First MAIN-Latin American Dialogue

3.21.11 - 3.24.11

The Center for Clean Air Policy, along with the  World Bank Institute, convened participants from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru and the Caribbean during the first Latin American regional MAIN dialogue in March 2011 to exchange insights on NAMAs. The dialogue, hosted by the INCAE Business School, presented a unique opportunity for Latin American country teams to work together on the design of effective policies. Participants joined their colleagues from similar ministries and institutions in other countries to share insights and experiences and get valuable feedback on their policy ideas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting Highlights Included:

• Overview of NAMAs and Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS)
• Best Practices in the Energy, Industrial, Waste and Transportation Sectors
• The Climate Finance Challenge
• Creating an Enabling Environment for NAMA Implementation

CCAP Presentations:  

• Overview of NAMAs Ned Helme
• Growing Wealthier: The Economic Case for Smart Growth Steve Winkelman
• Mitigation Actions in Industry and the Waste Sector Ashley Lowe
  

Summary: First MAIN-Latin America Dialogue