The 32nd Coal Mines Subcommittee meeting was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland
in conjunction with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) 18th Session of the Group
of Experts on Coal Mine Methane and Just Transition. The Coal Mines Subcommittee Meeting took place over two
days:
- In-person only on Tuesday, 21 March 2023
- Hybrid (in-person and online) on Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Meeting materials will be posted as they become available.
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, 21 March 2023: 5:00 – 5:45 PM CET (UTC +1)
(Tempus Room)
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5:00-5:10
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Welcome and GMI Coal Mines Subcommittee Co-Chair Updates
Volha Roshchanka, Subcommittee Co-Chair, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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5:10-5:25
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GMI Secretariat Updates
Denise Mulholland, GMI Secretariat
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5:25-5:40
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Key Take-aways from the Global Methane, Climate and Clean Air Forum
Clark Talkington, Advanced Resources International
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5:40-5:45
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Review of CMM Project Barriers and Introduction to the Solutions Brainstorming Session
Volha Roshchanka, Subcommittee Co-Chair, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Wednesday, 22 March 2023: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CET (UTC +1)
(Room XXV & Virtual)
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10:00-10:10
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Welcome and Introductions
GMI Coal Mines Subcommittee Co-Chairs
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10:10-10:25
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Overview of CMM Project Barriers and the Solutions Brainstorming Session
Volha Roshchanka, Subcommittee Co-Chair, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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10:25-11:55
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Brainstorming on Solutions to Top Barriers
Moderator: Volha Roshchanka, Subcommittee Co-Chair, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Notetaker: Clark Talkington, Advanced Resources International
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11:55-12:00
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Summary and Adjourn
GMI Coal Mines Subcommittee Co-Chairs
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Meeting Partner 
At its 18th session the Group of Experts will continue its work to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions from coal mines through activities that help the recovery and use of methane in order to reduce the risks
of explosions in coal mines, mitigate climate change, and support sustainable development. The Group of Experts will
also discuss the best strategies for preparing and delivering green transformation of the coal mining regions in
accordance with the principles of just transition.
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about UNECE.