Achieving climate targets with standards
DIN at the World Climate Change Conference in Dubai
The 28th World Climate Change Conference, COP28, will take place in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2023. Representatives of nearly 200 nations will come together to agree on ways to address the climate crisis, such as limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, helping vulnerable communities adapt to the effects of climate change, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This year, DIN will be at the COP for the first time as an official observer organization with its own delegation.
International standards for the green transformation
A global challenge like climate change requires global solutions. Trustworthy, internationally accepted standards accelerate the achieving of global climate targets and thus support the green transformation. This is because standards create trust in new climate-friendly technologies when it comes to building a green and sustainable economy. They help to open up new markets and make investments more secure - for companies and governments alike.
Close cooperation is needed
To make even greater use of this tool for climate protection in the future, all relevant stakeholders must work closely together. At COP28, DIN will discuss the role of standardization in climate protection and climate adaption with representatives from politics, business, science and civil society, and hopes to deepen existing partnerships and establish new contacts.
To this end, DIN will be organizing local events on various topics together with various partners. All interested parties are cordially invited to attend our events on site or via livestream. We look forward to seeing you there!
DIN events at COP28
Here is a list of the events that we are organizing together with our partners at the World Climate Change Conference, or at which DIN representatives will be present.
Titel
Sustainable Finance and Net Zero Targets – The Role of Standards
Date: 4.12.2023, 12:00-13:30 CET (15:00-16:30 GST)
Location: ISO Pavilion
Organizers: DIN / BSI
Topic: Aligning financial flows with climate protection requires increased efforts from all financial market participants, from banks and financial service providers to academic institutions, civil society and regulatory bodies. At this event organized by DIN and the British Standards Institution (BSI), high-level representatives from business and politics will discuss how (financial) institutions and policy makers can use sustainable finance standards for more transparency and accountability in order to achieve the net zero targets for 2050. The event will be introduced with keynote speeches, followed by a moderated discussion. Christoph Winterhalter, DIN CEO and ISO Vice President of Policy, will give a presentation. More information on the ISO website.
Live recording: YouTube
Log: Sustainable Finance and Net Zero Targets – The Role of Standards
The Role of Standards in Climate Protection - Event of the Chinese Standardization Organization SAC
Date: 4.12.2023, 10:00-11:15 CET (13:00-14:15 GST)
Location: China Pavilion
Organizer: Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China (SAC)
Topic: To demonstrate the joint efforts in the field of climate protection, the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China will provide a platform for its global partners to raise awareness of how standardization can help address global issues at the national level. As a guest speaker, Christoph Winterhalter, DIN CEO and ISO Vice President of Policy, will give a keynote speech on "Supporting ISO's climate objectives on national level - DIN's climate action plan".
Public-Private Synergy: Pioneering a Just Energy Transition in Emerging Markets
Date: 05.12.2023, 06:00-07:00 MET (09:00-10:00 GST)
Location: League of Arab States Pavilion
Organizers: Pylon
Topic: The panel will discuss the role of public-private partnerships in the energy transition in emerging markets. It will explore the challenges, opportunities and the interplay between politics, technology and finance in these areas. The high-caliber panelists include Christoph Winterhalter, DIN CEO and ISO Vice President Policy, Seb Henbest, Head of Energy Transition at HSBC, Jayanta Chaudhuri, Director of India's AEEE, Hélène Lanier, Managing Director of 2DII and the CEO of Pylon, Ahmed Ashour. In the discussion, they will look at innovative solutions that are particularly promising in emerging markets and discuss the necessary balance between economic and environmental goals. The discussion will be moderated by Hana Abdelzaher, Head of Sustainable Development at Pylon.
Hydrogen Afternoon at the ISO Pavilion
Date: 5.12.2023, 11:00-14:30 CET (14:00-17:30 GST)
Location: ISO Pavilion
Organizers: DIN / UNIDO / Hydrogen Europe
Topic: The expansion of renewable energy sources and energy carriers worldwide requires a coordinated approach to the standardization of green technology solutions, especially for hydrogen. Standards are an important instrument for guiding technological development and ensuring that products and technologies comply with safety, environmental and social requirements, thereby creating trust. A coordinated approach is key to the emergence of new global markets and cross-border flows of decarbonized energy solutions such as hydrogen and hydrogen carriers. In this way, fragmentation can be avoided, non-tariff trade barriers removed and a level playing field created. The panel discussion will cover the current status of this development - particularly with regard to the partnership between industrialized and developing countries. Christoph Winterhalter, DIN CEO and ISO Vice President of Policy, will give a presentation.
From National Adaptation Plans to Global Climate Action
Date: 6.12.2023, 08:30-09:30 CET (11:30-12:30 GST)
Location: ISO-Pavilion
Organizers: DIN / SAC
Topic: International standards are an important instrument for supporting adaptation to climate change at all levels. However, the need to adapt to climate change can vary greatly depending on the sector and location. Many countries have already drawn up national adaptation plans (NAPs), the implementation of which can be supported by standardization. This joint event organized by DIN and the Chinese standardization organization SAC will discuss which climate scenarios society will need to be prepared for in 20, 30 or 50 years' time. The focus will also be on how small and medium-sized enterprises and local companies can be helped to make the best possible use of existing international standards for adapting to climate change. The event will be moderated by Christoph Winterhalter, DIN CEO and ISO Vice President Policy.
Live recording: YouTube
Achieving Comparability of Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) using International Standards
Date: 6.12.2023, 6:45-7:45 CET (09:45-10:45 GST)
Location: ISO-Pavilion
Organizer: DIN
Topic: To achieve the global goal of net zero emissions, all industrial supply chains must be decarbonized. This can be done by calculating the carbon footprint of the product (PCF) for goods and services. Today, there are a number of standards for measuring the PCF - at international level, this is ISO 14067. However, product category rules (PCR), which form the basis for the PCF calculations, are usually developed by suppliers from different sectors and regions and differ accordingly. This DIN event will discuss how the measurement and reporting of PCFs across different products and sectors can be made accurate, reliable and comparable. The event will be moderated by Christoph Winterhalter, DIN CEO and ISO Vice President Policy.
Live recording: YouTube
Scaling-up Nature-based Solutions for Climate, Nature and People
Date: 9.12.2023, 06:15-07:30 CET (9:15-10:30 GST)
Location: EU-Pavilion
Organizers: DG ENV, EIB, INTPA, CLIMA
Topic: Nature underpins our collective survival and prosperity. Nature-based solutions (NbS) help to protect us from climate change impacts. Prioritising nature-based solutions is often a cost-effective and impactful pathway for reducing climate vulnerabilities and improving livelihoods. To deploy NbS at scale, we need a package of actions. This event brings together high-level representatives from the science community, governments, cities, financial institutions and the private sector. It includes a keynote speech followed by a moderated panel discussion and questions from the audience. The panel will discuss the opportunities and challenges in devising policies and investments that can support the deployment of NbS to address climate change, enhance biodiversity and health. Christoph Winterhalter, CEO DIN and ISO Vice President for Policy, will participate in the discussion.
Livestream: EU Side Events COP28
Accelerating the Financing of the Circular Economy in Climate and Biodiversity Strategies
Date: 10.12.2023, 08:00-09:00 CET (11:00-12:00 GST)
Location: EU-Pavillion
Organizers: European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), DG ENV, DG CLIMA (European Commission) and the Coordination Group members of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform
Topic: The circular economy offers solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss at the source. It's time to mobilise financing to accelerate the circular economy. While sustainable tools like green bonds and impact investing can support circularity, unlocking the circular economy's financing potential remains a challenge. Collaboration between the circular community, policy-makers and financial institutions is vital for progress in financing the circular transition, especially as perceptions of risks persist. This event addresses policy experts, financial actors and civil society and includes a keynote speech followed by a moderated panel discussion and questions from the audience. Christoph Winterhalter, CEO DIN and ISO Vice President for Policy, will participate in the discussion.
Livestream: EU Side Events COP28
Global Clean Hydrogen Market – Harmonization of Measuring, Reporting, Verification and Accreditation
Date: 10.12.2023, 15:30-17:00 CET (18:30-20:00 GST)
Location: SE Room 5
Organizers: IAF, DIN & Japan Gas Association
Topic: International standards for measuring, reporting, and accredited verification are vital to achieve comparable product carbon footprints for clean hydrogen and to promote and accelerate its global dissemination. The session will discuss the important interplay of all industry, standardization accreditation and regulatory players, which is the prerequisite for building a clean, green hydrogen market worldwide. The session panelists will capture common insights and take this as a guideline for the work in 2024. They also take the opportunity to draw an interim conclusion of an intense COP28 week so far. The session will be moderated by Javier Garcia, Director-General, Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and ISO Vice President for Technical Management.
Read a summary of the event here.
Livestream: YouTube
Further information
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