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Monday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Third World Network (TWN) Ms. Yvonne Miller ymiller@twngeneva.ch +41 78 8929203 |
‘What must Durban deliver’ Is the international climate regime evolving or unraveling? |
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Monday, |
13:15—14:45 |
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Ms. Suruchi Bhadwal suruchib@teri.res.in +91 11 24682100 |
International Confabulations & Sub-national Actions:Showcasing India’s Response to Climate Change This paper critiques the (highly diluted) commitments on international negotiations and the disproportionate domestic action being taken. The case of India, wherein every state is developing its climate action plans is presented with an analysis of frameworks, priorities and capacities.Speakers: To add |
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Monday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Kay Merce kmerce@unfccc.int +49 228 8151507 |
Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee: question and answer session The Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee will explain its work programme and the progress made so far, and answer questions from the audience. |
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Monday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Uazamo Kaura ukaura@unfccc.int +49 228 8151474 |
Presentation on the Mandate and Activities of the CGE (2010-2012) The CGE will present its work on the provision of technical assistance to non-Annex I Parties, followed by a Q&A session and general discussion. |
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Monday, |
13:15—14:45 |
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Ms. Neesha Fakir neesha.fakir@unwomen.org +27 0 15171551 |
Innovative Approaches to Climate Change: Experiences from the UN System in South Africa The UN System in South Africa event will showcase innovative mitigation climate change approaches; community level adaptation initiatives; climate change vulnerabilities of special groups; innovative information and education approaches; and using science and technology to address climate change. |
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Tuesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE) Ms. Naomi Goodman naomi.goodman@greenpeace.org +31 20 7182143 |
Coal, the Dirty Truth Coal is the most carbon intensive of fossil fuels. Greenpeace & the Sierra Club examine the facts, exposing the true costs of coal in a carbon constrained world, debunking CCS and ‘efficient coal’ and demonstrating how global climate finance and mitigation measures can transform the energy system. |
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Tuesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) Ms. Lisa Handy lisahandy@eia-global.org +1 202 2621587 Global Witness Limited |
Enforcement and Anti-corruption Measures Essential to REDD Success REDD incentive-based mechanisms are designed to reward governments for reducing deforestation and degradation as measured against a baseline. Hear from experts around the world about enforcement, anti-corruption and monitoring tools and mechanisms that must be brought to bear if REDD is to succeed.Speakers: Environmental Investigation Agency with others TBC |
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Tuesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Mexico Ms. Vianey Curiel Muciño vianey.curiel@semarnat.gob.mx +52 55 56283904 |
The activities and progress of Mexico on Climate change and low carbon development will be presented Climate Change and Green Growth.Speakers: Mexican officials and international personalities |
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Tuesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Kay Merce kmerce@unfccc.int +49 228 8151507 |
CDM Executive Board: question and answer session The Executive Board of the CDM will report on its activities and answer questions from the audience. |
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Tuesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Alejandro Kilpatrick akilpatrick@unfccc.int +49 228 8151764 |
The UNFCCC finance portal – New modules on fast start finance and GEF managed funds This side event will provide an opportunity for Parties to see the functioning of the full version of the UNFCCC finance portal and get an on-line demonstration of its new 2 modules on fast start finance and GEF managed funds and allow for feedback from participants on how to improve the functioning |
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Tuesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
The Gaia Foundation* Ms. Teresa Anderson teresa@gaianet.org +44 20 74280055 Development Fund |
Agro-ecology, climate resilience and planning for adaptation Gaia Foundation, Development Fund, African Biodiversity Network and friends show how communities can use agroecology, indigenous knowledge and pastoralism to adapt to and mitigate climate change. These contrast with top-down market-based approaches, but could guide national Adaptation strategies. |
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Tuesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Mr. Neil Bird n.bird@odi.org.uk +44 20 79220317 Transparency International (TI) |
Global climate financing: how effective is it at the country level? Based on research by ODI and TI, with support from the UNDP, this event will draw on country case study material to examine how global climate finance is being integrated into national budgetary processes. Panellists will discuss key challenges in spending, monitoring and policy setting.Speakers: To be confirmed |
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Tuesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
South African Institute of International Affairs* (SAIIA) Ms. Desiree Kosciulek desiree.kosciulek@wits.ac.za +27 11 3392021 |
SAIIA Environmental Sustainability Project Model Climate Youth Summit Using principles of Model UN students will represent different stakeholders to create a youth protocol. Initiative has the backing of the SA Dept of International Relations & Cooperation. The program climax will be a handing over of the protocol to the Minister. Supported by US State Dept & Sasol.Speakers: High School learners, university students- Possibly DIRCO representatives, other SA and international gov representatives, as well as other from corporates and organisations. |
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Tuesday, |
16:45—18:15 |
United Republic of Tanzania Ms. Emma Liwenga liwenga99@yahoo.com +255 784 784477091 |
Towards REDD+ Readiness in Tanzania: Lessons learnt, Opportunities and Challenges. - Lessons learnt from REDD+ demonstrations & other Climate Change related initiatives (synthesis of key issues) – - Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) System – National REDD+ Strategy (Strategy development process)Speakers: National REDD+ Task Force Members |
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Tuesday, |
16:45—18:15 |
Church Development Service (EED) Mr. Richard Brand richard.brand@eed.de +49 228 81012307 LAYA |
Pro-poor and gender sensitive adaptation planning – Experiences from Bangladesh Efforts of grassroot NGO regarding bottom-up planning process directly guided by the most vulnerable groups are presented. Experts and activists will further discuss the pivotal role of coherent interaction between government, civil society and community initiatives to better manage climate risks.Speakers: Adaptation experts and NGO/CBO representatives from Bangladesh and Germany, Government of Bangladesh |
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Tuesday, |
16:45—18:15 |
ECONEXUS Ms. Helena Paul h.paul@econexus.info +44 207 4314357 The Corner House |
Agriculture, soils and forests in carbon markets? Impacts on climate and climate justice Speakers discuss methods promoted for carbon offsets, such as “sustainable intensification”, biochar and tree plantations. Will these address the real issues or bring the finance talked of? How will they affect communities, small farmers, food sovereignty, forests, biodiversity and climate?Speakers: Helena Paul, Africa Biodiversity Network representatives, Teresa Anderson, Global Forest Coalition speaker, Biofuelwatch speaker |
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Tuesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
European Climate Foundation (ECF) Ms. Nikola Franke nikola.franke@europeanclimate.org +32 493 485173 Climate Analytics GmbH |
Bridging the Emissions Gap with Policies that Work How can countries increase the ambition and efficacy of domestic implementation to benefit from the green economy and close the emissions gap? Focusing on country experiences in Mexico the panel discusses effectiveness of policy instruments and their transferability across countries.Speakers: Bert Metz (European Climate Foundation), Bill Hare (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact), Marion Vieweg (Climate Analytics), Laura Segafredo (ClimateWorks) |
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Tuesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC) Mr. Satoshi Iemoto iemoto@oecc.or.jp +81 3 54720144 Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) Keio University* |
Mitigation and Adaptation Planning in Developing Countries and Japan’s Cooperation The side event focuses on recent developments on mitigation and adaptation planning efforts in developing countries, and Japan’s cooperation activities to jointly address key challenges.Speakers: (TBD) |
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Tuesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) Mr. Luke Warren luke.warren@ccsassociation.org +44 7779 638854 |
CCS CDM: Addressing outstanding issues In Cancun there was agreement that CCS is eligible for inclusion in the CDM subject to a list of outstanding issues being addressed satisfactorily. This session will consider the most appropriate way to address these issues within the CDM framework. |
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Tuesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Ms. Jane Hupe jhupe@icao.int +1 514 9546363 |
Side event on emissions from international transport – global actions for global industries A panel will discuss GHG emissions from international aviation/ shipping. ICAO will focus on the implementation of concrete actions towards the achievement of global goals adopted by the 37th Assembly. IMO on its breakthrough adoption of the first ever mandatory CO2 standard for an industry sector. |
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Tuesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Paul Desanker pdesanker@unfccc.int +49 228 8151362 |
LEG/LDC experience with NAPAs The LEG and LDC Parties will continue to share experiences including best practices and lessons learned on the NAPA process to facilitate discussions on national adaptation plans. The LEG will also present the ouputs of the activities undertaken in 2011 and the activities planned for 2012. |
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Tuesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Conor Barry cbarry@unfccc.int +49 228 8151377 |
South Africa’s landfill gas to energy CDM projects – lessons learnt and possibilities for disseminat The side event will showcase one Sub-Saharan African country’s success, act as an advert for other African projects in the future to raise awareness and show that such projects are successful and could be replicated in other African countries with view to enhance the regional distribution of CDM. It |
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Tuesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Civic Exchange Ms. Bonnie Newman bonnienewman@himalayanconsensus.org +86 10 84002985 |
Global Consensus: BRICS and LDC negotiators discuss commonalities rather than differences with NGOs Global Consensus for Climate Change: umbrella for NGOs will meet with BRICS and LDC negotiators to seek an agenda of commonalities rather than differences.Speakers: Confirmed: Representing Himalayan Consensus- Laurence Brahm, representing African Consensus- Dijier Awadi, and from the China negotiating team on climate change- Su Wei. Waiting on confirmation from others. |
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Tuesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Studies Mr. Aminu Zakari aminu.zakari@center4climatechange.com +234 803 8213028 |
African first ladies forum on climate change Mobilizing african women on climate change adaptation and mitigationSpeakers: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Graça Machel Mandela, Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan. Hon. Nkoya Toyo, Kyle Denning (Viability Africa), Cary Lee Peterson (ECCO2), Al Gore (Former US Vice President) . Subject to change. Other speakers TBA |
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Tuesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
European Nuclear Society (ENS) Mr. Edouard Hourcade edouard.hourcade@euronuclear.org +33 1 686956907 |
Meeting Young Engineers on an open discussion about Nuclear and it’s role in world energy mix We will offer an open discussion containing more facts and and less ideologies about Nuclear Energy. It’s potential and limitations to reduce CO2 emissions and to secure world’s energy demands will be debated with the audience. |
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Tuesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Centre for Low Carbon Futures* (CLCF) Ms. Katherine Robinson katherine.robinson@lowcarbonfutures.org +44 7900 927961 University of Leeds |
The economics of low carbon cities: outcomes of a city-scale mini-Stern review What are the costs & benefits of cutting energy & carbon in cities? Results of a city-scale mini-Stern review will be presented suggesting that deep cuts for households, commerce, industry & transport can be made through cost effective investments. Financing options & delivery vehicles are discussed |
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Tuesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Bangladesh Resource Centre for Indigenous Knowledge (BARCIK) Mr. Sen Sukanta barcik@barcik.org.bd +880 2 9132372 |
Peoples led climate change adaptation and mitigation in Bangladesh Local peoples in bangladesh have their own way of facing climate crisis since a long time through exploring their traditional knowledge and experiences. In this process, peoples take lead to face climate crisis. Also sone examples in pictorial forms will be shownSpeakers: Mr. Sukanta Sen, Executive Director, BARCIk Mr. A B M Touhidul Alam, Associate Corodinatorm, BARCIK Mr. Syed ALi Biswas, Associate Coordinator Mr. Faisal, Researcher, BARCIK |
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Tuesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Vitae Civilis Institute for Development, Environment and Peace (Vitae Civilis) Mr. Morrow Gaines Campbell III gaines@vitaecivilis.org.br +55 11 46841735 |
Analysing issues and options for implementing NAMAs Vitae Civilis, TERI, ERC and Tshingua Univ will present interim findings of the joint project and give BASIC country perspectives on an international mechanism for NAMAs and analysis of its linkages at national level, building on multi-criteria decision making methods to define ‘appropriateness’ |
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Wednesday, |
10:30—12:30 |
Belgium Mr. Tom Dauwe tom.dauwe@vito.be +32 14 335977 |
A framework to assess the sustainability of different REDD+ design options The different options of REDD+ (e.g. on reference level and scope) will have an impact on the sustainability of implementation in the field. We will present a framework to analyse the environmental, socio-economic and institutional implications of different scenarios for individual countries.Speakers: Marieke Vangoidsenhoven |
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Wednesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Ms. Petra Tschakert petra@psu.edu +1 814 8639399 Environmental Monitoring Group Trust* (EMG) Rhodes University* (RU) |
Gender, Justice, and Social Learning: Exploring Theory & Practice in Adaptation We explore the intersection of poverty, gender, justice, and social learning in climate change adaptation. Presentations and interactive discussions illustrate cases from the Global South and North, examining limits to adaptation though methodological, institutional, ethical, and activist lenses.Speakers: Nancy Tuana, Asuncion St. Clair, Petra Tschakert, Carolyn Sachs, Margaret Alston, Jackie Dugard, Bettina Koelle, Bruce Hewitson, Noel Oettle, Sheona Shackleton, Heila Lotz-Sisitka, and representative of small-scale farmers and fishers from S-Africa. |
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Wednesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Mr. Kamal Prawiranegara k.prawiranegara@cgiar.org +62 251 8622622 |
How is REDD+ unfolding on the ground? An exploration of the social, political and biophysical issues This event examines the challenge of attaining effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and co-benefits in REDD+ sub-national projects. Presentations will be on: the status of REDD+ sub-national projects, insights from Africa, the policy and economic context, and the adequacy of MRV systems.Speakers: Frances Seymour, CIFOR • Erin Sills, North Carolina State University • Charles Meshak, Tropical Forest Conservation Group, Tanzania • Maria Brockhaus, CIFOR • Manuel Estrada, Independent Consultant |
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Wednesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Earthlife Africa Johannesburg (ELA JHB) Ms. Nerisha Baldevu nerisha@earthlife.org.za +27 11 3393662 CEE Bankwatch Network German NGO Forum on Environment and Development |
Who is Financing Climate Change? New Figures from the World’s largest Banks Banks play a key role in financing energy infrastructure, but up to now few banks have adopted climate criteria for their portfolios. At this side event, NGOs will present the first climate ranking for financial institutions and identify the top ten “climate killers” in the banking world.Speakers: Members of urgewald, groundwork, BankTrack and Earthlife Africa Johannesburg |
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Wednesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Institute Research for the Upliftment and Prevention of Poverty* (Nova Institute) Mr. Jaap de Jong jaapdejong@nova.org.za +27 12 8077991 The Fairtrade Foundation* |
Fair Climate: making climate finance work for the poor This event explores how carbon markets and climate finance can contribute to sustainable development of poor communities and farmers. Fair Climate Networks from Asia and Africa link mitigation and poverty alleviation, whilst Fairtrade prioritizes adaptation in agricultural value chains.Speakers: Rob Cameron (CEO of Fairtrade International), Wim Hart (director ICCO), and leading professionals and farmers from Fair Climate Network and Fairtrade partners |
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Wednesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Madagascar Mr. Michel Omer Laivao laivao2002@yahoo.fr +261 34 562045 |
The experience of Madagascar in adaptation to climate change Various adaptation actions and studies were undertaken in several sectors: Agriculture, health, water, forest, risk management and disaster. Sustainable practices are taking place through the actions of different groups. This side event presents framework, initiatives and prospects for Madagascar. |
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Wednesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Eivind Vagslid evagslid@imo.org +44 781 4702093 |
The UN system supporting climate change action UN agencies will provide comprehensive information on how they can assist countries, in particular, developing countries, in their transformation to low carbon economies. The event will focus on broad and important areas in terms of emissions and sustainable development: food, power and transport. |
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Wednesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ms. Fanina Kodre-Alexander fanina.kodre@unep.org +254 20 7623288 |
Making Progress with REDD+: Applying Lessons Learned to Enhance Success Countries worldwide are implementing REDD+ readiness and significant lessons are already emerging. Join us to discuss how these are advancing REDD+ and revealing opportunities to connect with other sectors to meet climate and sustainable development goals while catalyzing a green economy transition. |
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Wednesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Lornaliza Kogler lkogler@unfccc.int +49 228 8151410 |
The new UNFCCC software for GHG inventories of non-Annex I Parties The UNFCCC secretariat will present a prototype version of the new UNFCCC software to assist non-Annex I Parties in reporting their GHG inventories as part of national communications. The new, web-based software is planned to replace the current Excel-based version. |
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Wednesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Practical Action Ms. Rachel Berger rachel.berger@practicalaction.org.uk +44 7966 542181 African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) |
Balancing priorities, creating synergies? pro-poor action for food security, adaptation, mitigation How can developing countries adapt to climate change and feed their growing populations, on a low carbon development path? We look at how pro-poor technologies can help meet these challenges, and how far Kenya and Bangladesh are considering such an approach in their own national climate strategies.Speakers: Rachel Berger |
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Wednesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Institute for Conservation and Sustainable Development of Amazonas (IDESAM) Ms. Mariana Pavan mn.pavan@idesam.org.br +55 92 33087360 |
Pioneer experiences on indigenous REDD+ Initiatives: The Surui Forest Carbon Project The event will present the background and development process of the Surui Project, a REDD+ initiative fully led and designed by the Paiter Surui People (Brazil), exploring baseline development, implementation strategy, establishment of Surui Fund and nesting into subnational and national systemsSpeakers: To be confirmed: Indigenous Chief Almir Suruí (leader of the Paiter Suruí People – Metareilá) Mariano Cenamo (Idesam) Vasco Van Roosmalen (ACT Brazil) Forest Trends representative Possibly, other project partners |
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Wednesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
International Union of Railways (UIC) Mr. Alexander Veitch veitch@uic.org +33 1 44492035 Institution for Transport Policy Studies (ITPS) |
Are roads the only option? Public transport in the developing world Making public transport (railways, metro, bus) a genuine low-carbon development option in the developing world, both for passenger transport and freight transport. Case studies will show practical examples of developing low-carbon transport solution.Speakers: UIC, UNEP, TRL (UK) – Speakers to be confirmed. |
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Wednesday, |
16:45—18:15 |
Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (FhG ISI) Ms. Vicki Duscha v.duscha@isi.fraunhofer.de +49 721 6809226 Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan* (Tokyo Tech, Japan) |
A bigger bang for the buck: How to design efficient policies under post-2012 institutions? Policy support is key to drive innovation and diffusion of Renewables. Based on data from OECD and developing countries we derive cornerstones of efficient policy design, such as considering country and technology differences. We then apply these learnings in the context of post-2012 institutions.Speakers: Tobias Schmidt Michael Peters |
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Wednesday, |
16:45—18:15 |
SeaTrust Institute Ms. Lynn Wilson lwilson@nasw.org +1 360 9613363 Nurses Across the Borders (NAB) |
Health as a Driver of Climate Change Policy – Local Efforts: Global Action Demonstrates how, by empowering health professionals in low adaptive capacity areas, a north/south partnership with Nurses Across the Borders links research and capacity building with global action to build momentum for health as the universal societal and environmental driver for climate policy.Speakers: Lynn Wilson Peters Omoragbon 2 other health related organizations |
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Wednesday, |
16:45—18:15 |
Tanzania Natural Resource Forum (TNRF) Mr. Latif Amars l.amars@tnrf.org +255 713 660140 International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) |
REDD Realities: what are we learning from the past and readiness process? PFM can provide positive lessons to help get REDD+ right, eg. on rights, institutions, income generation and sharing. Over 15 years of lessons from Tanzania and other regions (Africa, Asia, Latin America) will be shared to better understand how REDD+ can be cost effective and pro-poor.Speakers: George Jambiya, WWF – CEA Panelists 1. Isilda Nhantumbo– IIED 2. Charles Meshack – Tanzania Forest Working Group 3. Government of Tanzania Representative |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
CARE International (CI) Ms. Janne Facius jfacius@care.dk +45 0 35200100 Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) |
Addressing the gender dimension of vulnerability: An adaptation framework that works for everyone An adaptation framework that works for everyone must incorporate complexities of vulnerability. Panelists explore the dimensions of vulnerability from a gender angle, issuing recommendations for effective adaptation planning.Speakers: Rachel Harris, WEDO; Meena Khanal or Arzu Rana Deuba, Nepal government (gender in NAPAs-NAPs); Pepetua Laatasi, Tuvalu (Vice Chair of the LEG) Christopher Vaughan (CARE) |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Global Environment Facility (GEF) Ms. Shyla Raghav sraghav@thegef.org +1 202 4739083 |
Lessons Learned: Adaptation Fund The side event will explore the key lessons of the Adaptation Fund and provide an important update on the implementation of direct access finance |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Mr. Haldane Dodd doddh@iata.org +41 22 7702981 |
Aviation and climate change Aviation has been tipped as a potential source of funding for the $100 billion Green Climate Fund. Join us for a discussion of the practical and economic implications of this potential source of financing, as well as lessons learned from other financing proposals across this global industry.Speakers: Industry, Government and NGO representatives. |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Ecuador Ms. Aurélie Lhumeau alhumeau@ambiente.gob.ec +593 2 3987600 Conservation International (CI) |
Addressing REDD+ social and environmental safeguards:experiences using REDD+SES and other mechanisms This event presents how Ecuador, Nepal, Acre (Brazil) and partners including national CSOs, CCBA and CARE are addressing and providing information on REDD+ social and environmental safeguards as well as enhancing multiple benefits, using REDD+ SES with other safeguard mechanisms eg. UN-REDD, FCPF.Speakers: Speakers for this event will include representatives of: Ministry of Environment of Ecuador, the REDD cell of the Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation of Nepal, the Government of the State of Acre, Brazil, and potentially the Federation of Community Forest User Groups of Nepal (FECOFUN), CARE, CCBA, UN-REDD. |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mr. AIME MBUYI KALOMBO mbuyi_kalombo@yahoo.fr +243 81 9824410 |
“Progress towards REDD+ readiness: DRC’s integrated monitoring and evaluation system for REDD+” DRC is building a robust and transparent monitoring and evaluation system for REDD+ activities at the national and subnational level. The event will focus on two key components of this system: a national registry of REDD+ projects and initiatives and a land satellite monitoring system for REDD+.Speakers: •José E.B. Endundo, Minister of Environment nature Conservation and Tourism of the Democratic Republic of Congo •Christophe Musampa, Division Head, Geomatics, Forest inventory and Management Directorate, Ministry of Environment nature Conservation and Tourism of the Democratic Republic of Congo •Jean-Marie Bakanseka, Database developer, Central African Forest Observatory (OFAC) •Danae Maniatis and Bruno Guay Technical advisors UN-REDD programme |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Mr. Gaetano Leone gleone@wmo.int +41 22 7308247 |
Finalisation of the IPCC Software for the 2006 Guidelines, and Recent and Planned Work of the TFI Briefing of final development stages of the IPCC software for the 2006 IPCC National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Guidelines. Recent and planned work of the IPCC National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Programme will also be explained. |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Climate Change Coordination Centre (C4) Ms. Gulmira Sergazina gsergazina@mail.ru +7 7172 702035 |
Current progress and outlook for climate change mitigation and adaptation in CIS countries SKPI assistance in developing regional and national climate impacts and vulnerability assessments, current and future policies, use of financial mechanisms for mitigation and adaptation to climate change measures in the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.Speakers: Y. Sarbassov – researcher of the Center for Energy Research at Nazarbayev University; A. Sankovski – SKPI team leader, climate change expert with 20 years of experience in the field; M. Raptsun – SKPI key expert with over 30 years of experience in sustainable energy systems and energy efficiency; A. Kokorin – SKPI key expert with over 30 years of experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation planning and UNFCCC negotiation process; |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
University of Stuttgart Mr. Ludger Eltrop eltrop@ier.uni-stuttgart.de +49 711 68587816 HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU) |
Governance for sustainable development in megacities. Case studies from Africa, India and China. Regenerative Cities: What are efficient technologies, best policies and enabling governance structures for sustainable development in megacities? Results from cooperative projects in Gauteng-South Africa, Addis Abeba-Ethiopia, Hyderabad-India and Urumqi, China, with particular focus on people’s partSpeakers: 1.Stefan Schurig, World Future Council/Germany and Prof. Jörg Knieling, Hafen City University/ Germany 2.HaroldAnnegarn UJ/South Africa and Ludger Eltrop, IER/Germany 3.Fr. Azeb Girmai Enda/Ethiopia and Frank Baur IZES/Germany 4.JiarhengAhati /China and Bernd Franke,IFEU/Germany 5.repr. from planning board/India and Diana Reckien PIK/Potsdam |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM) Mr. Bernhard J. Smid bjsmid@ipam.org.br +55 61 21094155 |
REDD+ in Brazil: the participation of Sub-National Government in the implementation of REDD policies The Brazilian Federal and subnational governments have shown global leadership in REDD+ design and implementation. IPAM and state representatives discuss how Brazilian Amazonian states are considering a “nested approach” to the REDD+ within national policies and participatory processes.Speakers: IPAM, government officials, and other invited guests. |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Réseau Action Climat – France (RAC-F) Mr. Sebastien Blavier sebastien@rac-f.org +33 6 83213604 |
Ensuring fair and effective access to the Green Climate Fund The French-speaking Climate & Development Network and partners will share their experience and analysis of climate finance and ODA and discuss the principles that should guide the Green Climate Fund’s work for improved and fairer access to climate financeSpeakers: Réseau Climat & Développement Coordination Sud Réseau Action Climat-France Jeunes Volontaires de l’Environnement |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
African Wildlife Foundation* (AWF) Mr. Harry van der Linde hvanderlinde@awfsa.org +27 83 2785224 |
Meeting Climate Change Challenges in African Conservation and Livelihoods AWF and partners will share their cutting edge experiences, across its portfolio of larger landscapes in sub-Saharan Africa, with ecosystem-based adaptation and REDD as a mechanism for addressing combined climate change, biodiversity and socio-economic goals, at community and national levels.Speakers: Dr. Helen Gichohi, AWF President and two other speakers (still to be determined). |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Joanneum Research (JR) Mr. Andreas Tuerk andreas.tuerk@joanneum.at +43 8010 4369918761 Climate Strategies Oeko-Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology e.V.), Berlin |
Post-2012 Market Mechanisms: adressing design and governance challenges Researchers and policymakers will discuss minimum principles, safeguards and governance models needed to establish effective, environmentally sound post-2012 market mechanisms, as well as the implications on a post-2012 carbon |
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11:30—13:00 |
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Ms. Susan Buzzelli s.buzzelli@cgiar.org +44 777 2195317 |
Climate Change and BRICS: Findings from the Int’l Conference on Climate Change and Food Security Sr. researchers from the BRICS countries will present findings from the Int’l Conference on Climate Change and Food Security (Beijing, China November 6-8, organized by CAAS and IFPRI). New research from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa, and the U.S. will be featured.Speakers: Huajun Tang (CAAS), Sergey Kiselev (Moscow State University), Elisio Contini (Embrapa), Endah Murniningtyas (Indonesia), Bob Scholes (CIFOR), and Roger Beachy (U.S.). |
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11:30—13:00 |
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Mr. Christopher Heishman cheishman@tnc.org +1 703 8413921 Groupe de recherche et d’echanges technologiques* (GRET) |
Implementation of adaptation actions and tools for decision making to enhance development plans Main findings, comparative analysis and lessons learned from adaptation and DRR projects in SIDS, LDCs and Latin America. How these projects, tools and information help decision makers address adaptation needs with DRR and development planning. |
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Thursday, |
11:30—13:00 |
GenderCC – Women for Climate Justice (GenderCC) Ms. Gotelind Alber g.alber@gendercc.net +49 151 15240802 Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) |
Gender responsive adaptation & low carbon development – incl. the role of rural and indigenous women How to integrate gender into efforts towards resilience building and low carbon development at community level: Lessons from training and capacity building in Asia, South Africa and Pacific. Conclusions in terms of adaptive capacity, needs for finance and joint learning at global levelSpeakers: Sharmind Neelormi/Centre for Global Change (CGC) Bangladesh, Koin Etuati/Secretariat for the Pacific Community (SPC) Fiji Islands, Ramatsobane Dorah Lebelo/GenderCC Southern Africa |
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Thursday, |
11:30—13:00 |
World Resources Institute (WRI) Ms. Raquel Gonzalez rgonzalez@wri.org +1 202 7297847 |
Launch of GHG Protocol Product & Corporate Value Chain Standards This event will introduce the GHG Protocol Product Standard and GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard. These standards guide companies and governments on how to measure GHG emissions from product life cycles and corporate value chains, to support effective GHG mitigation strategies. |
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Thursday, |
13:15—14:45 |
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) Mr. Henry Neufeldt h.neufeldt@cgiar.org +254 20 7224238 |
Making climate smart agriculture work for the poor Hosted by ICRAF with participation of Danone, FAO, the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and Vi Agroforestry, we will discuss possible ways to overcome the multiple institutional, financial, management and development related challenges from agricultural biocarbon projects in Africa.Speakers: tbc |
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Thursday, |
13:15—14:45 |
South Africa Ms. Judith Combrink jcombrink@environment.gov.za +27 12 3103452 International Coastal and Ocean Organization (ICO) |
Ensuring Survival: Oceans, Climate, and Security This event will highlight the direct link between climate change, the health of the oceans, and human wellbeing and the need for collaborative action and sufficient funding for strategic mitigation and adaptation measures to minimize climate change impacts on coastal communities and ocean resources.Speakers: : Mrs. Rejoice Mabudafhasi, Deputy Minister, Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa; Dr. Veerle Vandeweerd, Director, Environment and Energy, UNDP; Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain, President, Global Ocean Forum (International Coastal and Ocean Organization) |
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Thursday, |
13:15—14:45 |
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Mr. Mannava Sivakumar msivakumar@wmo.int +41 79 5148251 UNESCO/Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) |
Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS): Climate Information for Sustainable Development Climate services are weakest in places where they are most needed – in vulnerable developing countries. For a modest investment, and by building on existing systems and capacities, the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) can bring benefits for sustainable development in all countries. |
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Thursday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Kevin Grose kgrose@unfccc.int +49 228 8151528 |
Adaptation, development and information and communication technology The ICT sector has made strides in matching its innovation to the needs of mitigation and sustainability. This event looks at recent results that show how ICTs can contribute to adaptation as well; both from a government and private sector perspective. Based on a UNFCCC/ITU project in Ghana, a Uni |
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Thursday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Ruta Bubniene rbubniene@unfccc.int +49 228 8151686 |
MRV – building on existing reporting and review processes and experiences The side event will provide insights on how the future MRV system for Annex I Parties could be build on the processes and practices of the existing reporting and review system under the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol. Parties and think-tanks will share their experiences in monitoring progress in |
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Thursday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Pesticide Action Network Asia BHD* (PAN AP) Mr. Virgilio Jr Tamayao jingo.tamayao@panap.net +63 2 4130975 |
Weathering the Climate Crisis: The Way of Ecological Agriculture Providing a platform for small-scale farmers and civil society organisations to present alternative and genuine solutions to climate change, and increasing awareness among governments on the role of ecological agriculture in building climate change resilient communities.Speakers: Maria Theresa Lauron, Victoria Lopez, Gilbert Sape |
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Thursday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Xiamen University Ms. Hongxia Duan hxduan@xmu.edu.cn +86 592 2069620 |
Green technology and China’s climate adaptation: toward a low carbon society China is vulnerable to climate change. To secure China’s low carbon society development and reduce climate risks, an integrated approach of science, technology and policy will be needed for the long-term adaptation strategy.Speakers: LIU, Yun(Beijing Institue of Technology) CHEN, Xiong(China Science and Technology Exchange Center) SHI, Peijun(Beijing Normal University) LI,NING (Xiamen University) |
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Thursday, |
15:00—16:30 |
ClimateNet Mr. Axel Michaelowa dransfeld@perspectives.cc +49 40 399990691 University of New South Wales |
NAMAs – the swiss army knife of climate policy? On the eve of the post 2012 period the future role of NAMAs for climate policy remains uncertain. International experts share their views and practitioners report experiences from the ground in order to identify key success factors and main barriers.Speakers: tbc |
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Thursday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Alla Metelitsa ametelitsa@unfccc.int +49 228 8151622 |
Intergenerational Inquiry The UNFCCC Executive Secretary, scientists, representatives of UN agencies, key negotiators from developed and developing countries and young people from around the world will discuss how their actions contribute to a collective solution to climate challenges, and what they see as important prerequi |
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Thursday, |
16:45—18:15 |
TechAmerica Europe Mr. James Lovegrove james.lovegrove@techamerica.org +32 2 3225027015 Global E-Sustainability Initiative* (GeSI) |
ICT Solutions for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: Closing the Public Policy Gap This panel will summarize available evidence that ICT provides one of the most powerful solution sets to meet the challenges of mitigating and adapting to climate change. The panel focus will conclude how sound national-level public policies can help reduce those barriers.Speakers: Mr James Lovegrove (TechAmerica Europe) and/or two Technology Companies – tbc; Mr Kevin Grose (UNFCCC) – tbc; Ms Helen Asiamah (Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana) – tbc; Peter Thomond (Imperial College) [via virtual lync], tbc |
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Thursday, |
16:45—18:15 |
Sustainable Markets Foundation – 350.org Mr. Jeremy Osborn jeremy@350.org +1 802 5524067 United Kingdom Youth Climate Coalition Limited (UKYCC) World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) |
African Climate Stories: Voices from the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis This panel will feature five young people from across Africa presenting their stories of how they are confronting the climate crisis in their everyday lives. Their experiences provide important insights into the human-scale impacts of climate disruption, as well as offer a compelling call to action.Speakers: 350.org Representatives, Youth Organizers and Climate Advocates |
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Thursday, |
16:45—18:15 |
International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Ms. Minna Melleri minna.melleri@uitp.org +32 2 6613196 Centro de Transporte Sustentable de México Asociacion Civil (CTS México) |
‘Bridging the Gap’ between transport and climate policy: time to tackle the transport sector Leading transport experts explain how to make land transport part of national climate change action plans and how it can be incorporated into NAMA development. Parties and developing country representatives will also discuss existing and emerging finance, capacity building and technology provisions.Speakers: Heather Allen (Programme Director at TRL), Harald Diaz-Bone (Transport and Climate Change Specialist at GIZ), Michael Replogle (Policy Director and Founder of ITDP), and Party representatives |
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Thursday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Papua New Guinea Ms. Gwen Sissiou gwensissiou@yahoo.com +675 344 2276 |
The Papua New Guinea National Forest Monitoring System: a way forward to REDD+ Phase II The Government of PNG presents its new Forest Monitoring System that supports the implmentation of national policies and measures related to REDD+ activities.To ensure full stakeholder participation a free WEB-GIS interface has been developed with support from the UN-REDD Programme and Australia.Speakers: Head of Delegation Executive Director OFfice of Climate Change and Development Representative FAO Representative Government of Australia |
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Thursday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Carbon Markets and Investors Association (CMIA) Ms. Leticia Labre leticia.labre@cmia.net +44 7814 533661 |
Cracking the code: Private sector solutions to facilitate effective global action on carbon emission As negotiations stall, we examine how we can bring about action on and financing for the drastic reduction in emissions needed to meet our 2 degree target. This event will showcase various private sector solutions that may just break the negotiating impasse!Speakers: Simon Linnett, Executive Vice Chairman, Rothschild Charles Spencer, Analyst, Rothschild other speakers tbc |
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Thursday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD – Brazil) Ms. Fernanda Gimenes fegimenes@cebds.org +55 61 30327242 |
The comparative advantages of Brazilian companies towards a low carbon economy The objective of the event is to present the inputs of the brazilian version of the document Vision2050, addressing the implementation agenda, focusing on the pillar of energy.The event will bring examples of good business practices,to discuss the challenges in incorporating sustainability concerns.Speakers: Several of the Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS) member companies and some brazilian government representatives. |
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Thursday, |
18:30—20:00 |
United Nations (UN) Mr. Dan Shepard shepard@un.org +1 646 6753286 |
Explaining climate change to youth: A Prerequisite for Action Thank you Climate change and youth: A Prerequisite for Action As impacts of climate change become clearer, communities are increasingly being called upon to include climate change in their education programmes. This side event will allow participants to discuss solutions around integrating climate c |
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Thursday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Rocio Lichte rlichte@unfccc.int +49 228 8151619 |
Funding for climate observations The side event will illustrate how observations for climate in developing countries are currently being funded, including in the context of the GEF, the GCOS Cooperation Mechanisms and others, and discuss existing needs as well as potential options to further strengthen the funding for climate obser |
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Thursday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Tsinghua University, Global Climate Change Institute (GCCI) Ms. Alun GU gal@tsinghua.edu.cn +86 10 62794098 Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) |
Low Carbon Development in the Asian Countries Asian countries are determined to address climate change in the context of sustainable development. This side event will present the efforts to integrate actions into economic/social plans and international cooperation. Opportunities and challenges after FUKUSHIMA will also be presented. |
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Thursday, |
20:15—21:45 |
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Ms. Mary O’Neill maoneill@idrc.ca +1 613 6962108 START International, Inc. (START) |
Building the knowledge base for African adaptation choices Africa’s pressing adaptation needs demand evidence-based responses. Join us for lessons from the Climate Change Adaptation in Africa program, the African Climate Change Fellowship Program, and some of our newest efforts as we share successes and challenges in linking research to decision-making.Speakers: • Dr. Fatima Denton, Program Leader, Climate Change Adaptation in Africa, International Development Research Centre • Dr. Felix Olorunfemi, former ACCFP Policy Fellow Alumnus and Research Fellow from the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research • Dr Chipo Mubaya, Senior Program Officer for the ACCFP Secretariat and ACCFP Doctoral Fellow Alumna • Moussa Na Abou Mamouda, Network Coordinator, AfricaAdapt • Dr. Paco Sérémé, Executive Director of West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development Chair: Professor Shem O. Wandiga, University of Nairobi, former Advisory Board Chair, Climate Change Adaptation in Africa program and former member of the START Scientific Steering Committee |
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Thursday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Asociación Española de la Industria Eléctrica (UNESA) Ms. Cristina Rivero crivero@unesa.es +34 91 5674800 |
FIDES Recommendations for the design and implementation of new market mechanisms in Latinamerica The WG climate change of the Iberoamerican Forum for Sustainable Energy (FIDES) presents recommendations for design and implementation of new market mechanisms based in the assessment of the performance of energy projects in the CDM and the capacity of the region to put in practice new designs.Speakers: Spain and Latinamerica: ministry of environment of Spain, representatives from governments of Latinamerica, AENOR, UNESA, CIER,OLADE, Spanish electricity companies…. |
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Thursday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Center for Policy Research (CPR) Mr. Navroz Dubash ndubash@gmail.com +91 11 26112025 National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) |
A Co-Benefits Approach to Climate Change in India: Politics, Policies and Programmes This panel will describe cases of building resilience through the innovative Indian Rural Employment Guarantee Act, and mitigation co-benefits approaches in key sectors outlined in a new Handbook of Climate Change and India.Speakers: Mr DK Jain, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India Dr. Navroz K Dubash, Senior Fellow, Centre for Policy Research Prof. NH Ravindranath, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Mr Girish Sant, Prayas Energy Group |
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Thursday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) Ms. Lisa Jacobson ljacobson@bcse.org +1 202 7850507 U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) |
Driving a Transformation to Energy Efficient Buildings Pursuing energy efficiency in buildings offers low-cost emissions mitigation, improved climate resilience and better building performance for occupants and owners. This event shares a collaborative private sector-NGO initiative to deliver a Policy Toolkit and approaches for energy efficiency NAMAs.Speakers: Speakers from Johnson Controls’ Institute for Building Efficiency, Roger Platt, Senior Vice President, US Green Building Council, senior policy-makers from emerging economies, NGO partners and the BCSE. |
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Thursday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Abibimman Foundation (AF) Mr. Kenneth-Nana Amoateng amoatengken@gmail.com +233 303 213918 |
Women and Climate Justice Hearings 2011 – (Strengthening Voices, Search for Solutions) a forum to bring all key stakeholders together Testimonies of women and traditionally who have experienced climate change related problems – and their search for innovative, inspiring and/or successful solutions to them.The testimonies will climate change issues faced by women.Speakers: Delegation comprising mostly of women and Youth |
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Friday, |
10:30—12:30 |
Chile Ms. Pascale Rossignol pascale.rossignol@oecd.org +33 1 45249658 Estonia |
OECD/IEA Climate Change Expert Group The latest OECD/IEA analysis on emissions unit accounting and establishing emissions baselines will be presented, followed by discussion with leading experts from developed and developing countries. |
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Friday, |
11:30—13:00 |
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Ms. Andrea Bacher gdu@iccwbo.org +11 33 149532848 |
Leveraging private sector financing and investment The panel will discuss issues around establishing the right framework for encouraging financing and investment, including what is the role of market based instrument, fiscal policy, and what can the UNFCCC do to redirect existing, and channel new, flows of finance towards green investments. |
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Friday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Green Belt Movement (GBM) Ms. Francesca de Gasparis francesca@greenbeltmovement.org +44 207 5490395 The Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) |
Forests and climate: securing community livelihoods and protecting the environment GBM and WRHC will host a panel to discuss the impact of climate initiatives on rights and responsibilities including a CDM project for future REDD+ forestry projects. We will explore how to ensure the right mix of incentives for household forest users and develop participatory forest monitoring.Speakers: GBM and WRHC will host the panel. |
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Friday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Asian Resource Foundation (ARF) Mr. Ekraj Sabur ekraj@arf-asia.org +66 2 9130196 |
Implications of different negotiating outcomes on life and livelihood of the people in South Asia Current mitigation pledges under UNFCCC might result into as much as 50C global temperature increase, which may affect agriculture production in South Asia more abruptly than anticipated under different scenarios of FAR.The session is organized to share results of different model induced studiesSpeakers: Mr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir. Other speakers to be confirmed |
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Friday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Earthjustice Mr. Martin Wagner mwagner@earthjustice.org +510 550 6750 ClientEarth |
Grievance Mechanisms: Options to Consider and Address Stakeholder Concerns in the Climate Framework To protect the rights of those most vulnerable to climate change, it is essential to establish a process that will address concerns of affected peoples and communities. Panelists will discuss options for grievance mechanisms in existing processes, including response measures, finance, REDD and CDM. |
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Friday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Australia Mr. Richard Merzian richard.merzian@climatechange.gov.au +61 2 61597261 |
Australia’s Carbon Pricing Mechanism and Clean Energy Future Plan The Australian Government released its comprehensive Clean Energy Future plan in July 2011. It will place a price on carbon emissions in Australia for the first time. The Carbon Pricing Mechanism will link to global carbon markets from 2015.Speakers: Jenny Wilkinson, First Assistant Secretary, Climate Strategy & Markets Division, Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and other distinguished speakers (TBC). |
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Friday, |
13:15—14:45 |
International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) Ms. Violeta Gonzalez vgonzalez@inbar.int +86 1 3911269783 Ethiopia |
Emerging economies combat climate risks in forestry and agriculture through green-growth and south- Panelists will highlight policies and investments needed in Africa and at global levels to accelerate green growth and south-south collaboration.Speakers: International Network for Bamboo and Rattan Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency International Fund for Agricultural Development German International Cooperation (GIZ) Green Belt Movement World Bank |
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Friday, |
13:15—14:45 |
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Mr. Jeffrey Brez j.brez@ifad.org +39 366 6121101 |
Climate-Smart Agriculture – a transformative approach to food security, adaptation and mitigation Agriculture must undergo a radical transformation to meet the challenges of sustainable food security and poverty reduction with climate change. Learn about approaches that increase both productivity and the resilience of livelihoods and ecosystems, plus how REDD+ lessons can inform our progress. |
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Friday, |
13:15—14:45 |
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ms. Cassie Flynn cassie.flynn@undp.org +1 212 9066591 |
Results-Based Capacity Development to Address Climate Change: Lessons Learned from UN Initiatives The side event will showcase UN success stories and discuss learning mechanisms and indicators on capacity building. It will pay special attention to needs expressed by parties on mitigation, adaptation, technology, finance, REDD and consider existing UN tools and initiatives such as CC:Learn. |
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Friday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Rocio Lichte rlichte@unfccc.int +49 228 8151619 |
Updates from climate change science – special focus: Africa Scientists and experts from international and regional research programmes and organizations will present latest information from climate change research, especially from Africa. |
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Friday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Humane Society International (HSI) Mr. Geoff Evans gevans@hsi.org +1 503 6888657 Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) |
Agricultural Solutions to Support Food Security, Sustainability, and Animal Welfare While agriculture significantly affects and is affected by climate change, it should also be a part of the solution. Drawing on country-specific examples in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, experts will discuss mitigation and adaptation policies that support food security and other social goals.Speakers: Mia MacDonald, Executive Director, Brighter Green; Geoff Evans, Animal Agriculture & Climate Specialist, Humane Society International; Danielle Nierenberg, Director of Nourishing the Planet; Justice B. P. Singh – President, National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development & Public Leadership (NCCSD); Mr. Ashwin Shroff – Chairman Vivekanand Research & Training Institute (VRTI) |
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Friday, |
15:00—16:30 |
IUCN – International Union for Conservation of Nature Ms. Pauline Buffle pauline.buffle@iucn.org +41 22 990260 |
Policies for Mobilizing Nature-based Adaptation Action in Africa Many African citizens are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. A large portion of them are also directly reliant on natural resources. A high level panel will discuss what this means in terms of fast tracking adaptation action and ways in which current land-use policies need to change |
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Friday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Environnement et Developpement du Tiers-Monde (ENDA-TM) Mr. Libasse BA libasseba@yahoo.fr +221 33 8222496 |
Strengthening Institutional Capacities for Climate Change Research and Training: Lessons-Learned Nine research and training organizations from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific and the Caribbean collectively form a Climate Change Capacity Development (C3D) network. The Partners collaborate in developing and testing methodologies in support of climate change decision-making.Speakers: Representatives of C3D Partner Organizations and Beneficiaries |
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Friday, |
16:45—18:15 |
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) Mr. Mikiya Takayanagi int-unfccc@nies.go.jp +81 29 8502308 University of Technology Malaysia* (UTM) |
Low carbon society in Asia: from planning to implementation We have developed a methodology to create low carbon scenarios and roadmaps towards low carbon societies in Asia. The event will present how these scenarios and roadmaps have been developed and several trends in LCS (Low Carbon Society) in several countries and cities in Asia.Speakers: Dr. Junichi Fujino (NIES), Dr. Mikiko Kainuma (NIES), Prof. Priyadarshi Ramprasad Shukla (Indian Institute of Management), Dr. Kejun Jiang (Energy Research Institute), Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Azraai Kassim (UTM), Prof. Ho Chin Siong (UTM), Mr. Boyd Dionysius Joeman (Iskandar Regional Development Authority) |
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16:45—18:15 |
International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE) Mr. Gunnar Olesen, Boye inforse@gmail.com +45 86 227000 HELIO International (HELIO) Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC) |
Renewable Energy Policies for Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction Presentations from Africa and Asia by INFORSE and HELIO Network members – Real-life efforts to use renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions for GHG emission mitigation, development and poverty reduction. – Tools to climate-proof supporting energy policies including results from case sSpeakers: – Timothy Byakola, INFORSE-East Africa/CDI, Uganda: (case: decentralizing power policy and legislation, micro-hydropower) – Raymond Myles, INFORSE South Asia/INSEDA, India (case: family biogas with climate mitigation) – Pierre Dembele, Mali Folkecenter (case: local Jatropha oil, project cooperation with Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy) – Hamid Taybo, Adel-Sofala, Mozambique (case: Success with local renewable energy in the Sofala province, project with VE Denmark) – Secou Sarr, INFORSE-West Africa/ENDA, Senegal (climate mitigation proposals from Africa) – Usha Nair, AIWC, All India Women Conference(case: solar food dryers to income generation for women, from India) – Tanay Sidki Uyar, Eurosolar Turkey (experiences and proposals for local renewable energy in emerging economies) – Michel Takam, ADEID, Cameroun (case: micro-hydro) – Gunnar Boye Olesen, INFORSE (summary of proposals, NGO proposals for climate policies) Sylvain Defo, Ministère de l’Energie et de l’Eau (Cameroon) – Tcharabalo Abiyou, Ministère des Mines, de l’énergie et de l’Eau. (Togo) – Laura Williamson (HELIO International) – IEPF 3) Niclas Hällström, Swedish Society for Nature Conservation on Bottom-up Renewable Energy Revolution: Global Feed-in Tariffs |
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16:45—18:15 |
German Development Institute (DIE – Bonn) Ms. Chinwe Ifejika Speranza chinwe.ifejika.speranza@die-gdi.de +49 1577 5766855 University of Bayreuth |
Adapting NRM in Africa: lessons learnt, ways forward and the ‘sustainable land management programme’ The side-event discusses options for adapting NRM in Africa using different case studies (Kenya, South Africa, D. R. Congo) in adaptation and mitigation (agriculture, water, REDD+). The German funded research programme ‘sustainable land management’ and its African regional projects are introduced.Speakers: 1. Romy Chevallier (Romy.Chevallier@wits.ac.za; South African Institute of International Affairs, SA): The political barriers to climate change adaptation implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa 2. Marcus Kaplan (Marcus.Kaplan@die-gdi.de; German Development Institute (DIE) ,GER): Opportunities and Constraints for Adaptation and Mitigation in African Agriculture 3. Chinwe Ifejika Speranza (Ifejika.Speranza@die-gdi.de; German Development Institute (DIE) ,GER) : Lessons from a resilient perspective on conservation agriculture adaptation practices in Kenya 4. Mari-Lise du Preez (mari-lise.dupreez@saiia.org.za; South African Institute of International Affairs, SA) : REDD+ and governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo 5. Sabine Stuart-Hill, (Stuart-Hills@ukzn.ac.za; School of Bioresources Engineering and. Environmental Hydrology, UKZN, SA): Water governance in South Africa – mainstreaming an adaptation agenda? 6. Prof. Dr. Ralf Seppelt (ralf.seppelt@ufz.de; Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research UFZ; GER): Research programme „Sustainable land management“ |
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18:30—20:00 |
Philippines Ms. Loraine Gatlabayan loraine.gatlabayan@climate.gov.ph +63 2 7353144 |
Enabling Communities to Mitigate & Adapt to Climate Change in the Philippines:The EcoTown Framework The Philippine government has begun to mainstream climate change in national and local level. The side event will feature the Eco-town framework where ecosystem-based management approach and sustainable financing mechanism (Payment for EcoServices) is used to establish climate resilient communitiesSpeakers: Minister Mary Ann Lucille L. Sering, Vice-Chair, Climate Change Commission, (National Focal Point) |
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Friday, |
18:30—20:00 |
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Ms. Barbara Black black@wbcsd.org +41 22 8393105 |
How will climate finance work in 2012 Climate finance is critical for scale up of low-carbon investment and for low-carbon growth. How is this working now, how could Durban affect it and what will happen in 2012. Join this discussion which will include business, finance and government panelists. |
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Friday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Mr. Cory Lewis clewis@edf.org +1 202 5723277 Climate Action Reserve |
Effective Trading Systems to Facilitate Linking and Complement Multilateral Actions A discussion of national and state government trading scheme designs and their potential to be linked.Speakers: Mrs. Jennifer Haverkamp, Mr. Alex Hanafi, Dr. Stephan Schwartzman, Mr. Jos Cozijnsen |
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Friday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Malawi Mr. Richard Munang Richard.Munang@unep.org +2 54 731666334 International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) |
Overcoming Food Insecurity with Adaptation Actions: Building on Lessons from Sub Saharan Africa Africa’s vulnerability to climate change impacts is once more in the spotlight following the drought impacts in the horn of Africa risking over 10 million people. The CC DARE programme conducted country-led activities with enhancing different aspects of food security in adaptation to climate changeSpeakers: 1. Dr. Hailu Araya, Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD),Ethiopia 2. Dr. Rogers Malimbwi , Soinkone University,Tanzania 3. Mr. Manuel Menomussanga, Centre for Sustainable Development of Coastal Zones, Mozambique 4. Mr. Hatimi Tchabore, Director, Department of Village Water Supply, Ministry Water Sanitation, Togo 5. Dr. Drake Mubiru, the National Agricultural Research Laboratory (NARL),Uganda 6. Mr. Henry Utila, Forestry research Institute of Malawi (FRIM), Malawi. |
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Friday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Thailand Ms. Nirawan Pipitsombat unfccc.thailand.focalpoint@gmail.com +66 2 2656550 |
Low carbon and climate resilient society This side event focuses on practical ways to build and develop a low carbon and climate resilient society in Thailand and other ASEAN countries.Speakers: Secretary-General of Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand; Executive Director of Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (PO), Thailand; Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) representative; two ASEAN member countries representatives |
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18:30—20:00 |
World Bank Ms. Maureen Shields Lorenzetti mlorenzetti@ifc.org +1 202 3523572 |
Engaging the Private Sector in Climate Finance: Opportunities and Challenges (IFC and UNDP) The private sector will play a pivotal role in climate finance for the foreseeable future. Given how public policy has accelerated adoption of clean technology, the session will highlight business opportunities and challenges through examples taken from established development projects in Africa and other emerging markets.Speakers: Andrew Steer World Bank Group Special Envoy for Climate Change, moderating private sector perspectives with introductions by IFC and UNDP. |
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20:15—21:45 |
UNEP – Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Mr. Remco Fischer remco.fischer@unep.org +41 22 9178685 |
Green Climate Fund: The private financial sector’s perspective How can the GCF mobilise private capital to finance climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing countries? This session will deliver the outcomes of private financial sector consultations in Bonn, London, Lagos and Nairobi on the pros/cons of enlisting private capital in the GCF.Speakers: Farruk Khan (Lead Climate Negotiator, Government of Pakistan) – TBC; Nick Robins (Chair of UNEP FI´s Climate Change Working Group / Head of HSBC´s Climate Change Centre of Excellence, HSBC); Paul Clements-Hunt (Head of UNEP Finance Initiative) |
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Friday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Fundación Getulio Vargas* (FGV) Ms. Fernanda Carreira fernanda.carreira@fgv.br +55 11 37993503 |
Business Initiatives For Carbon Management in Brazil The event will be held together by a coalition: FGV-GVces, CNI, Ethos Institute and CEBDS, representing the entire private sector. The goal will be to present the major business initiatives in climate change in Brazil, emphasizing objectives, achievements and priorities for the next years.Speakers: 1 representative of FGV-GVces 1 representative of CNI 1 representative of Ethos Institute 1 representative of CEBDS |
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Friday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) Mr. Tim Stumhofer tim.stumhofer@ghginstitute.org +1 415 5185259 University of Michigan |
Professionalization: A pathway to a mature, resilient, capitalized carbon market The GHG Management Institute, International Forest Carbon Association and U of Michigan present a discussion on professionalization in carbon markets. Speakers will outline the potential for market-wide transformation in MRV and financial systems with specific reference to the forestry sector/REDD+.Speakers: The panel will bring together a collection of voices from GHG program administrators, professional societies, and technical and financial carbon market practitioners. Event participation will be geographically balanced and include panelists from, and speaking to their experience in, countries at all stages of development. |
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Friday, |
20:15—21:45 |
The Green Initiative (TGI) Mr. Magno Castelo Branco magno@iniciativaverde.org.br +55 11 89053450 |
The Green Initiative’s Carbon Free program:helping people and biodiversity with high quality offsets There are opportunities to enhance biodiversity and reduce poverty in Brazil’s Mata Atlantica highly degraded areas through the implementation of high quality carbon projects. Developed and implemented by The Green Initiative, the Carbon Free program achieves both goals through forestry offsets.Speakers: Magno Castelo Branco, PhD |
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Friday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE) Mr. Bastiaan Louman blouman@catie.ac.cr +506 2558 2321 |
Synergies and tradeoffs between mitigation and adaptation: the case of forests Forests are managed for mitigation (REDD+) and adaptive capacity of forest dependent communities. This event will draw out synergies and tradeoffs of achieving these goals, focusing on experiences of national policy and local implementation in Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaSpeakers: representatives from CATIE, ODI, RECOFTC and UCSD, as well as other REDD-net partners from Africa, Asia and Latin America. |
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Friday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Indigenous People of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) Mr. Nigel Crawhall ipacc.africa@gmail.com +11 27 825796868 |
Multi-stakeholder Collaboration to Reinforce Adaptation Opportunities for African Pastoral Peoples In support of the Cancun Adaptation Framework, the Chadian Ministry of Water and IPACC convene a multi-stakeholder dialogue on climatic events, local knowledge and African pastoral peoples. How can meteorologists, communities and policy-makers jointly reinforce adaptation policy and practice?Speakers: A spokespersons from Conservation International, UNESCO, WMO, Ministry of Water – Republic of Chad (Government and ACMAD (Scientific Community). Ms. Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, IPACC Executive Committee member and founder and director of AFPAT (Peul-Bororo nomadic women’s association of Chad) (Indigenous Peoples) |
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Saturday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Ibon Foundation Inc. (IBON) Ms. Maria Theresa Lauron tlauron@ibon.org +63 2 9277060 |
Improving Development Effectiveness of Climate Financing: Challenges and Opportunities Communities impacted by the climate crisis need financing to build resilience and to survive. The evolving climate financing architecture needs to improve its development effectiveness and civil society now has the opportunity to influence this and make it truly responsive to people’s neSpeakers: Ms,. Bernarditas Muller (G77 & China), Usec. Naderev Sano (Phils. Climate Change Commission, Kumi Naidoo, Md Shamsuddoha, Murray Worth (WDM), Ivan Torafing (APIYN) |
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Saturday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust (COAST Trust) Mr. M Rezaul Karim Chowdhury reza@coastbd.org +88 1 711529792 |
Climate Forced Migrants : Human Rights Perspective Its a forecast that there will be around 200 millions of climate forced migrants around the world due to climate induced problems, alone in Bangladeshi it will around 20 millions. New set of rights should be considered in view of human rights frame work as these migrants are not responsible for thisSpeakers: Kumin Naido Green Peace, Arjun Karki LDC Watch, Lidy Nacpil,Beverly Kenne, Njoki Njoro Njeho, Demba Dembele from Jubilee South,Malcom Damon EJN, Maria Tettet Lauren APRN, Dr.Ahsan Uddin CSRL, Dr Hasan Minister Bangladesh |
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Saturday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU) Ms. Sonja Ohlsson copenhagen@dk.bkwsu.org +45 0 33310421 COBASE, Cooperativa Tecnico Scientifica di Base (ECOSOC) Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic, Inc. |
Sustainable capacity building: Empowering individuals and communities to act Panel discussion: solar advisor, anthropologist, spiritual mentor, physicist and architect respond to the critical question of how to harness the inner and outer capacity of people. They will demonstrate ways to sustain a new vision, alongside current technology, supporting a good green economy.Speakers: Ms. Ann Braudis, Arch. Valentina Jappelli, Sister Jayanti Kirpalani, Prof. Massimo Pieri, Mr. Joachim Golo Pilz. |
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Saturday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society (CECOEDECON) Mr. Sharad Joshi sharad_jp1@sancharnet.in +91 141 9114127714 |
Climate smart agriculture – myth or reality The event will focus on how agriculture is being negotiated in the negotiation text & the NAMAS, whether the proposed climate smart technologies are leading to increased soil carbon stocks, whether smallholder farmers will benefit from these technologies. |
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Saturday, |
13:15—14:45 |
TEARFUND Ms. Joanna Khinmaung jo.khinmaung@tearfund.org +44 20 89437707 Cooperation internationale pour le développement et la solidarité (CIDSE) |
Is adaptation finance supporting an integrated approach? Tearfund, CIDSE, CAFOD and PACJA discuss learning from their climate change adaptation field work and findings of a policy report. What’s good practice? What’s working? What needs improving? How can adaptation finance ensure an integrated and locally-owned approach to build climate resilience?Speakers: Tearfund, CAFOD, CIDSE, PACJA and their partners |
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Saturday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Global Environment Facility (GEF) Ms. Anna Lerner klerner@thegef.org +1 202 5694969 |
Global Environment Facility Representatives from the Global Environment Facility Secretariat will provide an update on the GEF reform program with provision of financing for projects generating Global Environment Benefits in the area of Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Technology Transfer.Speakers: Mr. Robert K Dixon, Ms. Chizuru Aoki |
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Saturday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Lebanon Ms. Lea kai l.kai@moe.gov.lb +961 3 744252 |
Adaptation to a Changing Climate in the Arab Countries Together, the Arab countries, the World Bank, League of Arab States, and researchers based in Arab countries, are in the process of preparing a study on climate change adaptation in the Arab countries, including Lebanon. The session will address climate change, its impacts, and adaptation optionsSpeakers: Government officials from Lebanon Government officials from other Arab countries the League of Arab States the World Bank |
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Saturday, |
13:15—14:45 |
ACT Alliance – Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance) Ms. Marian Casey marian.casey@actalliance.org +41 22 7916218 Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance* (EAA) |
Can we achieve food security in a world challenged by climate change? Hunger kills millions in Africa. Smart investment in agro-ecological food production is vital for climate mitigation and adaptation as well as long-term food security. Good and bad approaches presented from Horn of Africa inform recommendations for negotiators on adaptation and agriculture policy.Speakers: Moderator and interviewer: ACT Alliance Mattias Soderberg (TBC) Panelists: Negotiators from the Governments of Kenya and New Zealand on agriculture and adaptation policies (names TBC) Panelist: Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance: Peter Prove or Malcolm Damon Panelist: ACT Alliance: Aino Pennanen (TBC) Panelist: Caritas Internationalis (name TBC) |
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Saturday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Uganda Mr. Paul Isabirye paul_isabirye@yahoo.com +256 772 592032 |
Country Pilot Action to Strengthen National Learning and Skills Development Systems to Address Clima How can countries respond to the human capacity and skills development needs created by climate change? At the side-event UN CC:Learn pilot countries will share their experiences in developing results-oriented learning strategies in support of national climate change objectives.Speakers: Representatives from UN CC:Learn pilot countries which include Benin, Dominican Republic, Uganda, representing different sectors and stakeholder groups |
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Saturday, |
14:00—15:00 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Niclas Svenningsen nsvenningsen@unfccc.int +49 228 8151982 |
“Launching of the CDM Policy Dialogue”. The CDM Executive Board has decided to establish a High Level Panel to conduct a Policy Dialogue with the objective to review past CDM experiences and to ensure the readiness of CDM to meet the challenges of the post-2012 period. At this occasion the Policy Dialogue will be officially introduced.Speakers: Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary UNFCCC, Martin Hession, Chairman for the CDM Executive Board and other high level participants |
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Saturday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change (CMCC) Mr. Riccardo Valentini giulia.galluccio@cmcc.it +39 2 52036945 University of Cape Town (UCT) |
Regional information for climate services in Africa Improved climate services including thoughtful assessment of uncertainties are needed to support decision makers for developing responsible adaptation strategies and promote sustainable development in Africa. This requires careful tailoring and communication of regional projections.Speakers: Euro-Mediterranean center for Climate Change: Prof. Riccardo Valentini Dr. Antonio Navarra Dr. Antonio Bombelli University of Cape Town: Prof Bruce Hewitson and Mr Chris Jack |
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Saturday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Research Centre for Sustainable Development (RCSD) Ms. Xiang Yu sophie.yu.xiang@gmail.com +86 10 65252160 |
Equal access to sustainable development: balancing carbon and financial budgets Equal access to sustainable development requires a fair share of emission space among all the individuals on earth. We will discuss how to establish an overall global framework for international cooperation on climate protection, linking carbon and financial flows. Chinese approaches will be shared.Speakers: Pan Jiahua, Director General of RCSD and China IPCC advisor to Working Group III; Chen Hongbo, Programme Director, Carbon finance, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; Liu Yanhua, Counsellor, Counsellors’ Office of the State Council; Harald Winkler, Lead Author on the IPCC Working Group III; William Chandler, President of Transition Energy; Wen Gang, Negotiator, Chinese delegation to UNFCCC. |
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Saturday, |
18:30—20:00 |
World Green Building Council, Inc. (WorldGBC) Ms. Michelle Malanca mmalanca@worldgbc.org +1 415 9949800 BioRegional Development Group |
Energy efficient buildings and communities for sustainable development: Voices from South Africa Leading public and private sector organisations explore intersections between energy demand, efficient buildings & communities and climate change in South Africa. Policies, frameworks and financial tools for building and city sector emissions in the context of sustainable development are discussed.Speakers: Confirmed speakers: Jane Henley, Chief Executive Officer, World Green Building Council (moderator)- Carl Wesselink, Cape Town Kuyasa CDM Project Manager – Andrew Etzinger, Senior General Manager, Integrated Demand Management at Eskom (South African Public Utility) – Brian Willkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Green Building Council of South Africa.- Pooran Desai, One Planet Technical Director – Sarah Alsen, One Planet Living Country Manager, South Africa – Mike Deighton, Executive, Tongaat Hulett Developments |
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Saturday, |
18:30—20:00 |
PAIRVI Associates (PAIRVI) Mr. Ajay Kumar Jha pairvidelhi@rediffmail.com +91 141 3294834 |
Liability and Redress for climate change Impacts; Time for International Tribunal on Climate Justice The panel discussion will discuss the need for robust municipal and international regime in view of the constraints to address the issues of liability and redress.Speakers: Justice V S Dave, Justice PC Jain |
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Saturday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Ms. Rita Roy Choudhury rita@ficci.com +91 11 23325110 |
Indian Industry Perspective on Market Based Mechanisms, Technology Transfer, Trade & Climate Change This Side Event will deliberate on the expectations of Indian businesses on market mechanisms post 2012 as well as engagement of businesses in domestic market mechanisms. Discussions will also include technology transfer and concerns on global developments in the context of trade & climate change. |
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Saturday, |
18:30—20:00 |
International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) Mr. Robert Siveter robert.siveter@ipieca.org +44 20 76332378 |
Addressing the remaining gaps and barriers to CCS Widespread deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) requires addressing remaining knowledge gaps and implementation barriers. Resolving these will require R&D, demonstration projects, developing management practices, public acceptance and regulatory frameworks amongst others. |
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Saturday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Keren Kayemet LeIsrael/The Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) Ms. Karine Bolton Karineb@kkl.org.il +972 2 6707450 |
Modifying Afforestation Practices in Adaptation to Climate Change KKL-JNF has rich experience in developing sustainable afforestation practices in semi-arid regions. By using advanced techniques for watershed management, soil conservation, & biological control; and by sharing our knowledge with others, we are able to turn ecological challenges into opportunities.Speakers: Dr. David Brand, Head Forester, KKL-JNF Mr. Itzhak Moshe,Deputy Dirctor Southern Region |
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Saturday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Ms. Rasika Chandihok rasika.chandihok@cii.in +91 11 24653219 |
India’s Move Towards a Low Carbon Economy The event will focus on the businesses’ role in driving the transformation to a low carbon economy given the enabling policy framework (greater use of renewable energy, Jawahar Lal Nehru National Solar Mission, Bureau of Energy Efficiency Schemes,etc.). It will also explore future policy direction |
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Saturday, |
20:15—21:45 |
FACE Foundation (FACE) Mr. Denis Slieker denis.slieker@face-thefuture.com +31 10 7542050 |
Best practices from forest carbon projects in Malaysia and Uganda From the early 90’s forest carbon projects have been developed in Malaysia and Uganda. These projects have proven their value ever since and have acquired VCS registration in 2011. The projects are presented and linked to national strategies related to forest carbon projects.Speakers: Denis Slieker (Managing Director, Face Foundation/Face the Future). Andrew Seguya, Executive Director Uganda Wildlife Authority). Dr. Sau Wai Yap (Senior manager, Yayasan Sabah Group). Todd Frank (Program Manager, Greenhouse Gas Verification, SCS/Scientific Certification Systems). |
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Saturday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Korea Green Foundation (KGF) Ms. Eun-Ae Lee ealee@greenfund.org +82 2 20114354 |
Building Sustainable Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Asia for Climate Change The Climate Change Center of KGF, the Korea International Cooperation Agency & Korea University with joint researches will suggest effective roles of government, industry, & civil society in PPP. The event aims to seek measures for climate-vulnerable regions in Asia and reinforce the Asian network.Speakers: See the Additional Comments for more info |
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Saturday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute* (SAFCEI) Mr. David Le Page press@safcei.org.za +27 21 7018145 |
Bringing Earth herself to the climate negotiations Negotiations to resolve conflict usually include all affected parties. Humanity is amply represented at the COPs, but who speaks for other living creatures, natural systems and the Earth herself? We discuss how legal, indigenous and spiritual perspectives can bridge this great gap.Speakers: Lead drafter of the Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth, Cormac Cullinan; Bishop Geoff Davies, Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute; Kanyinke Sena, Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee |
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Monday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Mr. Tim Hirsch thirsch@gbif.org +45 35 321476 International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) |
Assessment of biodiversity, forest management, REDD+ links; the need for common data standards The new scientific assessment of the relationship between biodiversity, forests and REDD+, under the framework of Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP); and the importance of freely-accessible biodiversity data, published to globally-agreed standards, to support biodiversity monitoring within REDD+.Speakers: Dr Christoph Wildburger, IUFRO Coordinator, Global Forest Expert Panels Dr John Parrotta, Natural Resources Canada Dr Nicholas King, Executive Secretary, Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
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Monday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) Mr. Steven Downey steven.downey@gwpforum.org +46 8 52212652 International Hydropower Association (IHA) |
Mobilising finance and investments for water security and climate resilience Financing investments in water management and infrastructure is crucial for resilience. This side event will present a draft Framework for Water Security and Climate Resilient Development, a key tool for mobilizing investments in water security and climate change adaptation. |
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Monday, |
11:30—13:00 |
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Ms. Katiuscia Fara katiuscia.fara@ifrc.org +41 22 7304344 |
Public awareness & education on DRR & climate change(IFRC ISDR Children in a Changing Climate ACDS) The implementation of public awareness and education activities to increase local resilience and support adaptation will be crucial in the coming years (Art. 6,UNFCCC). Lessons learnt, role of youth, scaling up and ensuring quality at scale will amongst the issues discussed by the organizations.Speakers: IFRC African Centre for Disaster Studies-NWU CHildren in a changing climate (UNICEF, Plan International,Save the Children and World Vision) |
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Monday, |
11:30—13:00 |
South Centre Ms. Mariama Williams mariamaw@hotmail.com +41 22 227918050 |
The carbon Budget and Development Panel will explore low carbon development strategies and different clustes of development implications and consequences for localities and vulnerable groups and women’s empowermentSpeakers: Martin Khor Mariama Williams Others TBC |
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Monday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Republic of Korea Ms. Youngran Kim yr.kim@gggi.org +82 10 95309949 |
Global Green Growth Institute: Green Growth in Action Green growth is a revolutionary approach to tackle climate change without sacrificing aspirations for economic growth for developing countries. GGGI will present the outcome of country programs in 2010-2011 and share its ambition to become an intergovernmental organization by 2012.Speakers: – Opening Remarks: Dr. Han Seung-soo, Chairman of GGGI – Moderator: Lord Nicholas Stern, Professor of London School of Economics – Speakers (TBC): Senior Officers (UAE, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Cambodia, WB, EBRD, ADB) |
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Monday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Kenya Ms. Fatuma Hussein famzahra80@yahoo.co.uk +254 20 722299975 |
Systematic approach to address Climate Change in Kenya Implementation of the Kenya Climate change Response strategy and the Link with the Cancun AgreementsSpeakers: Mr. Stephen Kinguyu |
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Monday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Global Environment Facility (GEF) Ms. Sara Nielsen snielsen@thegef.org +1 202 4734840 |
“Adaptation in Practice: Evaluating Innovative Approaches” This event will present lessons learned from first generation adaptation interventions in the GEF (SCCF, LDCF, SPA), incl. ongoing work on RBM, indicators and M&E frameworks (Adaptation Fund). It will also showcase the Climate-Eval interface: a fast-growing global community of adaptation evaluators.Speakers: Global Environment Facility Evaluation Office; LDCF/SCCF Secretariat; Adaptation Fund Board Secretariat; World Bank Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) |
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Monday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Festus Luboyera fluboyera@unfccc.int +49 172 5409859 |
UN System Support to Adaptation: Progress and Opportunities for Enhanced Action Systems and sectors essential for human livelihood, such as water resources, agriculture and food security, will be adversely affected by climate change. The event will highlight what the UN system is doing to support countries to adapt to climate change and ways to enhance this response. |
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Monday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Uazamo Kaura ukaura@unfccc.int +49 228 8151474 |
Latest submissions of national communications from non-Annex I Parties The side-event will consist of presentations of the latest submissions of national communications from non-Annex I Parties, followed by a Q&A session and general discussion. |
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Monday, |
15:00—16:30 |
International Energy Agency (IEA) Ms. Jenny Gell jenny.gell@iea.org +75 75015 3314057672 |
Energy and climate: building a sustainable and secure future to be confirmedSpeakers: Richard Baron other speakers to be confirmed |
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Monday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Organisation internationale de la francophonie (OIF/IEPF) Mme Rajae CHAFIL rajae.chafil@francophonie.org +1 418 6925727 Banque ouest africaine de developpement (BOAD) |
Joint side event IEPF/BOAD-UEMOA on Mitigation opportunities and challenges in Africa - Presentation of sectoral studies on mitigation and adaptation carried out by the IEPF on key sectors, particularly the Study on “Building in Africa and CC”, – Dialogue between NAMAs stakeholders in Africa, and role of UEMOA / BOADSpeakers: Countries representative and experts |
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Monday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC) Ms. Regan Suzuki regan@recoftc.org +66 81 6495041 |
Gender and REDD+ in the Asia Pacific: Supporting Champions for Women’s Leadership/ Gender Equality A Gender and REDD+ Team has formed in Asia/Pacific region to champion women’s leadership and gender equality to address the neglect of gender issues within REDD+. Panelists will discuss ways in which REDD+ projects can actively enhance the rights and position of rural women in the region.Speakers: Mdme Thoa, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam, Yani Septiani, Ministry of Forestry, Indonesia, Regan Suzuki, RECOFTC, Jeannette Gurung, WOCAN, |
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Monday, |
15:30—17:30 |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Ms. Alison Conboy alison.conboy@decc.gsi.gov.uk +0 44 3000685564 |
Country-level assessments of climate change impacts The event will present a major new assessment, carried out by the UK Met Office Hadley Centre in collaboration with global scientists, to summarise the observed and projected impacts of climate change in individual countries. The project has captured this new science work in an engaging format.Speakers: *Senior impacts experts from Met Office and global research institutions |
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Monday, |
16:45—18:15 |
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) Mr. Rui Zhou cncigbp@igsnrr.ac.cn +86 10 64889829 Greenriver Shan Shui Conservation Center (Shan Shui) |
Green Actions in China In the context of global climate change risks, the whole world is suffering great loss due to large-scale disasters associated with global climate changes. In this side event, a new path of development incorporating with disaster risk mitigation and reduction is discussed based on China’s experienceSpeakers: Prof. Qian Ye Prof. Michael Glantz Mr. Honghui Yu Mr. Ming Wang Ms. Jane Zhang |
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Monday, |
16:45—18:15 |
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Ms. Susan Riley riley@iiasa.ac.at +43 2236 807536 German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) |
How to achieve a global transformation towards a climate-friendly, sustainable future? IIASA and WBGU present policy options and strategies to cut emissions and achieve a transformation of energy systems and sustainable landuse management, with co-benefits for human development goals. The new Global Energy Assessment and WBGU’s A Social Contract for Sustainability are also profiledSpeakers: Professor Nebojsa Nakicenovic, Deputy Director, IIASA, Director, Global Energy Assessment and member of WBGU; Dr. Michael Obersteiner, Program Leader, IIASA; Professor Dirk Messner, Deputy Chair, WGBU |
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Monday, |
16:45—18:15 |
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mr. Stefan Salvador s.salvador@fsc.org +49 228 3676624 CarbonFix e.V. |
Role and contribution of forest certification towards a low-carbon forestry, A/R and REDD+ projects FSC, RA, SNV, CarbonFix and IMAFLORA present how FSC certification contributes towards forest carbon stewardship, provides relevant safeguards and co-benefits for A/R and REDD+ projects and introduce the FSC Strategy for climate change engagement.Speakers: Stefan Salvador (FSC), Mark Moroge (Rainforest Alliance), Adrian Enright (SNV), Pieter van Midwoud (CarbonFix), Mauricio Voivodic (IMAFLORA) |
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Monday, |
18:30—20:00 |
China Mr. Ji Chen chenji@ccchina.gov.cn +8 10 68501567 |
China’s Policies and Actions for Addressing Climate Change In this side event, the head of the Chinese delegation, vice chairman of NDRC of China, Minister Xie Zhenhua, will introduce China’s objectives, policies, measures and actions addressing climate change during the 12th Five-Year-Plan period.Speakers: Xie Zhenhua |
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Monday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Federation of German Industries (BDI) Ms. Tara Nitz t.nitz@bdi.eu +49 30 20281424 |
Greening the value chain: Ways forward through private sector cooperation & low carbon technologies The event aims to discuss what is needed to foster private sector cooperation that can lead to emission reductions within the whole value chain. Different solutions will be presented, e.g. incorporating renewable energies, improving efficiency as well as the chances arising from e-mobility.Speakers: Prof. Dr. H.-P. Keitel,President, Federation of German Industries (tbc); Dr. Thomas Becker, BMW, Manager Political Affairs (confirmed)or CEO BMW South Africa (tbc); Representative from TIA South Africa(tbc); Representative from South African and Mexican company (tbc). |
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Monday, |
18:30—20:00 |
India Mr. Rajni Ranjan Rashmi rr.rashmi@nic.in +91 11 24362281 |
Equity in Climate Change The event would highlight the best available scientific knowledge for reducing the global emissions on the basis of equitable access to sustainable development. |
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Monday, |
18:30—20:00 |
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Mr. Joe Bradley joe.bradley@wipo.int +41 79 2480133 |
Technology transfer in the context of shifting towards a green economy Innovation and technology are vital instruments to support climate change mitigation and adaptation. UN agencies join hands under the UN High Level Committee on Programs Working Group on Climate Change to address this issue and present examples of their actions to support developing countries |
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Monday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Alla Metelitsa ametelitsa@unfccc.int +49 228 8151622 |
Launch of the Capacity-building Portal The event will serve as the formal launch of the capacity-building portal, being developed by the UNFCCC secretariat. |
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Monday, |
20:15—21:45 |
World Coal Association (WCA) Mr. Benjamin Sporton bsporton@worldcoal.org +44 20 78510052 |
The role of coal in the context of action on climate change and sustainable development With the world facing major challenges on climate change and energy poverty, we explore the role of coal in addressing these integrated priorities. Questions include – how can coal support clean development, how can finance be leveraged to support deployment of CCS and other clean coal technologies?Speakers: Norman Mbazima, Chief Executive, Thermal Coal, Anglo American; Fatih Birol, Chief Economist, IEA; Morgan Bazilian, Energy Advisor, UNIDO; Asian Development Bank, World Resources Institute; Milton Catelin, Chief Executive, World Coal Association. |
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Monday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Namibia Ms. Naomi Shaninga naomi.shaninga@gmail.com +900 264 612842704 |
Presenting of Namibia’s Second National Communication Second National Communication, Climate Change Adaptation Measures & Mitigation Measures, Climate Change Youth action programme, Climate Change awareness raising materials, Climate Change & science in NamibiaSpeakers: Mr. Teofilus Nghitila, Hon Minister Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwa. |
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Monday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Groupe Energies Renouvelables, Environnement et Solidarités (GERES) Mr. William Battye w.battye@geres.eu +44 0 7771823138 Egypt |
CDM and NAMA’s, a vector for development? Examples from MENA Region & suppressed demand studies RCREEE, GERES, and Perspectives will present their work on: identification of support needs to speed registration of CDM projects before 2012, importance of suppressed demand to expand basic services in poor areas, and emergence of NAMA’s as a new promising mitigation mechanism.Speakers: Speakers Amel Bida (RCREEE), William Battye (GERES), Matthias Krey (Perspectives) Panelists Ezzat Lewis (Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency), Anselm Duchrow (CDM-JI Initiative), Modibo Traore (African Development Bank) |
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Monday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Senegal Mr. IDY NIANG niang_idy@yahoo.fr +999 221 775152002 |
Clean development mechanism afforestation and reforestation project activities in Casamance Senegal • To restore degraded wetlands and to improve productivity and environmental condition through reforestation, restoring ecological, economic and social services of a significant part of the degraded Senegalese mangrove. • To mitigate Climate Change |
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Monday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Maldives Mr. Mark Lynas marklynas36@gmail.com +44 7811 456824 |
Showcasing low-carbon transitions in Cartagena Dialogue countries Cartagena Dialogue countries share high ambition on mitigation, applied domestically as well as internationally. Here several nations will showcase their plans for low-carbon transitions, including strategies for becoming carbon neutral.Speakers: Maldives minister, Swedish minister, high-level representatives from Costa Rica, Colombia, Cook Islands, Malawi, Samoa, Tanzania |
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Tuesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Global Forest Coalition (GFC) Ms. Simone Lovera-Bilderbeek simone.lovera@globalforestcoalition.org +595 21 663654 Center for Environment and Sustainable Development Studies and Application (CENESTA) Global Justice Ecology Project, Inc. (GJEP) Natural Justice |
Ready for What? REDD Fairy Tales, Real Forest Conservation and a Muddled Moose The event will feature the presentation of a report on appropriate incentives for real forest conservation and restoration by Indigenous peoples and local communities. It will also feature the handing over of the Muddled Moose Award for the most preposterous REDD fairy tale.Speakers: TBC but include Jennifer Koinante and Nigel Crawhall of Indigenous peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee and Blessing Karumbidzwa of Timberwatch Coalition. |
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Tuesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Climate Action Network International (CAN International) Ms. Montana Burgess mburgess@climatenetwork.org +1 202 6216309 |
Southern Voices On Climate Policy Choices Many southern climate policy networks are assessing climate policies and programs in developing countries and engaging in advocacy. This event profiles cases and lessons from a wide variety of climate networks in the South and gives recommendations for climate policies to benefit the most vulnerable |
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Tuesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Indonesia Ms. Kuki Soejachmoen indonesiafocalpoint@dnpi.go.id +62 21 3511400 |
Indonesia: Putting Commitment into Action Indonesia has voluntarily commited to reduce GHGs emission by 26% and up to 41% with international support by 2020. A National Action Plan is prepared to be implemented national wide. This is expected to create momentum for strong investment in clean technologies and setting course for low C economySpeakers: Minister of National Development Planning (Indonesia), Executive Chair of NAtional Council on Climate Change (Indonesia), Governor of South Sumatera (Indonesia), Sir Nicholas Stern (UK), Germany and South Africa |
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Tuesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) Mr. Yunus Arikan yunus.arikan@iclei.org +49 228 97629920 Renmin University of China* (RUC) |
Building Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Cities as an Essential Element of Global Efforts In Cancun, local governments are recognized as governmental stakeholders. Global and local partners of Local Government Climate Roadmap, Renmin University of China and WRI will demonstrate worldwide progress on low carbon city development and adaptation in particular for cities of the Global South.Speakers: Mayors and local government representatives from S.Africa and cities worldwide, Presidents or high level leaders of ICLEI, UCLG, WMCCC, SALGA, SACN, Scholars of Renmin University, Country Director of WRI China, UNFCCC negotiators |
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Tuesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO) Mr. Petter Haugneland petter.haugneland@cicero.uio.no +47 47 4798234699 International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) |
Adaptation in the Himalayan Region: Lessons from an integrated, policy-oriented research project Adaptation calls for integrated, north-south collaborative and policy-oriented research. This event presents the unique collaboration between regional and international partners in the HICAP project: encompassing the Himalayan region and addressing a variety of adaptive challenges and opportunities.Speakers: Eklabya Sharma (ICIMOD), Pål Prestrud (CICERO), Neera Shrestha Pradhan (ICIMOD), Christian Gender and vulnerability specialists (ICIMOD), Asuncion St.Clair (CICERO) |
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Tuesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Mongolia Ms. Maria Luisa Panlilio mlpanlilio@adb.org +63 2 6326598 Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
The Economics of Climate Change and Low Carbon Growth Strategies in Northeast Asia and the Pacific. This event will present the findings of Asian Development Bank studies on the economics of climate change in Northeast Asia and the Pacific. The studies address both the costs of mitigation and adaptation and include policy recommendations on regional cooperation and green growth.Speakers: Opening Remarks Hon. Gansukh Luimed, Minister, Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism, Mongolia (TBC) Chong-sik HAN, Vice President, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Klaus Gerhaeusser, Director-General East Asia Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Speakers Klaus Gerhaeusser, Director-General East Asia Department, ADB (and team member, TBD) Mahfuz Ahmed, Principal Natural Resources and Agriculture Economist, Pacific Department, ADB (and team member, TBD) Further, ADB staff consisting of Juzhong Zhuang; Deputy Chief Economist, Jörn Brömmelhörster, Principal Economist, and Suphachol Suphachalasai, Economist will be available for questions and answers during the side event. |
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Tuesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Global Environment Facility (GEF) Ms. Sara Nielsen snielsen@thegef.org +1 202 4734840 |
“Evaluative evidence on the overlooked opportunities of energy efficiency” This event presents evaluative findings from evaluation units of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and the GEF on reducing GHG emissions through support to energy efficiency. Policy implications of evaluative lessons will be discussed with Thomas C. Heller of the Policy Climate Initiative.Speakers: Global Environment Facility Evaluation Office; World Bank Independent Evaluation Group |
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Tuesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Sweden Ms. Charlotte Nording Gabrielsson charlotte.nording@environment.ministry.se +46 8 4052973 |
Arctic – A Messenger for Global Change Sweden, as Chairman of the Arctic Council, presents together with AMAP, the latest changes and trends observed in the Arctic regarding Short-Lived Climate Forcers, melting of Snow, Water, Ice and Permafrost, and Mercury Pollution. The Side event will present options for actions and call for action! |
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Tuesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
South Africa Ms. Judith Combrink jcombrink@environment.gov.za +27 12 3103452 |
Supporting global, regional and national action Building meaningful partnerships towards the development and implementation of Measuring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) methodologies and systems. This event will focus on sharing international MRV best practices wrt the methodology, design, development, implementation and maintenance of MRV systSpeakers: Ms Rejoice mabudaphasi, Deputy Minister, Department of Environmental Affairs, South Afroca, Ms Jennifer Morgan (WRI), ms Barbara Black (WBCSD), Jane Ellis (OECD) |
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Tuesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Mr. Daniel Schensul schensul@unfpa.org +1 212 2975236 |
Implementing the Cancun Adaptation Framework: Vulnerability, Changing Populations and Human Mobility Population changes—mobility, urbanization, growing numbers of young people—shape and are shaped by climate vulnerability, including in conflict or natural resource dependent settings, affecting health, food security and livelihoods. Adaptation and humanitarian actions must incorporate these changes. |
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Wednesday, |
10:30—12:30 |
Denmark Ms. Pernille Nielsen pevej@kemin.dk +0 45 20886816 |
The effects of Climate Change on the Arctic region 1.Effects of Climate Change on the arctic environment – Presentation of report: “Snow, water, ice and permafrost in the Arctic” 2.Effects of Climate Change on everyday life in the Arctic region, e.g. Greenland and the fishing and hunting sector 3.Current and future prospects of adaptationSpeakers: Scientists and experts will be giving presentations in part 1 and 2 of the side event. In part 3 political representatives and experts will participate in a panel discussion focusing on adaptation. |
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Wednesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Ms. Ione Anderson ianderson@dir.iai.int +55 12 32086869 |
Blue carbon research: biological, physical, chemical processes in oceanic carbon sinks and sources Based on IAI research in the South Atlantic, we will discuss how ocean circulation affects blue carbon: the links between biological carbon sequestration, chemical absorption, physical transport and possible re-release to the atmosphere; and what this implies for carbon management options.Speakers: Dr. Alberto Piola (IAI/Servicio de Hidrografía Naval (Argentina), Dr. Edmo Campos (IAI/USP Brazil), Dr. Christopher Sabine (US NOAA), Dr. Pedro Monteiro (ESSP/GCP). |
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Wednesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Ms. Jennifer Doherty-Bigara jvdoherty@iadb.org +1 202 6232925 |
The Economic and Financial Costs of Climate Change in Regional Economies in Latin America The IDB will host a discussion on the financial cost of climate change to regional economies and the design of response actions, based on actual analysis and projections made by local agencies in the Caribbean, Colombia, Peru, Mexico and others.Speakers: Moderator: Walter Vergara, Unit Chief of the Sustainable Energy & Climate Change Unit, Inter-American Development Bank Speakers: *Angela Andrade, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Colombia *Ricardo Lozano, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Colombia (TBC) *Eduardo Durand, Ministry of Environment, Peru (TBC) *Julia Martinez, National Institute of Ecology, Mexico (TBC) *Ulric Neville Trotz, Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre *Luis Miguel Galindo, United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean |
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Wednesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mr. Alex Miston Banda abanda@sadc.int +267 0 72939726 |
REDD+ without borders: Opportunities in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) The case for a regional REDD+ approach in the Southern African Development Community region with a focus on methodologies and institutional framework.Speakers: Dr. Kojwang Dr David Lesolle Mr. Phera Ramoeli Mr. Nyambe Mr. Mr. A. Banda Dr. Masamvu Dr. Sheila Wertz-Kanounnikoff |
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Wednesday, |
11:30—13:00 |
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Ms. Anabella Rosemberg anabella.rosemberg@ituc-csi.org +33 0 677699429 |
Just Transition and Sustainability: From Durban to Rio+20 Trade unions will discuss with other partners how the climate agenda could be reinvigorated by a successful Rio+20 process. Just Transition in Durban and labour priorities for Rio+20 (social protection, decent/green jobs and the Financial Transactions Tax) will be explained. |
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Wednesday, |
13:00—15:00 |
Germany Mr. Georg Maue georg.maue@bmu.bund.de +49 30 183053689 |
Germanys Low Carbon and Energy Strategy Germany has decided on a new energy concept entailing the development of a low carbon economy. The German Minister for Environment will present policies and strategies to reach Germanys ambitious goals; further presentations will demonstrate feasibility and benefit of the programme.Speakers: Minister |
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Wednesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
The Gold Standard Foundation Ms. Tanya Petersen tanya@cdmgoldstandard.org +41 22 7887080 South Africa |
The Launch of the Green City Support Programme of South Africa -Empowering Global Cities for Clima This event will showcase opportunities and developments in climate finance. It will give practical guidance on how to overcome post 2012 uncertainties and ensure that emissions reductions meet monitoring, reporting and validation benchmarks and continue to provide a financial return.Speakers: Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance, Republic of South Africa Edna Molewa, Environment Minister, Republic of South Africa Doris Leuthard, Minister of the Environment, Transportation, Energy and Communications, Switzerland Parks Tau, Mayor of Johannesburg, South Africa Adrian Rimmer, CEO of The Gold Standard Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland TBC, ICLEI TBC, The World Bank |
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Wednesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Rwanda Mr. Kamanzi Stanislas skamanzi@gov.rw +250 0 788301016 |
Making climate compatible development happen; experiences from Rwanda. H.E President Paul Kagame will explore how national climate change policy-making is changing business as usual. Driven by visionary leadership and engaging multiple stakeholders accross sectors, Rwanda’s strategic work is emerging as a example of climate compatible planning in Africa.Speakers: Event co-organised and chaired by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network(CDKN): Mr Simon Maxwell, the CDKN Executive Chair will chair the session and H.E. President Paul Kagame will deliver a keynote address. |
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Wednesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Morocco Mr. Mohamed Nbou nboudrm@yahoo.com +212 10000 661347982 |
Charting a path for nationally appropriate mitigation actions renewable energy and energy efficiency This event will provide overview and analysis of corrent NAMA pipeline in Morocco. It will discuss also the potential NAMA’s to promote Renewable energy and energy efficiency. This event will be organised in association with UNDP GIZ and WBSpeakers: To be communicated later |
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Wednesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Norway Ms. Marit Viktoria Pettersen mvpe@mfa.no +47 99 648566 Save the Children International |
Warned and Prepared – Disaster Prevented. Need for DRR and involving children/youth, focus on Africa The costs of climate related disasters are enormous, in lives and money –a massive global effort on DRR is needed. The event will present the IPCC SR on Extreme Events and WMO’s Global Framework for Climate Services, and include a discussion on DRR in Africa, and on how to involve children and youthSpeakers: Minister of the Environment and International Development, Norway, Mr Erik Solheim, Repr IPCC (tbc) Repr WMO (tbc) Repr Red Cross/Red Crecent Climate Center (tbc), Repr Save the Children International (tbc), Repr Gov of Uganda (tbc) Repr Gov of Mozambique (tbc) Repr Gov of Ethiopia (tbc) |
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Wednesday, |
13:15—14:45 |
United Nations (UN) Mr. Yasin SAMATAR samatar@un.org +1 917 3672268 |
The United Nations system delivering as one on implementation to address climate change Overview of the United Nations system capacities and commitment at the highest level to assist Parties to the UNFCCC in implementing measures to address climate change particularly in developing countries, in all relevant areas including adaptation, capacity building and technology transfer. |
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Wednesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Keidanren Mr. Takatsugu Haneo haneo-t@keidanren.or.jp +81 3 67410143 Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ) |
“Japan’s initiative towards sustainable development – Technological Contribution and New Mechanisms- “The side event introduces Japan’s contribution through technology towards sustainable development specifically in developing countries including Africa. The efforts include a new cooperation scheme called bilateral offset mechanism, and technical and financial assistance by JICA.”. |
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Wednesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) Mr. EDUARDO MANSUR mansur@itto.int +81 45 2231110 |
REDD Readiness- Ready for What? This event reviews the progress of selected countries in getting ready for REDD+ implementation, based on ITTO and JICA projects. It also presents a study on the role of SFM in REDD+, and the outcomes of the multi-stakeholder discussions under TFD/IUCN REDD Readiness Dialogues.Speakers: Nophea Sasaky (University of Hyogo, Japan), Angelo Santos (FUNBIO, Brazil), Hiroki Miazono (JICA), Gary Dunning (TFD), Stewart Magginis (IUCN), James Griffiths (WBCSD), Juan Carlos Jintiach (COICA), and Emmanuel Ze Meka (ITTO) |
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Wednesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development (nrg4SD) Ms. Maruxa Cardama mcardama@nrg4sd.org +32 475 844339 The Climate Group (TCG) |
Financing climate action at subnational level Cancùn acknowledged the role of subnational governments in tackling climate change but did not provide them with sufficient financial mechanisms to support action. The Climate Group and nrg4SD convene governments and business to debate financing their domestic action and international cooperation.Speakers: Ministers and Presidents from our member regions who have actively participated at previous COPs. These will include the President of Brittany, potentially Quebec (CA) the Basque Country (Spain), representatives of Wales (UK) and Wallonia (Belgium) at ministerial level ,a significant region from our Southern members, Scotland, Executive Director of CDC climat (Caisse des Dépôts, Paris) |
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Wednesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) Mr. Stefan Gsaenger sg@wwindea.org +49 228 3694080 International Solar Energy Society (ISES) World Bioenergy Association (WBA) World Future Council (WFC) |
Renewables working together: New Financing Schemes in Developing Countries – the Green Climate Fund The REN Alliance position on the Green Climate Fund will be discussed. GCF should provide funds to developing countries by: – A Global Feed-in Tariff Programme for Grid-connected Technologies – A Micro-Credit Programme for Decentralised Off-Grid Applications – New Models for Further ApplicationsSpeakers: Speakers will represent the REN Alliance partners and international climate finance experts. |
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Wednesday, |
15:00—16:30 |
WWF (WWF) Mr. Stefan Henningsson stefan.henningsson@wwf.se +46 70 5799291 |
Food, Energy and Water for All: Lessons from WWF’s work in Africa WWF celebrates 50 years of work on the African Continent. Climate Change has immense impacts on people and ecosystems. We will highlight the key lessons from our work in 3 regions in Africa and highlight through case studies how we can build Food, Energy and Water security for all in AfricaSpeakers: Natasha Quist – Central Africa Regional Programme Kimunya Mugo – East and Southern Africa Regional Programme Tiana Ramahaleo – Madagascar Laurent Some – West Africa |
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Wednesday, |
16:45—18:15 |
GERMANWATCH Ms. Linde Griesshaber griesshaber@germanwatch.org +49 30 288835695 Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) |
Climate Finance in Africa from Pledge to Project – Can the Adaptation Fund be a Model? Subsaharan Africa is today only marginally profiting from climate funds, but could become a major recipient. Boell Foundation, Germanwatch and African partners will discuss whether the Adaptation Fund provides lessons on how to improve flows and implementation capacities for climate action. |
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Wednesday, |
16:45—18:15 |
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) Ms. Heleen de Coninck deconinck@ecn.nl +31 224 564316 University of Sussex – Sussex Energy Group |
Innovation and technology transfer for sustainable energy systems in developing countries The event discusses pathways to sustainable energy in developing countries. It considers, based on work by the Sussex Energy Group, STEPS Centre and ECN, policy initiatives like Climate Innovation Centres and the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, and concrete tools like the UNDP/UNEP-led ClimateTechWiki.Speakers: Laura Wuertenberger (ECN) Subash Dhar (UNEP/Risoe) Hilary McMahon (UNDP) Heleen de Coninck (ECN) Rob Byrne (University of Sussex) |
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Wednesday, |
16:45—18:15 |
ECOWAS Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency* (ECREEE) Mr. Martin Lugmayr info@ecreee.org +238 26 4630 |
Promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency investments for GHG mitigation in West Africa Presentation of a study on renewable energy and energy efficiency investment policies in Senegal, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde and Benin. Discussion of recommendations in the context of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions and possibilities for regional cooperation and technology transfer.Speakers: – H.E.James Victor Gbeho, President of the ECOWAS Commission – H.E.Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Secretary-General of the ACP Group of States – H.E Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – Mr. Mahama Kappiah, Executive Director of ECREEE – ECOWAS Directors of Energy(Senegal, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Benin) – Mr. Pradeep Monga, UNIDO Director of Energy and Climate Change Branch – Ms. Irene Freudenschuss-Reichl, Director General for Development Cooperation, Austrian Ministry for European and International Affairs – Mr. Francisco Moza Zapatero, Managing Director of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation – Ms. Alicia Montalvo Santamaría, Managing Director of Spanish Office for Climate Change – Ms. Elfriede-Anna More, Director for International Environmental Affairs, Austrian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management – USAID – German Government |
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Wednesday, |
16:45—18:15 |
World Council of Churches (WCC) Mr. Elias Abramides eliasabramides@gmail.com +54 11 47950741 Caritas Internationalis (CI) World Conference of Religions for Peace (WCRP) |
Climate Justice and Food Security – Moral, Ethical and Spiritual Imperatives Religious leaders will hold a dialogue on the ethical and spiritual dimensions of climate change and food security, share best practices on advocacy, awareness raising and social/community mobilization and launch a resource guide. Recommendations will also be made to the climate change negotiationsSpeakers: Muslim, Christian and other Religious Leaders |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Turkish Industrialist’s and Businessmen’s Association (TUSIAD) Mr. Fatih Tokatli ftokatli@tusiad.org +90 212 2491929 |
The role of private sector in Turkey’s climate mitigation action TUSIAD’s side event will aim at discussing and highlighting the efforts of Turkish private sector towards reducing GHG emissions and the process of public-private dialogue in charting the course of national policy making for future action.Speakers: Ümit Boyner-TUSIAD President Erdoğan Bayraktar-Minister of Envronment and Landscape Fatih Birol-International Energy Agency |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
New Zealand Mr. haike manning haike.manning@mfat.govt.nz +64 4 4398498 |
The Missing Piece? Climate change mitigation and the benefits of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform. Experts will summarise international initiatives to reduce inefficient fossil fuel subsidies and how this will benefit climate change mitigation. Political and social challenges along with potential links to the UNFCCC will be discussed by Ministers from the Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidies Reform.Speakers: Ministers and/or senior officials from Friends’ countries (Costa Rica, Denmark, Ethiopia, NZ, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland) as well as experts from the World Bank, IEA or OECD, and the Global Subsidies Initiative. |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Zambia Mr. Richard Mfumu Lungu mfumurichard@yahoo.co.uk +260 211 229417 |
Standardised Baseline for Low GHG, Charcoal Production: Case Study of Zambia. The discussion during the side event will focus on ways to simplify and standardise charcoal production CDM methodologies, possible benefits for low GHG charcoal production projects.Speakers: Prof. Francis Yamba and Axel Michaelova |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Argentina Sra. Mónica Casanovas monicacasanovas@gmail.com +54 911 51274794 |
Subnational governments´ strategies to tackle CC: Buenos Aires province perspective. The government of Buenos Aires province will show their current and future actions to reduce GHG emissions and to adapt to climate change. This side event will also discuss the experiences, challenges and opportunities for cooperation to implement innovative strategies to combat climate change.Speakers: Authorities from the Government of Buenos Aires and others |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
World Health Organization (WHO) Ms. Elena Villalobos Prats villalobose@who.int +41 792 134304 |
Investing in people: tools and country experiences integrating social dimension in climate response Under the framework of the current discussion on the climate change architecture this event will identify tools and experiences from countries and UN organizations that have integrated different social factors into policies and programmes and generated additional co-benefits. |
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Wednesday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Paul Desanker pdesanker@unfccc.int +49 228 8151362 |
Questions and answer session with the GEF and its agencies The side event will provide an opportunity for Parties to ask current and emerging questions to the GEF with respect to accessing resources from the LDCF as well as relevant processes under the GEF project cycle, and for the GEF to respond to the questions. |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC) Ms. Leanna Ellsworth lellsworth@inuitcircumpolar.com +1 613 5632642 |
Inuit, Polar Bears, Global Warming, and Cultural Conservation Inuit and polar bears survive in the Arctic, one of Earth’s harshest environments. The environment they depend on is at risk from climate change. Learn about their challenges – from food security, conservation, transportation, relocation, youth issues and resource development, to their solutions.Speakers: Inuit Circumpolar Council |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) Ms. Ingrid Jegou ijegou@ictsd.ch +41 22 9178820 South-South Global Assets and Technology Exchange* (SS-GATE) |
Emerging Economy Trade-Related Response Measures to Climate Change Emerging economies are increasingly active in mitigation action. One response measure under consideration is emissions trading schemes. This complex tool requires a good understanding of the expected impact on the domestic economy, as well as on third countries through international trade. This session will look into pilot projects in emerging economies from this angle. |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Association des constructeurs européens d’automobiles (ACEA) Ms. Cecile Cattan cc@acea.be +32 2 7387360 |
Our Future Mobility Now Vehicle manufacturers around the globe are transforming the mobility of the future to ensure it is sustainable and safe. More than ever, it is important to engage the younger generation early in this process. The unique project “Our Future Mobility Now” aims to do exactly that.Speakers: Speakers tbc, mixture of industry representatives and youth. |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Nexus Carbon for Development Limited* (Nexus-C4D) Ms. Raphaele Deau r.deau@nexus-c4d.org +855 12 887449 Yale University |
Financing Clean Energy for Rural Populations – Bridging climate finance with field realities Lessons learned and new initiatives will be discussed: Successes and failures of climate finance and carbon finance? How can we match donors requirements, investors expectations and pro-poor low carbon projects needs?Speakers: Nexus members, Yale university, Government of Cambodia, FFEM, blue moon fund, ADB |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
ActionAid International Mr. Harjeet Singh harjeet.singh@actionaid.org +91 9810 36864 OXFAM International (OI) |
Rural women, agriculture & natural resource rights: Real impact & right response to climate change ActionAid and Oxfam will bring together women smallholder farmers, champions and agricultural experts to discuss constraints faced globally and in Africa’s rural communities particularly their access to natural resources. Opportunities and risks of agricultural mitigation will also be explored.Speakers: Ms. Vandana Shiva, Ms. Joanna Kerr, ActionAid International CEO, Government representative (tbc) |
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Wednesday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Club of Madrid Ms. Irene Vergara Cristóbal ivergara@clubmadrid.org +34 91 1548234 |
Global Leadership for Climate Action This side event is a strong call for leadership made by recognized leaders to pursue keeping climate change as a top priority in both national and international agendas, to encourage much needed action on issues still pending after Copenhagen and Cancun, especially as we look towards 2012Speakers: Club de Madrid members (e.g. Mary Robinson, President of Ireland (1990-1997), Han Seung-soo, Prime Minister of Korea (2008-2009), Cassam Uteem, President of Mauritius (1992-2002), Festus Mogae, President of Botswana (1998-2008), Jorge Quiroga, President of Bolivia (2001-2002)). In addition, international experts and UN representatives, as well as national government representatives. |
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Thursday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) Mr. James Smith james.smith@reeep.org +44 20 70992215 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT) |
Business in action for low-carbon growth: a panel hosted by REEEP, CDP, CTI-PFAN and CREIA” Prominent business leaders, policy-makers and NGOs will discuss how clean energy can be integrated into business strategy – particularly in the emerging markets. Speakers will demonstrate how strong business growth can go hand in hand with energy efficiency and renewable energy. |
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Thursday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) Ms. Pam Pearson pampearson44@yahoo.com +46 70 5752257 Climate Policy Center (CPC) |
Protecting Climate and Improving Air Quality: Options for Controlling Short-lived Climate Forcers UNEP releases the initial draft of its action plan to address the short-lived pollutants black carbon, methane and ozone for health, crop and climate benefits, following on the UNEP/WMO Integrated Assessment; including potential launch of innovative financing for methane abatement and cookstoves.Speakers: UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner, Bangladesh Minister of Environment and Forests Dr. Hasan Mahmud, Swedish Minister of Environment Lena Ek |
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Thursday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Mr. Wen-Cheng Hu vincenthu@itri.org.tw +886 3 5913770 |
Mobilizing Business for the Low Carbon Economy Growing green businesses is a central consideration for Taiwan’s energy and climate policies. We regard having strong green businesses as a prerequisite for us to attain our greenhouse gas reduction targets at reasonably controlled costs and Taiwan’s competitiveness in the emerging low carbon world.Speakers: Mr. Hsin-Sen Chu Mr. Wen-Yan Chiau Mr. Robert Jih-Chang Yang Mr. Chien-Te Fan |
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Thursday, |
11:30—13:00 |
German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK) Mr. Dietrich Borst borst@bvek.de +49 30 55877304 International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) |
New synergies and differences between NAMAs, New Mechanisms, and CDM The side-event will explore the latest development in these areas and will bring together private sector representatives and officials to identify synergies and differences that can be of use in structuring large scale investments |
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Thursday, |
13:00—15:00 |
Spain Ms. Paz Valiente pvaliente@marm.es +34 61 6934128 |
An update on the work of the Adaptation Partnership, hosted by Spain, Costa Rica and United States The Adaptation Partnership (AP) goal is facilitate effective adaptation as a platform that catalyzes actions and foster communication among actors and resilience around the World. The event will present an update of actions, workshops and studies carried by AP in the last 12 months further actionsSpeakers: Head of delegations of Costa Rica, Spain and the United States |
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Thursday, |
13:00—15:00 |
Finland Ms. Sirkka Haunia sirkka.haunia@ymparisto.fi +358 50 3622039 |
Gender and Climate Change: Actions, Results and Lessons Learned This event will showcase successes achieved under the GGCA umbrella as well as bilateral cooperation through the Government of Finland, demonstrating best practice examples and strategies for successfully integrating gender perspective into international and national-level actions on climate change.Speakers: GGCA representatives, partners (i.e. a WDF participant or representative from a partner government such as Mexico or Jordan), as well as Kit Batten from USAID (tbc). and Finland (Minister of the Environment, tbc) will share their experiences. |
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Thursday, |
13:15—14:45 |
France Ms. JAUDET MARIE Marie.JAUDET@developpement-durable.gouv.fr +33 6 64402246 |
Paris-Nairobi Climate Initiative, access to clean energy in Africa and countries most vulnerable Update of the actions by The French minister of Ecology and the Kenyan Prime Minister, drawing the link between climate, energy and development. Field projects with private sector actors, focusing onSpeakers: The French minister of Ecology and the Kenyan Prime Minister |
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Thursday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ms. Pascale Rossignol pascale.rossignol@oecd.org +33 1 45249658 |
Green growth and climate change: achieving a climate-resilient and low carbon economy Given the ongoing economic crisis, moving countries onto a path to green growth will be essential for aligning economic and climate change goals. Ministers, business leaders and OECD officials will discuss how to deliver climate change finance and action in the current economic context.Speakers: TBC |
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Thursday, |
13:15—14:45 |
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Ms. Balgis Osman-Elasha b.osman-elasha@afdb.org +216 7110 2249 |
Climate Finance for Africa including the Design of African Green Climate Fund 1.The Africa Green Fund is Africa’s preferred vehicle to dispersing climate finance, but under what rules,who decides these rules and what Measurement Reporting and Verification(MRV) will be required to access these funds? What are the major impediments in Africa to date in accessing climate finance |
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Thursday, |
13:15—14:45 |
World Trade Organization (WTO) Ms. Ludivine Tamiotti ludivine.tamiotti@wto.org +41 22 7395694 |
Linkages between green economy measures, trade and climate change The event intends to explore the linkages between green economy measures (ie standards, market instruments, support mechanisms) trade and climate change and the extent to which such measures can make a positive contribution to sustainable development and climate change mitigation and adaptation. |
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Thursday, |
13:15—14:45 |
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mr. Tim Scott tim.scott@undp.org +1 301 9802373 |
Public – Private Partnerships: Promoting inclusive, equitable, and gender-sensitive climate finance This high-level side event will showcase how all actors – from government ministries to UN agencies to microfinance organizations to large capital funds – can contribute to gender equality and women’s empowerment through more equitable and inclusive climate finance. |
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Thursday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Global Environmental Institute (GEI) Mr. Douglas Whitehead douglas@geichina.org +86 10 67083192 Center for Climate Strategies, Inc. (CCS) |
China-U.S. EcoPartnership for Subnational Climate Planning Collaboration between GEI and CCS shows how China and the U.S. can cooperate on subnational energy, climate and economic planning, and build a bridge to national policy. Senior U.S. and Chinese officials, NGO leaders, and experts will discuss this multi-dimensional framework for climate action. |
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Thursday, |
15:00—16:30 |
LIFE e.V. Ms. Ulrike Roehr roehr@life-online.de +49 30 30879835 Institute of Development Studies (IDS) |
South-North Exchange: gender aware responses to climate change mitigation and adaptation This event will draw on the experiences of women from diverse regions who are dealing with climate change on a daily basis and on how gender responsive climate change policy measures are developed and implemented. It promotes rights based gender aware alternatives to market based approaches.Speakers: Ulrike Roehr, LIFE e.V., Germany Janet Macharia, UNEP, Kenya Claudia Gimea, Fundaexpresion Colombia Emmeline Skinner, IDS, UK |
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Thursday, |
15:00—16:30 |
Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Sra. Alejandra Livschitz alejandra@hcwh.org +54 11 45457204 Environmental Quality Protection Foundation (EQPF) International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) |
Climate Change and Public Health: Healthy Climate, Healthy People, Healthy Economy Speakers will address health in mitigation, adaptation and financing strategies and the role of the health sector in addressing climate change at local, national and global level. The outcomes of the First Global Climate and Health Summit, which takes place in Durban on Dec 4, will also be reviewed. |
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Thursday, |
15:00—16:30 |
University of Oxford, Environmental Change Institute (ECI) Ms. Joan Arthur joan.arthur@ouce.ox.ac.uk +44 1865 275848 The CARIBSAVE Partnership, Inc* (CARIBSAVE) |
Impacts and Vulnerabilities in Developing Countries and Small Islands: Attribution and Analyses Oxford University and Experts Panel Discussion and Presentations on recently released work examining the nexus between climate change and international development, with a focus on impacts,vulnerability and attribution in small islands and Sub-Saharan Africa.Speakers: University of Oxford; Environmental Change Institute; International Experts on Small Islands and Developing Countries. |
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Thursday, |
16:45—18:15 |
United Nations Foundation (UNF) Ms. Marie-Vincente Pasdeloup mvpconsultant@gmail.com +33 1 44859267 Fundación Bariloche (FB) |
Overcoming Barriers to Enable Affordable and Cleaner Energy Access for Urban and Rural Poor Access to clean and affordable modern energy is critical to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). As the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All approaches, this side-event presents successful approaches to delivering energy services to poor communities.Speakers: Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves; Practitioner Network on Energy Access Asian Development Bank GNESD UNEP |
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Thursday, |
16:45—18:15 |
The Climate Registry (TCR) Ms. Robyn Camp robyn@theclimateregistry.org +1 213 8916931 National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) |
Comparing Apples to Apples: Understanding the real impact of climate emission reductions Efforts to measure, report and verify actions to manage GHGs have emerged, from corporate accounting initiatives to top-down modeling. Companies and all levels of government need consistent assessment methodologies to understand the real impact of mitigation actions. Experts discuss harmonizing MRV.Speakers: Feng An, President, China Energy & Climate Registry Larry Greene, Director, Air Quality Management District, Sacramento, California Dan McInnis, Deputy Minister, Manitoba Mary Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board Doug Scott, President, Illinois Commerce Commission Dave Shaw, Director, Air Quality, New York State Robyn Camp, Executive Vice President, The Climate Registry |
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Thursday, |
16:45—18:15 |
Population Action International (PAI) Mr. Roger-Mark De Souza rmdesouza@popact.org +1 202 5573410 Sustainable Population Australia Inc. (SPA) |
Weathering Change: Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Women and Families around the World This event features experiences of women struggling to care for their families while enduring crop failures and water scarcity. Panelists will explore how empowering women and increasing access to family planning can help communities adapt to climate change.Speakers: To be confirmed: the Honorable Joy Phumaphi, Former Minister of Health, Botswana; Lucy Wanjiru, UNDP; Cate Owren, WEDO; Lorena Aguilar, IUCN; Esther Agbarakwe, PAI; Wasim Zaman, ICOMP |
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Thursday, |
16:45—18:15 |
University of Gothenburg (GU) Ms. Selma Oliveira selma.oliveira@economics.gu.se +46 31 7864321 Forum for Reforms and Entrepreneurship* (FORES) |
Leading by example – Swedish leadership in global climate change policy Drawing on two of Sweden’s leading research programmes, Environment for Development (EfD) and FORES, this event discusses how smaller industrialized countries can lead by example. How can climate change action be leveraged internationally? Can fairness, growth and mitigation be combined?Speakers: 1) Thomas Sterner – University of Gothenburg 2) Daniel Engström Stenson – FORES 3) Martine Visser – University of Cape Town 4) Razack Lokina – University of Dar es Salaam 5) Salvatore di Falco – London School of Economics 6) Government of Sweden (TBC) Co-Moderators: *Gunnar Köhlin – University of Gothenburg * Martin Ådahl – FORES |
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Thursday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) Ms. Koko Warner warner@ehs.unu.edu +49 228 8150226 |
Adaptation, Risk Reduction & Insurance Delegates & experts discuss innovations for adaptation, risk reduction, & insurance for vulnerable countries & people. Panelists share experiences & approaches relevant to SBI WP on Loss & DamageSpeakers: Moderator: Dr. Koko Warner Speakers: Professor Peter Hoeppe (Munich Re), Dr. David Bresch (Swiss Re), Dr. Simon Young (CCRIF), Mr. Norbert Gorissen (BMU), David Saitterswaite (Oxfam) and Richard Chourlatan (WFP). |
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Thursday, |
18:30—20:00 |
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) Ms. Carola Betzold betzoldc@ethz.ch +41 44 6324858 Initiatives of Change International (IofC International) |
Climate change, violent conflict and human security Climate change is sometimes predicted to foster violent conflict and will certainly have an impact on human security. This side event will present empirical insights on the links between climate change, violent conflict and human security as well as discuss pertinent policies to address these links. |
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Thursday, |
18:30—20:00 |
International Development Law Organization (IDLO) Ms. Keeley Bell kbell@idlo.int +39 6 40403200 Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL) |
Legal Preparedness for Climate Compatible Development: Securing REDD+ Leading developing country experts, along with IDLO, CISDL, FAO and others involved in the UN-REDD Programme, will discuss legal preparedness for climate compatible development, focusing on challenges and innovations in implementation of REDD+ and other climate finance.Speakers: Legal experts from developing countries, as well as from the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO), the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). |
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Thursday, |
18:30—20:00 |
African Union Commission (AUC) Ms. Olushola Olayide 251912053411 OlusholaO@africa-union.org +251 912 53411 |
Africa Day: Development First in the Context of Climate Change Africa’s Future – (Presidents Jacob Zuma, Meles Zenawi, other Heads of States and African Youth Delegates)Speakers: Presidents Jacob Zuma, Meles Zenawi, other Heads of States, AUC Chair Person, AfDB President and African Youth Delegates |
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Thursday, |
18:30—20:00 |
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mr. Andrew Hudson andrew.hudson@undp.org +1 917 3497303 |
Ocean Acidification: The Other Half of the CO2 Problem CO2 is causing our oceans to acidify at rates not seen for last 20 million years; business as usual scenarios for CO2 emissions will lead to increases in ocean acidity by 2050 with potentially dramatic effects on marine life, including socioeconomic. This side event addresses the other CO2 problem.Speakers: TBD |
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Thursday, |
20:15—21:45 |
KfW Mr. Jochen Harnisch jochen.harnisch@kfw.de +49 173 6906094 Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy |
Promoting mitigation and sustainable development: From projects to NAMAs and beyond… NAMAs are part of a range of efforts to stimulate both sustainable development and mitigation. The event will discuss how to design a NAMA framework which allows achieving both objectives and successfully attracting international finance for transformative processes in developing countries.Speakers: Speakers from Wuppertal Institute, Southern and NGO Perspective, KFW Development Bank |
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Thursday, |
20:15—21:45 |
SouthSouthNorth (SSN) Ms. Lorraine Dimairho lorraine@southsouthnorth.org +27 21 4612881 Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (FFLA) |
CDKN & MAPS: developing countries collaborating for climate compatible development Research and stakeholder driven climate compatible development (CCD) policy support. Experiences from government-led processes including Peru, Chile, Colombia & Brazil to develop scenarios that align CCD, economic development and poverty alleviation.Speakers: Chair: Youba Sakona, Africa Climate Policy Centre Panelists: 1. Ulric Trotz, Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre 2. Maria Paz Cigaran, Libelula, Peru 3. Farrukh Iqbal Khan, Paksitan Pakistan’s Lead Negotiator 4. Kate Hampton, The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, UK |
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Thursday, |
20:15—21:45 |
University of Cambridge Mr. Finlay McNeill finlay.mcneill@cpsl.cam.ac.uk +44 1223 68856 |
Business leadership and a call to action on climate change. The business case for a robust, equitable and effective climate deal and examples of action from the business community.Speakers: TBC |
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Thursday, |
20:15—21:45 |
Nordic Council of Ministers (NCMR) Ms. Outi Leskelä outi.leskela@ymparisto.fi +358 40 1549701 Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) climatepolicy.net e.V. |
Exploring opportunities for NAMA market readiness – the Nordic way The event will describe the activities of the joint Nordic Initiative on NAMAs. The over-arching objective of the proposed programmes will be to improve the host country’s readiness to benefit from international climate finance and/or the carbon market for supporting up-scaled mitigation action.Speakers: Harri Laurikka (Ministry of the Environment) Ash Sharma (NEFCO) Others TBA |
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Friday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) Ms. Valentina Bosetti ughetta.molin@feem.it +39 41 2700444 Ca’ Foscari University, Venice* (UNIVE) Climate Policy Initiative, Inc* (CPI) |
The San Giorgio Group: Expanding Green, Low-Emissions Finance CPI, backed by FEEM, the WB Group, CLP and other partners established a working group of key financial intermediaries and institutions engaged in green finance. The San Giorgio Group explores how existing funding can be scaled up and effectively deployed by deriving lessons from current practices.Speakers: Professor Thomas C. Heller, Executive Director, Climate Policy Initiative; Prof. Carlo Carraro, President, Ca’Foscari University of Venice and FEEM; Dr. Barbara K. Buchner, Director, CPI Venice; Andrew Steers, Special Envoy for Climate Change, the World Bank; Caio Koch-Weser, Vice Chairman, Deutsche Bank |
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Friday, |
11:30—13:00 |
California College of the Arts* (CCA) Ms. Kim Anno skimi2@comcast.net +1 510 8474745 Beyond War* |
“The Rights of Nature, an Idea whose Time has Come”by Robin Milam In addition to :”Men and Women in This is an audio/visual presentation of internationally significant artists, designers, and scientists from California collaborating to address scientific, cultural and social arenas under the shadow of climate change. Kim Anno’s film, “Men and Women in Water Cities” and will be shown.Speakers: Kim Anno, artist; Christine Metzger, scientist |
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Friday, |
11:30—13:00 |
Center of Life Institute* (ICV) Sra. Alice Thuault alice@icv.org.br +55 65 96225860 |
Making REDD happen on the ground: reducing deforestation at jurisdictional scale in Brazil. As UNFCCC definitions for REDD+ are taking shape, on the ground initiatives are piloting new approaches to reduce deforestation at jurisdictional scale. Speakers from Brazilian Amazon civil society and governments will share promissory results and debate on the main challenges to make REDD happen.Speakers: Instituto Centro de Vida -ICV; Cotriguaçu municipality representatives; |
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Friday, |
11:30—13:00 |
HEDA Resources Centre* (HEDA) Mr. Arigbabu Sulaimon arryso@gmail.com +234 1 8033468114 |
Integrity of West African coastline and international instruments on managing shipwrecks 1. Shipwrecks and coastal communities in West Africa: Who bears the brunt? 2. International wreck control instruments for community and environmental remediation 3. Can West African states access global mitigation funds for wreck removal? 4. Human rights perspectives to shipwrecks in West AfricaSpeakers: 1. Muiz Banire (Ph.D Law) 2. Prof. Awosika Larry (DG, Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research) 3. Mr. Tunji Bello (LLM) Commissioner for the Environment, Lagos State 4. Mr. Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokem (NIMASA’s Director General) |
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Friday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Korean Standards Association* (KSA) Ms. Jeung Im Nam jungim.nam@ekosa.or.kr +82 2 5593573 Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) |
Post-Kyoto offset mechanism and MRV- Korean industry’s initiative This side event will stimulate discussions on aspects of post-kyoto offset mechanism and measurement, reporting and verification (MRV). Bilateral Offset Mechanism will be highlighted as a proper post-2012 offset mechanism for business sector.Speakers: Introduction Kyoto offset mechanism and CDM reform(TBD*) Post-2012 offset mechanism and MRV(POSRI, Korea) Japan’s Bilateral offset scheme(IEEJ, Japan) Developing countries’ perspective on post-2012 offset mechanism (TBD) TBD* POSRI, Korea IEEJ, Japan TBD* |
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Friday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Mauritania Mr. Sidi Mohamed El Wavi elwavi.sm@gmail.com +222 4600 8383 |
Vulnérabilité et, Efforts d’Adaptation de la Mauritanie face aux effets du Changement Climatique Sensibiliser les partenaires et acteurs environnementaux sur de vulnérabilité vécu par la Mauritanie face au cc en particulier sa capitale Nouakchott aujourd’hui sous la double menace du désert et de la merSpeakers: ministère environnement, programme alimentaire mondial et giz |
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Friday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Mr. Jason Blackstock jblackstock@cigionline.org +1 519 4984561 Fundación Desarrollo Sustentable, A.C.* (FDS) |
Low-Carbon Innovation for an Electricity-Dependent World This workshop explores the outcomes of Waterloo Global Science Initiative’s Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 and resulting Equinox Blueprint in the context of the global environment we need to create to support the next level of innovation in the generation, distribution, and storage of electricity.Speakers: TENTATIVE: Robin Batterham (Australia), Esther Adediji (Nigeria), Jason Blackstock (UK), Jatin Nathwany (Canada), Jose-Maria Valenzuela (Mexico) |
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Friday, |
13:15—14:45 |
Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN) Ms. Siri Damman sirid@rainforest.no +47 23 109500 Forest Peoples’ Programme (FPP) |
Safeguards in REDD and the Green Climate Fund: How to achieve rights-based forest management? Rainforest Foundation Norway and its partners present new evidence on how rights-based management contribute to reducing deforestation in developing countries. Implications for the negotiations on safeguards in REDD and the Green Climate Fund is discussed by government and NGO representatives. |
