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32nd Session of the Committee on Sustainable Energy

13 September (10:00) - 15 September (18:00) 2023
Tempus, Palais des Nations Geneva Switzerland
Sustainable Energy Week 2023

32nd session of the Committee on Sustainable Energy (CSE-32)

13-15 September 2023, 10.00-13.00 & 15.00-18.00

The Committee meeting will be preceded by the 10th session of the Group of Experts on Renewable Energy as will be the part of the UNECE Sustainable Energy Week. 

Annual Meeting will feature panels and discussions on:

·        High-level segment on building resilient energy systems 

·        Launch of the Platform on Resilient Energy Systems

·        Securing access to critical raw materials

·        Improving energy connectivity through technology interplay and regional cooperation;

·        Enhancing systemic efficiencies and digitalization of energy 

For in person registration register here. If you have any questions, please send an email to: [email protected] .

We look forward to your participation and ongoing collaboration in our work.  

In-person  Geneva, Palais des Nations, Tempus
Listen Live https://listen-live.unog.ch/en/

Please note that preparations are also underway for the 19th session of the Group of Experts on Cleaner Electricity Systems  from 3-4 October 2023, the 10th session of the Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency from 5-6 October 2023, and the Almaty Energy Forum 2023 from 6 to 8 November 2023. Stay tuned for additional details!

Agenda

44754 _ ECE/ENERGY/148 - Annotated provisional agenda for the thirty-second session _ 380834 _ English _ 773 _ 389196 _ pdf
44754 _ ECE/ENERGY/148 - Annotated provisional agenda for the thirty-second session _ 380834 _ French _ 780 _ 389197 _ pdf
44754 _ ECE/ENERGY/148 - Annotated provisional agenda for the thirty-second session _ 380834 _ Russian _ 864 _ 389198 _ pdf

Documents

44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/1 - Draft programme of work of the Sustainable energy subprogramme for 2024 _ 380835 _ English _ 773 _ 389044 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/1 - Draft programme of work of the Sustainable energy subprogramme for 2024 _ 380835 _ French _ 780 _ 389042 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/1 - Draft programme of work of the Sustainable energy subprogramme for 2024 _ 380835 _ Russian _ 864 _ 389043 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/32/2023/INF.1 - Outline of key components fo the Programme of work of the Sustanable energy subprogramme for 2025 (English only) _ 382235 _ English _ 773 _ 390815 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/2 - Provisional calendar of meetings of the sustainable energy subprogramme for 2024 _ 380836 _ English _ 773 _ 387216 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/2 - Provisional calendar of meetings of the sustainable energy subprogramme for 2024 _ 380836 _ French _ 780 _ 387217 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/2 - Provisional calendar of meetings of the sustainable energy subprogramme for 2024 _ 380836 _ Russian _ 864 _ 387218 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/3 - Revised publication plan for 2023 and draft publication plans for 2024 and 2025 _ 380837 _ English _ 773 _ 389034 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/3 - Revised publication plan for 2023 and draft publication plans for 2024 and 2025 _ 380837 _ French _ 780 _ 389032 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/3 - Revised publication plan for 2023 and draft publication plans for 2024 and 2025 _ 380837 _ Russian _ 864 _ 389033 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/4 - Report on regional advisory services in the sustainable energy _ 380838 _ English _ 773 _ 389047 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/4 - Report on regional advisory services in the sustainable energy _ 380838 _ French _ 780 _ 389045 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/4 - Report on regional advisory services in the sustainable energy _ 380838 _ Russian _ 864 _ 389046 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/5 - Work plan of the Group of Experts on Coal Mine Methane and Just Transition for 2024-2025 _ 380839 _ English _ 773 _ 389050 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/5 - Work plan of the Group of Experts on Coal Mine Methane and Just Transition for 2024-2025 _ 380839 _ French _ 780 _ 389048 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/5 - Work plan of the Group of Experts on Coal Mine Methane and Just Transition for 2024-2025 _ 380839 _ Russian _ 864 _ 389049 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/7 - Work Plan of the Expert Group on Resource Management for 2024-2025 _ 380841 _ English _ 773 _ 389056 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/7 - Work Plan of the Expert Group on Resource Management for 2024-2025 _ 380841 _ French _ 780 _ 389054 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/7 - Work Plan of the Expert Group on Resource Management for 2024-2025 _ 380841 _ Russian _ 864 _ 389055 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/8 - Work Plan of the Group of Experts on Renewable Energy for 2024-2025 _ 380842 _ English _ 773 _ 389059 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/8 - Work Plan of the Group of Experts on Renewable Energy for 2024-2025 _ 380842 _ French _ 780 _ 389057 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/8 - Work Plan of the Group of Experts on Renewable Energy for 2024-2025 _ 380842 _ Russian _ 864 _ 389058 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/9 - Work Plan of the Group of Experts on Cleaner Electricity Systems for 2024-2025 _ 380843 _ English _ 773 _ 389062 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/9 - Work Plan of the Group of Experts on Cleaner Electricity Systems for 2024-2025 _ 380843 _ French _ 780 _ 389060 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/9 - Work Plan of the Group of Experts on Cleaner Electricity Systems for 2024-2025 _ 380843 _ Russian _ 864 _ 389061 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/10 - Work Plan of the Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency for 2024-2025 _ 380844 _ English _ 773 _ 387451 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/10 - Work Plan of the Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency for 2024-2025 _ 380844 _ French _ 780 _ 387449 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/10 - Work Plan of the Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency for 2024-2025 _ 380844 _ Russian _ 864 _ 387450 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/11 - UNECE Platform on Resilient Energy Systems Work Plan _ 380845 _ English _ 773 _ 389065 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/11 - UNECE Platform on Resilient Energy Systems Work Plan _ 380845 _ French _ 780 _ 389063 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/11 - UNECE Platform on Resilient Energy Systems Work Plan _ 380845 _ Russian _ 864 _ 389064 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/12 - Advanced concept for the Platform on Resilient Energy Systems (English only) _ 382229 _ English _ 773 _ 390787 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/13 - Securing Access to Critical Raw Materials in the UNECE Region: Challenges and Opportunities _ 380846 _ English _ 773 _ 388500 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/13 - Securing Access to Critical Raw Materials in the UNECE Region: Challenges and Opportunities _ 380846 _ French _ 780 _ 388498 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/13 - Securing Access to Critical Raw Materials in the UNECE Region: Challenges and Opportunities _ 380846 _ Russian _ 864 _ 388499 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/14 - Progress report on High-Performance Buildings Initiative (English only) _ 382230 _ English _ 773 _ 390788 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/15 - Update on the Hydrogen Task Force and the next steps _ 380847 _ English _ 773 _ 389072 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/15 - Update on the Hydrogen Task Force and the next steps _ 380847 _ French _ 780 _ 389071 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/2023/15 - Update on the Hydrogen Task Force and the next steps _ 380847 _ Russian _ 864 _ 389070 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.7/2022/3 - Renewable Energy Status Report 2022-key findings _ 382241 _ English _ 773 _ 390827 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.7/2022/3 - Renewable Energy Status Report 2022-key findings _ 382241 _ French _ 780 _ 390828 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.7/2022/3 - Renewable Energy Status Report 2022-key findings _ 382241 _ Russian _ 864 _ 390829 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.5/2023/5 - Transitioning to net-zero emissions power systems-common principles for reliability of supply _ 382242 _ English _ 773 _ 390830 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.5/2023/5 - Transitioning to net-zero emissions power systems-common principles for reliability of supply _ 382242 _ French _ 780 _ 390831 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.5/2023/5 - Transitioning to net-zero emissions power systems-common principles for reliability of supply _ 382242 _ Russian _ 864 _ 390833 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.7/2023/3 - Status of implementation of renewable energy action plans across 17 ECE countries _ 382244 _ English _ 773 _ 390835 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.7/2023/3 - Status of implementation of renewable energy action plans across 17 ECE countries _ 382244 _ French _ 780 _ 390836 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.7/2023/3 - Status of implementation of renewable energy action plans across 17 ECE countries _ 382244 _ Russian _ 864 _ 390837 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.6/2023/3-ECE/ENERGY/GE.5/2023/3 - Key considerations and solutions to ensure cyber resiliency in the smart integrated energy systems _ 382250 _ English _ 773 _ 390849 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.6/2023/3-ECE/ENERGY/GE.5/2023/3 - Key considerations and solutions to ensure cyber resiliency in the smart integrated energy systems _ 382250 _ French _ 780 _ 390850 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.6/2023/3-ECE/ENERGY/GE.5/2023/3 - Key considerations and solutions to ensure cyber resiliency in the smart integrated energy systems _ 382250 _ Russian _ 864 _ 390851 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.6/2023/4-ECE/ENERGY/GE.5/2023/4 - Improving efficiency and reliability of energy systems by means of big data analytics _ 382251 _ English _ 773 _ 390852 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.6/2023/4-ECE/ENERGY/GE.5/2023/4 - Improving efficiency and reliability of energy systems by means of big data analytics _ 382251 _ French _ 780 _ 390853 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.6/2023/4-ECE/ENERGY/GE.5/2023/4 - Improving efficiency and reliability of energy systems by means of big data analytics _ 382251 _ Russian _ 864 _ 390854 _ pdf
44755 _ ECE/ENERGY/GE.6/2023/6 - Advancing energy resilience and decarbonization across the ECE region: unleashing the potential of energy storage and demand-side flexibility _ 382270 _ English _ 773 _ 390919 _ pdf
44755 _ E/2023/37 E/ECE/1503 - Economic Commission for Europe Biennial Report _ 382254 _ English _ 773 _ 390860 _ pdf
44755 _ Amended work plan of the Group of Experts on Gas as of 12 September 1700 _ 382658 _ English _ 773 _ 391872 _ pdf

Room Documents

44756 _ CSE-32/2023/INF.1 Draft Conclusions and Recommendations _ 382291 _ English _ 773 _ 391018 _ docx
44756 _ CSE-32/2023/INF.2 – Policy brief on aligning critical raw materials development with sustainable development _ 382224 _ English _ 773 _ 390750 _ pdf
44756 _ CSE-32/2023/INF.3 – Policy brief on advancing power system connectivity in support of SDG7 _ 382225 _ English _ 773 _ 390751 _ pdf

Sessions Concepts

44757 _ Committee Agenda _ 382514 _ English _ 773 _ 391760 _ pdf
44757 _ Launch of the UNECE Platform on Resilient Energy Systems _ 381798 _ English _ 773 _ 391761 _ pdf
44757 _ Securing access to critical raw materials in the UNECE region _ 381799 _ English _ 773 _ 391555 _ pdf
44757 _ Energy Connectivity - Technology Interplay and Regional Cooperation in the UNECE Region _ 381800 _ English _ 773 _ 391592 _ pdf
44757 _ Systemic efficiencies and digitalization in energy _ 382273 _ English _ 773 _ 391525 _ pdf
44757 _ Managing Methane Management in the UNECE Region _ 381802 _ English _ 773 _ 391731 _ pdf
44757 _ Just Transition in the UNECE Region _ 381801 _ English _ 773 _ 390958 _ pdf

Report

51234 _ ECE/ENERGY/149 - Report of the Committee on its 32nd Session _ 386201 _ English _ 773 _ 400796 _ pdf
51234 _ ECE/ENERGY/149 - Report of the Committee on its 32nd Session _ 386201 _ French _ 780 _ 400797 _ pdf
51234 _ ECE/ENERGY/149 - Report of the Committee on its 32nd Session _ 386201 _ Russian _ 864 _ 400798 _ pdf

Presentations: Agenda Item 2: High-level segment: Building resilient energy systems in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe region - Launch of the Platform on Resilient Energy Systems

49731 _ UNECE Secretariat, 13 September 2023 AM _ 382701 _ English _ 773 _ 392036 _ pdf
49731 _ UNECE Resilient Energy Systems Platform Concept - Dario Liguti, Director, Sustainable Energy Division, UNECE _ 382703 _ English _ 773 _ 392040 _ pdf
49731 _ The Use of Generative AI for Informed Policy Making - Prof. Dr. Markus Leippold, SFI Senior Chair, University of Zurich and Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) _ 382704 _ English _ 773 _ 392041 _ pdf

Presentations: Securing access to critical raw materials in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe region: challenges and opportunities: Panel I: Critical Raw Materials: The Key to a Low-Carbon Future in the UNECE Region

49740 _ The Role of Critical Raw Materials in Achieving the Goals of the Paris Agreement in the UNECE Region - Karen Hanghøj, Chair, Expert Group on Resource Management _ 382706 _ English _ 773 _ 392045 _ pdf
49740 _ Supporting just mineral transitions through responsible mining of critical energy transition minerals - Elisa Tonda, Chief of the Resources and Markets Branch, UNEP _ 382707 _ English _ 773 _ 392046 _ pdf
49740 _ Market Dynamics and Technological Innovations of Critical Raw Materials – A Paradigm Shift Needed? Christophe Xerri, Senior Consultant _ 382708 _ English _ 773 _ 392047 _ pdf
49740 _ Current Critical Raw Materials Policies and Their Impacts - Alessandra Hool, CEO, ESM Foundation _ 382709 _ English _ 773 _ 392048 _ pdf
49740 _ Enhancing the Resiliency and Sustainability of the Critical Raw Materials Value Chain - Tatiana Aguilar, Mining and Metal Manager, World Economic Forum _ 382710 _ English _ 773 _ 392049 _ pdf

Presentations: Securing access to critical: raw materials in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe region: challenges and opportunities: Panel II: Central Asia: A Resource-Rich Region for Green Investments in Critical Raw Materials

49746 _ The Potential of Central Asia for Green Investments in Critical Raw Materials: Opportunities and Challenges - Chokan Laumulin, Vice-Chair, Committee on Sustainable Energy _ 382711 _ English _ 773 _ 392050 _ pdf
49746 _ How to Promote a Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency for Critical Raw Materials in Tajikistan - Rahmonbek Bakhtdavlatov, Chairman, State Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan on Mineral Reserves _ 382712 _ English _ 773 _ 392051 _ pdf
49746 _ How to Foster Innovation and Cooperation for Critical Raw Materials Development and Utilization in Kyrgyzstan - Arkady Rogalsky, Counselor, State Enterprise Kyrgyzgeology, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Safety, Kyrgyzstan _ 382713 _ English _ 773 _ 392053 _ pdf
49746 _ Adopting UNFC and UNRMS in Kazakhstan and Central Asia: International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management -Maratbek Gabdullin, Rector, Kazakh-British Technical University Victor Babashev, Vice-Chair, Expert Group on Resource Management _ 382714 _ English _ 773 _ 392054 _ pdf

Presentations: Agenda Item 5: Enhancing energy connectivity across the UNECE region / Panel I: Technology Interplay for Carbon Neutral Power Systems

49763 _ Keynote Address: Electricity System Reliability during the Transition - Jim Robb, Chair, Group of Experts on Cleaner Electricity Systems _ 382724 _ English _ 773 _ 392075 _ pdf
49763 _ Outlook for Carbon Capture and Sequestration - Jon Gibbins Vice-Chair, Group of Experts on Cleaner Electricity Systems _ 382726 _ English _ 773 _ 392077 _ pdf
49763 _ Power-to-X: Role of green and low-carbon hydrogen - Francisco de la Flor Garcia Chair, Group of Experts on Gas _ 382727 _ English _ 773 _ 392078 _ pdf

Presentations: Enhancing energy connectivity across the UNECE region / Panel II: Energy Connectivity and Regional Cooperation

49768 _ The case of Georgia - Romeo Mikautadze, Vice-Chair, Committee on Sustainable Energy, First Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia _ 382730 _ English _ 773 _ 392082 _ pdf
49768 _ The case of Austria - Jasmin Haider Policy Officer, Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation & Technology _ 382731 _ English _ 773 _ 392086 _ pdf
49768 _ Steps towards a global energy interconnected network - Yin Bo Executive Director of Europe Office, Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) _ 382732 _ English _ 773 _ 392090 _ pdf
49768 _ Overview on Central Asia ​ - Sergey Katyshev, Independent consultant, expert on Central Asia ​ _ 382734 _ Russian _ 864 _ 392092 _ pdf

Presentations: Promoting systemic efficiencies and digitalization of energy

49787 _ UNECE Secretariat, 14 September 2023 PM _ 382738 _ English _ 773 _ 392117 _ pdf

Presentations: Systemic Efficiencies and Digitalization in Energy: Panel I: Systemic efficiencies

49807 _ Net-zero technology innovations for decarbonization - Maher Chebbo, Managing Director Europe, Envision Digital _ 382755 _ English _ 773 _ 392152 _ pdf

Presentations: Technical assistance, regional outreach and collaboration activities

49864 _ UNECE Secretariat, 15 September 2023 AM _ 382804 _ English _ 773 _ 392226 _ pdf
49864 _ Regional advisory services and collaboration activities | Extrabudgetary and UN Development Account projects - Oleg Dzioubinski, Regional Advisor, Sustainable Energy Division, UNECE _ 382805 _ English _ 773 _ 392236 _ pdf

Presentations: Roundtable: Current state of global efforts to monitor and reduce methane emissions, and opportunities for improvement offered by modern technologies

49869 _ A new generation of satellites enhance the monitoring of methane emissions from coal mines - Antoine Benoit, Kayrros _ 382806 _ English _ 773 _ 392231 _ pdf
49869 _ Updating a Vam Processing Guide - Richard Mattus, RM Consulting _ 382810 _ English _ 773 _ 392240 _ pdf
49869 _ Advancing methane emissions reductions internationally - Denise Mulholland, Director, Global Methane Initiative Secretariat, Hosted by USEPA _ 382811 _ English _ 773 _ 392241 _ pdf

Presentations: Introductory Remarks and Concept Introduction

49877 _ Just Transitions and Industry Transformation: An Encouragement to See Change - David Jermain, Senior Fellow, Institute for Global Sustainability, Boston University _ 382812 _ English _ 773 _ 392243 _ pdf

Presentations: Roundtable: Coal in the 21st Century: From Fuel to Multi-Resource Platform

49881 _ Social Value considerations in planning for mine closure and transitions - Bobbie Foot, Head of Health, Safety and Environment, BHP Mitsubishi Alliance; Chair, Task Force on Just Transition _ 382815 _ English _ 773 _ 392247 _ pdf
49881 _ Transition in Poland-Current Situation - Jan Bondaruk, Deputy Director for Environmental Engineering, Polish Central Mining Institute _ 382818 _ English _ 773 _ 392250 _ pdf
49881 _ The 61st Graduate Study Programme Report: “Forging a Just Transition: Towards Green Jobs and Rights-Based Futures” - Emma Tulley, Economic Affairs Intern, SED, UNECE _ 382819 _ English _ 773 _ 392251 _ pdf

Presentations - Delivering on sustainable energy: subprogramme accomplishments since the thirty-first session of the Committee on Sustainable Energy

49889 _ UNECE Secretariat, 15 September 2023 PM _ 382823 _ English _ 773 _ 392257 _ pdf
49889 _ Delivering on Sustainable Energy: Accomplishments since the 31st Session of the Committee on Sustainable Energy - Dario Liguti, Director, Sustainable Energy Division, UNECE _ 382825 _ English _ 773 _ 392259 _ pdf

Audio recordings

Audio recordings at UNOG Digital Recordings Portal:  https://conf.unog.ch/digitalrecordings/

Please find and select a meeting by selecting the date or date range and in “Organization” filed: ECE/ENERGY.

Videos

High-level segment: Launch of the UNECE Platform on Resilient Energy Systems
Yaroslav Demchenkov, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy Ukraine on YouTube at https://youtu.be/nJaxMy4xzn4

Chairs of the Committee Subsidiary Bodies
Francisco de la Flor Garcia, Chair of Group of Experts on Gas onyouTube at https://youtu.be/9tRsZMRzwKg

Enhancing energy connectivity across the UNECE region
Lars Jacobsson, CEO, TEXEL Energy Storage on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oYmvmz8GJIA

Systemic efficiencies and digitalization in energy
Lars Jacobsson, CEO, TEXEL Energy Storage on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kvwOtV-h5XA

Digitalization in the Arab energy sector – the role of Blockchain
Sean Ratka, Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Energy, UN ESCWA on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Mm_YjtEqJso

Current state of global efforts to monitor and reduce methane emissions, and opportunities for improvement offered by modern technologies
Tomas Bredariol, International Energy Agency (IEA) on YouTube at https://youtu.be/C6niEHKr6HQ