18 - 19 November 2019 in Paris, France
GMI Steering Committee
Steering Committee Meeting: 18 - 19 November 2019
Agenda
Download the agenda in PDF formatWhite Papers
The following white papers will serve as topics of discussion during the Steering Committee meeting.
- Global Methane Challenge Update
- Global Methane Initiative: 2021 and beyond
- The Global Methane Forum 2020
- Strategic Objectives and Work Plan for 2019-2020
| Day 1: Monday, 18 November | |
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Agenda 1
10:00 - 10:05 |
Welcome, Opening of the Meeting
Co-Chair Helen Ryan, Canada |
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Agenda 2
10:05 - 10:10 |
Roll Call/Brief Introductions (Tour de Table)
Co-Chairs |
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Agenda 3
10:10 - 10:15 |
Meeting Objectives; Adoption of Agenda
Co-Chairs |
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Agenda 4
10:15 - 10:20 |
Welcome to Paris
Helena Molin Valdes, Director of the Secretariat, Climate & Clean Air Coalition |
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Agenda 5
10:20 - 10:30 |
Update on GMI Activities
GMI Secretariat |
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Agenda 6
10:30 - 13:00 |
Panel Session: Perspectives on Collaboration on Methane Mitigation
Guest speakers: - Climate and Clean Air Coalition: Helena Molin Valdes, Director of the Secretariat - United Nations Economic Commission for Europe: Scott Foster, Director, Sustainable Energy Division - International Energy Agency: Christophe McGlade, World Energy Outlook team - World Bank: Tanguy de Bienassis, Climate Change Group - OECD: Dr. Rodolfo Lacy, Director, Environment Directorate |
| 13:00 - 14:20 |
Lunch Break
On your own; suggestions will be provided |
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Agenda 7
14:30 - 15:15 |
Subcommittee Updates
Subcommittee Co-Chairs - Oil & Gas - Biogas - Coal |
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Agenda 8
15:15 - 16:15 |
The 2020 Global Methane Forum GMI Secretariat - Update on current planning (venue, draft agenda, marketing/outreach) - Discussion on potential panel themes and speakers - Consideration of a joint communiqué |
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Agenda 9
16:15 - 16:30 |
Remarks or Presentation by Mexico (to be confirmed) |
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Agenda 10
16:30 - 17:30 |
The Global Methane Challenge
- Objectives - Accomplishments to date - Plans for recognition - Next steps |
| 17:30 | Adjournment |
| Optional group dinner; all are welcome. | |
| Day 2: Tuesday, 19 November | |
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Agenda 11
10:00 - 10:10 |
Welcome; Goals for Day 2 Co-Chairs |
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Agenda 12
10:10 - 11:15 |
Country Updates Delegates from Partner countries |
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Agenda 13
11:15 - 12:15 |
Discussion: Re-Chartering of GMI – GMI beyond 2021 - Overview of white paper prepared by the GMI Secretariat - Discussion |
| 12:15 - 13:30 |
Lunch Break
On your own; suggestions will be provided |
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Agenda 13 (contd.)
13:30 - 14:00 |
Continuation of discussion: GMI futures and planning for Global Methane Forum 2020 |
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Agenda 14
14:00 - 15:30 |
Review and Approval of Proposed Work Plan for 2019-2020 |
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Agenda 15
15:30 - 15:40 |
Closing Remarks by Co-Chair
- Co-Chair |
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Agenda 16
15:40 - 15:45 |
Next Steps and Adjournment |