Programme
Joining forces in the Standards Pavilion @COP30
The dedicated space at COP30 for advancing climate action with standards — Blue Zone, B15.
12 November
- 16:30 – 17:30 AZT
- B15, Blue Zone, Standards Pavilion
Making off-grid energy more accessible and efficient
Electricity is the golden thread that that weaves through all socio-economic development goals. Efforts that contribute to enabling affordable and clean energy can therefore help facilitate progress for all other socio-economic development goals.
The session brings to light how governments, international bodies and regulators can work together to accelerate meaningful change in the emerging future of energy access. Through the discussions, the session will aim to answer:
- How can we make energy accessible for everyone?
- Why is policy advocacy and incentivization crucial to ensure accessible energy for inclusive development?
- What are the megatrends in our electricity infrastructure that can be leveraged for sustainability applications?
- What is the role of international standards in ensuring an efficient infrastructure to enable energy access?
13 November
- 18:30 – 20:00 AZT
- B15, Blue Zone, Standards Pavilion
Opening ceremony Standards Pavilion
14 November
- 8:45 – 9:45 AZT
- B15, Blue Zone, Standards Pavilion
Finance and standards for scaling renewable energy
This session will explore the intersection of finance and technical standards as a means to guide financial decision-making in renewable energy projects and mitigate design risks for project developers. The aim is to bring together different expertise and perspectives from key players in global finance, standardization and renewable energy on how to effectively link finance and renewable energy initiatives.
The first half of the session will be a panel discussion, where speakers will share their insights on how they are helping to equip financial decision-makers with the knowledge to invest in renewable energy.
The second half will be a more hands-on workshop style discussion, where the audience can participate to find commonalities and opportunities.
The discussions will aim to answer:
How financial frameworks feed into initiatives for scaling up renewable energy? What role do standards and conformity assessment play in implementing policy in advancing renewable energy projects? How to effectively mobilize capital to support projects and incentivize initiatives that enable the scaling of clean energy, and its seamless integration in people’s lives?
15 November
- 9:00 – 10:00 AZT
- B15, Blue Zone, Standards Pavilion
Harmonising standards to boost energy efficient appliances and decarbonisation
Energy efficiency plays a critical role in climate action, in particular the goal of doubling energy efficiency improvements globally.
But today, most electrical appliances lack harmonized global energy efficiency standards. The session will highlight how harmonised local standards have successfully advanced climate goals, with a focus on scaling up these efforts globally.
Energy efficiency standards enable greater interoperability and facilitate market entry. The session speakers will show how this approach benefits not only climate goals but also the manufacturing sector.
We can use international standards to fill this need for harmonization of energy efficiency standards. Join the session to learn how.
16 November
- 14.45 – 15.45 AZT
- B15, Blue Zone, Standards Pavilion
Digitally connecting an all-electric world for smarter opportunities
As the global community accelerates towards an all-electric future, the integration of digital technologies becomes essential to ensure seamless, efficient, and sustainable energy systems and foster socio-economic opportunities for all. Innovative solutions in the energy sector help the grid become smarter, reduce energy wastage and address global challenges.
The session hopes to discuss different perspectives (industry, standards and energy efficiency advocates) on how we can harness the power of emerging technologies and digitalization in providing more efficient products, systems and grids. The session explores:
- How virtualizing power systems can bring efficiency gains and revolutionize the energy sector?
- What is the role of smarter, more energy efficient appliances and buildings in fighting climate change and improving people’s lives?
- How can countries use standards to advance digital transformation in meeting energy and development objectives?
- Why is international cooperation essential for the responsible adoption of emerging technologies like AI for the energy market?
18 November
- 10.00 – 11.00 AZT
- B15, Blue Zone, Standards Pavilion
Bridging generations: Inclusive innovation and standards for climate action
This session will explore the intersection of youth leadership, innovation, and inclusivity in climate action, emphasizing the importance of setting and adhering to standards. It will highlight the need for engaging young experts in the dialogue for climate action and innovators are driving inclusive climate solutions and the role of standards in ensuring these solutions are effective and equitable.
The session will aim to answer How are young people leading the way in inclusive climate innovation? What support systems are necessary to foster youth-led, inclusive innovations? How can standards ensure that climate solutions are both innovative and equitable?
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IEC at other sessions at COP30
12 Nov 2024
10:00-12:00 – International Solar Alliance discussions @ISA Pavilion
14 Nov 2024
13:15-14:45 – Building trust and scaling action through the international standards system for a just transition with IEC, BSI, Uni Oxford, IAF @ SIDE EVENT 1
15 Nov 2024
16:30-17:30 – Bridging the Digital Divide with Standards for Sustainability @Standards Pavilion
16 Nov 2024
09:00-11:00 – High-level ministerial roundtable @Blue Zone, B, Special Events room 2 – Mugham
16 Nov 2024
16:00-17:00 – ISO Workshop on Hydrogen Standards @Standards Pavilion
16 Nov 2024
17:00-18:00 – CEO High Level Dialog on “Enhancing Commitment to Deep, Rapid and Sustained Emission Reductions – Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID) @Trade and Investment House Pavilion, Green Zone
19 Nov 2024
08.45- 09.15 – Standards 101 (Session 3) Climate action kits for policymakers @Standards Pavilion
19 Nov 2024
12:45-13:45 – ISO: Building a united narrative (Workshop) @Standards Pavilion
About COP30
The Conference of the Parties (COP), is held annually, with the Presidency rotating between the five recognised UN regions.
This year, Brasil will have the honor of hosting the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), which will take place in Belém, Pará. The chosen city will provide the world with a unique platform to discuss climate solutions, firmly rooted in the heart of the Amazon.
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