Global Methane Forum 2024 | Global Methane Initiative | 17 March 2024 | Palais des Nations, 8, Av. de la Paix 14, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland

This event is a premier global event that will bring together global thought and industry leaders to promote replicable methane mitigation successes and mobilize action to achieve ambitious methane emission reductions. This event will be organized jointly with the UN Economic Commission for Europe’s Group of Experts meetings – the 19th Session of the Group of Experts on Coal Mine Methane and Just Transition, and the 11th Session of the Group of Experts on Gas.

The goals:
• Convene and inspire high-level international participants to advance action to achieve ambitious global methane mitigation targets;
• Highlight methane mitigation activities, including to achieve the goals of the Global Methane Pledge;
• Share information about technical, policy, financing, and regulatory issues related to methane policy and project development; and
• Engage and enhance private sector participation in methane mitigation.

Who should attend:
The target audience includes national and international policy makers, country representatives, methane capture and use project developers, site and/or project managers, financial institution representatives, scientists, researchers, and industry experts.

Why should you attend:
• Learn about global efforts to reduce methane, including the benefits of mobilizing action, the latest on policy and practices by governments and industry, the importance of data, and successful financing strategies for implementation
• Engage with representatives from around the world about methane reduction and mitigation opportunities, activities, and lessons learned
• Connect with technical experts in breakout sessions on biogas (agricultural sources, municipal solid waste, municipal wastewater systems), coal mines, and oil and gas systems
• Showcase your technical and policy achievements, leadership, and experiences on methane
• Participate in discussions that will shape the future of methane action in GMI Partner Countries and UNECE member States
• Attend meetings of the UNECE Group of Experts on Coal Mine Methane and Just Transition and Group of Experts on Gas
• Celebrate the 20th anniversary of GMI

2024 Speakers

MODERATORS:

Dmitry Mariyasin
Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

Tomás Carbonell
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Stationary Sources, Epa’s Office of Air and Radiation, Us Environmental Protection Agency

Dario Liguti
Director, Sustainable Energy Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

Martina Otto
Head of Secretariat, Climate and Clean Air Coalition

Marcelo Mena
Ceo, Global Methane Hub

Manjyot Ahluwalia
Regional Lead for Asia, Global Methane Hub

Felicia Ruiz
Director of International Methane Partnerships, Lean Air Task Force

Manfredi Caltagirone
Head, International Methane Emissions Observatory

SPEAKERS:

Veselin Sturanovic
Executive Director, Fors

Marcelo Rosso
Manager of New Technologies, Environmental Control, Coordinacion Ecologica Area Metropolitana

Liu Wenge
Vice President of Information, China Coal Information Institute

Tim Gould
Chief Energy Economist, International Energy Agency

Maria Neira
Director of The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health, World Health Organization

Dr. Daniel Tutu Benefoh
Acting Director at The Climate Change Unit, Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency

Shri M. Nagaraju
Vice Chair, Global Methane Initiative Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India

Catherine Stewart
Ambassador for Climate Change, Government of Canada

Pankaj Kalra
Chief Executive Officer, Essar Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Ltd

Ana Catalina Suarez Peña
Strategy and Innovation Senior Director, the Global Foodbanking Network

Pamela Franklin
Branch Chief, Non-Co2 Programs, Us Environmental Protection Agency

Sergio I. Campos
Water and Sanitation Division Chief, Inter-American Development Bank

Juan Carlos Mendoza
Director for Environment, Climate, Gender, and Social Inclusion Division, Ifad

Andrea Thurner
Carbon Procurement Director, Klik Foundation

Prof. Tjandra Setiadi
Professor at Department of Chemical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung

Dr Dominic Hogg
Director, Equanimator

Ana Rocha
Executive Director, Nipe Fagio

David Sutasurya
Founder, Yaksa Pelestari Bumi Berkelanjutan

Carsten Walddörfer
Team Leader Product Management + R&d, Durr Systems Ag

Brent Bobsein
Vice President of Sustainable Development, Cnx Resources

Prof. Matthew Johnson
Professor, Carleton University

Fiji George
Senior Director for Climate & Sustainability, Cheniere Energy Inc.

Dr. Daniel Zavala-Araiza
Senior Scientist, Environmental Defense Fund

Suriya Jayanti
International Energy Transition Expert, U.S. Department of Commerce

Alberto Alva-Argaez
Ceo and Founding Director, Process Ecology Inc.

Jonathan Banks
Global Director of The Methane Pollution Prevention Program, Catf

Manon Simon
Senior Consultant, Carbon Limits

Damon Burtt
Consultant, Carbon Limits