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Workshop on Methane Emission Reduction Capacity Building for Coal Enterprises
To help more enterprises gain a thorough understanding of the technical requirements outlined in the Methodology for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Projects: Utilization of Low-Concentration Coal Mine Methane and Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) with Methane Concentration Below 8% by Volume and learn the process of developing CCER (China Certified Emission Reduction) projects utilizing low-concentration coal mine methane, the Shanxi Coshare Innovation Institute of Energy & Environment in collaboration with iGDP and the ACTION 2035 Climate Solution Shanxi Center, organized the "Workshop on Methane Emission Reduction Capacity Building for Coal Enterprises" on October 16 in Taiyuan. The workshop aimed to transform emission reduction responsibilities into new competitive advantages in the market and accelerate the green and low-carbon transition of the coal industry. It brought together leading experts involved in the development and practical implementation of the methodology for low-concentration coal mine methane CCER projects. Training sessions covered recent policy developments in methane mitigation, technical specifications of the Methodology, application and field practices of critical measurement instruments, and case-based operational experiences. Over 60 participants attended, including representatives from coal enterprises in Shanxi, companies engaged in methane utilization, and institutions working in the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality space. Ms. Zhu Tongxin, Analyst with iGDP’s Beyond Carbon Program, delivered a presentation titled "Methane Mitigation Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges Toward 2035." She emphasized that methane reduction offers multiple co-benefits, including accelerating global climate change mitigation, improving air quality, and safeguarding agricultural productivity. To advance coal sector methane abatement, she highlighted the importance of local-level action as a key driver, calling for strengthened management and utilization of ultra-low-concentration ventilation air methane (VAM), as well as improved monitoring, reporting, and control of methane emissions from abandoned coal mines (AMM)—a currently under-addressed gap in both data and regulation.
Regional Dialogue: Local Innovation Pathways for Methane Emission Reduction in Coal Mines
On August 27, iGDP, Ember and Shanxi Coshare Innovation in Energy & Environment hosted an online seminar entitled "Regional Dialogue: Local Innovation Pathways for Methane Emission Reduction in Coal Mines." The seminar brought together industry experts from China, India, Indonesia, and Australia to focus on methane emission reduction at the local level in coal mines. The discussion centered around scalable and replicable solutions, as well as the challenges and strategies in addressing policy, technology, and financing issues. A total of 85 participants attended the event.
Completion of the Research on the Emission Reduction of Major Non-CO2 GHG in Jiangxi Province
On March 31, 2025, the Jiangxi Carbon Neutral Research Center and iGDP held a review meeting for the completion of the Research on the Emission Reduction of Major Non-CO2 GHG in Jiangxi Province. Senior experts from the Jiangxi Research Academy of Ecological Civilization, the Provincial Information Integration Promotion Center, the Jiangxi Meteorological Bureau, the Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Nanchang University were invited to the meeting to form an evaluation expert group. This project aimed to map the status of non-CO2 GHG emissions in Jiangxi and develop feasible emission reduction roadmaps and policy recommendations. These efforts will contribute to the provincial government's planning of the dual-carbon pathway and help Jiangxi Province realize its carbon peaking and neutrality goals. Experts agreed that the project provides strong guidance for reducing non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions in Jiangxi Province.
Inter-Regional Coal Methane Emission Reduction Dialogue
On June 9, the Inter-Regional Coal Methane Emission Reduction Dialogue, organized by the Shanxi Coshare Innovation Institute of Energy & Environment and iGDP, was successfully held in Taiyuan. The dialogue convened over 20 experts and enterprise representatives to deliberate on the scientific reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the efficient utilization of coal methane as a clean energy source. The aim was to promote technology implementation, policy coordination, and cross-regional experience sharing, contributing to the green transformation of the national coal industry with the “Shanxi Solution.” Experts analyzed Shanxi’s emission characteristics, the status, and the challenges associated with the implementation of low-concentration gas utilization technologies (e.g., porous combustion for heat production, thermal storage, and oxidation). They also interpreted national and local emission reduction policies, CCER methodology, and the development of a monitoring standard system. Key recommendations were given on technological innovation, business models, policy incentives (such as financial subsidies and land use guarantees), regulatory improvements, and a fair market environment.
Mid-term Seminar on Jiangxi's Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Project
On October 31, 2024, iGDP, in cooperation with the Jiangxi Carbon Neutrality Research Center and the Jiangxi Association for Science and Technology, held the "Mid-term Seminar on Jiangxi's Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gas Project" in Nanchang. Experts and scholars from government and research institutions attended the event. During the meeting, the emission reduction project team presented the research content, progress and expected results of the non-CO2 emission reduction report for Jiangxi.
US-China Workshop on Local Climate Action
From May 30-31, 2024, the US-China Workshop on Local Climate Action was co-hosted by iGDP and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in San Francisco, USA. The workshop attracted over 50 policymakers and scholars from both China and the United States, along with representatives from Guangdong, Shanxi, Hainan, Shanghai, Tianjin, and the Macao Special Administrative Region of China. The event focused on critical areas of climate action in both nations, covering topics such as flexible grids, industrial emission reductions, low-carbon construction, non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, and carbon markets.
Kickoff Meeting of the Guangdong Working Group on Scientific Decision-making and Practice in Response to Climate Change
On January 11, 2024, the Guangdong Working Group on Scientific Decision-making and Practice in Response to Climate Change was officially established in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. The meeting was jointly hosted by the Guangdong Low-Carbon Development Promotion Association and iGDP. The working group is comprised of over ten experts from sectors including energy, electricity, building construction, green finance, carbon footprint analysis, and energy storage. The Association presented the 2024 work plan for the group, which includes two to four thematic workshops and two in-depth training sessions. The experts recommended themes for future workshops, such as pathways to carbon neutrality, enhancing power system flexibility, deep industrial decarbonization, controlling greenhouse gas emissions in refrigeration systems, assessing abatement costs and market mechanisms for cutting-edge technologies, and the development of local carbon trading platforms.