Title/theme/speakers |
Organizer |
Date |
Attachments |
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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Joyce Malnaric
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
jmalnaric@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1320
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Mon, 01 Dec 2008 |
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Analyzing adaptation: a financial and risk perspective In this side event we will present on how to assess the financial risks of adaptation, the identification of cost effective mechanisms, and how to share the burden of adaptation financing
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Eric Massey
Free University Amsterdam (VU)
eric.massey@ivm.vu.nl
+31 20 598 8555
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Mon, 01 Dec 2008 |
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Why adaptation is top priority for Africa now Africa is experiencing unprecedented impacts of climate change and action is urgent in order to avoid social upheaval.
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Grace Akumu
Climate Network Africa (CNAF)
cnaf@cnaf.or.ke
+254 20 386 4040
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Mon, 01 Dec 2008 |
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International cooperation and partnership of emission reduction targets:"Blue Corridor Project" Presentation on international "Blue Corridor Project", included in the UNECE programme and stressed by the G8 Group to reduce emissions on main routes in Europe.
Environment-friendly solutions. Upgrading worthless substances into green energy.
A message of a Polish NGO for future generation
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Ljudmilla van der Marel
Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)
fundacja@ochronasrodowiska.pl
+31 1 6141 2252
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Mon, 01 Dec 2008 |
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China's carbon emissions: who owns them, knowledge gaps and future emissions An overview of new and recent energy modelling research on China's carbon emissions undertaken in China and Europe, including modelling capacities, goal-driven scenarios and energy transitions in the power sector. A panel of experts will discuss policy implications and types of support needed
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Merylyn McKenzie Hedger
Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
H.Bywaters@ids.ac.uk
+44 127 391 5722
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Mon, 01 Dec 2008 |
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Experiences in responding to the GCOS implementation plan The side event will hear short presentations from 4 Parties to the UNFCCC on how they approached the issues identified in the GCOS adequacy report and implementation plan. The GCOS secretariat will also provide a short introduction
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Catherine Bannon
Ireland
catherine.bannon@environ.ie
+35 3 1888 2880
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Mon, 01 Dec 2008 |
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The IPCC scientific perspective: policies, instruments and co-operative Policies, instruments and co-operative arrangements for mitigation IPCC experts will provide information on mitigation options with emphasis on technologies, transport, buildings and renewable energy (including biofuel). They will present available policies and measures
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Carola Traverso Saibante
WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
csaibante@wmo.int
+41 2 2730 8066
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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UNFCCC event on the LEG/NAPA This event will provide an update on the work of the LEG, status of NAPA implementation and will highlight results by collaborating institutions
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Marie-Therese Diouf
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
mdiouf-sperling@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1128
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Joint Implementation question and answer session and experience and challenges ahead The Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee (JISC) will explain its work programme and the progress made, and answer questions from the audience. The JISC and the UNFCCC secretariat will describe the experience with Joint Implementation so far and highlight the challenges ahead
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Michaela Koch
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
mkoch@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1696
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Short-lived Arctic climate forcers: avoiding Arctic tipping points The Arctic has reached a critical juncture due to unprecedented warming, with record summer sea ice loss. The Arctic Council has begun to consider means to mitigate future tipping points aimed at the short-lived forcers black carbon, ozone and methane. Experts discuss science and possible actions
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Pam Pearson
Climate Policy Center (CPC)
pampearson44@yahoo.com
+46 70 5752257
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Separate streams? Adapting water resource management to climate change Using examples from West Africa and Latin America, Tearfund and others explore how developing country governments can manage water resources in the light of climate change, ways in which poor communities can help develop long-term solutions, and means to maximise the impact of adaptation funding
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Laura Hughes
Tearfund
laura.hughes@tearfund.org
+44 20 8943 7956
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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A greater risk of sea level rise? New insights since IPCC 2007 The projection of 59 cm for global sea level rise (SLR) according to IPCC's AR4 until 2100 was moderate. IPCC's later Synthesis Report adjusted this upwards. New scientific results offer even higher values. This side event brings the newest scientific intelligence on SLR to the UNFCCC community
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Manfred Treber
Germanwatch
unfccc@germanwatch.org
+49 228 6049 214
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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From vulnerability to resilience: the integration of DRR and CC adaptation. Practical Action and Tearfund share disaster risk reduction approaches to increasing resilience among poor communities. Sustainable natural resource management and strengthened diversified livelihoods reduce vulnerability and poverty while increasing adaptability
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Rachel Berger
Practical Action
rachel.berger@practicalaction.
+44 7966 542181
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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The future of climate forestation projects : new standards and labels After a comparison of current forestry carbon standards, the Green Initiative will discuss maximizing socio-economic and ecological co-benefits of forest projects. An innovative CO2-code will be presented which enables any CO2-balanced product to be traced to its origin of carbon neutralization
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Moriz Vohrer
CarbonFix e.V.
m.vohrer@carbonfix.info
+4 176 64803182
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Earth observation from space for global climate change The importance of Earth observing satellites for determining the rate of climate change and for understanding, prediction, and attribution of causes of climate change through cooperation of CEOS members, as a response to GCOS implementation plan
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Thailand
Thailand
jaidee@gistda.or.th
+66 2 940 5498
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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How REDD policy options interact with forest measuring and monitoring What is the interaction between REDD policy choices such as mechanism design, inclusion of degradation, maintenance or growth in carbon stocks,
and requirements for forest monitoring? WHRC and SPVS experts discuss implications of policy choices on monitoring capabilities, cost, and tradeoffs
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Tracy Johns
Woodwell Climate Research Center
tjohns@whrc.org
+1 508 5409900
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Comparability of mitigation efforts in Annex 1 countries IIASA presents a methodology for comparing mitigation potentials and costs in Annex I countries in 2020. An interactive mitigation efforts calculator will be introduced and initial results will be discussed with a panel of key negotiators
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Susan Riley
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
riley@iiasa.ac.at
+43 2236 807536
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Critical analysis of REDD: international finance, human rights and false promises of carbon markets The continuation of destructive logging and neglect of customary rights demands a critical analysis of the impact of proposed REDD policies and trading mechanisms, contemporary experiences of 'forest conservation' and World Bank influenced REDD-iness funds on Indigenous rights and forest protection
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Stephanie Long
Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)
stephanie.long@foe.org.au
+61 414 136461
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Key issues for Poznan Discussion on some of the critical issues that will be discussed at the Poznan meeting - these include finance, technology, shared vision and development concerns of NGOs from developing countries
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Lim Li Lin
Third World Network (TWN)
twnkl@po.jaring.my
+603 2300 2585
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Debating nuclear and climate change We aim at demonstrating stereotypical points of view of nuclear energy in the context of the climate change debate. We will go through climate and energy related challenges and will interact with the audience; pro and cons characters will intervene during the speech to present their vision
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Edouard Hourcade
European Nuclear Society (ENS)
edouard.hourcade@euronuclear.o
+33 1 686956907
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Adaptation aux changements climatiques: initiatives regionales Presentation de l'Initiative RISACC (Renforcement institutionnel a la scenarisation et en adaptation aux changements climatiques)
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Faouzia Abdoulhalik
Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF/IFDD)
f.abdoulhalik@iepf.org
+1 418 692 5727 ext.238
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Promoting the involvement of the business community in addressing climate change Panel on the economic opportunity of CC for the business community & the Green Cross International Solar Fund initiative to make solar power viable & affordable. Global Green USA will also present a country score in terms of Solar Energy & GC Australia will present the impact of CC on migration
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Adam Koniuszewski
Green Cross International (GCI)
adam.koniuszewski@gci.ch
+41 22 789 1662
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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Principles and procedures for technology transfer mechanisms under the UNFCCC CIEL's panel, drawn from both civil society and industry, will explore the national and multilateral elements necessary to enhance technology transfer, i.e. 1) identify relevant technologies and 2) create clear links to needs assessments, effective modes of transfer, and financing
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Stephen Porter
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
sporter@ciel.org
+1 202 7425845
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Tue, 02 Dec 2008 |
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CDM methodologies - existing & emerging approaches; & PoA - opportunities & challenges The methodology consideration process highlighting project activities covered by methodologies, new approaches for emission reduction estimations, challenges in transport & energy efficiency methodologies, and opportunities and challenges for PoAs
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Emma Scott-Boon
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
escott-boon@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1321
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Developing performance indicators and long-term strategy and analysing financing options for DTT To present the interim results of the EGTT work on developing performance indicators and long-term strategy and analysing financing options for DTT
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Xiaohua Zhang
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
xzhang@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1163
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Climate change mitigation potential in the Republic of Belarus and post-Kyoto commitments Belarus evaluated its climate change mitigation potential with due regard for national circumstances and availability of the Kyoto mechanisms. Based on this assessment, the post-Kyoto targets were derived and available means for achieving these targets were identified along with possible barriers
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Alexandre Grebenkov
Belarus
sasha_grebenkov@mail.ru
+375 29 6852338
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Programmatic CDM and JI: first experience with Programmes of Activities (PoAs) This event will discuss concrete experiences with the development and design of PoAs in different areas like buildings, transport, renewable energies, fuel switch in CDM and JI host countries. The focus will be on scope, design,financial, operational and methodological requirements of PoAs
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Klaus Oppermann
KfW
klaus.oppermann@kfw.de
+49 69 7431 2147
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Nuclear energy Nuclear energy will be a key component of international efforts to tackle climate change and meet the world's growing demand for clean and reliable energy. This session will highlight current developments in the nuclear industry and the contribution it can make over the 21st century
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Jonathan Cobb
World Nuclear Association (WNA)
jonathan.cobb@world-nuclear.or
+44 20 74511536
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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GTOS: Enhancing country preparedness for post-Kyoto monitoring, assessment and action The importance of terrestrial Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) in implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies will be discussed. The need for common methodologies and standards will be noted especially in regards to reporting, monitoring, modelling and mitigation strategies such as REDD
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Reuben Sessa
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
reuben.sessa@fao.org
+39 6 57056519
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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The humanitarian response to climate change: early warning/early action Representatives of international agencies present their views and experiences with integrating climate change risk into policies and measures and for strengthening preparedness and response systems
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Madeleen Helmer
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
mhelmer@redcross.nl
+31 70 44 55 837
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Global observations for climate prediction and adaptation This joint ESA-WMO side event addresses efforts towards systematic global observations of climate relevant parameters like ECVs defined by GCOS. High quality observations from space and in-situ are fundamental for reliable prediction of climate variability and change, and for adequate adaptation
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Frank Martin Seifert
European Space Agency (ESA)
frank.martin.seifert@esa.int
+390 6 94180560
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): making it happen The IPCC has identified CCS as the most promising technology for the rapid reduction of global emissions. This side event explores the crucial factors with a view of engaging key stakeholders to move forward the deployment of CCS. It provides a framework for action
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Victoria Muzychuk
University of Regina
victoria.muzychuk@uregina.ca
+1 306 3372296
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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European Leadership Challenges - Poznan to Copenhagen This is the time for Europe to lead. Europe plays a Key role for in the international climate policy debate and the fight against dangerous climate change. What does EU leadership look like presently? Is it winning or losing ground in its leadership role?
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Karim Harris
Climate Action Network - Europe (CAN - Europe)
karim@climnet.org
+32 22 29 5225
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Community-based adaptation: small is beautiful CARE International, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) discuss the role of community-based adaptation within the post-2012 framework
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Angie Dazé
CARE International (CI)
angie@care.ca
+1 613 228 3916
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Local mitigation and adaptation measure of indigenous peoples The side event will discuss the impacts of mitigation and adaptation measures and will also focus on how indigenous peoples are adapting to climate change using their indigenous knowledge systems
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Raymond de Chavez
Tebtebba Foundation
raymond@tebtebba.org
+63 74 444 7703
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Responding to climate change Sustainable building/Sustainable living. An exploration of the latest technological advances from the leading experts and manufacturers in the fields of domestic energy efficiency and sustainable building
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James Ramsey
Responding to Climate Change (RTCC)
anna@rtcc.org
+44 20 77992222
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Monitoring REDD using the GOFC-GOLD Sourcebook: practical examples for data collection An updated version of the GOFC-GOLD REDD sourcebook offers technical guidance for collecting key data for national REDD implementation activities and capacity development
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Danilo Mollicone
Papua New Guinea
dmollicone@rainforestcoalition
+39 33 4913 5075
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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The new energy revolution: a sustainable world energy outlook Greenpeace, Global Wind Energy Council, European Renewable Energy Council: a new scenario shows the energy sector changes needed to reduce CO2 and tackle climate change. Renewable energy, combined with energy efficiency and smart energy use can deliver half of the world's energy needs by 2050
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Stephanie Tunmore
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE)
stephanie.tunmore@uk.greenpeac
+44 77 9694 7451
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Biodiversity and REDD BirdLife, The Wilderness Society and the CBD Secretariat discuss means of ensuring that REDD promotes and enhances biodiversity.
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John Lanchbery
BirdLife International (BLI)
john.lanchbery@rspb.org.uk
+44 1767 680551
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Community based adaptation needs and priorities for least developed countries Adaptation needs vary by society & ecosystem. Presentation of experiences of community based adaptation actions from several ecosystems to reduce CC vulnerability for different groups. Presentations cover vulnerabilities of SLR, flood & drought in countries from Asia and Africa
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Atiq Rahman
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS)
atiq.rahman@bcas.net
+88 2 8818124
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Mitigation in agriculture and rural areas Critical issues in agriculture and rural areas will be discussed, with attention to soil carbon, methodologies for GHGs measurement, and payment schemes. Mitigation opportunities in different biomes and agricultural based systems with positive spillovers for rural livelihoods, food security
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Michele Bernardi
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
michele.bernardi@fao.org
+39 6 57052442
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Towards a low carbon economy Co-hosted together with ITU, UNEP, ITUC and IOE, this event focuses on
the Green Jobs Initiative: towards decent work in a sustainable, low-carbon
World and how ICT can help to shift from a high to a low carbon global
economy
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Peter Poschen
International Labour Organization (ILO)
poschen@ilo.org
+41 2 2799 6188
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Indonesian TNA and Potential of Sectoral Approach Indonesian TNA and Potential of Sectoral Approach
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Agus Purnomo
Indonesia
apurnomo@menlh.go.id
+62 81 6902269
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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 |
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Presentation on the update of the investment and financial flows to address climate change This TP was requested by the AWGLCA2 to be presented at AWGLCA4
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Suman Seth
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
sseth@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1430
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Benchmarking local climate policies and measures: qualitative and quantitative results Results of Climate Alliance's "Benchmarking Local Climate Protection" show the contributions of local governments to climate targets. In light of the national framework conditions of Germany, the most successful and efficient measures at local level and their results in figures will be presented
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Andre Muno
Climate Alliance (Klima-Bündnis)
a.muno@climatealliance.org
+49 69 71713911
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Mitigation: shipping and nuclear energy emissions Mitigation: The role of nuclear energy and the possibilities for reduction of maritime emissions
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Eivind Vagslid
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
evagslid@imo.org
+44 781 4702093
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Adaptation experiences across sectors and scales This side event will discuss experiences in supporting in-country adaptation initiatives. Participants include: UNDP, UNEP, World Bank, UN-HABITAT, FAO, IFAD, WMO, WFP, UNFPA, UNFPA and UNWTO
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Cassie Flynn
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
cassie.flynn@undp.org
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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An Actionable Guide: Investing in a Well-prepared Society The missing 5th Building Block. Critical discussions are unfolding around global responsibilities and local realities. This Roundtable will address the key elements of a 2012/2013 strategic policy framework for reducing and mitigating climate impacts in terms of the Human Dimensions
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Trevor Harvey
Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future (SF)
trev@trevishere.plus.com
+44 149 686 0392
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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The new finance architecture for post-2012 Based on Wuppertal Institute research and a European Climate Platform (ECP) project, the joint side event will discuss key elements (quantitative and qualitative) of a future finance architecture with particular focus on who should fund financial mechanisms and how to utilise the financial resources
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Christian Egenhofer
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
monica.alessi@ceps.be
+32 2 229 3984
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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CDM reform: CER discount & demand-side energy-efficiency improvement (BVEK, Climatenet & InWent) The side event will discuss which criteria could be used for discounting of CERs and what would be the impacts on the global CDM market after 2012. Furthermore, focusing on methodological aspects, key challenges to and opportunities for demand-side energy-efficiency improvement will be identified
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Dietrich Borst
German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK)
borst@bvek.de
+49 30 55877304
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Decentralisation and new jobs: how to realise the green economy The side event shows best strategies towards a green economy at a time of looming climate chaos. Experts will explain the dynamics of a centralized agricultural and energy system as a major cause for climate change and show ways to massively decrease GHG emissions while creating millions of jobs
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Stefan Schurig
World Food Council (WFC)
stefan@worldfuturecouncil.org
+49 40 30 709 1427
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Submitting SNCs of Uzbekistan and Mauritania This presentation co-hosted by Mauretania will include description of national circumstances, the measures undertaken to mitigate climate change consequences (adaptation, mitigation) as well as those gaps identified during the SNC preparation
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Tatyana Ososkova
Uzbekistan
ososkova@meteo.uz
+99 871 233 6117
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Strategies for adaptation to climate change in arid zones Israel has wide experience with innovated approaches for preventing desertification. Three presentations will be given by prominent experts on solar energy and cutting edge technologies; multi-faceted approaches to water management; and management of soils and agriculture under arid conditions
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Yossi Inbar
Israel
ronyg@sviva.gov.il
+972 50 623 3390
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Innovative financial mechanisms to mitigate climate change Debt-for-environment swap as an innovative financial mechanism to mitigate climate change - the Polish case
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Maria Klokocka
Poland
maria.klokocka@mos.gov.pl
+48 22 579 2761
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Financing action on climate change: needs and priorities as if the development crisis mattered A fair financial architecture for post-2012 is essential for adaptation and low-carbon development. Presenters will discuss the role, opportunities and limits to private and public financing as well as explore how a financial architecture could reflect a fair sharing of the burden
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Vicky Rateau
OXFAM International (OI)
vrateau@Oxfamamerica.org
+1 202 629 6017
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Opportunities and challenges for a US cap and trade program: business and policymakers views Dialogue on opportunities & solutions to challenges facing US and EU industry with the creation of a US cap and trade system. Panelists include Jonathan Pershing, World Resources Institute; Artur Runge-Metzger, European Commission. Moderated by Jennifer Haverkamp, Environmental Defense
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Kristin Luber
German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)
kluber@gmfus.org
+1 202 6832636
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Technology and market roadmap to 2020: US clean energy businesses urge action The US clean energy industry recognizes the urgency and need for action to reduce global greenhouse gases. This panel will provide an overview of the US policy landscape and the important role business and carbon markets can play in contributing immediate and significant reductions
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Lisa Jacobson
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
ljacobson@bcse.org
+1 202 7850507
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Supporting technology finance, deployment and innovation in developing countries (joint E3G & NRDC) Critical discussions are unfolding around how to support technology deployment incentives in the post-2012 architecture. Key elements to achieve low carbon and climate resilient development include technology & finance as part of sectoral approaches plus a framework to protect & share IPR
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Melanie Nakagawa
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
mnakagawa@nrdc.org
+1 202 513 6266
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Towards integrated adaptation and mitigation measures in agriculture The role of agriculture in mitigation of climate change has traditionally been neglected. We will discuss possible synergies and trade-offs of mitigation and adaptation measures in agriculture and discuss how to mobilize stakeholders and enhance cooperation between Asian and European countries
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Andrej Kranjc
Slovenia
andrej.kranjc@gov.si
+386 40 618077
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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OECD/IEA Annex I Expert Group: enhancing climate change mitigation post-2012 New AIXG analysis will be presented on differentiating countries in terms of mitigation commitments, actions and support; ensuring the measurability, reportability and verifiability of GHG mitigation actions; and broadening participation via sectoral approaches
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Elizabeth Corbett
Croatia
elizabeth.corbett@oecd.org
+33 1 4524 7693
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Next generation climate action Young people around the world are leading the fight for a just and clean energy future. Hear from youth leaders around the world as they share their experiences with coordinated political action, modeling sustainable futures and offering policy solutions and vision for the next generation
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Whit Jones
SustainUS
whit.jones@sustainus.org
+1 914 671 1880
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Addressing climate change in CEE and Turkey: REC activities and experiences Climate change process in Central and Eastern Europe, South Eastern Europe, and Turkey, what a regional international organization can do
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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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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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Mitigation and adaptation using agriculture in Kenya In Kenya, two agricultural based pilot projects that mitigate climate change, decrease the vulnerability to climate change and increase production, are under development. The projects and a methodology will be presented. The potential impacts on agriculture in Kenya will be discussed
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Emily Massawa
Kenya
jwoelcke@worldbank.org
+1 202 473 6054
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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 |
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ITL and registries operations ITL Go-Live activities and the status of the registry network
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Jean-Francois Halleux
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
jhalleux@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1809
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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The business contribution to a new climate agreement The business contribution to a new climate agreement
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Kija Kummer Brown
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
kummer@wbcsd.org
+41 22 839 3147
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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From laggards to leaders: how the U.S. and Canada can cut their emissions to 25% below 1990 by 2020 The U.S. and Canada can reach science-based GHG targets and do their fair share in a strong global climate regime, according to analyses to be presented by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the U.S. Climate Action Network (U.S.), the Pembina Institute and David Suzuki Foundation (Canada)
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Dale Marshall
David Suzuki Foundation (DSF)
dmarshall@davidsuzuki.org
+613 302 9913
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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ECN, ICTSD and University of Sussex event: a post-2012 technology and finance framework Hopes are high that an enhanced technology and finance framework will lead to a constructive consensus in Copenhagen. This event will address the finance and technology challenge, will zoom into IPR issues, and will discuss proposals on an enhanced technology and finance framework
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Stefan Bakker
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN)
bakker@ecn.nl
+31 224 564021
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Zero waste for zero warming Presentations and roundtable on the role of waste management policy in addressing climate change. The potential for Zero Waste to significantly reduce GHG emissions. Critique of incineration and landfilling and their inclusion in CDM. Presentation of a new report, Stop Trashing the Climate
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Neil Tangri
Ecology Center
neil@no-burn.org
+49 15 206121214
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Resilient Adaptation: Adjusting to a Changing Climate Over Time This side event will be a window to understand China within the climate change framework, and it will promote intercommunication among representatives from different countries. It will also bring forward a new idea to adapt to climate change, which is promised to be more flexible and favorable.
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Ha Yanmei
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)
haym@igsnrr.ac.cn
+86 10 6488 8895
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Moving ahead: practical risk-related adaptation The event will showcase ISDR System partners' experience in reducing, managing and transfering disaster risks- called for in the Bali Action Plan- arising from climate variability and change, and will draw lessons for the implementation of adaptation activities
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Silvia Llosa
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
llosa@un.org
+41 22 9178904
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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REDD demonstration projects: principles, standards, methodologies FFI, CCBA, WCS & AD Partners highlight lessons learned from implementing and financing forest carbon projects in the voluntary market to help inform UNFCCC policy development, focusing on national/project accounting, recognising co-benefits, meeting robust standards, & new REDD methodologies
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Natasha Calderwood
Fauna & Flora International (FFI)
Natasha.calderwood@fauna-flora
+44 122 357 9474
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Biochar - new item for the climate toolkit to decrease CO2 and black carbon? Biochar offers carbon negative technology through sequestration in stable soil carbon pools, reducing emissions of CO2 and methane; plus high impact climate pollutants such as black carbon. With both climate and agricultural benefits, biochar belongs on the SBSTA agenda
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Pam Pearson
Clean Air Task Force (CATF)
pampearson44@yahoo.com
+1 802 4880991
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Cities and adaptation to climate change Mapping vulnerability to climate change in Least Developed Countries
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Catherine Baker
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
catherine.baker@iied.org
+44 207 388 2117
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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World Climate Conference-3, better climate information for a better future The World Climate Conference-3 (Geneva, 31 August-04 September, 2009) will establish an international framework to guide the development of climate services and to link science based climate predictions and information with climate risk management and adaptation
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Buruhani Nyenzi
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
bnyenzi@wmo.int
+41 22 7308273
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Carbon governance in China, India and Brazil & corporate innovation strategies in the power sector Potsdam University presents research on the governance interplay in China, India and Brazil between public regulators and private actors in CDM. Fraunhofer ISI and ETH Zurich present how CDM, EU ETS and int. climate policy contribute to R&D and diffusion of low-carbon power generation technologies
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Lars Friberg
University of Potsdam
friberg@uni-potsdam.de
+49 30 8385 8523
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Innovations for the next level of the CDM: lesson learnted from first PoAs Presentations of lessons learned from several pioneering Programmes of Activities (PoAs). Participants will discuss how to foster CDM innovations through PoAs. (The side event is organized in cooperation with CDM India)
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Christoph Sutter
Swiss Business Council for Sustainable Development (OEBU)
c.sutter@southpolecarbon.com
+41 79 4143684
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Design options for a sectoral crediting mechanism for the power sector post-2012 A presentation of studies by the Energy Research Institute (China) and the Oeko Institute (Germany) conducted for the Global Wind Energy Council and Greenpeace China, exploring the options, challenges and benefits of expanding carbon markets in developing countries
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Steve Sawyer
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
steve.sawyer@gwec.net
+32 4 95102848
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Our future in a changed climate: adaptation and decision-making This session, will showcase an innovative, participartory approach to understanding our climate changed future. Keep an eye on our website www.sei.se and watch out for the flyers in Poznan for more information
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Izabela Ratajczak-Juszko
Sustainable Energy Institute (SEI)
oxfordsei@gmail.com
+44 18 6542 6316
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Strategic framework for forests and climate change The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) will present a proposal for a coordinated forest sector response to the climate change agenda
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Michele Bernardi
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
michele.bernardi@fao.org
+39 6 57052442
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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A low carbon transport under different regimes? Transport is part of the problem but also part of the solution. The event hosted by GTZ,UITP,UIC,& TRL brings cutting edge development from the transport sector. Financial & institutional change, international examples & the role of knowledge transfer to the post-Kyoto process will be discussed
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Holger Dalkmann
Transport Research Foundation (TRF)
hdalkmann@trl.co.uk
+44 7810 804849
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Overcoming the communication deficit: encouraging climate change debate in the Global South The Climate Change Media Partnership supports developing country journalists to increase public understanding and debate on climate change issues. Lessons from our projects show how better communication can achieve greater inclusion of Southern needs and voices in decisions about climate change
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Natalie Herzhoff
Panos
natalie.herzhoff@panos.org.uk
+44 20 72397634
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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UK-India study on low carbon technology transfer: IPRs, collaborative R&D & a taxonomic framework fo Interim findings of the UK-India study Phase II (SPRU, TERI, IDS & Margaree Consultants), focussing on IPRs and collaborative RDD&D in technology transfer and the development of a taxonomic framework to guide policy decision making. The study has the support of the UK & Indian governments
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David Ockwell
University of Sussex - Sussex Energy Group (SEG)
david.ockwell@gmail.com
+44 7811 136972
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Avoiding dangerous climate change The latest climate model projections from the Met Office Hadley Centre show that failure to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions quickly and soon could have worrying and significant consequences for the worlds climate. Feedbacks between climate and air quality could also have damaging impacts
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Fiona Carroll
Met Office Hadley Center
fiona.carroll@metoffice.gov.uk
+44 1392 884240
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Climate Action Network and equity Discussing equity in a Copenhagen deal
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David Turnbull
Climate Action Network International (CAN International)
dturnbull@climatenetwork.org
+45 0 28722944
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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REDD strategies for high-carbon rural development Will REDD necessitate conservation X development tradeoffs? Maybe not. Research in the tropical forest margins shows that tree-based systems can generate good financial returns and sustain high carbon stocks. This panel considers the design of REDD strategies for high-carbon rural development
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Brent Swallow
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
b.swallow@cgiar.org
+254 20 722 4263
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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A REDD readiness framework for Ghana Presentation of Ghana's on-going experience in establishing a process and identifying elements for its national REDD Plan, including how to build on lessons learned from forest governance reform process such as the recently signed Voluntary Partnership Agreement with the EU
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Robert Bamfo
Ghana
bamforobert@yahoo.com
+23 324 513 5114
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Green jobs strategies The Blue Green Alliance: how can labor unions and environmental groups work together in developing effective strategies for creating green jobs?
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Margrete Strand Rangnes
Sierra Club
margrete.strand@sierraclub.org
+1 202 675 7907
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Carbon sinks, development and forestry post-Kyoto: a way forward Poverty reduction and greenhouse mitigation can both be achieved via the implementation and expansion of sustainable forestry in the developing world. Any measures to reduce deforestation in a post-Kyoto agreement must recognise both the sink function and economic benefits of forestry operations
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Ryan Grillo
World Growth
ryan@worldgrowth.org
+1 202 746 2877
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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The Arctic and post-2012 negotiations - an indigenous perspective The Arctic Athabaskan Council which represents Athabaskan Indigenous Peoples in Alaska and Canada, invites you to a panel on the Arctic and post-2012 negotiations. We will discuss the emergence of climate change as the key driver of social, economic, cultural, and environmental change in the Arctic
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Darcie Matthiessen
Arctic Athabaskan Council (AAC)
darcie.matthiessen@cyfn.net
+1 867 393 9215
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Implementing and accelerating low carbon technology deployment - lessons from the work of CTI CTI will present the progress report of its work, and showcase lessons learned in terms of successful ways to increase the deployment of low carbon technology
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Taiki Kuroda
International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)
kuroda@icett.or.jp
+81 593 293500
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Scaling up REDD: from projects to national approaches Forest carbon activities developed over the past 15 years provide a range of insights useful to the development of larger national REDD programs. This event will explore lessons on topics including: carbon accounting, strategy development, payment mechanisms, and project governance
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Lex Hovani
The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
lhovani@tnc.org
+61 813 1609 3023
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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2°C: requirements, costs, differentiation and equity (WWF and ADAM) Keeping global warming below 2°C: WWF and the ADAM project present their respective views on emission pathways, technological requirements and economic consequences, sharing emission reductions, and on support for developing countries to achieve their share of reductions
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Martin Hiller
WWF (WWF)
mhiller@wwfint.org
+41 79 3472256
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Key design options for the Copenhagen agreement Success in Copenhagen will depend on the balancing of developed and developing country mitigation, resources and mechanisms for adaptation, and new progress on technology transfer. In this event WRI will explore these components and how they interact
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Rob Bradley
World Resources Institute (WRI)
rbradley@wri.org
+1 202 729 7670
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Youth leadership on climate change: stories from the Asia Pacific Hear the incredible news of young people creating real leadership on climate change from Australia to India to Indonesia and everywhere in-between. Also, hear youth perspectives on adaptation, technology transfer, emissions trading and awareness raising in Australia
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Richie Merzian
Climate Action Network Australia (CANA)
richie@cana.net.au
+61 28 202 1248
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Socialization in environmental system Socialization in environmental system
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Opeoluwa Dawodu
Nigeria
student4progress@yahoo.com
+23 480 2213 2490
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Sustainable forestry for climate change, employment and the community The role and benefits of sustainable forestry for climate change, employment and the community. Economically and environmentally sustainable forestry industry activities have a positive impact on greenhouse gas reduction, while providing good employment and flow of benefits for the community
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michael hartman
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU)
mhartman@forestWorks.com.au
+61 3 93213500
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Growing together in a changing climate Participatory & effective local actions led by young people can turn the challenges posed by climate change into an opportunity. Best practices & lessons learned from these local actions exist within the collective programmes of youth organizations, UN agencies & NGOs in many countries of the world
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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, 05 Dec 2008 |
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How to boost CDM in LDCs with south - south cooperation With the assistance from Norway and the WB a South - South CDM program has been established to boost CDM development in LDCs by focusing on China's experiences. The presentation builds on the Chinese Gov.- WB report "CDM in China - Moving Towards a Value Added Approach"
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Brita Slettemark
Norway
brs@md.dep.no
+47 22 24 6035
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 |
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Architectures for agreement: interim report of Harvard Project on International Climate Agreements We will synthesize an extensive research effort conducted by 29 teams of leading experts from developed and developing countries, whose goal is to identify key design principles of a scientifically sound, economically rational, and politically pragmatic post-2012 international policy architecture
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Robert Stowe
Harvard University
robert_stowe@hks.harvard.edu
+802 989 2004
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Technology transfer, the IP system and climate change: challenges and options What is the relationship between technology development and transfer, on the one hand, and IPRs, on the other?
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Marina Ploutakhina
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
m.ploutakhina@unido.org
+43 664 3529742
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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The future of REDD The Bali action plan, the EU-ETS and the Coming US carbon market experts discuss the future of REDD in a post 2012 UNFCCC regime, the current European Commission view pertaining to REDD in the EU-ETS, and the likelihood REDD will be included in a new U.S. carbon market
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Raymond Kopp
Resources for the Future (RFF)
kopp@rff.org
1 202 328 5059
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Post 2012 - International action supporting domestic action. Negotiations move towards a new framework, with increasing emphasis on domestic action & diversity of targets. Int. offsets are assumed by some to have a declining role; questions are raised on offsets ability to deliver levels of real GHG reductions, SD & tech. transfer. Are there alternatives?
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Edwin Aalders
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
aalders@ieta.org
+41 22 7370500
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Dialogue on capacity building and REDD readiness The Forum on Readiness for REDD and LEAD provide a facilitated dialogue on capacity building drivers, needs and regional and global priorities as they relate to REDD, as well as an update on the Forum's cross-stakeholder support and collaborative tools to build REDD Readiness
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Kathleen Rutherford
Meridian Institute
krutherford@merid.org
+970 368 707
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Climate change funding and development assistance An overview of climate change funding and a critique of the World Bank's Climate Investment Fund
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Maitet Singson-Ledesma
IBON International Foundation Inc. (IBON)
mledesma@ibon.be
+31614659558
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Sectoral approaches in a post-2012 agreement The event will provide an overview of recent research work on sectoral approaches in a possible post 2012 agreement
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Niklas Höhne
Climatepolicy.net e.V.
n.hoehne@newclimate.org
+49 173 7152279
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Where market mechanisms go? demonstrating the co-benefits of climate change mitigation and proposal The fate of project based mechanism such as CDM will rest on the achievements and possibilities for further improvements. This side event will feature the results of demonstration project for co-benefit and proposal for CDM reform, both based on the ground experience in Asian countries
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Kazuhisa KOAKUTSU
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
koakutsu@iges.or.jp
+81 46 8553825
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Clean energy access for urban poor - development and climate options The Global Network on Energy for Sustainable Development - GNESD - will present results of a study on clean energy access for urban poor. Centres in Africa, Asia and Latin America have analysed the situation in several cities including mega cities like Delhi, Buenos Aires, and Bangkok
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Gustavo Nadal
Fundación Bariloche (FB)
gnadal@fundacionbariloche.org.
+54 2944 46 2500
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Amazon forest people and REDD Recognition of rights to land, territory and natural resources and the traditional way of life is key to the success of REDD design and implementation. REDD initiatives and case studies will be discussed by Amazon forest people
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Paula Franco Moreira
Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM)
paulamoreira@ipam.org.br
+55 619 970 1270
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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The role of REDD in post-2012 carbon markets: risks, rewards, and price effects Integrating REDD into a post-Kyoto intergovernmental carbon
market could significantly decrease global carbon prices. Restricting supply or demand can reduce price impacts, but at the cost of economic efficiency. Expanding Annex 1 commitments to limit the price impact is investigated
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Steven Fox
New Zealand
steven.cox@maf.govt.nz
+64 4894 0694
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Equitable financing: funding adaptation and mitigation from a gender perspective WEDO, together with HBF, ActionAid, and GGCA, will launch two new country-specific case studies and discuss why and how the financial mechanisms must be gender responsive and build resilience at the local level
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Cate Owren
Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)
cate@wedo.org
+1 212 9730325
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Enhancing African food security in the face of climate change Food insecurity remains endemic in most of Africa, with climate factors such as rainfall variability a major cause. The climate change adaptation in Africa program invites speakers from ICPAC, CILSS and other African institutions to address links between climate change and food security in Africa
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Mary O'Neill
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
maoneill@idrc.ca
+1 613 6962108
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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The role of JI today and in a post-Kyoto framework The proposed side event will review the current status of JI as well as the role of the mechanism in a post-Kyoto framework
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Vlad Trusca
Romania
cstreck@gmx.de
+40 21 410 0287
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Sustainable Energy & CC Policies: Poverty Reduction in Asia & EECCA. Zero Carbon Scenario in EU INFORSE & WECF: Successes to reduce poverty, new manuals for development solutions with less GHG in South Asia, sustainable energy visions/ scenarios for North. Exchange of views among NGOs, EECCA governments & UN on capacity building, role of women, tech. transfer, UNFCCC mechanisms, human rights.
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Gunnar Boye Olesen
International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE)
inforse@gmail.com
+45 42 300192
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Constrained stabilisation emissions pathways for developed and developing countries An exploration is done of emissions paths deviating from baseline as a result from action under 1 b (i) and 1 b (ii) of the BAP. The study considers global emissions constrained by an IPCC scenario (below 2°C) and ways of reaching stabilisation by lowering per capita emissions on different paths
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Jose© R Romero
Switzerland
jose.romero@bafu.admin.ch
+41 31 322 6862
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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 |
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Equity, justice and GHG emissions distribution: criteria for an ethical conduct Climate Alliance Italy together with Fondazione Lanza and CMCC intend to promote a debate and present proposals on ethical criteria, equal and shared, useful to improve chances for the international negotiations of the post-Kyoto agreement
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Karl-ludwig Schibel
Climate Alliance Italy
coordinamento@climatealliance.
+39 347 3487805
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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The true costs of climate policy The cost of a climate stabilization agreement crucially depends on technology availability as well as timing and rate of participation of different world's regions to a global climate deal. A novel assessment and recommendations from a suite of state of the art European models is presented
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Carlo Carraro
Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC)
martina.marian@cmcc.it
+39 041 271 1474
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Copenhagen Climate Council: requirements of a post-2012 climate treaty presented by global business The Copenhagen Climate Council is a group of scientists, policy makers and chief executives of leading global businesses operating in a variety of sectors and regions.
They will present their top priorities for a new treaty and articulate what they believe must be achieved in Copenhagen next year
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Laura Storm
Purves Environmental Fund
lss@mm.dk
+45 3393 9323
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Low-carbon Asia - backcasting methodology can identify possible leap-frogs to sustainable developmen Asian countries need the excellent design of a "Low-Carbon Society (LCS)" to achieve the global "50 by 50 target". We focus on visions and roadmaps towards LCS, especially in Asian countries such as China, India, Thailand, Japan, and others that have been studied through our research collaboration
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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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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Technology development and deployment to address climate change The event will explore how business makes long-term investment decisions particularly in the deployment of low-carbon technologies. It will examine the role of enabling frameworks and intellectual property rights in enhancing technology cooperation
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Andrea Maria Bacher
Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC)
andrea-maria.bacher@iccwbo.org
+33 14 953 3066
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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The UN-China climate change partnership A UN-China climate change partnership has been launched in
2008. The side event entails a presentation and debate on post-2012 strategies developed by Chinese research institutions on carbon budgeting, technology transfer mechanism, and sectoral analysis for international technology cooperation
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Li Lyan
China
lily@cchina.gov.cn
+86 106 850 1240
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Key factors for the successful transfer of climate change mitigating technological expertise The e8, a non-profit int'l group of ten major electricity companies from G8 countries, will share lessons learned from experience in the transfer of technological expertise for CC mitigation worldwide and present a perspective of electricity sector technology leaders
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Ghita Benessahraoui
Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
benessahraoui.ghita@hydro.qc.c
+1 514 3925642
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Putting equity into practice for climate finance and enhanced mitigation efforts Assessing the adequacy of mitigation efforts and the common ground between the Greenhouse Development Rights Framework, the Green Fund and other finance proposals: what are key equity benchmarks and principles on effort sharing, mitigation trajectories and financial mechanisms?
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Lili Fuhr
Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF)
fuhr@boell.de
+49 30 2853 4304
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Climate change, migration and forced displacement: the new humanitarian frontier? Climate change is projected to add to the scale and complexity of human mobility. What instruments/tools are available to the international community to meet this new humanitarian challenge? Will new tools and paradigms be needed to address large-scale internal displacement and cross-border flows?
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Tetsuro Yoshida
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
yoshidat@unhcr.org
+41 22 739 8755
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Carbon budget for equity and sustainability: an overall framework for a global climate solution Carbon budget aims to meet both equity and sustainability targets in establishing a global climate regime. The framework builds upon the conceptual understanding of emissions for basic needs that was developed by the RCSD team. Latest findings with quantitative analysis will be presented
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Research Centre for Sustainable Development
Research Centre for Sustainable Development (RCSD)
wangwenjun25@yahoo.com.cn
+86 134 3648 8522
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Options to address peatland and other landuse emissions Policy options for reducing emissions from peatlands, forestry and other land use sources: Global Environment Centre, Climate Action Network Canada and Wetlands International
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Alex Kaat
Wetlands International
agkaat@gmail.com
+528 318 3165060191
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Climate risk insurance Co-hosted by Columbia University, this event focuses on climate risk solutions ranging from weather-indexed insurance for the poor to MCII's submission for climate risk insurance in a post-2012 adaptation regime
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Koko Warner
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)
warner@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Financing the renewable energy transition Co-organised by the International Renewable Energy Alliance: IGA, IHA, ISES, WWEA. Renewable energies are a key for climate protection. The necessary financing tools for mobilising the shift towards renewable energy and conclusions for necessary changes within UNFCCC frameworks will be discussed
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Stefan Gsaenger
World Wind Energy Association (WWEA)
sg@wwindea.org
+49 175 9401518
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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UN led initiatives on climate change capacity building and development Present CB efforts undertaken by UNITAR, UNDP and UNEP under UNFCCC and KP and also specifc actions initiated by other UN agencies such as the WFP, UN-Habitat and UNFPA to support both adaptation to and mitigation of climate change impacts, especially in developing countries
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Mamadou Moussa Diakhite
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
mamadou.diakhite@unitar.org
+41 22 917 8582
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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The economics of terrestrial carbon - results of collaborative modeling Terrestrial Carbon Group, Conservation International, EDF, Woods Hole Research Center, CATIE, Strassburg & others: a comparative assessment of proposals to provide positive incentives to include emissions and sequestration from forests and other land uses in the climate change solution
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Ralph Ashton
Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists
ralph.ashton@terrestrialcarbon
+233 24 713 0968
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Trade and investment policy, technology transfer and climate change: sustainable development nexus Based on their ongoing work in this field, IISD and Chatham House will explore the key policy linkages in the areas of IPRs, low-carbon goods liberalization, border carbon adjustment, subsidy reform and investment, with particular focus on the implications for developing countries.
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Jo-Ellen Parry
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
jparry@iisd.ca
+1 204 9587722
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Part of the solution: why agriculture matters for climate change policy?" Agriculture has a huge potential to provide answers for mitigation and adaptation to climate change. All stakeholders, farmers, science and business, take their responsibility using and innovating sustainable agricultural practices.
This event shows agriculture is an important part of the solution
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Nora Ourabah Haddad
International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP)
nora.ourabah@ifap.org
+33 14 526 0553
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Moral and ethical dimensions of post-Kyoto climate change issues In cooperation with WCC we will examine ethical issues that need to be considered to replace the Kyoto Protocol. Topics include post-Kyoto regimes, adaptation, and deforestation issues among others
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Donald A. Brown
Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
dab57@psu.edu
+1 814 865 3371
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Energy access, resilience, and capacity building HELIO presents indicators to identify & select adaptation projects that reinforce energy system resilience: preliminary results from sub-Saharan Africa. GNESD analysis energy access for urban poor. SouthSouthNorth launches legacy materials and the Gold Standard promotes RE/EE CDM projects
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Laura Williamson
HELIO International (HELIO)
laura.williamson@helio-interna
+1 252 3558710
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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California's climate plan: green opportunities for the golden state In October 2008, California announced its plan to achieve aggressive, economy-wide GHG reduction targets by 2020. California's top environmental officials discuss their innovative efforts and bold goals to lead the world's 7th-largest economy in finding regional & local solutions to climate change
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Robyn Camp
Climate Action Reserve
robyn@climateregistry.org
+1 213 891 6931
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Navigating the post Kyoto landscape: Madagascar's movement towards a national strategy for REDD Having reduced deforestation over the last 15 years and recently adopted REDD strategy at a subnational level, the country is developing methods for estimating reference emission levels and engaging stakeholders to improve forestry governance and ensure transparency in distribution of co-benefits
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Lydie Norohanta Raharimaniraka
Madagascar
prakotoniaina@conservation.org
+261 20 247 4121
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Putting together the common but differentiated jigsaw Common but differentiated responsibilities lie at the heart of the UNFCCC objective; C&C addresses these strategically with accelerated convergence to equal per capita emissions under the global emissions cap that saves us. This is the emerging consensus: - www.gci.org.uk/events/Poznan.pdf
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Aubrey Meyer
Global Commons Institute (GCI)
aubrey.meyer@btinternet.com
+44 208 520 4742
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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The REDD dual markets approach The latest findings from CCAP-led research, analysis and dialogue with developing countries on REDD
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Alexander Ochs
Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP)
aochs@ccap.org
+1 64 6812 6252
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Reaching 85% CO2 reductions by 2050 - The Bellona Scenario Existing technologies and industrial practices are sufficient to do the job: It is time to for politicians to raise to the challenge. The prmomise of carbonnegative appraoches.
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Svend Soeyland
Bellona Foundation
svend@bellona.org
+0 0 4747487930
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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Addressing the challenges of climate change: innovative technology developed by private sector We will examine the critical role that respect for property rights and cooperation among businesses and developing countries play in driving global economic growth and the creation of advanced technologies required to generate sustainable energy and address food and water shortages
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Natalie McIntyre
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America
nmcintyre@uschamber.com
+1 202 463 5438
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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 |
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A shared vision: the global climate network Disagreements over a shared vision for reducing emissions pervade. How can the impasse be broken? What are the constraints? Can technology and finance help? The Global Climate Network, an international collaboration of institutes launches analysis of the shared vision in it's first joint research
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Andrew Pendleton
Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
a.pendleton@ippr.org
+44 20 74706159
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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Our vision for gender justice in the Copenhagen outcomes Gender and climate change experts from Africa, Asia Latin America and Pacific will present experiences and achievements, gaps and strategies for making the future climate regime fair to women and men. In cooperation with Gender CC - Women for Climate Justice
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Ulrike Roehr
LIFE e.V.
roehr@life-online.de
+49 179 2031511
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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Sectoral approaches for post-2012 framework & Japan's support to developing countries Sectoral approach provides mitigation potentials useful to discuss appropriate commitment and action of each Parties and to achieve an effective post-2012 framework. Analysis and efforts of sectors including agriculture, The Cool Earth Partnership, Japan's ODA and Global Mapping are presented
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Eiji Toyoda
Japan
eiji.toyoda@mofa.go.jp
+81 3 5501 8245
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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How will the EU reach 20% renewable energy in 2020? How much will it contribute to the climate goals Representatives of EU institutions and Member States will discuss how to harness renewable energy to address climate change. EREC together with EWEA and EPIA will look at the development of renewables to meet the 20% target with emphasis on wind and solar energy
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Lucie Tesniere
European Renewable Energy Council (EREC)
tesniere@erec.org
+32 400 1070
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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Large-scale bioenergy beyond current agrofuels: climate change mitigation - hope or myth? New forms of bioenergy are being promoted in response to concerns about biofuels from food crops: Jatropha, second generation biofuels, use of so-called marginal lands, biochar. Speakers will critically examine those concepts and discuss the implications for communities and for the climate.
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Almuth Ernsting
The Corner House
almuthbernstinguk@yahoo.co.uk
+44 1224 324797
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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Technology transfer and development issues for developing countries Discussion about the issues and concerns for the Developing countries focusing on the technology transfer issue. It essentially looks at the technology transfer as one of the key tools for development goals
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Tirthankar Mandal
Consortium for Trade and Development (CENTAD)
tirthankar.mandal@centad.org
+91 11 4145 9226
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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Low carbon pathways: challenges and technological options for India India is seen as a responsible emerging nation. To fulfil its responsibility in context of Climate Change; technological & financial mechanisms to enable it being at par with developed world need to be defined. Event will focus on options & challenges posed to economic growth, energy security & SD
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Prabhat Upadhyaya
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
prabhat@teri.res.in
+91 11 24682100
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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REDD, rights & wrongs: exposing false solutions & exploring what is needed to make REDD work Sponsored by the Rainforest Foundation UK, the Wilderness Society, & FERN. CSO and indigenous views on deforestation and degradation: factors necessary to achieve positive outcomes in forest-climate initiatives. Definitions, forest governance and implications of the carbon market for human rights
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Nikki Reisch
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK)
nikkir@rainforestuk.com
+44 20 74850193
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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Voices of conservation and development on adaptation strategy--drawing on experience to meet climate Understanding community-based development and conservation of natural resources and how they are integrally linked is important for effective adaptation strategy.
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Paul L. Joffe
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
joffe@nwf.org
+1 202 797 6603
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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New directions in climate research and simulation Scientists from the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research will discuss new climate research and modeling activities aimed at providing improved information to decision makers, including enhancements to the U.S. Community Climate System Model (CCSM), for use in the upcoming IPCC AR5 effort
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Peter Backlund
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
anneoman@ucar.edu
(1-303) 497-1117
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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Findings of the Convention on Biological Diversity Expert Group on biodiversity and climate change The ad-hoc technical expert group on biodiversity and climate change was convened by Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity to provide scientific and technical information on biodiversity and climate change vulnerability and mitigation to the UNFCCC
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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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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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The value of fast-track mitigation: more innovation, fewer tipping points! Reducing threat of abrupt climate changes through fast-track mitigation, including reducing non-CO2 agents such as black carbon and CH4, improving efficiency and renewables, and enhancing sinks including biochar
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Elise Stull
Micronesia (Federated States of)
estull@inece.org
+1 202 552 9432
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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World before Bank: civil society perspectives on financial governance post 2012 Is there integrity between UNFCCC and the WB? How does the reputation of the WB comply with its engagement in post-2012 regime? The side event sponsored jointly by CEE Bankwatch, Institute for Policy Studies, Oil Change Intl, FOE Intl and Campagna per la Reforma will discuss the financial framework.
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Katerina Husova
CEE Bankwatch Network (Bankwatch)
climate@bankwatch.org
+9 19000 4206050458
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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Avoiding deforestation while benefiting local people: The Socio Bosque Program in Ecuador The Government of Ecuador (GoE) is implementing the Socio Bosque program where it recognizes, through direct payments, the role local communities and landowners have in avoiding deforestation. The Government of Ecuador will present the details of the program as a national REDD initiative
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Manuel Bravo
Ecuador
jmccullough@conservation.org
+1 703 341 2516
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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Common but differentiated responsibilities in international transport Mitigating emissions from bunker fuels while providing innovative financing for REDD, adaptation, and technology transformation. Differentiation of responsibilities and capabilities, implementation and regulatory aspects, costs and benefits, as well as impacts of proposed schemes will be discussed
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Andre Stochniol
European Federation of Transport and Environment (T&E)
andre@imers.org
+44 78 0976 4894
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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 |
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Bridging the gap between Hyogo and Kyoto-climate change adaptation and risk reduction Development, risk reduction and adaptation to a changing climate goes hand in hand. How can we learn from experiences on risk reduction when developing adaptation work? How can strategies for risk reduction and adaptation be merged without loosing focus?
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Lina Pastorek
Sweden
lina.pastorek@ccdcommission.or
+46733691500
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Subnational regional policies for a low carbon economy TCG, Nrg4SD, TCR and UNDP gather sub-national regional leaders from industrialized and developing countries to highlight the importance of effective climate policies, emphasize the need for knowledge and best-practice sharing at this level on low carbon tech, emission trading, renewables, adaptation
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Luc Bas
The Climate Group (TCG)
LBas@theclimategroup.org
+44 20 79602971
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Energy efficiency in the post-2012 framework: key issues and challenges An UN-Energy side event focusing on the role of energy efficiency in Climate Change mitigation and the development of industrial energy efficiency approaches in a post-2012 framework
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Marina Ploutakhina
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
m.ploutakhina@unido.org
+43 664 3529742
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Local government climate roadmap - Bali-Poznan-Copenhagen Present the local government climate roadmap to the participants of COP 14, together with positions, opinions and demands of local government (LG) to national government in view of the post-2012 global climate agreement. Organised by ICLEI in cooperation with global LG partners
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Gino Van Begin
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
gino.van.begin@iclei.org
+49 76 136 8920
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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UNEP/World Bank Event - Scaling up financing and market mechanisms to meet the mitigation challenge This panel discussion will examine the types of financing instruments and market mechanisms needed to mobilise both public and private investment, specifically examining sectors where private capital mobilisation has fallen far short of economic potential
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World Bank
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Eric.Usher@unep.fr
+46 8212901
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Capturing trade, investment and development opportunities under the climate change regime UNCTAD and WTO play a significant role in addressing the effects of and policy responses to global climate change. The joint side event will focus on the economic aspects of climate change, including trade and development implications for developing countries
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Lalen Lleander
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
lalen.lleander@unctad.org
+41 22 9172116
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Global leadership for climate action: High-level roundtable on climate technology and finance GLCA, a joint initiative of the United Nations Foundation and the Club of Madrid, addresses low-carbon technologies, removal of barriers to technology development and transfer, additional funding sources for mitigation and adaptation in developing countries, and management options for new funds
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Marie-Vincente Pasdeloup
United Nations Foundation (UNF)
mvpconsultant@gmail.com
+33 1 44859267
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Clean energy, sustainable transport & natural resource management in support of climate change polic Staff from the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the European Investment Bank, along with a number of international experts, will explore the link between climate change and these sectors and provide examples of recent activities
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Andrea Pinna
European Investment Bank (EIB)
a.pinna@eib.org
+352 621 362459
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Climate change and the risk of hunger: is the global food crisis a wake-up call for adaptation? WFP will moderate a discussion revolving around the need to implement practical action on the ground to prevent future humanitarian crises and to increase awareness about the increased risk of food insecurity and hunger associated with climate change
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Jordi Renart i Vila
World Food Programme (WFP)
jordi.renartivila@wfp.org
+39 06 6513 3115
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Brazil bioenergy: basis for clean energy for the world Bioenergy
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Marina Grossi
Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS)
cebds@cebds.org
+55 21 24832250
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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You say you want a revolution - energy policy and technology for a sustainable future The IEA will present its latest work on climate-related policy & technology work including latest climate policy scenarios from the World Energy Outlook, the role of energy efficiency, technologies to 2050, & the carbon leakage issue
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Jenny Gell
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Jenny.gell@iea.org
+33 1 40576729
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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The climate strategies research project on future CDM framework: the Zambian perspective The event will be hosted by the Zambian delegation to COP 14 in collaboration with DFID, GTZ and the Centre for Energy, Environment and Engineering of Zambia
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Ephraun Mwepya Shitima
Zambia
mwepyashitima@yahoo.co.uk
+260 21 122 9417
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Climate action under a new U.S. administration Perspectives from senior U.S. policymakers and business and NGO representatives on the prospects for stronger domestic climate action in the United States and the implications for negotiating a post-2012 agreement
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Namrata Patodia
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
patodian@pewclimate.org
+703 516 4146
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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GEF Evaluation Office - consultation with parties GEF Evaluation Office consultation with UNFCCC parties on their experience with GEF. The Office is conducting the Fourth Overall Performance Study (OPS4) of the GEF as an input to the 5th replenishment of the GEF. Feedback from parties to UNFCCC as an essential input to the evaluation
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Claudio R. Volonte
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
cvolonte@thegef.org
+1 202 473 8303
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Success factors in the Republic of Korea's rehabilitation and support for developing countries Analysis of the success factors and progress in the Republic of Korea's green rehabilitation.
Introduction of developing countries support projects for combating desertification affected by climate change.
Plans of A/R CDM or REDD pilot projects being implemented in Indonesia
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YoungTae Choi
Republic of Korea
forestlove@forest.go.kr
+82 42 481 4135
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Climate protection = business opportunity !? Technologies, cost-efficient climate measures and global action is key to solving the climate problem. Peter Löscher, Siemens CEO and Head of the German Business for Climate Protection Initiative discusses possible business opportunities with German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel
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Martin Schroeder
Federation of German Industries (BDI)
m.schroeder@bdi.eu
+49 30 20281606
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Health matters: a key impact of climate change (WHO & Health Sector Community Panel discussion) The effects of climate change on health are receiving increasing attention as a central concern for policy-makers and the public. The objective is to raise awareness within the climate change community of the critical importance of health as one of the main neglected impacts of climate change
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Fiona Gore
World Health Organization (WHO)
goref@who.int
+41 22 791 1619
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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European youth against climate change Event by the European youth delegates and youth representatives of NGOs
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Julie Teng
European Youth Forum (YFJ)
julie.teng@youthforum.org
+32 2 2869426
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Low Carbon Development Pathways Studies and regional findings on the economics of climate change Chaired by Lord Stern, presenting new case studies on what is required for countries to make a low carbon transition while meeting growth and development goals. Including regional studies(managed by ADB covering Southeast Asia) with their findings on climate impacts & adaptation & mitigation options
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Aaron Gould
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
aaron.gould@decc.gsi.gov.uk
+44 300 685444
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Sharing experiences on CC DARE Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa CC DARE is a joint UNEP-UNDP project to reduce CC vulnerability in SSA. This Ugandan side event features presentations on the experiences from the CC DARE pilot countries as well as panel discussion on key adaptation issues in SSA by key speakers from the pilot countries, UNEP, UNDP and DANIDA
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John Ted Wambede
Uganda
jwambede@hotmail.com
+256 752 62 4197
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 |
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Advanced sugarcane ethanol: contributions to climate change mitigation and the environment Through production and consumption of sugarcane ethanol developing nations can mitigate climate change effects while enhancing economic growth and energy security. Renowned specialists will debate the impacts of bioethanol on land-use change, food prices, environmental benefits and sustainability
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Carolina Costa
UNICA - Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA)
carolina@unica.com.br
+55 11 3093 4949
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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The SuperSmart Grid - securing clean energy and prosperity for Europe and beyond.(with e-Parliament) Europe and North Africa hold huge unused potentials for renewable energy. We will discuss the technical, financial and policy obstacles, the need for a super efficient grid connecting all parts of the Europe-Mediterranean region, and how legislators can promote a carbon-free electricity system
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Antonella Battaglini
Energy Carbon Fund (ECF)
antonella@european-climate-for
+49 331 288 2670
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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Tackling climate change from the world of work Climate change raises urgent questions about social justice and equity. Trade unions ask all governments to respect the Convention's mandate and, in priority, developed countries to firmly commit to emission reductions. We stress the need to support the most vulnerable during the transition process
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Anabella Rosemberg
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
anabella.rosemberg@ituc-csi.or
+33 1 55373737
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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Marrakech, Nairobi and beyond: Austria's experiences promoting the CDM in Africa Is the CDM working for Africa? And how could new approaches in a global carbon-market benefit Africa? This side-event will focus on CDM experiences and lessons learnt, but also on other market-linked mechanisms and potentials for Africa's future
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Manfred Kohlbach
Austria
manfred.kohlbach@bmlfuw.gv.at
+43 1 515221725
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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Panel discussion Climate science update: magnetohydrodynamics, thermodynamics,
radiative transfer, and the predictability issue
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Holger Thuss
Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)
holger.thuss@cfact.eu
+49 3641 426746
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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New stoves for rural households to capture carbon, reduce deforestation and improve soil fertility To introduce the concept of mobilising rural households to help alleviate the impacts of climate change through reduction of emissions from inefficient biomass burning stoves, and halting of soil degradation through the incorporation of biochar, produced in high-efficiency stoves into the soil
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Goodspeed Kopolo
Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
gkopolo@unccd.int
+49 228 815 2871
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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Indian industry perspective on CDM reforms The side event will present the perspective of Indian industry on CDM reforms
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Rita Roy Choudhury
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
roychoudhury@ficci.com
+91 9 810403255
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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Bioenergy towards a low carbon future: meeting the challenges of sustainable development and climate Presentation of the results of the first biennium activity of the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) and in particular will focus on the dissemination and discussion of the achievements and way forward of the two task forces established within GBEP
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Corrado Clini
Italy
geronzi.paola@minambiente.it
+39 6 57228133
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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Investing in climate protection: prospects in sustainable growth and development The Side event will focus on economic impacts of climate protection measures (Germany's Climate Package) and an innovative approach to finance climate projects in developing countries by reinvesting revenues from auctioning emission allowances in Germany (Int. Climate Protection Initiative).
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Annika Vogt
Germany
annika.vogt@bmu.bund.de
+49 30 18305 2317
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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The Amazon Fund: a new framework for cooperation in REDD. The Brazilian idea of creating a fund with a view to provide positive incentives to REDD required a huge effort that has been undertaken, internally, in order to materialize the Amazon Fund. Furthermore, the Amazon Fund matches the provisions of the decision on REDD that was agreed on in Bali
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Fernando Antônio Lyrio Silva
Brazil
gustavo.tavaresdacosta@gmail.c
+55 61 3317 1468
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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CARBOVEG - GB: quantification of carbon stocks and sinks in the forests of Guinea - Bissau Illustration of the project results as well as its contribution to characterize a baseline for the forest sector in GB. The objective is to facilitate access of GB to the international carbon markets in the context of the Kyoto Protocol and attract investments for new projects under the CDM
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Luis Chainho
Portugal
luis.chainho@dpp.pt
+35 12 1323 2593
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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IRENA - promoting renewable energy for a stable climate High-level-event to promote IRENA at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poznan
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Sune Thorvildsen
Denmark
sutho@kemin.dk
+45 2285 2948
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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OECD analysis of the economics of climate change policies Both the costs of climate change and the costs of action are expected to be large and unevenly distributed. The OECD will present new analysis focussing on policy mixes that can help keep costs of action low, incentivize clean technology, and generate the necessary financing and investment flows
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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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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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A high-level discussion on climate change and gender This high-level panel will focus on the intersection of gender and climate change, including discussions on disaster reduction, human settlements, climate change finance mechanisms, gender within the UNFCCC, and ways to build a movement to ensure that climate initiatives are gender responsive
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Aira Kalela
Finland
anu.saarela@formin.fi
+358 40 506 1175
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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Valuing opportunity costs for mitigation in high forest cover, low deforestation rate countries case Guyana has developed a sustainable growth strategy based on a low carbon development path. Forest opportunity cost valuation as part of the study provides evidence that deploying forest resources towards global climate change mitigation needs guaranteed financial inflows to be sustainable
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Gitanjali Chandarpal
Guyana
gitanjalic81@yahoo.com
+592 223 5231
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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Acting on climate change: The UN delivering as one Presentation of the UN system's coordinated work on climate change
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Georgios Kostakos
United Nations (UN)
kostakos@un.org
+1 646 6421055
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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Transition to renewables: need for equity-based framework The CSE and HBF joint side-event will focus on policies to accelerate the installation of renewable energy projects in the industrialising nations. The equity debate in climate change has undergone several changes. We present new analysis on the issue and discuss and critiquing the new methods
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Pradip Saha
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
prosaha@gmail.com
+91 98 1019 7014
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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Transforming the global wood trade to support REDD and fight illegal logging Illegal logging and associated trade show what happens without forest governance and international policy coherence - and offer lessons for REDD. Panel will examine role of consumer-country policies, including the US's 2008 passage of the Lacey Act banning trade in illegally-sourced wood products
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Andrea Johnson
Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA)
andrea@eia-international.org
+202 483 6621
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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 |
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A pathway to energy savings in private households: considering programmes of activities in JI/CDM Incentives, like project-based attempts, may promote energy savings in households. The focus will be on PoA since PoA are particular suitable for projects which have high individual transaction costs and small generated amounts of emission reductions - such as efficiency projects in households
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Heinrich Tschochohei
Weser-EMS Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS)
heinrich.tschochohei@ris-energ
+49 441 3611 6459
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 |
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Measuring and reducing emissions through the global supply chain Showcasing opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the global supply chain. Evidence will be presented from two years of CDP-led supply chain action by corporations, followed by a discussion of practical options for governments and the public sector
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Kate Levick
CDP Worldwide (CDP)
kate.levick@cdproject.net
+44 207 4157162
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 |
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"50 by 50": 50% better new car fuel economy worldwide by 2050 Improved fuel econ. for new cars can stabilise transport CO2 emissions at 2005 levels by 2050. This will not occur w/out new policies. ITF, IEA, UNEP & FIA-Foundation will address the potential, barriers & announce a major intrntl. initiative to make cars 50% more fuel efficient globally by 2050
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Philippe Crist
International Transport Forum, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (ITF)
philippe.crist@oecd.org
+33 1 45249447
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 |
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Methane to markets: mitigating global warming and eveloping clean energy Methane to Markets, a public-partnership of 27 countries and over 800 organizations aiming to mitigate climate change through the capture and use of methane. The governments of Poland, Mexico, Brazil and the US, as well as private sector partners, will discuss their participation in the partnership
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Maria Klokocka
Poland
maria.klokocka@mos.gov.pl
+48 22 579 2761
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 |
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IAPAL - International Air Passenger Adaptation Levy A proposal for new, additional, predicable, equitable and appropriate funding for adaptation under the UN climate change regime
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Izabela Ratajczak-Juszko
Oxford Climate Policy
izaratajczak@gmail.com
+44 1865 889128
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 |
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The economics of adaptation to climate change A high-level discussion on the ongoing study on the economics of adaptation to climate change: a methodology presentation by the World Bank, a high-level panel including case study countries to discuss early findings and challenges, and request for feedback from the audience
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Art van der Horst
Netherlands
aart-vander.horst@minbuza.nl
+31 70 348 4773
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 |
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The Talking at COP 14 is all but over, now It's Time for Action! Join World Future Council Chair Bianca Jagger, acclaimed author Bill McKibben, IFG's Victor Menotti and Claire Greensfelder, and 350.org's May Boeve and Ely Katembo Shabani for lively analysis and discussion as we energetically consider the results of Poznan and gear up for the year ahead
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Gillian May Boeve
350.org (350.org)
may@350.org
+1 415 575 5539
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 |
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Seaweed coastal CO2 removal belt in Korea & algal paper and biofuel Seaweeds are proper and promising organisms for use in concert with adaptation and mitigation measures. The project - Algae and Global Warming: GHG emissions reduction using seaweeds - has been ongoing in Korea. Main aspects are red algae pulp and paper, seaweed biofuel & coastal CO2 removal belt
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Ik Kyo Chung
Pusan National University - Marine Research Institute (PNU/MRI)
ikchung@pusan.ac.kr
+82 10 85062279
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 |
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Theme |
Organizer |
Attachments |
Growing together in a changing climate - children & young people and the work of the United Nations |
Laurence Pollier
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
lpollier@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151505
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...inSide climate change publications counter |
Anne Lutz
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
alutz@unfccc.int
+49 228 815 1336
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Climate Change Kiosk: with the primary goal of providing information about the climate change process and the secretariat |
Alexander Saier
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
asaier@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151509
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European Community - European Commission |
Agnieszka Cyndecka
European Union
agnieszka.cyndecka@ec.europa.e
+32 2 2967240
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Zero Waste for Zero Warming will present information on the role of waste management policy in addressing climate change, the potential for Zero Waste to significantly reduce GHG emissions, a critique of incineration and its inclusion in CDM, and a new report, Stop Trashing the Climate. |
Neil Tangri
Ecology Center
neil@no-burn.org
+49 15 206121214
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Climate change first has an impact at a local level, where there is most contact with the population and its needs. Creative and innovative solutions from European local authorities will be presented to provide inspiration and encourage similar schemes in other municipalities worldwide. |
Andre Muno
Climate Alliance (Klima-Bündnis)
a.muno@climatealliance.org
+49 69 71713911
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Business Input Into Climate Change and Sustainability Issues |
Kija Kummer Brown
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
kummer@wbcsd.org
+41 22 839 3147
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Latest ECN publications on energy & climate policy |
Stefan Bakker
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN)
bakker@ecn.nl
+31 224 564021
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The booth will be an exhibition of the IARU International Scientific Congress on Climate Change "Climate Change: Global Risks, Challenges and Decisions, which will take place on 10 - 12 March 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. |
Lance Heath
Australian National University (ANU)
lance.heath@anu.edu.au
+61 2 61254672
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ARE is the only international renewable industry association dealing with developing countries and proposing efficient solutions to the problem of energy access worldwide. Ambitious in its objectives, ARE wants to launch new approaches in energy access, climate change and development policies |
Simon Rolland
Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE)
s.rolland@ruralelec.org
+32 2 4001052
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Climate Change - national priorities and global concern |
Kerstin Heikenfeldt
Sweden
kerstin.heikenfeldt@naturvards
+0 10648 4673394185
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Climate change - responses from the Pan-European region, giving examples and positions about the effects of climate change, the need for adaptation and for an equitable post-Kyoto regime from an integrated gender and human rights perspective |
Sabine Bock
Women Engage for a Common Future - International Foundation (WECF International) (WECF)
sabine.bock@wecf.eu
+49 89 232393812
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Climate and development : the interface of vulnerability to climate variability and change, adaptation and human development (gender, health); and sustainable energy capacity for lives, livelihoods and communities through research/action, social learning, training tools, and fieldwork. |
Jean-Philippe Thomas
Environnement et Developpement du Tiers-Monde (ENDA-TM)
enda.jp.thomas@gmail.com
+221 33 8222496
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Adaptation to Climate Change |
Catherine Baker
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
catherine.baker@iied.org
+44 207 388 2117
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GenderCC - Women for Climate Justice. Information sharing and networking on gender justice and climate policy. Presentations of videos, photos and publications. |
Ulrike Roehr
LIFE e.V.
roehr@life-online.de
+49 179 2031511
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GLobal Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS) |
Reuben Sessa
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
reuben.sessa@fao.org
+39 6 57056519
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Nuclear energy has a vital role to play in meeting the world's growing demand for clean and reliable energy. Our stand will provide information on all aspects of the nuclear industry and its contribution to tackling climate change |
Jonathan Cobb
World Nuclear Association (WNA)
jonathan.cobb@world-nuclear.or
+44 20 74511536
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The Wuppertal Institute provides information material on a wide range of issues such as the Kyoto mechanisms, the EU emissions trading scheme, equity considerations in the UNFCCC process and post-2012 policy options |
Wolfgang Sterk
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy
wolfgang.sterk@wupperinst.org
+49 202 2492149
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GWEC is the global voice of the wind energy industry. The GWEC booth with provide information on the development of wind energy world wide, and industry representatives and experts will be available for discussion. |
Steve Sawyer
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
steve.sawyer@gwec.net
+32 4 95102848
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Countdown to Copenhagen; Mobilizing adequate global action for an ambitious and equitable solution to climate change |
Nelson Muffuh
The Conservancy Association (CA)
nmuffuh@christian-aid.org
+44 207 523 2383
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Monitoring of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and ocean, the status quo of the assessment of climate risks based on integrated climate, impact, and land use models, and the development of visions for a low carbon society using the Asia-Pacific Integrated Model (AIM) |
Katsunori Hirokane
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
white.masako@nies.go.jp
+81 29 850 2169
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Trade unions and climate change:
Equity, justice & solidarity in the fight against climate change |
Anabella Rosemberg
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
anabella.rosemberg@ituc-csi.or
+33 1 55373737
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Disaster risk reduction strategies, risk management and risk transfer, including insurance |
Silvia Llosa
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
llosa@un.org
+41 22 9178904
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Highlighting ICC's role as a multi-sectoral business organisation with expertise in a wide range of areas. It will provide examples of ICC work on climate change, energy, sustainable development as well as the interrelation of climate policy with trade, intellectual property, CSR and other areas |
Andrea Maria Bacher
Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC)
andrea-maria.bacher@iccwbo.org
+33 14 953 3066
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The CarbonFix Standard is a rulebook to ensure high quality forestation projects for the voluntary carbon market. The standard ensures positive socio-economic and ecological benefits and provides a simplified CO2 calculation methodology for climate forest projects following the formulas of the IPCC. |
Moriz Vohrer
CarbonFix e.V.
m.vohrer@carbonfix.info
+4 176 64803182
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The European Renewable Energy Council - which represents the EU renewable energy industry, trade and research associations- presents its recently published roadmap on how to achieve 20% renewable energy in the EU in 2020. Insight into the development of each technology up until 2020 will be given |
Lucie Tesniere
European Renewable Energy Council (EREC)
tesniere@erec.org
+32 400 1070
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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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This exhibit will inform on efforts at ESA and other space agencies responding to the needs of space based observation defined by GCOS with the Essential Climate Variables. The objective is to make Earth Observation seen as a feasible and practical tool for climate change observation. |
Frank Martin Seifert
European Space Agency (ESA)
frank.martin.seifert@esa.int
+390 6 94180560
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ICTSD Initiative on Climate Technology will present and make available research and analysis on mechanisms for, and barriers to development and transfer of climate change technologies, including initial findings on potential implications of intellectual property for access to climate technologies. |
Moustapha Kamal Gueye
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
gkamal@ictsd.ch
+41 22 917 8754
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How France's development partnerships are meeting the challenge of climate change. |
MARIE JAUDET
France
marie.jaudet@cop21.gouv.fr
+33 0 664402246
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UNEP and Climate Change |
World Bank
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Eric.Usher@unep.fr
+46 8212901
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Climate change and development
on behalf of Federal Minstry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safty and Federal Minstry for Economic Cooperation and Development |
Michael Wahl
Germany
Michael.Wahl@gtz.de
+49 6196 793375
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Carbon finance and community-based forestry in the Maya biosphere reserve: conserving rainforest and enhancing livelihoods. Describes the accomplishments by government, regional organizations, communities, and forest managers to implement REDD in Guatemala's Peten |
Jeffrey Hayward
Rainforest Alliance (RA)
jhayward@ra.org
+1 202 2947008
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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 |
Hochul Shin
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)
hcshin@kemco.or.kr
+82 31 260 4542
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Climate Action Network |
Karim Harris
Climate Action Network - Europe (CAN - Europe)
karim@climnet.org
+32 22 29 5225
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Publications and information point 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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The exhibit aims to disseminate the knowledge gained by the experts of Climatenet on international climate policy issues, e.g. the CDM, JI, EU ETS and post-2012. Our recent publications will be distributed for free to help the climate community enhance its understanding on these issues. |
Daisuke Hayashi
ClimateNet
hayashi@perspectives.cc
+41 44 820 4213
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Climate Change, Migration and Forced Displacement: The new humanitarian frontier? |
Tetsuro Yoshida
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
yoshidat@unhcr.org
+41 22 739 8755
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Practical Action is working to help communities adapt to climate change through access to appropriate skills, knowledge and technologies |
Rachel Berger
Practical Action
rachel.berger@practicalaction.
+44 7966 542181
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Local Climate Action:
The exhibit will highlight the crucial role of local government in mitigation and adaptation to climate change and is organised by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability and the Association of Polish Cities. |
Gino Van Begin
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
gino.van.begin@iclei.org
+49 76 136 8920
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IPCC and its publications |
Carola Traverso Saibante
WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
csaibante@wmo.int
+41 2 2730 8066
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SEI showcasing insights from published and unpublished climate change research, including analysis on adaptation, economics, carbon offsetting, food security and bioenergy. Also the home of the new journal Climate and Development and other SEI publications. |
Izabela Ratajczak-Juszko
Sustainable Energy Institute (SEI)
oxfordsei@gmail.com
+44 18 6542 6316
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Natural gas as the fuel of choice for a sustainable development. The answer to the climate challenge? |
Erik Gonder
International Gas Union (IGU)
ergon@statoilhydro.com
+47 22 536382
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Overview of the IETA activities and position papers in relation to the various Emission Trading Systems around the world |
Edwin Aalders
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
aalders@ieta.org
+41 22 7370500
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CARE International |
Angie Dazé
CARE International (CI)
angie@care.ca
+1 613 228 3916
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Responding to Climate Change |
James Ramsey
Responding to Climate Change (RTCC)
anna@rtcc.org
+44 20 77992222
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Wetlands International: Peatland loss as a major driver of climate change |
Alex Kaat
Wetlands International
agkaat@gmail.com
+528 318 3165060191
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Nuclear power trends; climate change mitigation and nuclear energy; IAEA capacity building in developing countries for energy system analysis and climate change mitigation; the legal, safety, security, non-proliferation and assistance the IAEA can provide to countries interested in nuclear energy |
H-Holger Rogner
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
h.h.rogner@iaea.org
+43 1 26 002 2776
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The Gold Standard mission is to support and reward the Kyoto Protocol's twin goals: sustainable development and additionality. This exhibit features case studies from project developers and private businesses, highlighting the potential for carbon markets to work for the poor |
Michael Schlup
The Gold Standard Foundation (GSF)
michael@cdmgoldstandard.org
+41 61 283 0916
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Activities and research of The Woods Hole Research Center and The Amazon Institute for Environmental Research (IPAM) |
Tracy Johns
Woodwell Climate Research Center
tjohns@whrc.org
+1 508 5409900
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Canada: Taking Action to Fight Climate Change |
Regina Wright
Canada
regina.wright@ec.gc.ca
+1 819 994 2370
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ICSU together with IHDP (ICSU Programme) presenting its cutting-edge resarch in the field of climate change to the participants of COP 14 |
Leah Goldfarb
International Science Council (ISC)
leah@icsu.org
+33 14 525 0709
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OneWorld is opening a window to wider participation from around the world through the use of virtual worlds. Join us at the stand or OneClimate Island in Second Life or through the web at OneClimate.net |
Anna Cohen
Oneworld UK
anna.cohen@oneworld.net
+44 207 922 7844
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Geres and Carbon Solidarity present their activities fighting both climate change and poverty |
Marion Verles
Geres
m.verles@gmail.com
+33 67 085 0192
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Panos supports developing country journalists to increase public understanding and debate on climate change issues. Lessons from our projects show how better communication can achieve greater inclusion of Southern needs and voices in decisions about climate change |
Natalie Herzhoff
Panos
natalie.herzhoff@panos.org.uk
+44 20 72397634
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United Nations Development Programme |
Cassie Flynn
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
cassie.flynn@undp.org
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The Co-benefits Approach addresses development concerns of developing countries, while helping them to reduce GHGs. It is expected to create win-win scenarios, and is now part of the negotiation agenda for improving project mechanisms (such as CDM), as well as operations of development activities. |
Junko Morizane
Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC)
morizane@oecc.or.jp
+81 35 472014
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The Arctic warms quicker than other regions and the level of Arctic sea ice has been record low for two years. We will exhibit the latest research from International Polar Year projects on climate change in the Arctic. |
Erlend Hermansen
Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO)
e.a.t.hermansen@cicero.uio.no
+47 9964 3601
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Wind power: a main contributor to the EU's Kyoto objective, and to achieve the EU's unilateral 20% reduction target for 2020. EWEA's wide range of publications on wind energy in general will be offered to visitors. EWEA experts will be available for questions and discussions. |
Malgosia Bartosik
WindEurope
mb@ewea.org
+32 2 546 1944
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Showcasing the research work undertaken by TERI on different aspects of climate change. Projects of TERI addressing the adaptation and mitigation aspects of climate change will also be showcased. TERI's upcoming activities and plan of action will also be shared through the exhibit |
Prabhat Upadhyaya
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
prabhat@teri.res.in
+91 11 24682100
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The latest climate model projections from the Met Office Hadley Centre show that failure to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions quickly and soon could have worrying and significant consequences for the worlds climate. Feedbacks between climate and air quality could also have damaging impacts. |
Fiona Carroll
Met Office Hadley Center
fiona.carroll@metoffice.gov.uk
+44 1392 884240
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Building Climate and Energy Justice from Local to Global: Profiling the grassroots initiatives of the world's largest federation of environmental organisations, Friends of the Earth International. |
Stephanie Long
Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)
stephanie.long@foe.org.au
+61 414 136461
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Information about how to extend the EU system of tradeable emission rights by including terrestrial traffic and how to improve the CDM by discounting of CERs |
Dietrich Borst
German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK)
borst@bvek.de
+49 30 55877304
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Early warning/early action, using climate information for disaster risk management and agriculture. |
Madeleen Helmer
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
mhelmer@redcross.nl
+31 70 44 55 837
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" Environment in my dream" Paintings,made by polish children in 1992, presented at Rio92 others from 2008. Presentation "Bleu Corridor Projekt',under UNECE programm end stressed by G9 group.Enviro-friendly solutions. International actions for saving forest, see wild life. Messeges of a Polish NGOs |
Ljudmilla van der Marel
Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)
fundacja@ochronasrodowiska.pl
+31 1 6141 2252
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Climate Network Africa’s publications on climate change and sustainable development |
Grace Akumu
Climate Network Africa (CNAF)
cnaf@cnaf.or.ke
+254 20 386 4040
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The aim of this exhibition is to present the report "More than Rain"; with new understanding of how to integrate climate change adaptation in poverty reduction projects and programs increasing the capacity of individuals, households and communities to respond to climate variability and change. |
Oyvind Dahl
Norwegian Forum for Environment and Development (ForUM)
od@forumfor.no
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Display of information material |
Uazamo Kaura
Namibia
uazamo.kaura@yahoo.co.uk
+264 81 1599079
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TWN news updates and briefing papers on climate change |
Lim Li Lin
Third World Network (TWN)
twnkl@po.jaring.my
+603 2300 2585
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Global Forest Coalition |
Ronnie Hall
Global Forest Coalition (GFC)
ronnihall@googlemail.com
+44 1243 602756
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IGES Information and Publication Booth. |
Kazuhisa KOAKUTSU
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
koakutsu@iges.or.jp
+81 46 8553825
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Recent publications from the International Energy Agency |
Jenny Gell
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Jenny.gell@iea.org
+33 1 40576729
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Exhibition with five alternating themes: Global warming -how will it affect the world regions? The Artic is melting -what are the latest predictions? Life in the growing megacities -why does it impact urban climate? Sea level rise -where are the crises? Adapting to climate change -who is at risk? |
Henrik Hoejmark Thomsen and Mai Maskell Andersen
Denmark
hht@geus.dk
+45 3814 2102
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The Institute of Development Studies Climate Change and Development Centre will be exhibiting its work around the five themes of Low Carbon Growth; Sub-National, National and International Climate Policy; Poverty and Climate-Resilient Development; Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Strengthening. |
Merylyn McKenzie Hedger
Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
H.Bywaters@ids.ac.uk
+44 127 391 5722
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Information from an IPY research consortium called CAVIAR (Community Adaptation and Vulnerability in Arctic Regions) will be presented. The project seeks to better understand how people are affected by environmental changes in order to contribute to the development of adaptive strategies. |
Laura Tozer
University of Guelph - Global Environmental Change Group (GECG)
ltozer@uoguelph.ca
+1 519 824 4120 ext. 58961
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Recent publications and papers on climate change, from the OECD 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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Anticipatory learning for climate change adaptation and resilience: explores iterative, forward-looking ways of learning for climate change adaptation. Posters and pamphlets illustrate anticipatory learning tools to be used in Ghana and Tanzania to deal with uncertainties now and in the future |
Petra Tschakert
Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
petra@psu.edu
+1 16803 8148639399
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IDRC supported research on climate change and adaptation |
Mary O'Neill
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
maoneill@idrc.ca
+1 613 6962108
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Rio synergies exhibit |
Jaime Webbe
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
jaime.webbe@cbd.int
+1 514 2878718
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Clean technology businesses offering solutions that are available today to combat climate change - renewable energy, energy efficiency and natural gas. |
Lisa Jacobson
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
ljacobson@bcse.org
+1 202 7850507
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350.org will present videos from around the world of youth, NGOs, and government leaders speaking in favor of a 350 ppm stabilization target. We will also provide literature, stickers, and buttons to passerby and have an interactive component |
Gillian May Boeve
350.org (350.org)
may@350.org
+1 415 575 5539
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The Pew Center will distribute its reports on climate change. |
Namrata Patodia
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
patodian@pewclimate.org
+703 516 4146
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Israel Newtech - The national program of the government of Israel for promotion of water and alternative energy technologies |
Ronit Golovaty
Israel
golovaty@export.gov.il
+97 23 514 2907
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Cap and Share |
Richard Douthwaite
Feasta Ltd (Feasta)
richard@douthwaite.net
+35 3982 5313
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Extractive industries: Blessing or curse? |
Katerina Husova
CEE Bankwatch Network (Bankwatch)
climate@bankwatch.org
+9 19000 4206050458
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Green Cross is one of the few organisation focusing on the crucial nexus between security, poverty, and the environment. The goal of the exhibit will be to highlight this unique nexus by presenting the various activities of GCI |
Adam Koniuszewski
Green Cross International (GCI)
adam.koniuszewski@gci.ch
+41 22 789 1662
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Material efficiency |
Peter Kriebel
European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5)
peter_kriebel@yahoo.de
+41 79 832 6903
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Demonstration of the Chinese efforts, policies and measures combating climate change |
Qian Guoqiang
China
qian_guoqiang@mfa.gov.cn
+86 10 6596 3252
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The humanitarian perspective: reducing disaster risk |
Irina Zodrow
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
zodrow@un.org
+41 22 917 2298
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The exhibit will display the work of IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, on climate change. IUCN aims to include biodiversity concerns in adaptation and mitigation policies and practice, and furthers natural resource management strategies that help adapt to climate change. |
Ninni Ikkala
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
ninni.ikkala@iucn.org
+41 2 9990106
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WWF International |
Martin Hiller
WWF (WWF)
mhiller@wwfint.org
+41 79 3472256
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Contraction and Convergence [C&C]
The way ahead on climate change |
Aubrey Meyer
Global Commons Institute (GCI)
aubrey.meyer@btinternet.com
+44 208 520 4742
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Thinking beyond the canopy
CIFOR advances human well-being, environmental conservation, and equity
by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect
forests in developing countries |
Yani Saloh
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
y.saloh@cgiar.org
Yani Saloh
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WFP's contribution to climate change adaptation through a global deep field presence; the provision of public goods such as vulnerability assessments; and the implementation of concrete adaptation activities such as building flood defences and small-scale irrigation systems or fixing sand dunes. |
Jordi Renart i Vila
World Food Programme (WFP)
jordi.renartivila@wfp.org
+39 06 6513 3115
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WMO - UN Specialized Agency - and the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services of its 188 Members provide climate data and information required for efficient mitigation and adaptation |
Carine Richard-van Maele
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
cvanmaele@wmo.int
+41 22 730 8314
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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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Carbon Markets & Investors Association |
Adam Nathan
Climate Markets and Investment Association Limited (CMIA)
adam.nathan@carbonmarketsassoc
+44 7970 34 2576
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The objective of the WHO exhibit is to raise awareness within the climate change community of the critical importance of health as one of the main neglected impacts of climate change through dipslay of publications, film and animiation projections and posters |
Fiona Gore
World Health Organization (WHO)
goref@who.int
+41 22 791 1619
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Greenpeace Solar Generation Youth from around the world demand clean energy solutions for a safe and equitable world. Will we look into the eyes of our children and tell them that we had the opportunity, but lacked the courage? That we had the technology, but lacked the vision? |
Stephanie Tunmore
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE)
stephanie.tunmore@uk.greenpeac
+44 77 9694 7451
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Children in a changing climate. Exhibition of photos taken by children in many countries, highlighting the winners of the 2008 global youth photography Shoot Nations competition |
Nick Hall
Plan International (Plan)
nick.hall@plan-international.o
+44 207 482 9774
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information stand on dutch climate research and policy |
Babette Graber
Netherlands
babette.graber@minvrom.nl
+31 70 3392405
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Carbon Capture and Storage -
Financing a part of the climate solution |
Svend Soeyland
Bellona Foundation
svend@bellona.org
+0 0 4747487930
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A holistic approach to climate change: mitigation and adaptation strategies that benefit people and biodiversity |
Jennifer McCullough
Conservation International (CI)
jmccullough@conservation.org
+703 341 2526
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Introduction of CDM/JI Feasibility Study (FS) Programme |
Tomoya Motoda
Global Environment Centre (GEC)
cdm-fs@gec.jp
+81-6-6915-4121
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The role and benefits of sustainable forestry for climate change, employment and the community. Economically and environmentally sustainable forestry industry activities have a positive impact on greenhouse gas reduction, while providing good employment and flow on benefits for the community. |
michael hartman
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU)
mhartman@forestWorks.com.au
+61 3 93213500
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Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey |
Zsuzsanna Ivanyi
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
Zivanyi@rec.org
+36 20 5532639
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The Oil and Gas industry and Climate Change. |
Robert Siveter
IPIECA Limited (IPIECA)
robert.siveter@ipieca.org
+44 20 76332378
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European Youth for a sustainable future |
Julie Teng
European Youth Forum (YFJ)
julie.teng@youthforum.org
+32 2 2869426
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Tyndall Centre for Climate Change (UK) exhibition of the Research Programmes: Climate Policy, Energy Futures, Resilience, Development, Coasts, Cities.
The exhibit will also highlight the EU funded ADAM project (Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for Climate Change) |
Mike Hulme
University of East Anglia (UEA)
h.neufeldt@uea.ac.uk
+44 160 359 1120
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Way Forward Towards "Green Desert" by CECOEDECON |
Sharad Joshi
Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society (CECOEDECON)
cecoedecon@gmail.com
+91 98290 59202
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Oxfam International witnesses the devastating impact of climate change on the world's poorest people. Oxfam's Canvass for Change exhibition comprises artistic stories from around the world, showing how those most vulnerable are striving to cope with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns |
Charlie Powell
OXFAM International (OI)
cpowell@oxfam.org.uk
+44 186 547 3446
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Japan’s exhibition on research projects, int’l cooperative projects, symposiums, capacity building efforts, and best practices of ODA on climate change projection and its adaptation and mitigation implemented by relevant ministries and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). |
Eiji Toyoda
Japan
eiji.toyoda@mofa.go.jp
+81 3 5501 8245
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Highlights of the Sussex Energy Group's policy relevant research on transitions to a low carbon economy, including work on technology transfer, low carbon growth in China, distributed generation, the rebound effect, low carbon behaviour change and the politics of climate policy |
David Ockwell
University of Sussex - Sussex Energy Group (SEG)
david.ockwell@gmail.com
+44 7811 136972
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To showcase recent practical experience and publications related to development of VCF and REDD projects for forests and peatlands and facilitate dialogue over collaboration for joint activities in developing countries. |
Faizal Parish
Global Environment Centre (GEC)
faizal.parish@gmail.com
+60 3 79572007
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GEF Publications |
Monica Fernandes
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
mfernandes@thegef.org
+1 703 3047264
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Sustainable Energy Visions. Successes in poverty reduction, development & improving health without increases in greenhouse gas emissions. Phase out of fossil fuels before 2050, starting in industrialised countries. NGO activities in North and South. |
Gunnar Boye Olesen
International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE)
inforse@gmail.com
+45 42 300192
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TRANSPORT&CLIMATE CHANGE-Future perspectives for low carbon solutions The stand presents up-to-date research & practical solutions on sustainable transport. Highlighting options, information & case studies for decision-makers to tackle climate change from worldwide initiatives. |
Holger Dalkmann
Transport Research Foundation (TRF)
hdalkmann@trl.co.uk
+44 7810 804849
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Transport & climate change - Future perspectives for low carbon solutions. The stand presents up-to-date research & practical solutions on sustainable transport highlighting options, information & case studies for decision-makers to tackle climate change from worldwide initiatives |
Heather Allen
International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
heather.allen@uitp.org
+32 2661 3190
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World Resources Institute |
Rob Bradley
World Resources Institute (WRI)
rbradley@wri.org
+1 202 729 7670
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Highlight U.S. accomplishments and partnerships and research |
Clare Sierawski
United States of America
SierawskiCX@state.gov
+1 202 647 6738
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Research in Lower Saxony's Weser Ems region on advances in agriculture, transport and energy technology to combat climate change |
Heinrich Tschochohei
Weser-EMS Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS)
heinrich.tschochohei@ris-energ
+49 441 3611 6459
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The e8, a non-profit international group of ten major electricity companies from G8 countries dedicated to sustainable energy development and the fight against climate change, will showcase their projects and human capacity building activities implemented in developing nations worldwide since 1992. |
Ghita Benessahraoui
Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
benessahraoui.ghita@hydro.qc.c
+1 514 3925642
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The International Transport Forum (ex. ECMT) is a global IGO (51 Governments) focused on transport policy. |
Philippe Crist
International Transport Forum, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (ITF)
philippe.crist@oecd.org
+33 1 45249447
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Institutional showcase of UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, on the benefits of the production and use of sugarcane ethanol in mitigating climate change effects while enhancing economic growth and energy security |
Carolina Costa
UNICA - Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA)
carolina@unica.com.br
+55 11 3093 4949
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Social Impacts of Climate Change in Developing Countries |
Holger Thuss
Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)
holger.thuss@cfact.eu
+49 3641 426746
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the exhibition of Climate Crisis Clock, and the distribution of Booklets that explain the Clock along with the introduction of Korea Green Foundation |
Hyeran Seo
Korea Green Foundation (KGF)
seo.hyeran@gmail.com
+82 2 20114345
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Climate Change at the European Investment Bank |
Andrea Pinna
European Investment Bank (EIB)
a.pinna@eib.org
+352 621 362459
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COPENHAGEN CLIMATE COUNCIL: Hosted in collaboration with UN Global Compact, WBCSD and the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, the World Business Summit on Climate Change (24-26 May 2009) will gather business leaders and decision-makers to develop recommendations to a new climate treaty in 2009. |
Laura Storm
Purves Environmental Fund
lss@mm.dk
+45 3393 9323
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Role of Indian Industry in GHG Mitigation |
Rita Roy Choudhury
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
roychoudhury@ficci.com
+91 9 810403255
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Brazil Bioenergy:bases for world clean energy |
Marina Grossi
Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS)
cebds@cebds.org
+55 21 24832250
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California's Climate Plan |
Robyn Camp
Climate Action Reserve
robyn@climateregistry.org
+1 213 891 6931
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In collaboration with government, universities, and private sector partners around the world, the US National Center for Atmospheric Research is dedicated to exploring and understanding our atmosphere in the broadest terms, including interactions with the sun, oceans, biosphere, and human society. |
Peter Backlund
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
anneoman@ucar.edu
(1-303) 497-1117
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Inwent's programmes apply a variety of capacity building instruments. We offer practice-oriented advanced education and training, dialogue sessions and e-Learning. |
Klaus Knecht
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
klaus.knecht@inwent.org
+49 30 25482110
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Iinformation on the BDI initiative Business for Climate Protection and its work (best practices and climate study). Valuable help is provided in defining cost-efficient technological levers for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in all sectors |
Martin Schroeder
Federation of German Industries (BDI)
m.schroeder@bdi.eu
+49 30 20281606
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Urbanization contributes to climate change. The poor, living in unplanned settlements, are most affected. UN-HABITAT works with organizations at every level to build cities without slums that are liveable places for all, and which do not pollute the environment or deplete natural resources |
Maike Christiansen
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
maike.christiansen@unhabitat.o
+254 20 762 3191
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Information about the different renewable energy technologies such as geothermal, hydropower, wind, solar, etc and the leading international renewable energy associations within the International Renewable Energy Alliance: IGA, IHA, ISES and WWEA. |
Stefan Gsaenger
World Wind Energy Association (WWEA)
sg@wwindea.org
+49 175 9401518
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Echofestival- where culture meets ecology. Unification of the arts to showcase practical ecological solutions in our daily habitual life |
Meera Ghani
United Nations (UN)
meera@ecofestival.org
+32 485 08 0106
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