Date and place of birth/Nationality:
31 January 1971, Augsburg Germany,
German nationality

Family Status: Married, one child

• German- native
• English-fluent
• Russian-fluent
• Main Fields of Expertise

Main Fields of Expertise

• International climate policy
• Kyoto Flexible Mechanisms project design
• International Emissions Trading
• Energy Technology

Education:

• Chamber of Commerce and Trade Augsburg-Schwaben, Augsburg 2003
• Energy Management
  “Energiemanager IHK - Effiziente Energietechnik und betriebliches Energiemanagement“
  

Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Dubna International University, Russia,

1997 -2003
"Aspirant" (Ph.D. Course). Theme of thesis: "Emission Rights as Investor Incentive in Russia".

“Centre for Energy Policy”, Moscow 1997-1999
Research fellow on energy efficiency in buildings, energy metering and energy audit. Assistant to numerous international workshops organized by the Centre in Moscow, including creation of the agenda, travel organization for participants, internet coverage and documentation. Joint publications on energy efficiency and climate policy. Market research in the field of heating technologies. Representation of the Centre at UN-conventions.

American University , Washington D.C., USA, September-Dec. 1995
Washington Semester Certificate Program in International Business and Trade. Semester paper: Improving Corporate Communication Abilities of International Banks through the Internet, Internship at the World Bank – IFC

Bavarian Academy of Advertising , Munich, Germany, 1994-1995
Media Marketing Manager. Diploma-Thesis title: Journal Publishing on the Internet

University Augsburg , Augsburg Germany, 1991-1992
Two semesters in Macroeconomics, finished due to civil service

Hans-Seidel Stiftung, Kloster Banz, Germany, 1988-1991
Various courses on Print Journalism, Radio Journalism, Rhetoric, European Integration

St. Stephan Benediction Convent School, Augsburg, Germany 
Bavarian State "Abitur", July 1991. Majors in English, geography, biology and physics. Thesis title: Joint Ventures with the Soviet Union, voluntary subjects: journal publishing, astronomy, drama, archeology, symphonic orchestra

• Current Professional Affiliations:
• Since 2004: Director of “Mercosur Carbon GmbH”
  Responsible for Project design and marketing of Greenhouse Gas reduction projects in Paraguay, development of metering technology for methane mitigation projects.

Since 2001: Member of the Board of “German Emissions Trading and Climate Protection Association e.V.”
Responsible chairperson for PR, Working group “Russian Climate Policy”

Since 2000: Director of “Steinbeis Transfer Center for Emissions Trading and Climate Protection”, Germany.
Development of a methodology for
Development of project design documents for greenhouse gas reduction projects in Russia, Hungary, Morocco, Jordan, China, Consulting TÜV-Süddeutschland on the foundation of the department “Carbon Management Services”, organizing a workshop in Moscow on energy efficiency with “Bayern International”.

Ongoing projects with more than 500 000t CO 2 of annual emission reductions.

Since 2000: Transfer Partner of the Hamburg Institute for International Economics (HWWA)
Cooperation in the field of International Emissions Trading, GHG registries, Russian Climate Policy, joint organization of a workshop in Tiflis, Georgia including personal report of results to Georgian president Shevardnadze,
consulting UNFCCC on technical question of emissions trading and registries.

Since 2000: Partner of TÜV-Süddeutschland, Germany.
Cooperation concerning the certification of greenhouse gas reduction projects, joint participation in international tenders.

Professional History:

2002: Freelance at “FutureCamp” former Mannesmann Pilotentwicklung”
Responsible for outline of documentation for project design, monitoring/verification for national climate protection projects and “Early JI Projects ”

1999-2002: Consultant for TÜV-Süddeutschland, Germany.
Outreach to identify new business opportunities in the field of certification of greenhouse gas reduction projects.

Jan-May 1999: Internship at UNFCCC secretariat, Germany.
Development of website on emissions trading, working on aspects of a future international emissions trading registry and trading system.

1998 -2001: Congress assistant for “Bayern International”, Munich and Moscow.
Assisting at bi-national summits involving the Major of Moscow and President of Bavaria including cultural and business delegations.

1997-1998: Consultant for the Russian energy metering company ENELECO.
Organization of business travel for the board of the company to Germany, identifying possible suppliers of metering technology in Germany, bringing together an international expert team for creating an unified energy billing system for the city of Moscow.

1996-1997: VEBA- Raab Karcher Energy Service, Moscow.
Assisting in the start-up phase of the representative office in Moscow, creation and implementation of pilot projects in the sphere of energy billing in Russia, initiation of cooperation with the city of Moscow, city of Dubna, Academy of Natural Sciences and international banks. Development of business models for implementing energy billing services in Russia.

1995: Internship at VEBA, Moscow.
Design of a program for cooperation with the city of Moscow in the field of energy efficiency including market research.

1995: Internship at World Bank- IFC Corporate Communications, USA.
Implementation of the first website of the IFC, coordinating the corporate communications and IT department.

1995: Freelance TV reporter for „Augsburg TV“, Germany.
Coverage and footage on local events including script.

1994: Associate at the Russian PR and TV company “Pyramida”.
Organization of footage for the Bavarian TV in Moscow.
Building up a network for cinema advertisement in Russia.

1993-1994: Associate at Russian Radio and TV, Inner Policy- Environmental Program, Moscow.
Production of a seven part documentary on environmental issues in Germany with a Russian TV team. Awarded “Broadcast of the Month” in 1993

1992-1994: Institut für Luftfahrttechnik und Leichtbau Dresden e.V.
Member of project team for the planning of an airship. Market research in Russia on potential suppliers

1992-1994: Civil service, humanitarian and technical aid, Moscow.
Repair of household electric and telephone systems, repair of furniture, transport of humanitarian aid, part time teacher for English and German language at a Moscow secondary school.

Recent Publications:

1. Koch, Tobias. “Emissionshandel wird Realität“ // Editorial, Bayerisch-Schwäbische Wirtschaft, IHK, August 2003, 2p.
2. Koch, Tobias. "Emissionshandel" Praxishandbuch Energiebeschaffung
   Wirtschaftlicher Strom- und Gaseinkauf. Strategien // -
   ISBN 3-87156-334-X, Deutscher Wirtschaftsdienst, Köln, March 2003, 35p
3. Koch, Tobias. “Impulse für Unternehmen durch Emissionshandel” // Editorial, Bayerisch-Schwäbische Wirtschaft, IHK, November 2002, 3p.
4. Michaelowa, Axel; Koch, Tobias. “International Emissions Trading – Questions to be addressed in the international negotiation process” // Discussion Paper COP8, 2002 New Delhi, 2p.
5. Koch, Tobias. ”Role of Russia in the international carbon market“ // Discussion Paper / Speech for the “International Round Table-pluses und minuses for the development of oil and gas business”, 24 Sep. 2002, Moscow, 3p.
6. Michaelowa, Axel; Koch Tobias. “Russlands Rolle beim Inkrafttreten des Kioto-Protokolls“ // Wirtschaftsdienst – Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftspolitik, Springer Verlag Sep 2002, p.561 – 564
7. Michaelowa, Axel; Koch Tobias. “Green light for the global market of GHG emission permits” // www2.netinform,de/netinformKE/klimaEnergie/news/detailE.asp?doc=; December 2001, 2 p.
8. Koch, Tobias; Michaelowa, Axel. “Why we need COP9 /MOP1 in Moscow 2003” // Discussion Paper COP7, 2001 Marrakech,4p.
9. Koch, Tobias; Michaelowa, Axel. “Interest Groups and Issues in Russian Climate Policy” // Discussion Paper. COP7, 2001 Marrakech, 2p.
10. Koch, Tobias; Michaelowa, Axel. “Thesenpapier zur deutsch-russischen Zusammenarbeit in der Klimapolitik- Aufarbeitung der Eindrücke der deutsch-russischen Zusammenkunft vom 11.9.2001” // Discussions Paper, COP7, 2001 Marrakech, 3p.
11. Michaelowa, Axel; Koch Tobias. “Military Emissions, Armed Conflicts, Border changes and the Kyoto Protocol” //Climate Change 50, 2001, p. 383-394
12. Koch, Tobias; Galenovitch, Anton. “Moscow 2003- International Climate Conference or COP9/First Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol?” // Discussion paper for the Permanent Steering Committee of the Conference "Russia and the Global Market-based Mechanisms of Kyoto Protocol session on the 19 th of October 2001, Ministry of Energy, Moscow, 6 p.
13. Michaelowa, Axel; Koch, Tobias. “An international Registration and Tracking System for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading: Elements, Possibilities, Problems and Issues for Further Discussion” // Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning P 233-244 (May 2001), 12 p.
14. Koch, Tobias; Michaelowa, Axel. “Glossary of Climate Policy Terms” // HWWA-Report No. 208, ISSN 0179-2253,2001 Hamburg, 65 p.
15. Koch, Tobias; Michaelowa, Axel. „Klimaschutz am Ende?“// VORWÄRTS page 14, 12/2000, 0,5p.
16. Michaelowa Axel; Jusen Asuka; Grimm Bernhard; Koch, Tobias. "CDM Projects in China's Energy Supply and Demand Sectors" //HWWA Discussion Paper ISSN 1432-4458, 2000, Hamburg, 41 p.
17. Vrolijk, Christiaan; Koch, Tobias. "Workshop Report: Russian Energy Prospects and the Implications for Emissions and Climate Policy" //The Royal Institute of International Affairs (workshop report), Nov. 1999, London, p . 1-7
18. Grimm, Bernhard; Koch, Tobias, Szamer, Ralf. " A Certifiers View of CDM and JI"//
    Report on AIJ projects and contributions to the discussion of the Kyoto mechanisms, Federal Ministry of Environment, Nov. 1999, Bonn, p.58-61
19. Koch, Tobias; Michaelowa, Axel. “Hot air" reduction through non-quantifiable measures and early JI// Joint Implementation Quarterly, 1999 June Paterswolde - Netherlands, p. 9-10
20. Michaelowa, Axel; Koch, Tobias. " An International Registration and Tracking System for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trade"// HWWA Report ISSN 0179-2253, 1999, Hamburg, p. 21-47
21. Koch, Tobias; Michaelowa, Axel. „Hot air" reduction through non-quantifiable measures and early JI"// HWWA Report ISSN 0179-2253, 1999, Hamburg, p. 7-19
22. Stronzik, Markus; Koch, Tobias. Feasible Compromise on Hot Air// Centre for European Economic Research Germany- Centre for Energy Policy, November 1998, Buenos Aires COP4, 1 p.
23. Aslanian, Garegin; Koch, Tobias; Loginov, Viktor "Flexible Mechanisms from a Russian Perspective"//Centre for Energy Policy, Oct 1998, Buenos Aires COP4, 2 p.
24. Koch, Tobias. "Russia in the Centre of International Climate Policy"// World Coal Institute Newsletter, London, 1998, June , p.2-3
25. Pötter, Klaus; Koch, Tobias. "Energy Saving project in the residential Sector of Dubna"//Bulletin "REU-Inform", Russian Energy Efficiency Union, № 2, 1997, Moscow, p. 17

Climate change conferences attended / related activities:

Fachtagung Emissionshandel
(Verband der Bayerischen Wirtschaft)
Augsburg, germany 14. March 2004

IHK Energiemanager - Professional Qualification Courses
(IHK-Augsburg Schwaben)
Augsburg, Germany 14. February 2004
Lections on Emissions trading

COP 9
(UNFCCC)
Milano, Italy 1-12. December 2003

Representative of BVEK
Support of Georgian Delegation 

Netinforum
(TÜV-Süddeutschland)
München Germany, 30. October 2003

Session of Working Group Emissions Management
(IHK Augsburg Schwaben)
Augsburg, Germany, 21.October 2003
Speaker on development of national Emissions Trading system and local implications

18th Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies
(UNFCCC)
Bonn, Germany, 4 - 13 June 2003
Representative of BVEK, organising annual meeting of the association
Coordination of   proposed German projects with different national focal points

Seminar on the Kyoto Protocol flexible mechanisms: Joint Implementation and Emissions trading
(EU Commission DG Environment)

Brussels, 22-23 May 2003
Support of Russian delegation members form Russian parliament

Implementing Kyoto in Russia and the CIS: Moving from theory to practice
(Climate Strategies, Russian Ministry of Energy, International Institute for Sustainable Development, WWF Russia)
Moscow 9-10 th of April 2003
Representative of HWWA as member of Climate Strategies

Roundtable “Kyoto Protocol: Opportunities for Ukraine”
(Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting in Ukraine, German Advisory Group on Economic Reform)
Kiev 4 th of April 2003
Speaker on preconditions for Emissions Tr tading in Ukraine

IV Международной конференции « Участие России в рыночных механизмах Киотского протокола »
( Russian Association of Industry and Trade )
Moscow 27th of March 2003
Speaker on EU-Russian Cooperation in Emissions Trading

Stand der nationalen Umsetzung von CDM und JI in Deutschland
(German Ministry of the Environment, Federal Environmental Protection Agency)
Berlin 11 th of Feb 2003

Conference of Russian State Duma deputies with Representatives of German Economy
(Bundestag)
Berlin, 30 th of Jan. 2003
Preparing background information on activities of German companies in the field of climate protection for the chairman Prof. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker

Joint Session of the Environmental Committee of the German parliament with the Russian State Duma
(Bundestag)
Berlin 29 th of Jan 2003
Initiation in cooperation with the Russian Industrialists Union. preparation of the German Parliamentarians and support for Chairman Prof. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker

CO2 Emissionshandel: Konsequenzen für die Wirtschaft
(IHK Augsburg-Schwaben)
Augsburg, 20th of Nov. 2002
Speaker on potential for small companies in the flexible mechanisms, IET project management in Germany and Croatia

Netinformum 2002

(TÜV Süddeutschland Carbon Management Services)
München 18-19 Nov.2002
Speaker on project design for waste management in Sri Lanka

COP 8
(UNFCCC)
New Delhi   23 Oct.-1 st Nov 2002
Speaker for BVEK and representing interest of member companies
Cooperation with HWWA in consulting UNFCCC on emissions trading

Привлечение инвестиций в экономику российских регионов в соотвествии
с механизмами Киотского протокола
(Russian Association of Industry and Trade)
Jekaterinenburg, Russland, 26-27 September 2002-09-16

Speaker on international carbon market issues

International Round Table-pluses und minuses for the development of oil and gas business
(Oil and Gas Association of Russia, WWF) Moskau, 24. September 2002

Speaker on international emissions trading

Hessischer Klima Workshop
(Hessisches Umweltministerium)
Frankfurt 19. September 2002

Klimaschutz und Emissionshandel
(IHK Stuttgart)
Stuttart, Germany,   12.Juli 2002

16th Session of UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies
(UNFCCC)
Bonn, Germany 3-14. Juni 2002

Klimaschutzkongreß NRW- Flexible Instrumente der internationalen Kooperation im Klimaschutz
(Ministerium für Wirtschaft NRW)
Düsseldorf, Germany, 22.Mai 2002
Representative of BVEK

EU and German climate policy – challenges before the entry into force of the Kyoto Protocol
(HWWA)
Hamburg, Germany, 6-8 May 2002
Discussant on European-Russian relations in Climate Policy

Session of “ Permanent Steering Committee of the “Conference Russia and the Global Market-based Mechanisms of Kyoto Protocol”
(Russian Association of Industry and Trade )
Moscow, Russia, 26 April 2002
Speaker on German Russian cooperation towards COP9/ MOP1

What is in the Kyoto Protocol for Russian Business
(European Business Club, WWF)
Moscow, Russia, 26 April 2002
Speaker on European climate policy

Russian Green Investment Scheme
(Imperial College London)
Moscow, Russia 25. April 2002
Representative of BVEK

Workshop zur Koexistenz von Ökosteuern und Emissionshandel
(Bundesverband Emissionshandel & Klimaschutz ) :
Hamburg, Germany, 19.4. 2002

Vorbereitung auf den europaweiten Emissionshandel
(Überreuter Managerakademie)
Bad Soden / Frankfurt am Main, Germany 9.-10. April 2002
Speaker on Forward trade and projects in Eastern Europe / Start of the CDM mechanism

Netinform- Klima und Energie aktuell – Business Opportunities from the CDM
(TÜV Süddeutschland)
München, Germany, 13-14. December 2001

COP 7
(UNFCCC)
Marrakech, Morocco, 28. October-12 November 2001
Further organisation of contacts between Russian delegates and representatives from German and EU delegations, elaboration of a German – Moroccan CDM project, promoting COP9 in Moscow

Session of “Permanent Steering Committee of the Conference -Russia and the Global Market-Based Mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol”
(Russian Union of Industrialists)

Moscow, Russia, 19. October 2001
Presentation of working paper on possibilities of Russia hosting COP9 in 2003

First workshop on cooperation between Germany and Russia in the field of climate change and meeting of parliamentarians on questions of ratification of the Kyoto Protocol
(German Ministry of the Environment)
Berlin, Germany, 11. September 2001
Organization of the event in cooperation with Russian party   “KEDAR“ and German Ministry of Ecology

COP 6bis
(UNFCCC)
Bonn, Germany, 07. July 2001
Organisation of the first meeting of German and Russian parliamentarians on questions of Kyoto protocol

Days of Bavarian Industry in Moscow
(Bayern International)
Moscow 19-20. July 2001
Organisation of one day seminar on possibilities of decentralised energy supply for Russia and new financing opportunities.
Signature of the agreement between Metro Moscow, OSRAM, and TUEV on implementation of an Early Action pilot project in the presence of Moscow mayor Yuri Lushkov and Bavarian minister of economy Dr. Otto Wiesheu

Regional implementation alliances and the prospects for an EU-Russian partnership, EU negotiating strategies and possible institutional reforms
( Centre for European Policy Studies)
Brussels, 6. June 2001
Cooperation with the “Centre for European Policy Studies” on issues concerning prospects for project oriented emission trading with Russia

Energy and Climate: Russian - European Partnership
(Royal Institute of Foreign Affairs, Centre for Energy Policy Moscow)
Moscow, 14-15 May 2001
Designing the programme of the conference with “Royal Institute of Foreign Affairs”, London, and “Centre for Energy Policy”, Moscow

Russia's Participation  http://www.emissions.de/climate-ru/conferences/april2001/index.htm in the Global Market-based Mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol
(Union of Russian Industrialists)
Moscow, Russia, 4-5. April 2001
Presentation of the current EU Climate Policy and of the ”Early JI“ mechanism

Emissions Trading and Joint Implementation as a chance for
Central and Eastern European Countries
(German Ministry of the Environment)
TerraTec, Leipzig, Germany, 13-14.March 2001
Discussion with UNFCCC and German Ministry of Environment Officials on the role of ROSHYDROMET in Russian Climate Policy

Workshop on the Importance of Military Organizations in Stratospheric Ozone Protection and Climate Protection ,
(UNDP, and EPA)
Brussels, Belgium, 6-8 Feb 2001
Presentation of the publication: “Military Action, Border Changes and the Kyoto Protocol”

Deutsch-Chinesische Umweltkonferenz 2000
(German Ministry of the Environment and Chinese Government)
Beijing, China, 12-13 December 2000
Representing interest of TÜV-Süddeuschland and Farmatic AG.
Meeting with members of German Government and Parliament on issue of joint projects for climate protection.

COP6
(UNFCCC)

The Hague, Netherlands, 13-24 November 2000
Lobbying for Industrial clients
Lobbying for EU -Russian cooperation
Helping German companies with problems concerning AIJ registration in Russia

Accompanying TÜV Süddeutschland as consultant

13th Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies
(UNFCCC)
11 - 15 September 2000, Lyon, France
Accompanying TÜV Süddeutschland as consultant

Climate Change, Alternative Energy, Sustainable Development of Georgia
(Government of Georgia)
Tbilisi, Georgia,   21-26 August 2000
Consultations with Georgian industries on questions of CDM
Meeting and discussion with Georgian president Shevardnadze

First German Industrial Climate Experts Workshop in Augsburg
(TÜV Süd, KUMAS)

Augsburg, Germany,26 June, 2000
Member of organizing committee together with TÜV-Süddeutschland

12th Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies
(UNFCCC)
Bonn, Germany, 12 - 16 June 2000
Accompanying TÜV Süddeutschland as consultant

COP5
(UNFCCC)
Bonn, Germany, 25 October –6 November 1999
Participation as delegate of Centre for Energy Policy
Organization of the Side Event "Kyoto Protocol and International Conflicts" with HWWA
Organization of the Side Event "Stop Hot Air- Start Early JI"

Russian Energy Prospects and the Implications for Emissions and Climate Policy
(Royal Institute of Foreign Affairs)

Moscow, Russia, 15-17 September 1999
Joint organization of the venue in co-operation with the Royal Institute of International Affairs RIIA
Presentation of the “Early JI Mechanism” and “Non quantifiable Projects”

10th Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies
(UNFCCC)
Bonn, Germany, 31 May - 11 June 1999

COP4
(UNFCCC)
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2-13 November 1998
Participation as Delegate of the Centre for Energy Policy. ; Only NGO representative from Russia,
Introducing Russian Ministry of Energy delegates to German delegation
Presentation of discussion paper on Early Action in Russia with Center for European Studies, Germany

IEA Workshop "Opportunities for International Cooperation under the Kyoto Protocol
(International Energy Agency)
Moscow, Russia, 1-2 October 1998 
Secretary to the organization committee and organization of internet coverage

G8 Energy Ministers Conference
(G8 and Russian Ministry of Fuels and Energy)
Moscow 31 March – 1 April 1998
Member of organizing committee, design of the conference website

Bilateral Workshop on U.S.-Russian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading
(US- EPA, Gore-Chernomyrdin Commission and Russian Government)
Moscow, 1-2 July 1998 
Participation and internet coverage

Investing in Russia, Investing in Global Climate, EPA Business Roundtable
(US-EPA)
Moscow, 29-30 June 1998 
Participation and internet coverage

8thSession of UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies
(UNFCCC)
Bonn, 2-12 June 1998 
Participation as representative of the Russian NGO "Centre for Energy Policy"
Research for thesis on Kyoto Protocol and issues related with Russia

7th Sessions of UNFCCC of Subsidiary Bodies
(UNFCCC)
Bonn, 20-31 September 1997
Participation as representative of the Russian NGO "Centre for Energy Policy"

World Bank Conference on Sustainable Development
(The World Bank)
Washington, 4-6 October 1995
Participation under "Washington Semester Program" of the" American University

Media, Lobby, PR Work experience:

• Organisation and participation on various workshops on climate change (see above list).
• Various publications on Climate Change and Emissions Trading in different media (see above list).
• Initiation of a conference of the German and Russian Parliament on issues of Kyoto Protocol ratification including cooperation with various German and Russian Ministries, preparing German parliamentarians, preparing background information.
• Organisation of press release for OSRAM and TÜV-Süddeutschland on inauguration of the first commercial climate protection project in Russia.
• Organisation of formal signature ceremony of contracts between OSRAM and Metro Moscow by the Bavarian minister of economy and the mayor of Moscow
• Foundation member of the “German Federal Association for Emissions Trading and Climate Protection”.
• Promotion of Moscow as host of the 9 th Conference of the Parties on the UN Climate Convention, resulting in Russian President Putin issuing an invitation at the G8 Summit in Genoa and letter of support from the German Chancellor Schröder to Putin.
• Initiation of the first official German –Russian consultations on climate policy with German Ministry of the Environment and German parliament involved.
• Initiation of the cooperation between the Russian State Duma and the European Parliament in the field of climate change.
• Assistant at the G8 Energy Ministers 1998 meeting in Moscow including internet coverage.
• Design and set up of the website www.energy.ru and www.bvek.de.
• Design of the beta-version of the website of the “International Financial Corporation” of the World Bank.
• Organising footage for Bavarian TV in Moscow.
• Idea, script organisation of a seven part TV serial on ecology with “Russian Radio and TV”, including organisation of four weeks footage in Germany with a Russian TV team.
• Production of a documentary film for “Service Civil International” of an archaeological excavation in the ancient city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Soviet Union.
• Organisation of numerous events for the Social Democratic Party.
• Participation in official youth exchange between Germany and Japan.
• Freelance reporter of local TV station.
• Freelance reporter for local newspaper in Augsburg for several years.
• Editor of award winning school journal.

Experience in the Field of Climate Change/ Kyoto Protocol

• Initiation of the meeting of German and Russian parliamentarians for discussion of Kyoto Protocol ratification in 2003
• Foundation member of the “Russian Carbon Market Association” in 2002
• Foundation member and chair person of the “German Emissions Trading Association”
• Active participation in all conferences of the UNFCCC since 1998-   Buenos Aires, Bonn, Den Haag, Marrakech, New Delhi.
• Active participation in all UNFCCC Subsidiary Body Sessions since 1997
• Preparation for Danish- Sri Lankan CDM project “Colombo Waste Management”
• Preparation of the German-Jordanian CDM project “Amman Waste Gas Utilisation
• Preparation of the German-Hungarian JI project "FRAMEX” (Biogas generation)
• Preparation of national emission reduction projects with “FUTURECAMP”:
  -“Erdgas Schaben”   and “Schmack Biogas”
• Working on software solution for national and international emissions trading in cooperation with TÜV-Süddeutschland
• Elaboration the first pilot Project “Early JI” in Russia in cooperation with OSRAM, TÜV-Südddeutschland and the Russian Energy Ministry from 1999-2003
• Organisation of the first Russian-European conference on Climate Protection and Kyoto Protocol in 1999
• Elaborating Projects in the AIJ Phase of the Climate Convention:
  -Marrakech waste utilisation plant
  -Proposed German AIJ in Russia by PreussenElektra
• Cooperation with the Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWA) on issues of Russian climate policy, emission registries, Kyoto Protocol an international conflicts, special glossaries on climate policy, theory of emissions trading since 1999   (see publications list )
• Consultant for TÜV-Süddeutschland in charge of setting up a department for the certification of climate protection projects from 1999 until 2002
• Internship at the UNFCCC S&T department during 1999, dealing with international registries for emissions trade
• Design and realisation of a pilot project for energy metering and efficiency in Dubna (near Moscow) with special consideration of CO 2 reduction
• Working on issues concerning Kyoto Protocol an investment in Russian Energy sector as research fellow at the “Centre for Energy Policy” in Moscow from 1997-1999
• Assistant at the G8 Energy Ministers 1998 meeting in Moscow including internet coverage

Technical Experience:

• Development of a methodology for the assessment of emission reductions through methanisation of municipal solid waste
• Development of metering technology for methane mitigation emission reduction projects.
• Cooperation with “Bavarian Institute of Environmental Technology” in the field of landfill gas utilisation.
• Design of project documents in the field of biomethanisation, natural-gas distribution and waste management.
• Planning, supervision, evaluation of pilot projects in the field of district heating, energy billing and energy efficiency.
• Consultations on energetic utilisation of methane gas from landfills.
• Working for two years with a certifier.
• Driving (and repairing) a Russian car in Moscow for the period of two years.
• Active participation in building up the complete office infrastructure of the Raab-Karcher Russian branch head office in Moscow.
• Two years technical/humanitarian aid in Moscow.
• Knowledge in household electric systems installation, telephone installation, dry interior construction techniques, heating systems planning, wood working, etc. especially in Russia.
• Keeping my computers soft and hardware up-to-date.

• Member of the Board of “German Emissions Trading Association”.
• Member of the “Russian Carbon Market Association” chaired by Arkadii Wolskii, President of Russian Union of Industrialists and Businesses.
• Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).
• “Transfer Partner” of Hamburg Institute of International Economics, Germany (HWWA).

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