steve Szymanski, Vice President (Funding), Asia Pacific Biogas Alliance

  • Stephen Peters, Senior Energy Specialist (Waste-to-Energy), ADB Summary
Parallel Session 3: Building Revolution

Sponsored by:
Broad Group

Moderator:
Zhang Yue, Chairman, Broad Group

Panel Discussion:

  • Jeff Leung, CEO, Jet Studios Inc.

  • Raymond Hoe, Director, Scott Browning

  • Zhan Shilin, Vice Dean, Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University Co., Ltd.
12:00 – 13:00Lunch
12:45 – 13:30Roundtable Discussion: De-carbonization of Hydrogen Production through CCUS (By Invitation Only)
13:00 – 15:00Hot Pot Business Matchmaking

Participating Organizations:

  • Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department, ADB

  • Bin-E (Poland) AI-Augmented Smart Waste Bin

  • Boson Energy (Luxembourg) Waste-to-Resources

  • DAIS Analytic (US) Nanoporous Membrane Technology

  • DCT (Italy) Solvent Recovery and Gas Treatment

  • Dragon Power Space (US) Online Corrosion Monitoring

  • GDChem (the Republic of Korea) De-NOx and Clinker Removal

  • SAP (Germany) Smart Solution

  • SunOyster (Germany) Solar Cogeneration System

  • Sanyi Heavy Energy (the PRC) Wind Energy

  • TECAM (Spain) VOC and Solid Waste Treatment

  • Hunan Yuxu Environmental Technology (the PRC) Wastewater Treatment

  • BROAD Group (the PRC) HVAC and Clean Air Technology

  • Hunan Yuebo Energy (the PRC) New Energy

  • Hunan Vary Group (the PRC) Solid Waste Treatment
15:00 – 15:15Tea Break
15:15 – 17:00Climate Investment and Finance

Moderator:
Lu Xuedu, Lead Climate Change Specialist, ADB

Presenters:

  • Ding Hui, Director, Department of Climate change, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, PRC

  • Yan Pin, The People’s Bank of China Financial Research Institute Johann Elysee, Senior Portfolio Specialist, Office of Portfolio Management, Green Climate Fund

  • Liang Xi, Director, Centre for Business and Climate Change, University of Edinburgh

  • Representative, Xiangtan City, Hunan Province, PRC



Panel Discussion:

  • Yang Yuerong, Vice President of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. and Investment Bank

  • Naeeda Chrishna-Morgado, Climate Finance Specialist

  • Alex Fisher, Director, Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change, Environment and Urban Development, GIZ the PRC

  • Xie Wenhong, China Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative
17:00 – 17:30Closing Plenary

Moderator:
Allen Zhang, President, Hunan Innovative Low Carbon Development Center

Closing Remarks:

  • Zhuang Dali, Deputy Director General, Hunan Provincial Finance Department

  • Zhang Zaifeng, Deputy Director General, Hunan DEE


Recap:
Zhai Yongping, Chef, Energy Sector Group, SDCC, ADB
18:00 – 20:00Farewell Dinner hosted by Broad Group
Venue: Mediterranean Club

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