First edition of Global Emissions Congress  presented by Naseba in  Geneva on October 8th and 9th 2006

Reducing the level of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere and mitigating global warming is a global problem which needs global solutions. The worldwide agreement, Kyoto Protocol, led to a new market called carbon trading, which is very complex and still unclear for most organizations. Companies concerned by this issue need guidelines and answers to elaborate the best strategies to lower emissions.
The aim of Global Emissions Congress was to understand how to reduce gas emissions worldwide and therefore to bring solutions and ideas to major European and African Corporations in the industry in the most appropriate location: Geneva.

The Congress brought together leading players in the global emissions trading arena, including the European Commission, national experts presenting the research of their respective countries, top environmental consultants, representatives of industry, as well as foremost energy and environmental agencies. The congress contributed to facilitate the exchanges between experts and decision makers, educate them and offer concrete solutions thanks to: One-to-one meetings focused around helping facilitate business transactions. Unlike a tradeshow or expo, meetings were conducted in a captive environment designed to promote real business discussion. The top solution providers, including certification companies, technology providers, management consulting companies, implementation and legal aspect, benchmarking and risk management, helped the delegates to find the best solutions for their companies.

Seventeen case studies were presented to the audience by industry experts, explaining how to value the risk and the opportunities of the emission markets. The following topics were explored:

• Where next for carbon prices?
• What buyers expect; what sellers want.
• Risk management in the carbono credits market.
• Future developments in Japan and the US.
• CDM and sustainable development.
• Credit potential of nitrous oxide projects.
• Legal and IT issues.
• The Post 2012 debate - What next after the expiry of the Kyoto Protocol.
• Energy Policies and National Planning -  Energy Sector Development Strategies.
• Emission distribution/ sharing between the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
• Future Climate Commitments - Policy and Business Implications.
• Market-based instruments for climate, energy and air quality -  costs, benefits and investment priorities.
• Role of the Governments within climate Change.
• Joint Implementation.
• Sustainable Country development.
• New incoming regulation.