The Shape and Ramifications of International Carbon Regulation
What You Will Learn
Negotiations at December’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen resulted in the Copenhagen Accord, an interim international agreement that includes:
An agreement to prevent average global temperatures from rising more than two degrees Celsius,
$30 billion in financing by wealthy nations to help developing nations curb their emissions over the next three years (with a goal of increasing funding up to $100 billion by 2020), and
Commitments by all major economies, including the United States, China, India, Brazil, Russia, Japan and the E.U., to curb global warming pollution and report on their actions and emissions in a transparent fashion, subject to “international consultations and analysis.”
Panelists, some of whom attended the Copenhagen conference, discuss the negotiations that led to the Accord and the steps required for its implementation. They will comment on expectations for a binding treaty and the shape of future international agreements, how the Accord may affect legislation in the Senate, and the implications for federal, regional, and state carbon regimes and international trade, particularly in light of the need to ensure the validity of international offset projects and to control “leakage.”
THE SERIES
This program is the seventh in a 13-part series, "Understanding the New Climate and Energy Legal Landscape," that explains the real world impact of the fast moving developments surrounding climate and energy, demystifies the key provisions and negotiating points left before Congress, and uncovers the potential windfalls and pitfalls of this highly complex restructuring of environmental and energy law. Each program is taught by those helping to craft this new regulatory regime and those examining it with a critical eye so you can understand what this new landscape will mean for clients and for your future practice. Part 8 of the series, "The Future of Siting and Building Energy Infrastructure," will be on January 13. Earlier parts of the series are available on-demand.
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Faculty
Kyle W. Danish, Van Ness Feldman, Washington, D.C.
David Hunter, Director, U.S. Policy, International Emissions Trading Association, Washington, D.C.
William L. Thomas, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Washington, D.C. (moderator)
Jake Werksman, Program Director, Institutions and Governance Program, World Resources Institute, Washington, D.C.
Although each program in this series stands alone, why not sign up for all 13? Not only will you save over 30% on your registration fees, but you'll also gain a more complete understanding of the various challenges arising during a time of revolutionary change in climate change and energy law. Register now for the Telephone Series or Audio Webcast Series. ELI Associates can receive an additional discount, and should contact Marcia McMurrin for details.
Program Schedule
(All times Eastern Standard)
12:30 p.m. Program Begins
1:45 p.m. Questions and Answers
2:00 p.m. Adjournment
Total 60-minute hours of instruction: 1.5; Total 50-minute hours: 1.8Please note: MCLE approval has been applied for in AL, CO, DE, GA, IN, IA, KY, MS, NE, NH, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA. ALI-ABA is a presumptively approved provider in AK, AZ, AR, CA, IL, ME, MO, MN, NE, NM, NY, ND, RI, SC, VT, and WI. Participants must submit for approval on their own in FL, ID, OR, WV, and WY. We will apply after-the-fact for credit in LA and MN upon request.
Times
Eastern 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Central 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Mountain 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Pacific 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Alaska 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Hawaii 7:30 am – 9:00 am
