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This September the U.S. environmental markets will come together in Chicago, IL. Carbon TradeEx is leading the way by bring the industry together learn, network and have some fun. The economy is moving forward and we are starting to see the emerging low carbon economy take off. 

Check out the new conference Program Details.  All this week we will be announcing the 2010 speaker panels for this exciting innovative program.  Business Strategy ~ Market Insights ~ Emerging Opportunities, this leading event program is the only place to be this September.

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Climate solutions businesses call for a refocus on financing, market mechanisms & the private sector

The low-carbon investment needed to stop rising greenhouse gas emissions is impossible to achieve without massive applications of private sector capital.

The private sector is looking urgently for investment signals out of the next United Nations Ministerial negotiations in Cancún at the end of the year. Due in part to market uncertainty, 2009 investments in the Clean Development Mechanism have dropped 50 percent. Reversing this trend will require an immediate refocus by negotiators on financing, market mechanisms and the role of business in delivering on global climate goals. The Climate Solutions Business Coalition represents billions of dollars in private capital in the clean energy sector, investor community and carbon markets.

Read the full announcement

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Climate Change and Environmental Markets ~ North America from Baker McKenzie

Senate rejects Murkowski Resolution

 

Analysis of Key Provisions in the Kerry-Lieberman Climate Change Bill

 

EPA Issues Final Tailoring Rule for Stationary Sources

 

ASTM Releases New Standard on Disclosure of Climate Change Risk

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The ghgLIVE is professional education to prepare you and your company for the emerging low carbon economy.

These programs consist of 1, 2 and 3 day LIVE workshops, providing attendees with in-depth education & practical knowledge via small class room settings & taught by leading experts.

• September 30 - October 1, Chicago, IL - Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting
• October 12 - 13, Chicago, IL - Basics of Project Level Accounting
• September 30 - October 1, Chicago - Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting
• November 3 - 5, New York, NY - GHG Verification for Inventories and Project

>> want more information?  www.ghglive.com registration is now open and classes are forming.

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Developing strategies to manage the impact of climate change

The Markit Eco platform launched in May 2010, allows organisations to understand their emissions exposure and align the key stakeholders that need to be involved to realise the emission reduction targets.  Markit Eco offers an emissions management workflow solution, carbon desktop, emissions benchmarking centre, policy knowledge base and an interactive educational service to support all disciplines within the company that need to collaborate to manage that organisation’s emissions exposure. Markit Eco also allows organisations to evaluate offset purchasing decisions and buy carbon offsets.

“We are continuing to see GHG disclosure frameworks developing around the world,” says Marina Goche, director of strategic product development at Markit.

>> Read the full article.  Click here

Register to attend before August 26th and save up to 40% off a full registration package!

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2010 Supporting Organizations
Business Council for Sustainable Energy
Carbon Disclosure Project
Carbon Offset Providers
Coalition Center for Resource Solutions
Center for Sustainability and Excellence
Corporate Responsibility Officers Association
GHG Management Institute
International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance
The Gold Standard Foundation

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