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Web Conference on CCS Public Engagement and Consultation - Lessons Learned
 
Location and date(s) of workshop:
IEA, Paris: 15 June 2009 (14h00 Paris time)
   
Organiser(s): IEA
   
Contact(s):
   

Background:

CCS technologies continue to receive greater political and industry support in countries around the world. Further new demonstration projects have been announced, in line with governmental pledges of increased funding and policy support for the technology. However, if there is to be a timely deployment of the technology, ensuring ongoing public support for CCS will be crucial. Not only to endorse the level of investment of public funds required, but also to enable successful project development at the demonstration sites.

Various studies and research programmes, undertaken across many jurisdictions, have elicited a range of responses relating to the perception of the potential risks posed by CCS. This webinar explored some of these studies and examined:

  • Public perception of the technology and its relationship to other low emission technologies
  • Examples of effective communication on CCS and its associated risks - particularly at the project level
  • How public concerns and perceptions may be integrated into emerging legal frameworks - analogous instances and international case studies.
Key stakeholders critical to the successful deployment of CCS and their potential levels of influence along the deployment pathways.

The programme for this event was as follows:

Brendan Beck, International Energy Agency
Ian Havercroft, Carbon Capture Legal Programme, Centre for Law and the Environment, University College London
Jason Anderson, WWF European Policy Office
Peta Ashworth, CSIRO, Australia
Sarah Wade, AJW Inc., Washington DC

 
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Proceedings: 1. Brendan Beck, Host, Presentation

2. Ian Havercroft, Carbon Capture Legal Programme, Centre for Law and the Environment, University College London, Moderator

3. Jason Anderson, WWF European Policy Office, Presenter

4. Peta Ashworth, CSIRO, Australia, Presenter

5. Sarah Wade, AJW Inc., Washington DC, Presenter