The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to an exclusive dinner seminar exploring the future of EU and China’s energy cooperation on Wednesday, 30th March 2011 at Hilton Beijing Hotel.
At this interactive event, Mrs. Paula Abreu Marques, Head of the International Affairs, DG Energy of the European Commission, will share her insights on the external dimension of EU's “Energy 2020” strategy and future direction of EU-China energy cooperation.
This will be followed by Prof. Li Junfeng, Deputy Director-General of the Energy Research Institute of NDRC who will comment on the role of EU in China's international energy co-operation program, as well as new direction for China’s 12th Five-year energy development.
The Speaker:
Mrs. Paula Abreu Marques (bio)
Paula Abreu is the Head of International Relations, DG Energy of the European Commission. She has taken a variety of challenging assignments within DG Energy in the fields of renewables, energy efficiency, and research policies. She defines the external dimension of Europe’s energy policy, leads the energy dialogues with key partners including China, and coordinates the participation of the European Commission in international organisations for energy matters (WTO, OECD, IEA, Energy Charter process, etc).
Prof. Li Junfeng(bio)
Prof. Li Junfeng is the Deputy Director-general of Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission. He has been involved in the energy economy and energy environmental research areas for a long time. He has participated in the drafting work of the first Renewable Energy Promotion Law of China, and national renewable energy development programme.
The Agenda:
18:00-18:30 Registration
18:30-19:15 Dinner
19:15-19:30 Welcome remarks by Chair of Energy Working Group, EUCCC
19:30-20:00 Presentation on “The External Dimension of EU's “Energy 2020” Strategy and Future Direction of EU-China Energy Cooperation”
-- By Mrs. Paula Abreu Marques, Head of International Affairs Unit, DG Energy, European Commission
20:00-20:20 Comments by Mr. Li Junfeng, Deputy Director-General of NDRC Energy Research Institute
20:20-21:00 Q & A
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