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Airline Emissions in the 21st Century
Monday 3 March 2008
to Tuesday 4 March 2008
Location
Chatham House, London
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- conferences@chathamhouse.org.uk
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Sponsored by EcoSecurities
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Conference overview
The proliferation of air travel is having a significant effect on the volume of airline emissions. European Commission studies estimate that the aviation industry accounts for 4% of the annual greenhouse gas emissions. The increase in airline travel can be attributed to a number of different factors, such as the burgeoning low-cost airline industry and the rise of passengers in the next two years, with the rise in wealth of developing countries, such as India and China.
The increase in flying is set against the background of the dwindling social acceptability of flying together with a changing regulatory framework in light of the impact of emissions on the environment. The EU is currently blazing the trail, but the US are starting to engage ever more with the environmental concerns. What impact is this having on the international competitive environment?
The carbon credit market has tripled over the last 2 years, from US$10billion in 2005 to US$30 billion in 2007, according to the World Bank. The market is truly international, with emerging economies such as India and China heavily engaged.
This conference will seek to address the steps which need to be taken by policymakers, the aviation industry and the investment community to address this fundamental issue. How is the aviation industry adapting to the impact of climate change? Is the international community engaging in resolving this issue? How is the EU-ETS trial period working in reality? Is this a benchmark for other players?
Keynote Address
- Rt Hon Ruth Kelly MP
Secretary of State, Department for Transport, UK
Speakers include
- Martin Broughton
Chairman, British Airways - Daniel K Elwell
Administrator for Aviation Policy, Planning and Environment, Federal Aviation Administration - Warren Evans*
Director of Environment, the World Bank - Abyd Karmali
Managing Director, Global Head of Carbon Emissions, Merrill Lynch - Axel Krein
Senior Vice President Research and Technology, Airbus - John Meenan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Air Transport Association of America, Inc - Pedro Moura Costa
President and Chief Operating Officer, EcoSecurities - Stephen Nelson
Chief Executive Officer, BAA - Dr Dipl Ing Anton Novak
Head of Environmental Affairs, Austrian Airlines - Steve Ridgway
Chief Executive, Virgin Atlantic Airways - Dr Anthony White MBE
Head of Advisory, Climate Change Capital
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship packages are available for this event providing organizations with the opportunity to:
- Raise their company profile with UK and overseas governments
- Gain access to key opinion formers and decision-makers
- Engage in discussions with policy makers worldwide on issues key to their business
To discuss how you could work with Chatham House as a sponsor, please contact Lucy Holliday on +44 (0)20 7957 5756 or email lholliday@chathamhouse.org.uk
*Agreed in principle
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