Upcoming Events
CCPO CDM Trade Mission to Kenya and Uganda 26th - 30th January 2009
The CCPO is seeking confirmation of participation in a Clean Development Mechanism Trade Mission to Kenya and Uganda, 26th - 30th January 2009 (PLEASE SEE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA BELOW). Please confirm your interest by 28th November.
The role of the Climate Change Projects Office (CCPO) is to act as the UK Government's primary contact for business on climate change projects under the Kyoto Mechanisms (Clean Development Mechanism, Joint Implementation and International Emissions Trading). CCPO supports and promotes UK private sector involvement in these projects.
CCPO has taken Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) trade missions to around 20 non-Annex 1 countries since 2004. We are now pleased to announce a CDM business opportunity and capacity building trade mission to Kenya and Uganda. The mission is supported by the British High Commissions in Nairobi and Kampala and the Kenyan and Ugandan Designated National Authorities, and aims to encourage greater UK - Kenya/Uganda cooperation in CDM project finance, development and other associated services.
The mission will follow a slightly different format to previous CCPO events with increased emphasis on capacity building as well as forming CDM business partnerships. For the seminar we will ask each company to focus on an area of the CDM process within their expertise, using case studies applicable to the East African context, explaining what worked, what didn't and the lessons learnt. There will also be time for 1-1 business meetings and organised discussions with key Kenyan and Ugandan CDM figures in the government and private sector.
The draft itinerary is below:
Nairobi, Kenya
25/01/09: Arrival and briefing dinner (pm)
26/01/09: Trade mission seminar and possible 1-1 meetings. Embassy networking reception
27/01/09: Possible 1-1 meetings. Roundtable meeting/site visit for UK companies with key Kenyan CDM players
28/01/09: Travel to Kampala. Option to spend extra time in Nairobi. The British High Commission can arrange tailored meetings (see below) for companies if required.
Kampala, Uganda
28/01/09: Arrival
29/01/09: Trade mission seminar and possible 1-1 meetings. Embassy networking reception
30/01/09: Possible 1-1 meetings. Roundtable meeting/site visit for UK companies with key Ugandan CDM figures (in cooperation with the Ugandan Carbon Bureau)
For any interested companies staying longer in Kampala, the Ugandan Carbon Bureau may be able to arrange site visits to CDM projects in Uganda.
Charges
There will be no charges to British companies taking part in the main trade mission programme (seminars, 1-1 meetings with audience members and delegation roundtables/visits). The UK Trade and Investment teams in the British High Commissions can offer additional services, such as market research in advance of the mission, or arrangements of tailored meeting programmes for individual companies. These services, and any visits organised by the Uganda Carbon Bureau, are likely to be chargeable.
Based on the above, we would be grateful if you could confirm your interest in attending this mission by 28th November. To do this you should complete the template for your mission brochure entry. Please note that only those companies indicating an interest will continue to receive information relating to this mission. Please copy responses to ccpo.enquiries@berr.gsi.gov.uk
Important points to note
You will be required to submit your mission brochure entry (containing your company background, mission objectives, contact details and photo) using this template by 28th November. It is essential that we receive this information as soon as possible as it is key in attracting the relevant audience to the seminar.
- Presentations will be required by 19th January.
- UK citizens Kenya and Uganda do require visas. These can be obtained in advance or on arrival
Early 2009 – likely destinations: Gulf/Middle East, Sub Saharan Africa, US, Japan, Australia
CCPO Eligibility Criteria
To participate in a CCPO climate change trade mission a company must satisfy the following criteria.
1. The company must have a UK registered address or a registered place of business.
2. The company must
have products or services that originate in or are provided from the UK, or
demonstrate that the relevant activities are adding significant value to products or services of non-UK origin, or
demonstrate that there is tangible benefit to the UK from the delivery of the relevant products or services.
3. The company must demonstrate that it is capable of providing products and services on an international scale.
If a company is eligible to participate in a CCPO climate change trade mission a locally based representative may be used conditional on the following
- The local representative is directly employed by the UK company, or where local operations are conducted through a local company, that company reports directly to UK management.
- The local company is based in the country hosting the mission, or where the mission is visiting more than one country, in one of the missions hosting the mission.
Please also note:
- CCPO/UKTI cannot offer subventions for this trade mission.
- Missioners are responsible for arranging their own travel
- Missioners are responsible for their own accommodation/cancellation charges. CCPO will however be able to recommend hotels in conjunction with our Embassy.
Further details will be available in due course however if you would like to express an interest in any of the above please email ccpo.enquiries@berr.gsi.gov.uk