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Preparing technology transfer projects for financing Launch of the practitioners' guidebook on preparing technology transfer projects for financing. The practitioners' guidebook has been developed by the secretariat in close collaboration with the Expert Group on Technology Transfer (EGTT)
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Bert van der Plas
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
bvanderplas@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1546
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Mon, 06 Nov 2006 |
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Building new capacities in Central and Eastern Europe The outcome of a workshop will be presented: current status and identified capacity needs under the UNFCCC and KP in monitoring, reporting and review, focusing on GHG inventories. Then the study on the establishment of Green Investment Scheme in Romania will be introduced
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Zsuzsanna Ivanyi
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
Zivanyi@rec.org
+36 20 5532639
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Mon, 06 Nov 2006 |
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Rivers of no return: how climate change is affecting the world's great rivers The Amazon, the Ganges and the Yellow River are crucial arteries with huge religious and/or cultural significance, providing millions with food, water and livelihoods. Climate change is taking a huge toll on these rivers and pushing the people who depend on them to the margins
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Stephanie Tunmore
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE)
stephanie.tunmore@uk.greenpeac
+44 77 9694 7451
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Mon, 06 Nov 2006 |
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Can we develop energy efficiency CDM projects in industrial sector? The event identifies the CDM and GHG reduction potentials in Korean industries(paper, cement, petrochemical and electronic industry) by energy efficient technology
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Dong-Sik Shin
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)
iamdongsik@kemco.or.kr
+82 31 260 4547
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Mon, 06 Nov 2006 |
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Smallholder carbon development projects: linking climate change mitigation with poverty reduction Smallholder carbon projects could contribute to improved livelihoods in rural Africa. Yet serious bottlenecks prevent them from achieving impact. Presentations will be by African groups trying to implement these projects and from international organizations trying to overcome the bottlenecks
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Louis Verchot
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
l.verchot@cgiar.org
+254 20 722 4238
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Mon, 06 Nov 2006 |
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CARE Brasil Social Carbon Fund-Carbon Credits:from preserving the environment to alleviating poverty Allying efforts to overcome poverty with climate change mitigation, CARE Brasil and CO2e have created the CARE Brasil Social Carbon Fund, which adds another feature to the carbon credits trade: social development
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Divaldo Rezende
Ecologica Institute (EI)
divaldo@ecologica.ws
+55 11 8429 4546
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Mon, 06 Nov 2006 |
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Danil Kister
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
dkister@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1626
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Mon, 06 Nov 2006 |
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Towards a sustainable bioenergy strategy: the role of international trade Bioenergy provides great opportunities and challenges for energy import substitution and export potential. This event examines international trade policies and measures that could provide viable solutions for enhancing the contribution of bioenergy to sustainable development
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Moustapha Kamal Gueye
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
gkamal@ictsd.ch
+41 22 917 8754
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Mon, 06 Nov 2006 |
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Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee (JISC): question and answer session The JISC will explain its work programme and the progress made so far, and answer questions from the audience
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James Grabert
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
jgrabert@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151413
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Tue, 07 Nov 2006 |
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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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Kay Merce
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
kmerce@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151507
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Tue, 07 Nov 2006 |
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Impacts of carbon trading on indigenous peoples Discussion on the impacts that carbon trading activities are likely to have on the indigenous peoples when their lands are used
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Joseph Kekesi
The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA)
icagh@africaonline.com.gh
+233 21 22 4167
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Tue, 07 Nov 2006 |
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Eco-village as a vehicle for GHG emissions reductions and sustainable development Sustainability in low-income housing development using renewables to reduce GHG at household level is showcased. Water recycling, harvesting & conservation technologies incorporated in the project are examples of how households can adapt to climate change
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Alfred Omenya
Climate Network Africa (CNAF)
cnaf@cnaf.or.ke
+254 20 386 4040
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Tue, 07 Nov 2006 |
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CO2 capture and storage as a climate change mitigation option This session will look at the potential for CCS to play an important role in the mitigation of global greenhouse gas emissions and will present guidelines on the quantifying, reporting and registering of emission reduction projects, with a focus on recent work to develop guidelines for CCS projects
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Luke Warren
IPIECA Limited (IPIECA)
luke.warren@ipieca.org
+44 20 7633 2378
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Tue, 07 Nov 2006 |
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Smarter development through better decision making in forestry and electricity Forestry and electricity in Africa
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Evan Branosky
World Resources Institute (WRI)
ebranosky@wri.org
+1 202 729 7630
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Tue, 07 Nov 2006 |
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Global status and outlook for nuclear power Expectations for nuclear power are rising. Since nuclear power generates few GHGs, an accurate picture of its prospects is important for climate negotiations. The session will review recent projections, specific national plans, changing markets and the impact of GHG constraints
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Alan McDonald
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
a.mcdonald@iaea.org
+43 1 2600 22650
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Tue, 07 Nov 2006 |
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Livelihood adaptation: How to include local coping strategies in reducing climate impacts? Results from a systematic analysis in selected livelihoods in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Tanzania and Mali using the CRiSTAL tool on climate risks, current and future impacts and coping strategies with participation of local communities
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Carmenza Robledo
Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation
carmenza.robledo@intercooperat
+41 31 3851035
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Tue, 07 Nov 2006 |
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Combating CO2 emissions through peatland restoration, a Win4All CO2 emissions from degraded peatlands equal global emissions from fossil fuels. UNFCCC deals with only half the problem! Joint action is needed by 4 conventions to deal with the other half: support peatland restoration. A Global Peatlands Fund is required, financed by public and private sectors
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Marcel J. Silvius
Wetlands International
marcel.silvius@wetlands.org
+31 317 47 8861
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Tue, 07 Nov 2006 |
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Post-Kyoto regime: options for Africa Negotiations on Post Kyoto have begun in earnest. Africa, predicted by the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to be the most vulnerable, has no option but to propose revisiting the equity issue in the Climate Change Convention
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Joshua G. Wairoto
Kenya
joshua_wairoto@yahoo.co.uk
(254-2) 567880-1
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Technologies for adaptation to climate change To present the work of the EGTT and further consider possible activities that could enhance or be responsive to the SBSTA five-year programme of work on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change
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Florin Vladu
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
fvladu@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151422
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Climate information for development needs: A focus on Africa This joint GCOS-WMO-UNECA-IRI-event will highlight activities that these organizations have launched to improve climate observations, climate services, and climate risk management in Africa. A new joint programme, ClimDev Africa, will work to mainstream climate into development in Africa
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William E. Westermeyer
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
wwestermeyer@wmo.int
+41 22 730 8083
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Global challenges toward low carbon society (LCS) through sustainable development (SD) Exploring strategies for a transition to a low-carbon society focusing on policy packages combining institutional and lifestyle changes and technological development. Featuring presentations and a panel discussion on LCS and SD with experts from China, India, South Africa, UK, and Japan
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Katsunori Hirokane
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
white.masako@nies.go.jp
+81 29 850 2169
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Adaptation and disaster risk reduction in practice: country studies and new initiatives ISDR Secretariat, Red Cross Climate Centre, UNDP and IDS will outline initiatives linking adaptation and disaster risk reduction, African initiatives to reduce drought, and the VARG studies in Kenya, Mexico and Vietnam
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Silvia Llosa
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
llosa@un.org
+41 22 9178904
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Integrating ethics into climate change negotiations Reviewing the practical importance of integrating ethics into climate change negotiations on several issues including:(1) post-Kyoto regime proposals; (2) the work of IPCC, and, (3) other questions that create barriers to a global consensus on climate change policies
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Donald A . Brown
Tides Center
brownd@state.pa.us
+1 717 783 8504
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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The future of CDM - stakeholder views of the role of CDM in future regime The findings of recent survey of the expectations on CDM among key stakeholders followed by panel discussion on the role of the CDM in the future climate regime with representatives from the largest CDM host countries; China, India and Brazil and private market actors
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Lars Friberg
University of Potsdam*
friberg@uni-potsdam.de
+49 30 83858 523
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Carbon as currency A carbon-based currency could have the potential to alleviate global poverty at the same time as reducing the world's carbon emissions. This event will explore an emissions-rights based economics that could be supported and championed by business
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Antony Turner (CarbonSense)
Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future (SF)
antony@carbonsense.org
+44 7973641131
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Introducing Climate Change Adaptation in Africa: a new program of research and capacity development Climate change threatens progress toward development goals for Africa. The new IDRC-DFID Climate Change Adaptation in Africa program will boost efforts to cope with climate change impacts. This session presents program aims and approaches to enhancing research and building capacity for adaptation
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Simon Carter
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
scarter@idrc.ca
+1 613 236-6163 ext.2562
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Adaptation action: GEF-financed adaptation activities in Africa Project managers from African countries will present the first results of integrating adaptation into development activities on the ground. Main contact: Bonizella Biagini, Program Manager Adaptation
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Monica Fernandes
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
mfernandes@thegef.org
+1 703 3047264
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in African cities Presentation of best practices and case studies from successful programmes in African cities including by local authorities focused on urban management. The activities of UNEP and UN HABITAT in mainstreaming climate change in their Africa region urban environmental programmes will also be discussed
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Nicky Nzioki
Cohort for Research on Environment, Urban Management and Human Settlement (CREUMHS)
creumhs2002@yahoo.com
+254 20 72 4529
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Technical support to non-Annex I countries when elaborating their National Communication Credible greenhouse gas inventories and National Communications are the groundwork for climate policies and projects. The event focuses on lessons learned from a sub-regional approach and allows knowledge sharing with parties to strengthen the preparation of the Second National Communication
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José Romero
Switzerland
jose.romero@bafu.admin.ch
+41 79 2519069
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Wed, 08 Nov 2006 |
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Carbon market infrastructure: implementing the International Transaction Log The effectiveness of emissions trading depends on the market infrastructure put in place. The secretariat will highlight progress on the implementation of the ITL, a critical component of this market. Parties and business will discuss its implications for the carbon market
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Toshiaki Nagata
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
tnagata@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1609
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Clean energy development in Asia and the Pacific The Asia and Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth in the demand for energy services. However, the current path of fossil fuel-based energy is not sustainable. This session will discuss financing mechanisms and interventions to promote clean energy in the region
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Samuel Tumiwa
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
stumiwa@adb.org
+63 2 632 6624
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Research on gender aspects of climate change: preliminary findings How to address gender in climate change measures? Representatives from UN organisations and networks will provide an overview of an ongoing research review on gender and climate change, present initial findings and a draft analytical framework, and facilitate discussions about next steps
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Ulrike Roehr
LIFE e.V.
roehr@life-online.de
+49 179 2031511
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Climate impacts on the ocean WBGU presents the new report: "The Future Oceans: warming up, rising high,
turning sour", discussing ocean warming, sea-level rise, ocean acidification
as well as carbon sequestration at sea and their impacts, including
implications for future climate negotiations
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Benno Pilardeaux
German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU)
bpilardeaux@wbgu.de
+49 30 2639 4812
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries: can it be measured? In order to establish baselines and projections and estimate averted emissions, we need to detect changes in forest area and density, and estimate the resulting carbon stock changes. The side event will focus on how a combination of remote sensing and in-situ measurements can contribute to this
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Espen Volden
European Space Agency (ESA)
Espen.Volden@esa.int
+39 06 94180 672
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Broadening the base of financing for technology transfer - a progress report Update on the work on innovative options to finance technology transfer by the EGTT and the CTI's pilot programme of providing technical assistance to developing and transition countries to develop their project financing proposals to enhance access to private sector financing
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Taiki Kuroda
International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)
kuroda@icett.or.jp
+81 593 293500
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Community-based AR & biomass projects - report from a developers workshop (organized by ENCOFOR) Developers of community-based AR projects & activities that reduce non-renewable biomass will meet prior to COP to share experiences, discuss implementation, methodologies & policies, and improve access to CDM for African countries. This event reports on the workshop & highlights a few key projects
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Neil Bird
Joanneum Research (JR)
neil.bird@joanneum.at
+43 316 876 1423
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Community-based adaptation - how and why it works, and ways to mainstream Community-based adaptation to climate change is feasible, but it cannot be done solely by projects: an enabling institutional and policy environment must be created and lesson-learning must be shared. Experiences from Tearfund and Practical Action and their partners will be presented
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Rachel Berger
Practical Action
rachel.berger@practicalaction.
+44 7966 542181
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Assessment of peatland, biodiversity and climate change The Assessment Report on Peatland, Biodiversity and Climate Change, a joint effort of peatland experts from around the world. This report highlight the value of peatlands for carbon storage, GHG emissions and climate as a whole and its interlinkages with biodiversity & humans
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David Lee
Global Environment Centre (GEC)
david@genet.po.my
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Development in a changing climate: concrete actions CARE experiences working with communities to tackle the challenge of development in a changing climate
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Angie Dazé
CARE Canada
angie@care.ca
+11 613 228 3916
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Avoiding deforestation: estimating forest conversion rates using the TREES-3 method The ability to report national forest cover change with respect to global trends may soon become pressing. In conjunction with Max Planck Institute and the Dept. for Environment and Conservation and FRI of PNG we show methods for forest monitoring at global and national levels using case studies
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Antonio Lumicisi
Italy
lumicisi.antonio@minambiente.i
+39 06 57228122
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Renewable energy for Africa To identify successful strategies and paths that can be followed to enable renewable energy to help meet Africa's energy development needs in both on-grid and off-grid situations. Chair: Richard Hosier, Team Leader Climate and Chemicals
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Monica Fernandes
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
mfernandes@thegef.org
+1 703 3047264
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Technology as a solution to climate change Business groups will discuss the role of technology in providing part of the solution to climate change and will provide concrete examples of technology both in action today and under development
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Michael Kelly
Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC)
tina.launois@iccwbo.org
+33 1 49 53 29 16
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Thu, 09 Nov 2006 |
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Compliance - the Kyoto Protocol and the broader MEA context Compliance with the Kyoto Protocol
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Campion Carruthers
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
ccarruthers@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1375
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Africa and the CDM Executive Board members, DNAs, and project participants from Africa will present their experience in developing and processing CDM projects in the region, highlighting lessons learned at the various stages of the project cycle
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Daniele Violetti
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
dvioletti@unfccc.int
(49-228) 815-1610
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Asian aspirations for climate regime beyond 2012 Presentation of results from the IGES consultations on future climate regime with key Asian stakeholders focusing on energy security & development, CDM, technology development & transfer, and adaptation. A panel discussion on pragmatic ways to move forward in climate actions is the main feature
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Ancha Srinivasan
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
ancha@iges.or.jp
(81-468) 55 3810
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Post 2012 The event will facilitate discussions on second commitment period by sharing outcomes from projects aiming to develop proposals
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Sanjay Vashist
Climate Action Network International (CAN International)
sanjay@climatenetwork.org
(49-228) 9268686
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Business views on market-based approaches post-2012 This program will analyze and provide business and delegate perspectives on post-2012 policy issues, responding to the set of questions that the co-facilitators of the dialogue on long-term cooperative action has released on market-based approaches to global emission reduction
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Lisa Jacobson
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
ljacobson@bcse.org
+1 202 7850507
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Climate risk management in practice in Africa - the inaugural climate and society publication Advances in our understanding of climate can help achieve development goals. Decision makers from several countries share their experiences using climate information in policy and practice in Africa. The case studies appear in the inaugural Climate and Society publication.
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Haresh Bhojwani
Columbia University
haresh@iri.columbia.edu
+1 347 5567132
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Gov. and Univ. cooperation model and the result of the study on climate change and government policy A joint study on emission factors using TMS with an analysis of GHG emissions allocation schemes for China, India and the Repblic of Korea.
Climate change and ecosystems in the Repblic of Korea, including GHG emission estimation for landfills and outcome of GHG policy
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Hyunju Kim
Republic of Korea
promote@emc.or.kr
+82 32 560 2185
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Generation Kyoto: youth-led climate action from the local to the global Youth will present their successes and ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change and to promote climate justice; they will showcase youth-led actions on campuses, in communities and at the legislative levels, and will discuss the future challenges and potentials of the Youth climate movement
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Juan Hoffmaister
SustainUS
Juan@SustainUS.org
+1 207 664 4153
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Bioenergy and the CDM The meeting will be jointly organized by FAO and Ecosecurities
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Wulf Killmann
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Wulf.killmann@fao.org
+39 06 5705 3221
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Article 6 of the Convention: "Best practices and lessons learned ". In cooperation with UNEP. In cooperation with UNEP. One year before the New Delhi work programme is being reviewed, what progress has been made, what best practices and lessons have been learnt? Example of national campaigns, initiatives, tools and methods
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Laurence Pollier
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
lpollier@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151505
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Presentation of the progress of the Republic of Belarus in the Kyoto process Presentation of the progress of Belarus in the Kyoto process. Belarus will share its experience on Kyoto Protocol implementation, legal & institutional framework created to enforce provisions of the Protocol, inform about main strategic documents on mitigation of climate changes consequences
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Vladimir Tarasenko
Belarus
NGolovko@minpriroda.by
+37 51 7200 7454
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Climate, weather & water affairs: a developing approach to integrated study of climate and society The climate, weather and water affairs concept is a multidisciplinary approach to understanding climate variability and change in the context of other environmental and social problems and issues
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Jackie Bunting
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
jbunting@ucar.edu
+1 303 497 1107
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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Bridging climate change and development experiences in the Asia-Pacific region Development is one of the biggest global preoccupations and has a significant impact on the effectiveness and efficiency of efforts to address climate change. The session explores innovative approaches to integrating efforts to tackle climate change into sustainable development
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Junko Morizane
Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC)
morizane@oecc.or.jp
+81 35 472014
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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CDM in Brazil: win-win solutions for global climate and development Biofuel: an alternative source of of energy. CDM and the iron industry. Vegetal coal potential.
Financial sector: Possibility of financing CDM projects in Brazil
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Isabela Pires Baptista
Brazil
isabela@cebds.org
+55 21 3139 1258
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Fri, 10 Nov 2006 |
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BASIC Project: Sao Paulo future climate regime proposal A detailed package setting out future international climate policy covering sustainable development, GHG emissions, technology and adaptation
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Farhana Yamin
Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
F.Yamin@ids.ac.uk
(44-1273) 877-369
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Sat, 11 Nov 2006 |
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Local voices, global choices: a development agenda for communicating climate change Experiences from the Panos global network of working with the media and marginalised communities towards communicating greater inclusion of Southern needs and voices in climate change policies
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Rod Harbinson
Panos
rod.harbinson@panos.org.uk
+44 207 2397607
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Sat, 11 Nov 2006 |
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Centralized determination and publication of baseline data for CDM projects in Electricity Sector Presentation on, challenges and sucess stories of centralized determination and publication of baseline data for CDM projects in Electricity Sector
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Dietrich Borst
German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK)
borst@bvek.de
+49 30 55877304
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Sat, 11 Nov 2006 |
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Adaptation as a strategic issue in the climate negotiations: What way forward? Presentation of a report with key messages and policy recommendations from a study and high-level seminar organised under the auspices of the European Climate Platform. Topics: EU perspective on adaptation, funding and governance issues, where development meets the environment, innovative financing
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Deborah Cornland
Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (MISTRA)
deborah@cornland.com
+46 85 604 0850
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Sat, 11 Nov 2006 |
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Low carbon development: an assessment of potentials for use of incentives in China The theme includes: (1) UK experiences of incentives approach to low carbon development and their relevance to China; (2) Understanding the challenges: lessons learned from SO2 emission trading in China; (3) Assessing the potential of incentives to promote low carbon development in China
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Jiahua Pan
Research Centre for Sustainable Development (RCSD)
panjiahua@hotmail.com
86 10 85195788
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Sat, 11 Nov 2006 |
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Capacity-building in developing countries The discussions on capacity-building have reached the critical stage of defining steps for regular monitoring and assessment. The side event will explore best practices and lessons from the major capacity-building themes, and will explore indicators to evaluate performance and effectiveness
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Paul Desanker
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
pdesanker@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151362
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Sat, 11 Nov 2006 |
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Assessment on adaptability of different economic stages and brief introduction of Chinese activities There could be significant difference of adaptabilities to climate change in different economic stages both for countries and regions. This side event will focus on the adaptability issue and provide an overview of Chinese efforts in adaptation currently
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Bangbo Cheng
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)
chengbb@igsnrr.ac.cn
+86 10 6488 9829
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Sat, 11 Nov 2006 |
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Employment, workers & climate change: lessons from joint Union-Government initiatives The political and social frameworks to predict and address the climate change issues related to the world of work
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Lucien Royer
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU)
Royer@tuac.org
(33-1) 5537 3737
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Sat, 11 Nov 2006 |
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Avoided deforestation: poor information and data, and what to do about it Highlighting discrepancies between emission estimates from various sources and the prevailing lack or unreliability of data for baselines and monitoring. Giving options for improving emission estimates and information on developing country forests
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Wulf Killmann
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Wulf.killmann@fao.org
+39 06 5705 3221
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Sat, 11 Nov 2006 |
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Training for GHG inventory reviewers, UNFCCC Roster of Experts, and the KP Reference Manual Information on the current status of the UNFCCC training programme for GHG inventory reviewers (dec. 24/CMP.1), with a special view to the increased need of experts for reviews under the KP. Update on the online nomination process for the UNFCCC Roster of Experts, introduction of the KP Manual
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Ina Lambert
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
ilambert@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151117
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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NAPA preparation and implementation: an update by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) Presentation of the status of NAPA preparation and implementation from several perspectives. Two least developed countries will present the results of their NAPAs, the GEF will provide an update on funding through the LDCF, and UNITAR will provide information on its support focusing on Africa
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Philip Weech
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Pweech@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1464
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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U.S. Reengagement he impact of the recent elections and increasing state and business action on U.S. reentry in the international process
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Gary Cook
U.S. Climate Action Network (USCAN)
jcoven@climatenetwork.org
+1 202 513 6240
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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Supporting successful implementation of CDM projects Implementation of capacity development at the national level which is finishing in 10 countries and starting up in 12- 14 new countries.
Analytical contributions in key areas like project design and project finance
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Arkadiy Levintanus
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
arkadiy.levintanus@unep.org
+254 20 762 4728
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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How to compare and assess policies adopted by countries in order to mitigate GHG emissions? In cooperation with national climate policy experts from numerous countries a comprehensive study has been elaborated for the second edition of the Climate Change Performance Index. The results of this study have led to an extension of the CCPI and will be explained and discussed
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Manfred Treber
Germanwatch
unfccc@germanwatch.org
+49 228 6049 214
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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Climate insurance The session discusses opportunities and challenges for climate-related insurance mechanisms, within paragraph 4.8 of Framework Convention and Article 3.14 of Kyoto Protocol. The session examines lessons and concrete next steps for climate insurance. Special references to experience in Africa
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Koko Warner
United Nations University (UNU)
warner@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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Adaptation, mechanisms and technology: recent work from the Annex I Expert Group Adaptation: comparing Annex I & non-Annex I policy frameworks in the water sector. Mechanisms: implementing JI, linking emissions trading systems and integrating potential sectoral crediting mechanisms into a broad climate regime. Technology: barriers to technology diffusion in the energy sector
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Elizabeth Corbett
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
elizabeth.corbett@oecd.org
+33 1 45247693
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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Climate policy for development in emerging economies Collaborative initiative among Brazil, China, and India to identify which greenhouse-gas-reduction measures will advance important development interests besides climate-change mitigation
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Judith Fenwick
Woodwell Climate Research Center
jfenwick@whrc.org
+1 508 540 9900 ext.121
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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Up in smoke Reports from the Working Group on Climate Change and Development (UK)
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Beth Hughes
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
beth.hughes@iied.org
+44 207 388 2117
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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OECD net energy exporters: reflecting on roles and profiles in a post-2012 climate regime A focused discussion of the unique set of challenges and opportunities facing Australia, Canada and Norway, OECD countries that are also net energy exporters, in a post-2012 context
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Jo-Ellen Parry
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
jparry@iisd.ca
+1 204 9587722
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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States and regions - building on the Montreal Declaration Quebec and Manitoba, with The Climate Group, held the Climate Leaders Summit in Montreal last year. States and regions from around the world discussed best greenhouse gas reduction initiatives. The workshop will discuss progress and next steps following the Montreal Summit
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Chris Leigh
The Climate Group (TCG)
cleigh@theclimategroup.org
+44 14 8371 9417
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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Integrated development and climate policies: how to realise benefits at national/international level This side event addresses lessons learned on national policies to align development and climate objectives, promising ways for international initiatives to scale these up and how international policy frameworks can create conditions for integrated development and climate policies
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Marcel Kok
Netherlands
marcel.kok@mnp.nl
+31 30 274 3717
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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Effect of climate change in developing countries Climate change has many implications for all countries. There may be increases in droughts leading to crop failure, or more storms leading to flooding and other damage. Rising ozone levels will harm vegetation. We will describe some of the Hadley Centre's research on the impacts of climate change
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Fiona Smith
Met Office Hadley Center
fiona.smith@metoffice.gov.uk
+44 139 288 4240
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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Mainstreaming adaptation into development (joint UNDP - UNEP) This joint UNDP-UNEP side event will feature best practices and lessons learnt from implementing activities in different regions, as well as present recommendations for innovative interventions to mainstreaming adaptation into development
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Brian Dawson
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
brian.dawson@undp.org
(1-212)906-6042
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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Business views on approach to tackle climate change post-2012 The side event will explore lessons learned from Kyoto Protocol and other approaches to combat climate change. Business groups will discuss potential of practical and feasible approaches such as those based on different sectors.
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Michael Kelly
Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC)
tina.launois@iccwbo.org
+33 1 49 53 29 16
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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 |
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EU climate change related development projects The side event will present examples of EU development projects (UNFCCC implementation, strengthening capacity in developing countries, adaptation and tropical forests: management for reduced vulnerability
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Beatrice Magel
European Union
Beatrice.Magel@cec.eu.int
(32-22) 957576
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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Joint Implementation project cycle: from a project idea to the market Joint Implementation presents its whole project cycle from a project idea to the market
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James Grabert
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
jgrabert@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151413
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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Sustainable transport and the CDM The CDM might be one instrument to steer transport in a more sustainable direction, but so far projects have made little progress. A study by the Wuppertal Institute analyses measures to make transport more sustainable and the potential role of the CDM, including through sectoral approaches
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Wolfgang Sterk
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy
wolfgang.sterk@wupperinst.org
+49 202 2492149
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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Communicating climate change Presentations and a debate with representatives from the media and the scientific community about how climate change is communicated in the media
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Petter Haugneland
Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO)
petter.haugneland@cicero.uio.n
+47 47 4798234699
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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The African Development Bank strategy for clean energy and climate change Strategies and action plan of the African Development Bank on clean energy and climate change. Includes information about and discussion on the Clean Energy & Development Investment Framework, updating of the ADB Energy Sector Policy / RE&EE Strategy and opportunities for climate change financing
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Wim Jonker Klunne
African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
w.klunne@afdb.org
+21 67 110 3004
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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The economic case for action on climate change Numerous mitigation policies in the power, industry, transport and building sector have clear economic benefits. The event will discuss costs and benefits of expected emissions pathways, reduction wedges or initiative proposed by the Gleneagles Action Plan in connection to a new CEPS/ECN study
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Christian Egenhofer
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
monica.alessi@ceps.be
+32 2 229 3984
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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CDM forestry: climate change mitigation & adaptation benefits for poor and vulnerable communities Panelist will discuss the unique role CDM forestry projects can play in benefiting the poorest communities of the world, and highlight the role emerging climate policies could play to maximize the contribution of this sector
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Laura Ledwith
Conservation International (CI)
lledwith@conservation.org
+1 202 912 1492
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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Innovative clean energy solutions in practice Finland is applying many innovative technologies to reduce GHG emissions. This side-event will illustrate examples of clean energy solutions that can easily be applied in many countries - from efficient bioenergy and windpower technologies to creative ways to take advantage of the Kyoto Mechanisms
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Jatta Jussila, ClimBus Technology Programme
Finland
jatta.jussila@technopolis.fi
+35 840 825 6500
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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Latest work from the International Energy Agency New energy policy options for mitigation
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Jenny Gell
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Jenny.gell@iea.org
+33 1 40576729
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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Policy directions to 2050 - the business contribution The WBCSD will discuss a global business vision on the key policy drivers required to stabilize GHG emissions. The discussion will focus on energy efficiency and decarbonisation in five key sectors - power generation, mobility, buildings, industry & manufacturing, and consumer choices
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Lorenz Koch
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
koch@wbcsd.org
+41 839 3171
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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Energy and climate change: G8 Gleneagles Plan of Action A UK-IEA-G8 side-event.
Findings of recent work on the G8 energy and climate change activities with an emphasis on technology, including energy technology perspectives to 2050,CO2 capture and storage and networks of energy expertise
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Debra Justus
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
debra.justus@iea.org
+33 1 4057 6767
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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Protecting health in a changing climate Country representatives and international agencies (inc. WHO, IIED, UNDP), will present on the first global projects on health adaptation to climate change, focussing on how developing countries prioritize and respond to diverse climate-related health threats, among other health/development needs
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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum
World Health Organization (WHO)
campbelllendrumd@who.int
+ 41 22 791 4261
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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UNFCCC round-table discussion on International technology cooperation on environmentally sound technologies: what makes it work? The main objective of the event is to present a range of views from high-level representatives from governments, international financing organizations, the private sector, and other stakeholders on issues, experience and lessons learned, and strategies for short-, medium- and long-term international technology cooperation and partnerships in the development, deployment, diffusion, and transfer of environmentally-sound technologies and know-how to enable more informed decisions on actions in the future.
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Megumi Endo
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
see@unfccc.int
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Tue, 14 Nov 2006 |
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Adaptation and vulnerability to climate change: the role of the finance sector The side event will address the role of the finance sector in adapting to climate change, and in alleviating vulnerability to climate change, particularly for developing countries. Case studies will be provided, as well as recommendations on how the finance sector can play a greater role
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Lisa Petrovic
Insurance Initiative/UNEP
lisa.petrovic@unep.ch
(41-22) 917 8686
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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Post 2012 mechanisms This side event will look at the role of different mechanisms in the Post 2012 era. Speakers will discuss in a panel their views on post 2012 and how the various mechanism will be used in order to reduce the global emissions
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Edwin Aalders
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
aalders@ieta.org
+41 22 7370500
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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Enhancing understanding of vulnerability and implementation of adaptation to climate change Highlighting UNEP's current activities in early warning and assessment; climate and development; poverty, environment and vulnerability; and policy and law.
Panel discussion on how to build on UNEP's strengths to define its future direction in this area, including partnerships
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Arkadiy Levintanus
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
arkadiy.levintanus@unep.org
+254 20 762 4728
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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SSN, a global network doing mitigation and adaptation projects from within Southern Africa SouthSouthNorth; a unique global network undertaking mitigation and adaptation projects from within Southern Africa: projects and approaches in South Africa, Tanzania and Mozambique. Technological cooperation between Mozambique and Brazil
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Barry Kantor
SouthSouthNorth Projects Africa (SSN Africa)
barry@southsouthnorth.org
(27-21) 425-1464
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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Avoiding dangerous climate change: is it time to agree a long-term global climate objective? Is an international consensus on a long-term climate objective necessary and is it possible to achieve? What would it take to have a high chance of preventing dangerous climate change? Debate the latest research from the Institute for Public Policy Research with key stakeholders
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Tim Gibbs
Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
t.gibbs@ippr.org
+44 20 7470 6159
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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CDM and urban air quality ECN and partners focus on the question: how can the CDM be used to improve air quality in large cities? Promising types of CDM projects are explored and barriers discussed as well as possible ways forward for using the current and future CDM for urban air quality
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Emiel van Sambeek
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN)
vansambeek@ecn.nl
+31 224 56 4227
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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Climate and forests: the case for action now New evidence from the Amazon demonstrates the emerging scientific understanding of the interaction between climate change and deforestation and strengthens the case for bringing LULUCF projects into UNFCCC mechanisms
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Ronald A. Kingham
Institute for Environmental Security (IES)
rkingham@envirosecurity.org
+31 70 3651074
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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Adaptation in a post 2012 framework Speakers will present and discuss a new Pew Center report outlining options for addressing adaptation through the Framework Convention, the development process, and insurance-type mechanisms.
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Joanna Lewis
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
lewisj@pewclimate.org
+1 703 516 4146
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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World energy outlook - alternative scenario and beyond Energy efficiency, renewable energies and other policies towards a sustainable energy future
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Martin Schoepe
Germany
martin.schoepe@bmu.bund.de
+49 30 28550 3641
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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Focus on Africa: U.S. partnerships on energy, clean development and climate change. This side event will discuss the multiple climate and clean development programs and policies being undertaken by the U.S. in Africa
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Drew Nelson
United States of America
nelsonds@state.gov
(1-202) 647-4283
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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Learning lessons of community resilience: successes and barriers to reducing vulnerability Climate change requires building resilience in local communities to reduce vulnerability to impacts, capturing the attention from the multi-lateral level to the grass roots. This side event will explore a range of actions taken at the community level and the role of financial institutions
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Yuri Onodera
Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)
yurio@iea.att.ne.jp
+81 90 6504 9494
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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Share the experiences - key to success in raising public awareness / "future CDM" and new challenges (1)"Team -6%" a Japanese public awareness project, shares its successful experiences in promoting eco-friendly household products. (2)"Future CDM", presents broadly applicable methodologies for energy efficiency and transportation, introducing its major achievements and new challenges
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Kaori Mizuno
Japan
kaori.mizuno@mofa.go.jp
+81 3 5501 8245
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Wed, 15 Nov 2006 |
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Energy efficiency - with or without the CDM Energy efficiency is among the cheapest, cleanest and most rapidly deployed energy sources. This session will address EE mitigation potential; promotion of EE under the UNFCCC/KP going forward; and EE under the CDM
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Anne Arquit Niederberger
Centre for Socio-Economic Development (CSEND)
policy@optonline.net
+1 91 7518 5094
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Measuring and monitoring reduction of GHG emissions from tropical deforestation Analyzing scientific debates on methods available to measure GHG emissions from tropical deforestation will be relevant to tropical countries seeking international financial compensation for emissions reductions from avoided deforestation in their territories, and Annex 1 countries seeking offsets
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Erika de Paula Pedro Pinto
Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM)
erika@ipam.org.br
+55 61 3340 9992
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Climate change and adaptation - policies, projects and challenges for regions Adaptation
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Izaskun Iriarte
Regions4 Sustainable Development (Regions4)
nrg-is@ej-gv.es
+34 945 01 9813
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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REEEP-increasing access to reliable energy for the poor This side event will give insight on REES project activities in developing countries that remove market barriers and facilitate the uptake of the renewable market. Ministerial keynote speeches will outline future actions that enable REEEP to improve access to reliable energy for the poor
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Katrina Lederer Geh
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)
katrina.lederer@reeep.org
+43 1 26026 3425
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Biodiversity and a changing climate: habitat and species loss, The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the
Convention on Migratory Species and WWF will present their most recent work on the linkages between climate change and biodiversity
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Jaime Webbe
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
jaime.webbe@cbd.int
+1 514 2878718
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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CDM: can cheap reductions and development go hand in hand? Can DNAs enforce a SD contribution in a situation of worldwide competition? Are project developers just looking for the quick buck or can they foster a long-term perspective? Can technical assistance help in mobilizing interest groups that can direct the CDM towards development?
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Katja Glombik
Hamburg Institute of International Economics
glombik@perspectives.cc
+49 40 8788 0756
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Sustainable development in a carbon constrained world A presentation on an investment framework for energy access, the challenges of transition to a low carbon economy and adaptation in developing countries. The role of carbon finance and avoided deforestation in supporting the development agenda, particularly in Africa, will be highlighted
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Ian Noble
World Bank Group
inoble@worldbank.org
(1- 202) 473-1329
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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GHG emissions and reduction opportunities through 2030 in Brazil, China, and India Presentation of results of a project to develop GHG projections through 2030 for key sectors, potential mitigation opportunities and costs, and impact of implementation of select technical and policy options in Brazil, China, and India
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Jake Schmidt
Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP)
jschmidt@ccap.org
(1-202) 408-9260
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Witnessing climate change in East Africa Climate Witnesses from the WWF Climate Witness Project will give insight into how the impacts of climate change are affecting their livelihoods in different regions of East Africa
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Martin Hiller
WWF (WWF)
mhiller@wwfint.org
+41 79 3472256
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Meeting basic needs for human development with low emissions: challenges and opportunities for China For developing country participation in post-2012 regime, basic needs approach provides a sound basis for actions. Numerical specification and calculation of basic needs has been fulfilled recently for Chinese case. CASS and Greenpeace invite you to discuss this proposal together
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Steve Sawyer
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE)
yu.jie@cn.greenpeace.org
+86 135 0115 9105
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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The results of climate research in the Russian Federation for sustainable development strategies The results of the last decade climate research in the Russian Federation, the expected changes in the basic meteorological parameters will be presented as well as both negative and positive impacts of climate change on economy branches.
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Gershinkova Dinara
Russian Federation
gersh@mcc.mecom.ru
+7 495 255 2405
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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The EU emissions trading scheme: state of play This side-event will give an overview of recent developments in relation to the implementation and further development of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme, including the 2nd round of national allocation plans and the review of the EU ETS for the period post-2012
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Beatrice Magel
European Union
Beatrice.Magel@cec.eu.int
(32-22) 957576
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Stern Review of the economics of climate change Presentation on the Stern Review on the economics of climate change. commissioned by the UK Government to understand more comprehensively the nature of the economic challenges of climate change and how they can be met, in the UK and globally
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Su-Lin Garbett
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
sulin.garbett@hm-treasury.gsi.
+44 20 7270 5682
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Adaptation and mitigation - some Indian perspectives Tbd
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R. K. Sethi
India
rksethi@nic.in
+91 11 2436 2252
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Climate change impacts in Africa - presented by the youth of Africa and beyond Throughout Africa young people documented the devastating impacts of climate change. United with youth from all over the world they present this excellent documentary and demand a clean energy future. Organised
by Ecowatch, KCYP, Mt Kenya Youth Initiative, YVE, CSIR, Greenpeace,
ACTS and others
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Agnes de Rooij
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE)
agnes.de.rooij@int.greenpeace.
+31 20 718 2097
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Qatar's Al-Shaheen CDM Project Al-Shaheeb project seeks to recapture flaired gas, hence providing substantial CERs to be used by interested Annex I Parites and thus helping Qatar to meet sustainable development goals
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M. J. Al-Maslamani
Qatar
ahmed@qp.com.qa
+974 440 2500
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Thu, 16 Nov 2006 |
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Adaptation strategies: multidisciplinary approaches Ouranos, the Canadian consortium on regional climatology and adaptation to climate change will presents its latest results on impacts assessment and adaptation strategies
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Claude Desjarlais
Ouranos
desjarlais.claude@ouranos.ca
+1 514 282 6464 ext. 231
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Fri, 17 Nov 2006 |
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ENTTRANS CDM tech transfers Stimulating sustainable energy technologies under the CDM
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Wytze van der Gaast
Joint Implementation Network (JIN)
jin@jiqweb.org
+31 50 309 6815
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Fri, 17 Nov 2006 |
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Third National Communication of Mexico The Government of Mexico will be presenting its Third National Communication and its Third National Inventory
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Alejandra Lopez
Mexico
alejandral@sre.gob.mx
+52 55 3686510072
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Fri, 17 Nov 2006 |
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International Leadership Alliance Launch of a state/provincial governments leadership initiative on climate change in populous developing nations. Climate protection and sustainable energy planning and their implementation will occur in states/provinces including states in Mexico, Brazil, Pakistan, India, and Indonesia
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Nasir A. Khattak
Conservation International (CI)
nkhattak@climate.org
+1 202 547 0104
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Fri, 17 Nov 2006 |
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Indigenous peoples experience and concerns on climate change Indigenous peoples are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and impacts of the decisions made within the Convention. Key indigenous concerns - the impact of climate change on their lands, way of life, and the impacts of mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol will be raised
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Crescencio Resendiz-Hernandez
International Alliance of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the Tropical Forests (IAITPTF)
crescencio@international-allia
+66 53 90 4037
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Fri, 17 Nov 2006 |
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Reducing deforestation in Amazonas, Brazil, through payment for ecosystem services Seeking to provide an opportunity to discuss avoided deforestation in the State of Amazonas, which is the largest state of Brazil, with 157 million hectares, with only 2% deforestation; including views of different organizations related to a new carbon emissions reduction initiative
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Erika de Paula Pedro Pinto
Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM)
erika@ipam.org.br
+55 61 3340 9992
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Fri, 17 Nov 2006 |
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Theme |
Organizer |
Attachments |
Climate Technology Initiative (CTI) - its background and activities |
Taiki Kuroda
International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)
kuroda@icett.or.jp
+81 593 293500
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The Wuppertal Institute is providing information material on a wide range of issues such as the Kyoto Mechanisms, the EU emissions trading regime, equity considerations in the UNFCCC process and possible post-2012 policy options |
Wolfgang Sterk
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy
wolfgang.sterk@wupperinst.org
+49 202 2492149
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Overview ot the activities of IETA and position papers on CDM, JI & EU ETS |
Edwin Aalders
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
aalders@ieta.org
+41 22 7370500
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Mainstreaming gender into climate change policies: the need to integrate gender aspects. The exhibit will provide information and data about the interlinkages between gender equality and climate change, gender analysis of climate protection measures and how to address gender in projects |
Ulrike Roehr
LIFE e.V.
roehr@life-online.de
+49 179 2031511
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The Gold Standard |
Michael Schlup
Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE)
michael@cdmgoldstandard.org
+41 612830 916
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Recent reports and publications by the OECD climate change programme, and the Annex I Expert Group |
Elizabeth Corbett
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
elizabeth.corbett@oecd.org
+33 1 45247693
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Earth observation from space can support the UNFCCC in many ways: By providing information on all components of the Earth system, from local to global scale, it supports development of new mechanisms under the Convention, implementation of existing ones and reports by Parties |
Espen Volden
European Space Agency (ESA)
Espen.Volden@esa.int
+39 06 94180 672
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Information on climate change and energy policy research by the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands |
Emiel van Sambeek
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN)
vansambeek@ecn.nl
+31 224 56 4227
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Finland is applying many innovative technologies to reduce GHG emissions. This exhibit will illustrate examples of clean energy solutions that can easily be applied in many countries - from efficient bioenergy and windpower technologies to creative ways to take advantage of the Kyoto Mechanisms |
Jatta Jussila, ClimBus Technology Programme
Finland
jatta.jussila@technopolis.fi
+35 840 825 6500
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Latest publications from the IEA |
Jenny Gell
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Jenny.gell@iea.org
+33 1 40576729
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Display of the latest reports and findings by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) on climate change and other environmental policies |
Ancha Srinivasan
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
ancha@iges.or.jp
(81-468) 55 3810
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Please visit the Friends of the Earth International stand for more information on our climate campaigns and to pick up our latest reports |
Catherine Pearce
Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)
catp@foe.co.uk
(44-20) 7566-1723
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The Pew Center on Global Climate Change will distribute its reports free of charge to conference participants. |
Joanna Lewis
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
lewisj@pewclimate.org
+1 703 516 4146
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Hamburg Institute of International Economics displays its most recent publications, features its collaboration with the private sector and explains the imminent move of its climate policy research group to Zurich University |
Katja Glombik
Hamburg Institute of International Economics
glombik@perspectives.cc
+49 40 8788 0756
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How to integrate climate and development? Background experiences for LDCs, in particular in the adaptation field- agriculture, health, human settelments and energy. Also a presentation of training tools for V&A |
Jean-Philippe Thomas
Environnement et Developpement du Tiers-Monde (ENDA-TM)
enda.jp.thomas@gmail.com
+221 33 8222496
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WWF - Global Climate Change Programme |
Martin Hiller
WWF (WWF)
mhiller@wwfint.org
+41 79 3472256
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Practical Action - working to stop climate injustice, working to support communities to adapt to climate change, working to provide clean energy to poor communities |
Rachel Berger
Practical Action
rachel.berger@practicalaction.
+44 7966 542181
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Fossil of the day |
Sanjay Vashist
Climate Action Network International (CAN International)
sanjay@climatenetwork.org
(49-228) 9268686
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Desk to display ECO |
Sanjay Vashist
Climate Action Network International (CAN International)
sanjay@climatenetwork.org
(49-228) 9268686
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Clean energy technologies as solutions to climate change and sustainable development |
Lisa Jacobson
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
ljacobson@bcse.org
+1 202 7850507
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Display and distribution of IPCC reports |
Renate Christ
WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
ipcc-sec@wmo.int
+41 22 7308254
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Columbia University's International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) is a catalyst for the creation and provision of science that addresses the climate risk management needs of the developing world. The exhibit features examples of our work and offers copies of our publications |
Haresh Bhojwani
Columbia University
haresh@iri.columbia.edu
+1 347 5567132
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IDRC supported research on climate variability and change. The new IDRC-DFID Climate Change Adaptation in Africa research and capacity development program aims to support African countries` to adapt to climate change in ways that benefit the most vulnerable |
Simon Carter
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
scarter@idrc.ca
+1 613 236-6163 ext.2562
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Our exhibits will mainly focus on the current status on the greenhouse gases (GHGs) inventories of Japan, GHGs monitoring in the atmosphere and ocean, future climate change predictions using the Global Climate Models (GCM), and the current developments of the Asia-Pacific Integrated Models (AIM) |
Katsunori Hirokane
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
white.masako@nies.go.jp
+81 29 850 2169
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Challenges for the sustainable forest management under the KP.
A presentation of Japan's experiences and ideas of the "sustainable forest management" under Article 3.3 and 3.4 of the Kyoto Protocol |
Yoichi Nagatsuka
Japan International Forestry Promotion and Cooperation Center (JIFPRO)
jifpro@jifpro.or.jp
+81 3 5689 3450
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Introduction of the CDM/JI Feasibility Study (FS) Programme commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (the secretariat of the programme served by GEC).
Distribution of the publication "CDM/JI Manual for Project Developers and Policy Makers - 2006" |
Tomoya Motoda
Global Environment Centre (GEC)
cdm-fs@gec.jp
+81-6-6915-4121
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Korea's GHG reduction drive - GHG reduction researches and projects of energy and industry sector by Korea Energy Management Corporation - GHG reduction actions of Korean confirms |
Gyung-Ae Ha
Republic of Korea
hga@kemco.or.kr
+82 31 260 4548
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Showcasing interlinkages between biodiversity and climate change. Highlighting documentiion of emissions from deforestation and peatland degradation; Restoration and adaptation options.Interactive PC tool to calculate emissions. Organised jointly with CBD, Ramsar Convention and other partners |
Faizal Parish
Global Environment Centre (GEC)
faizal.parish@gmail.com
+60 3 79572007
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Display of IPIECA publications on climate change |
Luke Warren
IPIECA Limited (IPIECA)
luke.warren@ipieca.org
+44 20 7633 2378
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Land use, land use change and forestry as an important element in combatting climate change |
Jacek Mizak
Poland
jacek.mizak@mos.gov.pl
+48 22 5792255
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...inSide climate change publications counter |
Barbara Black
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
bblack@unfccc.int
+49 221 815-1523
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WRI presents its recent work on climate and development |
Evan Branosky
World Resources Institute (WRI)
ebranosky@wri.org
+1 202 729 7630
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Climate change kiosk: with the primary goal to provide information about the climate change process and the secretariat |
Sharon Taylor
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
staylor@unfccc.int
(49-228) 815-1003
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Climate change & poverty: Tearfund is a leading UK-based development NGO working to reduce the impact of climate change on poor communities through disaster risk reduction and other measures. We also raise public and political awareness of the issue through campaigning and lobbying |
Laura Hughes
Tearfund
laura.hughes@tearfund.org
+44 20 8943 7956
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Recent publications and information from the International Institute for Environment & Development |
Beth Hughes
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
beth.hughes@iied.org
+44 207 388 2117
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Effect of climate change in developing countries. There may be increases in droughts leading to crop failure, or more storms leading to flooding and other damage. Rising ozone levels will harm vegetation. The Hadley Centre's will describe its research on the impacts of climate change. |
Fiona Smith
Met Office Hadley Center
fiona.smith@metoffice.gov.uk
+44 139 288 4240
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USA partnerships in action: energy needs, clean development and climate change |
Drew Nelson
United States of America
nelsonds@state.gov
(1-202) 647-4283
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Publications and research results from the National Center for Atmospheric Research |
Jackie Bunting
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
jbunting@ucar.edu
+1 303 497 1107
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The TERI exhibit shall seek to showcase various initiatives being undertaken by TERI on key issues related to clean energy development, impacts and vulnerability assessments, implementation aspects including issues relating to technology transfer and policy issues |
Suruchi Bhadawal
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
suruchib@teri.res.in
+91 11 2468 2100 ext. 2305
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The WBCSD brings together 180+ companies in a commitment to sustainable development through economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. Our members are drawn from more than 30 countries and 20 sectors. We also benefit from a network of 50+ business councils and partner organizations. |
Lorenz Koch
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
koch@wbcsd.org
+41 839 3171
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We are for the first-time highlighting outside of the UK the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change's new research programme, in particular we are focusing on the new research question relevant to Nairobi and Africa: How can international development be sustained in a warming world? |
Asher Minns
University of East Anglia (UEA)
a.minns@uea.ac.uk
+0 7880 547843
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Linking science and management for adaptation: lessons from coral bleaching and climate change |
Jerker Tamelander
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
jerker.tamelander@iucn.org
+41 76 233 8095
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Call for a Multi-Convention Global Peatlands Policy (UNFCCC, Ramsar, CBD, CCD,CSD) to address climate, biodiversity, land degradation and poverty issues linked to the massive peatland degradation issues world wide and particularly in South-east Asia |
Marcel J. Silvius
Wetlands International
marcel.silvius@wetlands.org
+31 317 47 8861
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Climate protection in German Technical Cooperation |
Anja Wucke
Germany
alutz@unfccc.int
+49 619679 1376
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Religion, ethics and climate change - an exhibit of resources from the World Council of Churches and related faith organisations |
David G. Hallman
World Council of Churches (WCC)
dhallman@sympatico.ca
+1 416 231 5931 4069
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Publication and information provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) |
Michele Bernardi
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
michele.bernardi@fao.org
+39 6 57052442
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Throughout Africa young people have documented the devastating impacts of climate change on their homelands. United with youth from all over the world they are here to present their findings and talk about clean energy solutions |
Stephanie Tunmore
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE)
stephanie.tunmore@uk.greenpeac
+44 77 9694 7451
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Institute of Development Studies (IDS), UK |
Thomas Tanner
Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
t.tanner@ids.ac.uk
+44 1273 915766
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Opportunities of CDM to Brazil.
We are planning to have an exhibit where we are going to present BCSD - Brazil (the branch of WBCSD in Brazil), the Brazilian enterprises leaders in CDM and the action of financial institutions |
Isabela Pires Baptista
Brazil
isabela@cebds.org
+55 21 3139 1258
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The main objective of the UNDP exhibit will be to provide a wide array of publications and knowledge products that are relevant to climate change and showcase UNDP's intervention in adaptation and mitigation. |
Brian Dawson
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
brian.dawson@undp.org
(1-212)906-6042
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The nuclear industry (WNA, Foratom, European Nuclear Society, Young Generation Network, Women in Nuclear) would like to provide a stand where we will inform delegates on the role nuclear energy can play in climate change mitigation. We will also hand out material and answer questions |
Per Jander
World Nuclear Association (WNA)
jander@world-nuclear.org
+44 207 451 1532
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JICA's activity |
Katsumasa Hamaguchi
Japan
jicage-env2@jica.go.jp
+81 3 5352 5256
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Showcasing the latest initiatives, products and services in climate change |
James Ramsey
Responding to Climate Change (RTCC)
anna@rtcc.org
+44 20 77992222
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Brochures in different languages on the national climate plan, fourth national communication, demonstrable progress report, cooperation .... |
MARIE JAUDET
France
marie.jaudet@cop21.gouv.fr
+33 0 664402246
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Recent publications from the Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP). |
Jake Schmidt
Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP)
jschmidt@ccap.org
(1-202) 408-9260
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Climate change and the world of work |
Lucien Royer
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU)
Royer@tuac.org
(33-1) 5537 3737
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Who we are and what we do - a photographic insight on UNEP |
Steve Jackson
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
steve.jackson@unep.org
+254 20 762 3332
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One Planet, Many People - a display from the Atlas of our Changing Environment
as well as posters from the Atlas of African Lakes |
Steve Jackson
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
steve.jackson@unep.org
+254 20 762 3332
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WMO shows how climate monitoring and science can assist society in taking well-informed decisions for adapting to climate change and anticipating risk |
Carine Richard-van Maele
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
cvanmaele@wmo.int
+41 22 730 8314
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Publications on GEF activities |
Asha Richards
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
arichards@thegef.org
+1 202 458 2002
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RANET - Radio and Internet for communication of hydro-meteorological, climate change and related information |
Joshua G. Wairoto
Kenya
joshua_wairoto@yahoo.co.uk
(254-2) 567880-1
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Climate change campaign-Africa (CCC-A) |
Grace Akumu
Climate Network Africa (CNAF)
cnaf@cnaf.or.ke
+254 20 386 4040
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Contraction and Convergence Post Kyoto - the framework has to be global but can it be global if it is not equitable? Will Africa be ignored again. Not in the Contraction and Convergence model. Find out at GCI.org.uk |
Adam Poole
Global Commons Institute (GCI)
adam@adampoole.co.uk
+44 77 7918 8713
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bvek:
commited to an economically efficient system for emissions trading for climate protection |
Dietrich Borst
German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK)
borst@bvek.de
+49 30 55877304
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The e8 (formerly e7), a non profit group of nine leading electricity companies from G8 countries dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable energy development, will showcase its HCB and capital projects undertaken in developing countries, as well as the e8 Scholarship Programme |
Johane Meagher
Fonds E7 pour le développement énergétique durable (E7 Fund)
meagher.johane@hydro.qc.ca
+1 514 392 8877
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The Green Footprints Campaign: A contribution from European children to mitigate climate change |
Britta Freitag
Climate Alliance (Klima-Bündnis)
b.freitag@klimabuendnis.org
+49 69 7171 3911
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The results of climate research in the Russian Federation for sustainable development strategies |
Gershinkova Dinara
Russian Federation
gersh@mcc.mecom.ru
+7 495 255 2405
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How to achieve sustainable development in the transport sector! Despite technological advances, transport is causing 30% of the global CO2-emissions. A modal shift to railway and public transport are crucial to reduce GHG-emissions and the key to achieve the Kyoto targets and beyond |
Margrethe Sagevik
International Union of Railways (UIC)
sagevik@uic.org
+33 1 44492035
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Gleneagles Dialogue on climate change, clean energy and sustainable development |
Joanna Gaches
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
joanna.gaches@defra.gsi.gov.uk
+44 207 082 8727
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The exhibit will bear on emerging regimes and mechanisms in sustainable development law on climate change, looking toward post-2012 developments, at the subnational, national and international levels. It will feature the legal research and capacity-building projects of the CISDL in this field |
Sebastien Jodoin
Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL)
sjodoin@cisdl.org
+514 398 8918
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