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03.27.2006
Delhi GHG Forum 2006: Final Narrative Report

(Excerpt from report)
The Delhi GHG Forum 2006 (hereafter referred to as the Forum) was organized by a partnership of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), the Word Bank’s Carbon Finance Unit, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and Canada’s Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation (CDM and JI) Office. The Forum took place at the India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, between 31 January and 1 February 2006.

As in previous years, the Forum provided participants the opportunity of interacting with senior policymakers and business representatives from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, as well as with other eminent international experts. The topics of discussion included: an update on the GHG (Greenhouse gas) market; new carbon funds; recent pronouncements of the CDM Executive Board; and the impact of these pronouncements on the market.

The Forum also provided an excellent opportunity of learning about existing regulations and programs concerning emission reduction projects and the progress that countries and sectors are making to participate in this market. It showcased select CDM projects, and served as a platform for project developers to meet with potential investors and develop new partnerships.

The final agenda of the Forum is given in Annexure 1.

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