Who is building our global GHG MRV infrastructure?

Sometimes it feels quite lonely here at GHG Management Institute headquarters. Toiling away trying to do what we think is needed to support the future of greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation policy. While most people who pay attention to the issue are obsessed with the politics of the moment, we work away behind the scenes thinking about and building infrastructure for the long-run. Indeed in today’s world of economic near-depression and policy gridlock, the unfortunate reality is that long-term infrastructure garners minimal attention. Read More»

What is different about methane (CH₄) emissions? The forgotten CO₂ in GHG emissions accounting

In this third blog post on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and Global Warning Potential (GWP) values, I want to focus on a unique characteristic of methane (CH₄).

I would venture to guess that many of you are unaware that most GHG emission inventories and offset project methodologies underestimate actual emissions from fugitive emissions of methane. This is the case because these methodologies systemically forget to include an emissions category: “indirect CO₂ from the atmospheric oxidation of CH₄.” Read More»

What is a Global Warming Potential? And which one do I use?

This question is not as silly as it may seem, and is so fundamental to GHG management that many practitioners are probably afraid to seek clarification out of fear of looking bad. Since not everyone in the field has studied atmospheric chemistry (I admit I have, but wouldn’t expect the range of folks working on these issues to have the same background), I’ll try and give a primer here on it. But first you should read my previous blog post on greenhouse gases. Read More»

GHGMI at the Asian Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) Regional Workshop on GHG Inventories and Accounting

The first regional workshop on GHG inventories and accounting took place at the 5th Asian Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) hosted by ADB and USAID on June 21, 2010 in ADB’s headquarters in Manila. GHGMI’s Gao Pronove presented at the workshop and shared GHGMI’s experience as the leading training provider for GHG accounting, verification, and management. The ACEF website features all of the presentations, including GHGMI’s.

The workshop was organized by USAID and ADB and recognizes “the critical role that greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and accounting play in formulating and supporting effective policies for mitigating climate change” and promoting clean energy. The workshop followed two main themes: understanding the roles of different stakeholders, including manufacturers, utilities, civil society, and national, regional, and local governments; and sharing experience with approaches for developing GHG programs (both internationally and within Asia) that build on existing systems where possible and create new systems where needed.

GHGMI was very pleased to share its experience offering certificate training programs in –

• GHG Accounting
• Organizational GHG Management
• GHG Accounting and Verification
• GHG Offset Projects
• Advanced GHG Accounting
• Advanced GHG Offset Projects

GHGMI also shared its experience in developing professional certification standards for individual GHG professionals. The importance of developing a global workforce that is qualified and well-trained was discussed during the workshop.

GHGMI Dean to Present at Carbon Finance North America 2010

Institute Dean and Executive Director Michael Gillenwater will give a presentation on corporate emissions measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) at this year’s June 8-9th Carbon Finance North America conference in New York City. Read More»

NCSI Australia and the Institute Announce Content Licensing Partnership

Press Release: April, 2010 – Sydney, Australia Read More»