Session

Exploring Opportunities for European Union and LAC Methane Mitigation Convergence

Session information

This session will present preliminary findings from a comparative study on methane emissions in the energy, agriculture, and waste sectors across six Latin American countries, supported by the European Union. Discussions will highlight opportunities for sectoral mitigation, regulatory convergence, and EU–LAC cooperation, drawing on best practices and innovative approaches already emerging in the region. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and technical experts, the dialogue will explore practical steps to strengthen monitoring systems, align regulatory frameworks, and mobilise investment, providing a platform to inform future joint action on methane reduction.

Day: Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Hour: 09:00 - 12:30
Room: Colchagua
Speakers of the Exploring Opportunities for European Union and LAC Methane Mitigation Convergence session
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Aminta Estrada Leyva
Researcher
SEI Latin America
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Carlos Álvarez
International Policy Officer, Directorate-General for Energy
European Commission
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Cristina Lobillo
Directorate F: Energy Security and International Relations of the Directorate-General for Energy
European Commission
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Efraim Hernández
Researcher
SEI Latin America
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Henrique Bezerra
Regional Lead, Latin America
Global Methane Hub
Jaime Giancomozzi
Jaime Giazomozzi
Climate Change Officer
Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies
Javier Rodriguez
Javier Rodríguez Dueñas
Technical Consultant
RAP Llanos - Biocarbono
Leonardo Tamayo
Leonardo Augusto Tamayo
Upstream Group Coordinator
Ministry of Mines and Energy, Colombia
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Marco Jano
Deputy Director of Research
IDEA
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Riley Duren
CEO and Founder
Carbon Mapper
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Yudi Yepes
Researcher
SEI Latin America
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Yuri Schmitke
Executive President
Brazilian Association for Waste-to-Energy (ABREN)