Press Release

October 03, 2024
  • Global Environment

Result of First Joint Committee of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) between Japan and Moldova

On September 25, 2024, the first meeting of the Joint Committee of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) * between the Republic of Moldova and Japan was held and on the following day, September 26, "Moldova JCM Seminar" was organized to promote further dissemination of the JCM in Moldova.

■　Overview of the Joint Committee Meeting and JCM Seminar

The Joint Committee is established on the basis of bilateral document of the JCM, and consists of representatives of Japan and of the partner country which adopts rules and guidelines of the JCM. It approves methodologies, registers projects and notifies Japan and the partner country of the amount of JCM credits to be issued. This was the first Joint Committee meeting between Moldova and Japan, where JCM rules were adopted, and information was exchanged regarding JCM initiatives and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The JCM seminar was held on the following day aimed to disseminate information about the JCM framework to government agencies and private companies, and included presentations on project details from companies implementing JCM projects.

■　1st Joint Committee Meeting between Japan and Moldova

(1) Overview
Date: September 25 10:00–13:00 (Japan time 16:00–19:00)
Hosted by: Ministry of the Environment, Japan; Ministry of Environment, Moldova
Venue: Ministry of Environment, Moldova (held in a hybrid format)
 
(2) Participants
(Japanese Side)
・ H.E. Mr. YAMADA Yoichiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Moldova (opening remarks only)
・ Ms. MORI Mariko, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Moldova (Co-Chair)
・ Mr. HINO Shiki, Second Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Moldova
・ Mr. ADACHI Muneki (online), Deputy Director, Climate Change Division, International Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
・ KINAME Kohei, Deputy Director, Office of International Carbon Market, Global Environmental Bureau, Ministry of the Environment
・ Mr. MITSUI Hiroyuki, Deputy Director, Global Environmental Affairs Office, GX Policy Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
 and 3 observers and 2 secretariat members
 
(Moldovan Side) 
・ Dr. Aliona RUSNAC, State Secretary, Ministry of Environment (Co-Chair)
・ Ms. Galina NOROCEA, Consultant, Ministry of Environment 
・ Mr. Anatol Irinin, Consultant, Ministry of Environment
・ Mr. Aurel JUCOV, Senior Consultant, Foreign Assistance Policy Directorate, Ministry of Finance
・ Ms. Alina Eleno VRABIE, Consultant, Ministry of Economy
・ Ms. Aurelia CIORNEI, Director, International Cooperation and External Assistance Department, Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development
・ Mr. Nicolae MAGDÎL, Director, Renewable Energy Sources, Ministry of Energy
・ Ms. Mariana GINCU, Director, Public Health Policy and Public Health Emergency Department, Ministry of Health
・ Ms. Silvia NELIPOVSCHI, Director, Environmental Quality Monitoring Department, Environment Agency
・ Ms. Stela DRUCIOC, Collaborator, the Institute of Chemistry, State University of Moldova; CCAC Consultant
 
(3) Main Agenda and Summary of Results
①  Opening
At the beginning of the meeting, H.E. Mr. YAMADA Yoichiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Moldova expressed gratitude for all cooperation from the Moldovan side in organizing the Joint Committee and emphasized the importance of ongoing cooperation regarding the JCM. In response, Dr. Aliona Rusnac, State Secretary, Ministry of Environment of Moldova conveyed strong expectations for the JCM to support the achievement of Moldova’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) as well as interest in the waste and forestry sectors. 
➁ Organizational matters
The Rules of Procedures for the Joint Committee were adopted and Co-Chairs were appointed. (Moldovan side: Dr. Aliona Rusnac, State Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Japanese side: Ms. MORI Mariko, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Moldova)
③ Rules and Guidelines
The Joint Committee adopted the rules and guidelines for implementing the JCM consistent with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
④ Japan’s support for the JCM partner countries
The Japanese side explained the financing programmes for the JCM.
⑤ Other matters
Both governments exchanged information on their countries' institutional arrangement related to Article 6, and information about the JCM registry system was explained by the Japanese side.
 
Moving forward, JCM projects in Moldova can be implemented based on the adopted rules and guidelines. These rules and the meeting report will be published on the JCM website (https://www.jcm.go.jp/) in due course

■　Moldova JCM Seminar

(1) Overview
Date: September 26 10:30–13:00 (Japan time 16:30–19:00)
Organized by: Ministry of the Environment, Japan; Ministry of Environment, Moldova
Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Chisinau, Moldova (held in a hybrid format)
Program:
・ Opening Remarks
・ Sharing of Latest Information on JCM
・ Case Studies from JCM Equipment Subsidy Providers
・ Closing Remarks
 
(2) Participants
A total of 84 participants from Moldovan government agencies and private companies (38 in-person, 46 online) attended.
 
(3) Program
• Opening Remarks:
 ・ H.E. Mr. Sergiu LAZARENCU, Minister of Environment of Moldova
 ・ H.E. Mr. YAMADA Yoichiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Moldova 
• Sharing of Latest Information on JCM:
 ・ Ms. Stela DRUCIOC, Collaborator of the Institute of Chemistry, State University of Modova; CCAC Consultant
 ・ KINAME Kohei, Deputy Director, Office of International Carbon Market, Global Environmental Bureau, Ministry of the Environment of Japan
 ・ Mr. MITSUI Hiroyuki, Deputy Director, Global Environmental Affairs Office, GX Policy Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan
 ・ Mr. TAKAHASHI Hiroshi, Senior Managing Director, Financing Programme Group, Tokyo Office, Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
• Case Studies from JCM Equipment Subsidy Providers:
 ・ Mr. KURITA Nagayuki, Managing Partner, SDG Impact Japan Inc.
  (Methane Fermentation System JCM Project for Utilization of Waste-to-Energy at Ethanol Brewery Plant in Moldova (NEDO JCM Pre-demonstration Survey, Selected in 2024))
 ・ Ms. IWASAKI Saori, Section Chief, International Projects Department, Yuko-Keiso Co., Ltd.
  (Installation of Energy Saving Equipment and Solar Power System to Complex Building in Jakarta, Indonesia (JCM Model Project, Selected in 2022)
 ・ Mr. TAKAMI Daisuke, General Manager, Urban Environmental & Power Infrastructure Dept., Itochu Corporation
  (Biogas Power Generation and Fuel Conversion Project in Pineapple Canneries in Philippines (JCM Model Project, Selected in 2019)
 ・ Mr. TOHZE Wataru, Researcher, Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC)
• Closing Remarks:
 ・ IINO Satoru, Director, Office of International Carbon Market, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment of Japan
 
Program details, speakers, presentation materials, and other documents are available at the following sites:
  Announcement of Seminar to promote the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) implementation in Moldova
  Result of Seminar to promote the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) implementation in Moldova
  (The page below will be updated in due time.)
 
(4) Summary of Results
The Moldovan government provided an overview of climate change measures in Moldova, while Japanese government officials presented the latest developments on the JCM and government support projects. Additionally, Japanese companies introduced projects related to methane fermentation being conducted in Moldova as the NEDO JCM feasibility study, as well as potential JCM initiatives in Moldova related to biogas and energy conservation. The Q&A session facilitated meaningful discussions regarding the processes for advancing JCM project formation.


*: The JCM aims to promote diffusion of leading decarbonization technologies, products, systems, services, and infrastructure in partner countries, consistent with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, while also contributing to sustainable development in those countries. Through the mitigation actions implemented in partner countries, it appropriately evaluates Japan's contributions to GHG emission reductions or removals in a quantitative manner and Japan uses them to achieve its NDC. The JCM contributes to the ultimate objective of the UNFCCC by facilitating global actions for GHG emission reductions or removals. 
http://carbon-markets.env.go.jp/eng/jcm/
　　　
Contact
Office of International Carbon Market, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan