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The Paris Agreement: Reflections and Way Forward
The event will feature speakers from developing countries who will provide reflections and views on the Paris Agreement.
Speakers: speakers from developing countries
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Yvonne Miller Berlie
Third World Network (TWN)
ymiller@twngeneva.ch
+41 78 8929203
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Mon, 16 May 2016 |
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Addressing Loss and Damage post Paris world
The side event will discuss developments on L&D under the UNFCCC post-Paris, such as the 5year work plan of the Warsaw Mechanism for COP22. It will also consider the relationship between the exclusion of compensation/liability from the Paris Agreement, and developments on climate litigation.
Speakers: Speakers would be from prominent NGOs working on the issue of Loss and Damage, independent experts as well as representatives from governments.
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Siddharth Pathak
Climate Action Network International (CAN International)
spathak@climatenetwork.org
+0 91 9560844848
Julie-Anne Richards
Climate Justice Program (ACJP)
jar@jarclimate.net
+44 0 7500747674
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Mon, 16 May 2016 |
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Will the Paris Agreement undermine SDG 15.2?
Through Sustainable Development Goal 15 countries have committed to zero deforestation by 2020, biodiversity conservation and enhancing “reforestation and afforestation”. The event will discuss potential conflicts between this SDG and the Paris Agreement, and the role of community conservation.
Speakers: Simone Lovera, Global Forest Coalition (Paraguay)
Pablo Solon, Fundacion Solon (Bolivia)
Maureen Santos, The Carta Belem group (Brasil)
Souparna Lahiri, All India Forum of Forest Movements (India)
*all speakers still to be confirmed
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Mary Louise Malig
Global Forest Coalition (GFC)
marylouisemalig@globalforestco
+63 918 9456353
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Mon, 16 May 2016 |
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Ecosystem-based Adaptation: A driving force for achieving the SDGs and Paris Agreement
EbA is critical for achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement in a rapidly changing climate. We will highlight how the use of EbA in multiple sectors can deliver both adaptation and sustainable development outcomes, through a series of individual case studies.
Speakers: Speakers from CI, SIWI, IUCN and UNEP
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Rowan Braybrook
Conservation International (CI)
rbraybrook@conservation.org
+1 703 3412675
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Mon, 16 May 2016 |
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Real and false solutions: "negative emissions" technologies can put human rights and 1.5°C at risk
Paris created the political will for climate action but didn’t provide confidence of limiting warming to 1.5° C without the use of negative emissions technologies. We will examine the risks of geoengineering and explore solutions that work within planetary boundaries while protecting human rights.
Speakers: Lili Fuhr, Heinrich Böll Foundation
Teresa Anderson/Kelly Stone, ActionAid
Kate Dooley, University of Melbourne
N.N., Government Delegate from a Developing Country or LDC (tbc)
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Björn Ecklundt
Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF)
ecklundt@boell.de
+49 30 28534315
Teresa Anderson
ActionAid International Foundation
teresa.anderson@actionaid.org
+44 7984 932655
Pat Mooney
Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration (ETC Group) (ETC Group)
mooney@etcgroup.org
+1 613 2412267
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Mon, 16 May 2016 |
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A decade of CDM: Experience and lessons learned towards Article 6
Article 6 in the Paris Agreement established a mechanism to contribute to mitigation and sustainable development. This side event by the CDM Exec. Board is a first open exploration of what lessons from CDM may be useful to consider when designing the new mechanism under the future SBSTA process
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Kay Merce
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
kmerce@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151507
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Mon, 16 May 2016 |
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Aviation and Shipping: what has Paris changed?
After the Paris Agreement failed to mention them, the aviation and shipping sectors committed to climate action regardless. The UN agencies ICAO and IMO have since had important meetings with mixed results. What prospects remain for them to act effectively on emission reductions in 2016 and beyond?
Speakers: Martin Cames - Öko-Institut
John Maggs - Senior Policy Officer, Seas at Risk
Kelsey Perlman - Policy Officer, Aviation and Land Use, Carbon Market Watch
Bert Van Loon - Belgian Federal Government
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Paul Batty
European Climate Foundation (ECF)
paul.batty@europeanclimate.org
+32 483 603477
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Tue, 17 May 2016 |
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Adapting to climate change in agricultural systems: experience from Latin America, Africa and Asia
Countries, farmers and researchers are prioritizing adaptation actions in agriculture. CGIAR and partners will share examples of adaptation measures, practices and technologies that enhance food security, resilience and productivity in agricultural systems.
Speakers: Sonja Vermeulen, CCAFS, Walter Oyhantcabal, Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Uruguay Fred Kossam, Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Malawi Pham Quang Huy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Viet Nam Alain Vidal, CGIAR Consortium
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Morgane Berenguer
CGIAR System Organization (CGIAR)
m.berenguer@cgiar.org
+33 4 67047533
Vanessa Meadu
University of Copenhagen
v.meadu@cgiar.org
+44 777 2195317
Catherine Mungai
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
c.mungai@cgiar.org
+254 20 721633592
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Tue, 17 May 2016 |
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Youth, Social Media, Music & Resource Mobilization: Communicating Climate Change & Empowering Action
The question: How can global community set up at COP22 a youth focused resource mobilization and multistakeholder engagement support system for climate action? The context: Article 6/ACE, lessons learned at COP20 & 21 + outcomes of 2016 ECOSOC Youth Forum climate change session http://bit.ly/1oovlwu
Speakers: Yann Lesestre CliMates, Timothy Damon YOUNGO, Miroslav Polzer & Michael Platzer IAAI, Mariam Allam AYICC, Kabita Gautam Nepal, Michael Xu Youthink Center China, Purpose Iserhienrhien Nigeria, Angelica Shamerina UNDP GEF SGP, Adriana Valenzuela UNFCCC, John Crowley UNESCO MOST, Joseph Robertson CCEN
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Miroslav Polzer
International Association for the Advancement of Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges (IAAI)
polzer@glocha.info
+43 664 4203648
Yann Lesestre
CliMates
yann.lesestre@climates.fr
+33 6 58322765
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Tue, 17 May 2016 |
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Implementing the Paris Agreement : a task force on displacement
The Paris Agreement created task force to develop recommendations for integrated approaches to avert, minimize and and address displacement.This side event will explore the implications of the Paris Agreement and discuss the next steps, and actions to operationalize the Agreement.
Speakers: Chair of WIM; IOM; UNHCR; Nansen Initiative; Germany; Bengladesh
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Marine Franck
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
franckm@unhcr.org
+33 6 51524902
Lena Brenn
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
lena.brenn@nrc.no
+41 0 796035073
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Tue, 17 May 2016 |
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Human Mobility and the Paris Agreement: What next?
The COP21 Paris Agreement is a breakthrough for action on human mobility with the formal inclusion of “migrants” in the Preamble of the Agreement. The COP Decision on Loss and Damage also referred to addressing displacement related to the adverse impacts of climate change. This side event will explo
Speakers: IOM, UNHCR, IDMC, UNU-EHS, Sciences Po, University of Liège and other members of the Advisory Group on Human Mobility and Climate Change; civil society representative; Government representative.
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Sieun Lee
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
silee@iom.int
+41 22 7179553
Michael Zissener
United Nations University (UNU)
zissener@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
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Tue, 17 May 2016 |
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UNFCCC Adaptation Committee: Establishing a partnership platform to provide technical support
The UNFCCC Adaptation Committee seeks to consult on the possible establishment of a partnership platform with national, regional and international centres and networks to successfully facilitate the provision of technical support to developing country Parties, including in the context of 1/CP.21.
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Ina Lambert
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
ilambert@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151117
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Tue, 17 May 2016 |
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Moving forward with implementing INDCs
The main purpose of this high-level event is to provide Parties, international organizations, financial institutions and other relevant stakeholders a platform to facilitate Party readiness and enhance national capacities to implement actions presented in the INDCs.
Speakers: Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary UNFCCC∙Laurence Tubiana, COP21 Presidency∙Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, Director General BMZ
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Aiping Chen
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
AChen@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151678
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Tue, 17 May 2016 |
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Strengthening climate action through participation & access to information: lessons and prospects
In Paris, governments reiterated the importance of public participation & access to information for the effective implementation of climate policies.
This event will present good practices and initiate a discussion about the role that the UNFCCC can play to promote participatory climate action.
Speakers: Yamil Bonduki (UNDP), Adriana Valenzuela (UNFCCC secretariat), Jeniffer Hanna Collado (Dominican Republic), Chad (governmental representative - to be confirmed), Vositha Wijenayake (CAN South-Asia), Sébastien Duyck (CIEL-Centre for International Environmental Law), Harriet Thew (University of Leeds)
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Sébastien Duyck
University of Lapland
sebastien.duyck@ulapland.fi
+41 78 6966362
Maria Jose Veramendi
Asociación Interamericana para la Defensa del Ambiente (AIDA)
mveramendi@aida-americas.org
+52 55 52120141
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Tue, 17 May 2016 |
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Discussion Electrical Urban Areas. Priciples, guidelines, indicator to combat CC. Project elements
Designing settlements that mimic natural ecosystems, with the use of high efficiency electricity production. Defining principles, guidelines, indicators, developing bio-circular economy and local agriculture, generating low environmental impact, in view of the urban population increase
Speakers: Massimo Pieri president, physicist
Valentina Jappelli architect
Mario Agostinelli urban energy expert
Stefano Mannacio economist
Others
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Massimo Pieri
COBASE, Cooperativa Tecnico Scientifica di Base (ECOSOC)
cobaseu@gmail.com
+39 6 3330078
Valentina Jappelli
Gherush92 Committee for Human Rights (Gherush92)
gherush92@gmail.com
+39 338 6787009
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Tue, 17 May 2016 |
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Work of the LEG in supporting the LDCs on adaptation
The event will discuss experiences and progress made by the least developed countries (LDCs) in addressing adaptation, and the support provided to them. It will focus on the process to formulate and implement national adaptation plans (NAPs) and on the national adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs)
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Motsomi Maletjane
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
mmaletjane@unfccc.int
+49 2 288151324
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Tue, 17 May 2016 |
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Measuring national REDD+ performance for the promise of results-based finance
The Paris Agreement placed forests at the heart of the climate change agenda and signaled for national REDD+ implementation. We will address critical prerequisites for results-based finance: performance, benefit sharing, multi-level governance and incentives of land use, and safeguards.
Speakers: CIFOR scientists and partners, with discussant from FCPF, GCF or UNFCCC, and party negotiator
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Levania Santoso
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
L.Santoso@cifor-icraf.org
+62 251 8622622
Martin Herold
Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena)
herold@gfz-potsdam.de
+49 174 3286479
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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Establishing country emission reduction targets in agriculture: What is fair, ambitious & feasible?
Of 161 INDCs submitted thus far, 88 included agricultural mitigation but only 9 estimated sector-specific emissions reductions. Session participants will explore “fair and ambitious” country targets and learn how countries calculate sub-sectoral mitigation estimates that safeguard food security.
Speakers: Le Hoang An - Ministry of Agr & Rural Dev (Vietnam); David Burns - NWF; Ivan Dario Valencia - Colombian Low Emissions Development Strategy; Selamawit Desta - Environmental Law Expert & Climate Change Negotiator; Stefan Frank - IIASA; Ana María Loboguerrero - CIAT-CCAFS; Meryl Richards - CCAFS-UVM
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Carolina Jaramillo
Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT)
c.jaramillo@cgiar.org
+57 2 4450000
Emil Caillaux
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
e.caillaux@cgiar.org
+1 202 2024684928
Susan Riley
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
riley@iiasa.ac.at
+43 2236 807536
Nathalie Walker
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
walkern@nwf.org
+1 202 4701083
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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Unfinished Work: The Post-Paris work program on Equity, Differentiation & 2018 Facilitative Dialogue
The Paris breakthrough did not resolve the issues of differentiation and equity. In this event, civil-society experts will argue that without ways forward, much-needed near-term ambition ratcheting will remain out of reach, and will chart the required work ahead and point toward possible solutions.
Speakers: 1. Civil society framing presentations: Tom Athanasiou (EcoEquity); Lidy Nacpil (Asia/Pacific Movement on Debt and Development); 2. Party respondents: Peter Betts (UK); Emmanuel de Guzman (Philippines, invited), Seyni Nafo (Mali, invited); 3. Secretariat perspective: Christiana Figueres
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Christian Holz
Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)
cholz@climate.works
+1 613 6184601
Tom Athanasiou
Earth Island Institute, Inc. (EII)
toma@ecoequity.org
+1 510 8599100
Mohamed Adow
Christian Aid (CA)
madow@christian-aid.org
+44 20 75232278
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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Progress toward an Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System (IG3IS)
WMO and partners are developing a plan for an Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System (IG3IS) that will combine atmospheric composition and socioeconomic activity data to evaluate the efficacy of the Paris Agreement, reduce inventory uncertainty, and inform additional mitigation actions
Speakers: Philip DeCola, Deon Terblanche, Oksana Tarasova,
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Amir H. Delju
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
adelju@wmo.int
+41 22 7308360
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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Coalition on Paris Agreement Capacity Building (CPACB)
A presentation of the CPACB: A new initiative to accelerate the discussion on a faster, better, and smarter global strategy on capacity building. A global expert panel will present recommendations and open applications for new members to coordinate and reach consensus for future recommendations.
Speakers: Michael Gillenwater, Executive Director (GHGMI); John-O Niles, Director of The Carbon Institute (GHGMI); Justin Goodwin (Aether); Koakutsu Kazuhisa (IGES); Eduardo Calvo (Peru); Damiano Borgogno (UNDP); Marcelo Rocha (Brazil)
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Molly White
Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI)
molly.white@ghginstitute.org
+1 406 3965490
John Niles
Tropical Forest Group (TFG)
jniles7@gmail.com
+1 805 2526777
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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Supporting the implementation of Technology Action Plans
The side event will support implementation of the Paris Agreement, via Technology Actions Plans (TAP) prepared for implementation by developing countries as part of their work on Technology Needs Assessment. The Technology Executive Committee will present updated TAP guidance.
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Vladimir Hecl
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
tec@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151134
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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UNFCCC data portals as information gateways to supporting the implementation of climate actions
The event will provide an overview of new features and support-related information available through UNFCCC websites focused on climate finance, technology and capacity-building.
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Yolando Velasco
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
YVelasco@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151427
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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Putting the 1.5°C limit into sustainable practice: avoided impacts, benefits, energy transformation
In light of the inclusion of the 1.5°C limit in the Paris Agreement, the side event will discuss the avoided impacts and feasibility of holding warming below 1.5°C, the consequences for energy systems and the benefits of boosting pre-2025/2030 action. Hosted by Climate Analytics, CVF, CARE, CAN.
Speakers: Bill Hare, Climate Analytics;Marcia Rocha, Climate Action Tracker; Michiel Schaeffer, Climate Analytics; Wael Hmaidan, CAN International; N.N., Climate Vulnerable Forum;
Sven Harmeling, CARE International
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Sven Harmeling
CARE International (CI)
sharmeling@careclimatechange.o
+49 177 6136431
Ela Smith
Climate Analytics GmbH
ela.smith@climateanalytics.org
+49 30 259229530
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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Identifying progress towards national and global adaptation goals
This interactive IIED/OECD side event will explore issues relating to measuring adaptation and assessing its effectiveness, and how this might inform international discussions on progress towards achieving national and global adaptation goals and the global stocktake.
Speakers: IIED/OECD and invited guests
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Dominique Haleva
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
dominique.haleva@oecd.org
+33 1 45248283
Brianna Craft
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
brianna.craft@iied.org
+44 20 34637461
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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Shining the light on non-economic losses: challenges, risks and lessons learned for addressing them
This is the first side event organized by the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage. The event will showcase some of the challenges, risks and lessons learned associated with addressing non-economic losses associated with climate change impacts
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Miwa Kato
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
mkato@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151168
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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Public registry for nationally determined contributions (NDC)
COP 21 requested the secretariat to develop an interim registry for NDCs by the first half of 2016 with a view to providing a temporary space for Parties to submit their NDCs until modalities and procedures for the use of the registry are developed together with the final registry
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Gopal Joshi
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
gjoshi@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151475
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Wed, 18 May 2016 |
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The Paris Agreement: Assessing implications on indigenous peoples' rights and climate strategies
The side event will assess implications of the Paris Agreement on the recognition of indigenous peoples' rights, their participation in climate change processes and actions, and support for their adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Speakers: Grace Balawag, Tebtebba; Kimaren Riamit, ILEPA; 1 speaker from AIPP; 1 speaker c/o IWGIA
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Raymond de Chavez
Tebtebba Foundation
raymond@tebtebba.org
+63 74 9175072789
Kathrin Wessendorf
International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)
kw@iwgia.org
+45 53 732835
Lakpa Nuri Sherpa
Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Foundation (AIPP)
nuri@aippnet.org
+66 82 3852369
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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Fostering the adaptation Component in the NDCs. A showcase of an African South-South Cooperation.
Modalities to enhance the adaptation component in the NDCs: 1)Efforts undertaken in mainstreaming and implementing adaptation, and ways for their recognition. 2)Strategic frameworks to plan and monitor adaptation to meet NAPs commitments, and3)Experiences on adaptation measures in vulnerable sectors
Speakers: Government of Morocco, GIZ, Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO), Some African Governments.
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Naima Oumoussa
Morocco
naimaoumoussa@gmail.com
+212 6 62517330
Susanne Skyllerstedt
Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO)
susanne.skyllerstedt@gmail.com
+94 76 3952565
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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Diologue between states and indigenous people from the Amazon on mitigation and adaptation
Diologue between states and indigenous people from the Amazon on mitigation and adaptation to climate change
Speakers: Jorge Furagaro, Henry Cabria,
Directors of COICA, International Cooperation, Governmental delegates
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Jorge Furagaro
Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA)
jfuragaro@coica.org.ec
+593 9 81510953
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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Implications of the Paris Agreement for the Energy Sector and the IEA
Rapid transformation of the energy sector toward low-carbon is critical to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. A panel of IEA and energy sector experts will discuss challenges for the modelling, implementation and tracking of NDCs and long-term decarbonisation in the energy sector.
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Sarah KENNEDY
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Sarah.Kennedy@iea.org
+33 0 140576608
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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An Introduction to integrating
African Indigenous & Traditional Knowledge
in National Adaptation
The focus for this side-event will on the introduction of ‘guidelines to integrating African Indigenous & Traditional Knowledge in National Adaptation Plans, Programmes of Action, Platforms and Policies”.
Speakers: Nigel Crawhall
Hindou Ibrahim
Handaine Mohamed
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Nigel Crawhall
Indigenous People of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC)
ipacc.ashley@gmail.com
+27 21 6743260
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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Putting Paris Agreement in to Practise: the changing climate finance landscape for agriculture
The Paris Agreement commits developed countries to set a new collective financing goal of at least 100 billion US dollars per year from 2020. What does this mean for smallholder farmers on the frontline of climate impacts in the developing world? Climate finance for farmers the new frontier.
Speakers: IFAD
FAO
WFP
Green Climate Fund
GEF
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Brian Thomson
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
b.thomson@ifad.org
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency
The event will report on GEF’s progress to date in making arrangements to support the establishment and operation of the Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency, followed by a general discussion and Q&A session
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Dustin Schinn
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
dschinn@thegef.org
+1 202 4581234
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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Climate Action post-Paris - TEM follow up on Renewable Energy
A follow-up discussion on renewable energy will be held in conjunction with IRENA and other organizations that participated in the TEMs in June 2015. It will provide stakeholders information on post-Paris agendas and follow-up activities and initiatives since last year.
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Veronica Colerio
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
vcolerio@unfccc.int
+0 0 2288151675
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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From pledges to action – Different levels of governments working together
Following the submission of INDCs or national climate action plans, this event explores the interplay between local and national governments in achieving and going beyond INDCs. Speakers will highlight local low carbon policies that go beyond national policies and barriers to their deployment.
Speakers: Representatives from national, regional and local governments, Covenant of Mayors and European Commission.
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Ana Rita Neves
Climate Alliance (Klima-Bündnis)
a.neves@climatealliance.org
+32 2 4001060
Markus Hafner-Auinger
Climate Alliance Austria (CAA)
markus.hafner-auinger@klimabue
+43 650 4302479
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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Delivering on the Paris NDCs: Is the Nordic experience relevant for other countries/regions?
The Nordic Council of Ministers and the IEA present a preview of the forthcoming Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives 2016, which analyses prospects for the Nordic region to achieve its climate targets for 2050 and to contribute to the European decarbonisation through the export of clean energy.
Speakers: Hans Jørgen Koch, Nordic Energy Research (NER); Tomi Lindroos, VVT, Benjamin D. Smith, NER and Eric Masanet, IEA. Prepared comments: Maryke van Staden, ICLEI; Dolf Gielen, IRENA and Mark Lutes, WWF.
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Outi Leskelä
Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM)
outi.leskela@ym.fi
+358 2952 50161
Paula Perälä
Finland
fin.unfccc@ymparisto.fi
+0 358 504616653
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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The building sector as an opportunity to implement INDC
90 countries have already included measures in their buildings INDC . The GABC aims to facilitate their implementation. The event will highlight : the potential of climate policies for construction; existing policies; focus on countries in tropical climates ; and program of work under the GABC.
Speakers: Mrs Sylvie Lemmet (France), Mrs. Mariline Diara (Senegal), Mr. Brian Dean (IAE), Mrs Terri Wills (World Green Building Council tbc), Mr. Jean-Pierre Tabet (ADEME), Mr. Fréderic Auclair (Global ABC coordinator)
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régis meyer
France
regis.meyer@developpement-dura
+33 0 665250501
Terri Wills
World Green Building Council, Inc. (WorldGBC)
twills@worldgbc.org
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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CTCN: Technology Transfer Insights
The Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) will introduce new initiatives and provide an update on current technology transfer efforts with examples from a variety of countries.
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Karina Larsen
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
K.LARSEN@unido.org
+45 4533 5373
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Thu, 19 May 2016 |
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Implementing REDD+: Linking guidance documents, data access, research & country capacity development
Under the Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI), Silvacarbon, Worldbank FCPF, UN-REDD, GOFC-GOLD, ESA and academic partners are joining forces to better integrate REDD+ country needs to provide updated guidance documents, satellite data, training material and conduct capacity development.
Speakers: Tom Harvey (GFOI), Martin Herold (GOFC-GOLD), Carly Green (EAS Australia) or Jim Penman (UK), Frank Martin Seifert (ESA), representatives from REDD countries (TBC)
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Frank Martin Seifert
European Space Agency (ESA)
frank.martin.seifert@esa.int
+390 6 94180560
Martin Herold
Stichting Wageningen Research (WR)
martin.herold@wur.nl
+31 317 481276
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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Beyond Paris: Implementing & Enhancing NDCs Together
Germany in cooperation with WRI, along with partner governments and institutions, will convene a panel highlighting the need for the creation of a new partnership to support developing countries with NDC implementation, resource navigation, and collaboration on NDC support.
Speakers: Various panelists and experts from NGOs and government
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Courtney Durham
World Resources Institute (WRI)
cdurham@wri.org
+1 202 7297650
Steffi Richter
Germany
steffi.richter@bmub.bund.de
+49 30 183052362
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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South Asian Eco-Village Solutions in NDCs and Climate Finance: Renewable Energy, Organic Farming
How can local, village-level development solutions that mitigate climate change be integrated in the climate actions following the COP21: in the NDC's, in climate financing and in the technology mechanism. Presentations from South Asia with successful solutions. International perspective.
Speakers: Kavita Shriya Myles, INFORSE-South Asia & INSEDA, WAFD India; M.Mahmodul Hasan, Grameen Shakti, Bangladesh; Dumindu Indika Herath, IDEA, Sri Lanka; repr. CRT-Nepal; Sanjay Vashist, CAN South Asia; Dir. John M Christensen, UNEP-DTU Partnership; Gunnar Boye Olesen, INFORSE & VE, Folkecenter Denmark
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Gunnar Olesen Boye
International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE)
inforse@gmail.com
+45 86 227000
Jane Kruse
Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy (NFVE)
folkecenterre@gmail.com
+45 97 956600
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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Markets after the Paris Agreement
This side event will discuss the interpretation of Article 6 (Markets and non markets) in the Paris Agreement as well as the work programme included in the COP Decision.
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Andrei Marcu
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
monica.alessi@ceps.eu
+32 479 668061
Sonja Hakwins
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
shawkins@ictsd.ch
+41 22 9178816
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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NDC accounting frameworks for non-Annex I Parties - Experiences from Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico
The APA is requested to elaborate accounting guidance for Parties’ NDC. The side event will share experiences of a cooperation project supporting the national governments of Mexico, Colombia and Costa Rica in the development and implementation of accounting systems. The project is funded by Germany.
Speakers: - Government representatives from Mexico, Costa Rica and Colombia
- German Ministry for the Environment
- Daniel Blank, Program Manager, GIZ
- Anke Herold, Jakob Graichen, Öko-Institut
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Jakob Graichen
Oeko-Institut e.V. Institute for Applied Ecology
j.graichen@oeko.de
+49 30 1517041937
Sebastián Carranza
Colombia
scarranza@minambiente.gov.co
+57 1 3323400
Andrea Meza
Costa Rica
cambioclimatico@minae.go.cr
+506 0 88730048
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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Climate Change Mitigation and Poverty Reduction: Trade-Offs or Win-Win Situations
The assumption of trade-offs between climate change mitigation and poverty reduction generally goes unchallenged. International speakers will present research on creating win-win situations in developing and developed countries, namely Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and the EU.
Speakers: Jann Lay and Sebastian Renner - German Institute of Global and Area Studies and University of Göttingen; Francesco Bosello - Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei and University of Milan; Britta Rennkamp - University of Cape Town; Araceli Ortega - Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education.
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Marinella Davide
Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM)
martina.marian@feem.it
+39 41 2700431
Britta Rennkamp
University of Cape Town (UCT)
britta.rennkamp@uct.ac.za
+27 76 6503474
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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Update on the work of the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF)
The SCF will present an update on the implementation of its 2016 work plan
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Liza Leclerc
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
lleclerc@unfccc.int
+49 2288 8151083
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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2006-2016: 10 years of the 2006 IPCC Guidelines. Way forward to support the Paris Agreement
The methodological knowledge and science on GHG emissions and removals are constantly growing. That helps to provide with a better understanding and more accurate national GHG estimates. Possible methodological support to help implementation of the Paris Agreement will be discussed.
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Carlos Martin-Novella
WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
ipcc-sec@wmo.int
+41 0 797088699
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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Domestic perspectives on unpacking INDCs & scaling up climate action in Africa,examples from Morocco
How will NDCs in Africa be mainstreamed, tracked & improved? How can climate action in INDCs & pre-2020 be scaled up? We present an approach to unpack implementation prospects & ambition of INDCs based on African experiences as well as a focus on climate resilience in Morocco, the COP22 presidency.
Speakers: Hilton Trollip, Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town; Michael Boulle, Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town; Edward Awafo, Manager, Africa LEDS Partnership Secretariat; Webster Whande, CDKN Africa
Representative of the Government of Morocco; Zineb Alaoui Mdaghri, WWF Morocco
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Lorraine Dimairho
SouthSouthNorth Projects Africa (SSN Africa)
lorraine@southsouthnorth.org
+27 21 4470211
Jaco Du Toit
WWF (WWF)
jdutoit@wwf.org.za
+27 82 7659461
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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Microfinance for Ecosystem-based Adaptation (MEbA)
MEbA is implemented by UNEP and Frankfurt School in collaboration with five microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Peru and Colombia. MEbA is focused on developing solutions so that MFIs and their clients may increase their capacity to manage climate risks and implement EbA options.
Speakers: Ermira Fida, UNEP's climate change coordinator
Eduardo Durand, MINAM (Peru) climate change director
Rodrigo Suárez, MADS (Colombia) climate change technical director
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Jacinto Buenfil
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
jacinto.buenfil.affiliate@pnum
+507 305 3159
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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Climate Action post-Paris - TEM follow up on Energy Efficiency in urban environments
A follow-up discussion on energy efficiency in urban environments will be held in conjunction with UNEP and other organizations that participated in the TEMs in June 2015. It will provide stakeholders information on post-Paris agendas and follow-up activities and initiatives since last year.
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Veronica Colerio
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
vcolerio@unfccc.int
+0 0 2288151675
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Fri, 20 May 2016 |
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Promoting Adaptation Practices and the 5th Adaptation Forum in Sri Lanka
The 5th Adaptation Forum to be held in Sri Lanka will bring together over 800 international participants to share their experiences on adaptation and resilience building The side event will discuss the need for adaptation actions at sectoral level and the Adaptation Forum in Sri Lanka.
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Vositha Wijenayake
Sri Lanka
vositha@gmail.com
+94 777 597387
Sanjay Vashist
Stichting Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA)
sanjay@cansouthasia.net
+9 1 9910096125
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Sat, 21 May 2016 |
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Human Rights in Paris Agreement: Putting words into action
As the UNFCCC develops rules for the implementation of the Paris Agreement, Parties must consider how to ensure respect for, protection and promotion of human rights in climate actions. A work programme on human rights-supported by efforts outside the UNFCCC-will provide a space for this dialogue
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Alyssa Johl
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
ajohl@ciel.org
+1 202 7425856
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Sat, 21 May 2016 |
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How is the role of ethics and human awareness critical to climate change solutions?
A shift in awareness is needed to change behavior and lifestyles to foster low emissions and climate resilient sustainable development. How can we build momentum to strengthen personal and political will to fulfill the responsibilities of our time?
Speakers: Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Executive committee of Indigenous Peoples of Africa (IPACC); Youba Sokona, IPCC Co-Chair WG III; Valeriane Bernard, Brahma Kumaris; Maria Laura Vallejo, Colombia delegation; Lindsey Cook, UN Representative Quaker; Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, co-writer of IPCC reports
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Marion Mews
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU)
cologne@de.brahmakumaris.org
+49 50677 1517081425
Elias Abramides
World Council of Churches (WCC)
eliasabramides@fibertel.com.ar
+54 11 47950741
Lindsey Cook
Friends World Committee for Consultation
Lfcook@quno.ch
+49 179 1795918510
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Sat, 21 May 2016 |
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Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA): Showcasing CSA Knowledge in Action
The Global Alliance for CSA is a platform for sharing of knowledge, experiences and technologies on innovative options for a climate-smart approach to agriculture. The event will demonstrate how the Alliance can contribute to food security and sustainable development in the face of climate change.
Speakers: Government representatives; CCAFS; NCCSD
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Kirit Shelat
National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD)
drkiritshelat@gmail.com
+91 990 4404393
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Sat, 21 May 2016 |
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The way forward: Developing a transparency pathway as a condition for equity in the UNFCCC
With the adoption of the Paris Agreement, transparency gains a new role for securing fair and effective coordination of climate actions. This side event presents options for developing a transparency pathway, highlighting opportunities and challenges.
Speakers: Joanna Patouris (York University); Idil Boran (York University); Jennifer Huang (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions); Yamide Dagnet (World Resources Institute); Khetsiwe Khumalo & Duduzile Nhlengetfwa (Swaziland Delegation); Rixa Schwarz (Germanwatch)
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Idil Boran
York University
iboran@yorku.ca
+1 416 5229609
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Sat, 21 May 2016 |
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Insurance and comprehensive climate risk management: addressing needs of the poor & vulnerable
Participants will learn how the G7 initiative on climate risk insurance (InsuResilience) can change the paradigm on how poor & vulnerable communities manage climate risks. Experts will give direction on the clearinghouse on risk transfer under the WIM and how insurance can work in NAPs
Speakers: G7 Representative (tbc), Peter Hoeppe (MCII), Rupalee Ruchismita (RDRL), Karsten Loeffler (Allianz CS)
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Michael Zissener
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)
zissener@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
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Sat, 21 May 2016 |
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Raising ambition: INDC tracking, INDC implementation, ambition cycle and non-state actors
Various research institutions will provide new insights around raising ambition: tracking, ambition and comparability of INDCs, supporting countries in implementing INDCs, options for the functioning of the ambition cycle and the impact of non-state actors on national GHG emissions
Speakers: Michel den Elzen (PBL), Mark Roelfsema (PBL), Heleen van Soest (PBL), Niklas Höhne (NewClimate Institute), others
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Niklas Höhne
Climatepolicy.net e.V.
n.hoehne@newclimate.org
+49 173 7152279
Michel den Elzen
National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
michel.denelzen@pbl.nl
+31 6 50213337
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Mon, 23 May 2016 |
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Adaptation Fund: Helping Countries Adapt to Climate Change thru Range of Flexible Finance Modalities
Representatives of accredited Adaptation Fund National Implementing Entities, Multilateral Implementing Entities, and Regional Implementing Entities will present experiences, challenges, lessons and successes with accreditation and project development processes. AF will speak of flexible finance.
Speakers: At least two country-level National Implementing Entities, one Multilateral Implementing Entity, one Regional Implementing Entity, a civil society/NGO representative and a speaker from the Adaptation Fund.
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Matthew Pueschel
Adaptation Fund Board (AFB)
mpueschel@adaptation-fund.org
+1 202 4736743
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Mon, 23 May 2016 |
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Transatlantic Perspectives after Paris: Carbon Markets and Linking Emissions Trading Schemes
Following the UNFCCC negotiations on the Paris Agreement and recent developments in climate legislation in the USA, this side event will provide a transatlantic perspective on carbon markets, and in particular an outlook for linking emission trading schemes.
Speakers: Aki Kachi (Carbon Market Watch), Michael Mehling (Executive Director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR) at MIT) Moderator: Matthias Duwe (Ecologic Institute)
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Andreas Graf
Ecologic Institute
andreas.graf@ecologic.eu
+49 30 86880183
Eleonora Arcese
Climate Strategies
eleonora.arcese@climatestrateg
+44 20 3102526
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Mon, 23 May 2016 |
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SCF side event – Enhancing coherence and coordination of forest finance
The SCF will present an overview of its work on coherence and coordination for forest finance. Moreover, the side event will serve as a platform for exchanging views and information on how to enhance coherence and coordination of forest finance, including in the area of results-based payments.
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Alejandro Kilpatrick
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
akilpatrick@unfccc.int
+0 0 1764
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Mon, 23 May 2016 |
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UNEP's Adaptation Finance Gap report
The report reviews estimates of the costs of, and finance available for, adaptation to climate change, assesses the private sector's contribution to adaptation finance, and outlines possible next steps with regard to implementing key adaptation and finance provisions in the Paris Agreement.
Speakers: Pending confirmation - Youssef Nassef (UNFCCC), Barney Dickson or Keith Alverson (UNEP), Anne Olhoff or Daniel Puig (UNEP DTU Partnership), Paul Watkiss, Barbara Buchner (CPI), Pieter Terpstra or Pieter Pauw.
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Daniel Puig
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
dapu@dtu.dk
+45 45 335253
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Mon, 23 May 2016 |
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Carbon Pricing and implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
This side event will bring together Parties, market participants and NGO’s to discuss how Article 6 can be implemented successfully so that it will lead to more widespread carbon pricing which can help Parties scale up action towards net-zero emissions.
Speakers: European Commission, IETA, World Bank, Environmental Defense Fund, Senegal
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Kathleen McGenerty
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
northamerica@ieta.org
+0 647 2844777
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Mon, 23 May 2016 |
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Learning from UNFCCC Transparency Experience: Perspectives of Parties and Expert Reviewers
The Paris Agreement calls for an enhanced transparency framework building on collective experience under existing UNFCCC transparency arrangements. Developed and developing country parties and expert reviewers will offer their perspectives on lessons learned.
Speakers: Helen Plume (New Zealand), Marcelo Rocha (Brazil); Brian Mantlana (South Africa), Laurence Ahoussou (Canada), Ana Maria Danila (European Commission), Elliot Diringer (C2ES), Jennifer Huang (C2ES)
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Jennifer Huang
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
huangj@c2es.org
+1 703 5160638
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Mon, 23 May 2016 |
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The Clean Power Plan: continuing US state-level leadership to reduce carbon pollution
In Paris, subnational governments played a leading role in driving ambition. This event will showcase how US states and utilities are moving forward in implementing the Clean Power Plan to reduce power sector emissions and secure the benefits of a low-carbon economy.
Speakers: This panel will bring together US state officials and other power sector experts to discuss their plans to reduce power sector emissions in the US.
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Daniel Francis
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
dfrancis@edf.org
+1 212 6161392
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Mon, 23 May 2016 |
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CGE technical assistance to NAI Parties to prepare national communications & biennial update reports
The event will focus on the innovative tools and training materials developed by the consultative group of experts on national communications from non-Annex I Parties (CGE) to support to non-annex I Parties for the preparation of their national communications and biennial update reports.
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Bhava Dhungana
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
tec@unfccc.int
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Mon, 23 May 2016 |
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Model Code of Practice "Climate Change"
This Model Code was approved by the WFEO. It presents the approach needed in designs to address the challenges of the changing climate, including the need to undertake climate risk and vulnerability assessments and engaging with the climate science community in arriving at the optimal solution.
Speakers: D.J Danyluk - WFEO
D. Lapp - Engineers Canada
Institute of Civil Engineers - UK- TBC
WMO -TBC
Schulich School of Engineering - TBC
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Darrel Danyluk
World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO)
mrdjd48@gmail.com
+1 6890379 4036890379
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Tue, 24 May 2016 |
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Mobilizing Investments for NDC Implementation – the Role of Technical Assistance
Climate finance is frequently associated with direct contributions to the large climate-related investment needs. The event explores how technical assistance and capacity building may be used in a strategic manner to mobilize climate investments and will engage in a discussion with the audience.
Speakers: tbc
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Kathrin Aldema-Bolz
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
kathrin.aldema-bolz@giz.de
+49 6196 793375
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Tue, 24 May 2016 |
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Beyond COP21: Tracking non-state actor commitments
More than ever, companies and sub-national governments are committing to leadership on climate change, a fact clearly evident on the UNFCCC’s NAZCA platform. To ensure credibility and enhance the action agenda, it is crucial that these commitments are accurately tracked over time.
Speakers: • Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary UNFCCC
• Laurence Tubiana, Climate Champion
• Segolene Royal, President COP21
• Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, President COP20
• Janos Pasztor, Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Change
• Paul Simpson, CEO CDP
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Shirin Reuvers
CDP Worldwide (CDP)
shirin.reuvers@cdp.net
+44 203 8183936
Jan Kersting
Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (FhG ISI)
jan.kersting@isi.fraunhofer.de
+49 721 6809474
Tamara Inkster-Draper
University of Cambridge
tamara.inkster-draper@cisl.cam
+44 1223 768854
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Tue, 24 May 2016 |
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Momentum for Change: Shining a Light on Climate Action
Momentum for Change will showcase the contributions of previous Lighthouse Activity winners in order to promote climate action and support the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Representatives from previous Lighthouse Activities will present their results-driven climate solutions.
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Luis Dávila
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
ldavila@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151137
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Tue, 24 May 2016 |
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Transition towards a Zero Carbon Society – who and where are the accelerators?
After Paris, the world is entering a period of accelerated transition. The Event will discuss the implications of an analysis of 20 INDCs which identifies the key levers including new rule setting in the Paris agreement, the role of non-state actors, SDGs, PPP and climate finance.
Speakers: Ann Gardiner, Ecofys;
Britta Waschl, e5-European Busness Council for Sustainable Energy;
n.n., CleanCarbonTechnology AG
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Kolja Kuse
European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5)
kolja.kuse@e5.org
+49 89 9295422
Junichi Fujino
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
int-unfccc@nies.go.jp
+81 90 26254682
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Tue, 24 May 2016 |
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Financing Adaptation and Resilience through Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform and Fuel Duty
This event will explore options for increasing domestic resources for adaptation through using fiscal instruments: savings from fossil fuel subsidy reform & revenues from fuel duties. Examples from developing & emerging economies from the NAP Global Network & Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform.
Speakers: Government speakers from the Network and the Friends (Sweden, Indonesia, Philippines), Anne Hammill (IISD, NAP Global Network), and Laura Merrill (GSI).
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Melissa Harris
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
mharris@iisd.ca
+1 647 9609167
Roger Sedin
Sweden
roger.sedin@regeringskansliet.
+46 72 5145254
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Tue, 24 May 2016 |
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The Paris Agreement and Nature-Based Solutions: From Policy to Implementation
The Paris Agreement clearly recognizes the importance of natural GHG sinks and reservoirs in combating climate change, and of ensuring ecosystem integrity and biodiversity protection. This session will explore the practical next steps that need to be undertaken from an implementation perspective.
Speakers: Speakers will include senior experts, policymakers and practitioners, including from IUCN State & NGO members and partners.
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Sandeep Sengupta
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
sandeep.sengupta@iucn.org
+41 22 9990105
Edward Perry
BirdLife International (BLI)
edward.perry@birdlife.org
+33 6 14090340
Alejandra Bowles
The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
abowles@tnc.org
+1 703 8414878
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Tue, 24 May 2016 |
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Asia’s Ambition for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs): Key Elements and Actions towards the Implementation of the Paris Agreement
This side event puts together key elements and actions supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement in Asia. Topics include review cycle of NDCs, cooperative approaches such as the Joint Crediting Mechanism, and the transparency framework of actions and support.
Speakers: Country representatives from selected Asian countries, experts and researchers in climate policy arena.
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Jiro Ogahara
Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC)
ogahara@oecc.or.jp
+81 3 54720144
Chisa Umemiya
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
umemiya@iges.or.jp
+81 50 54736111
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Tue, 24 May 2016 |
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Climate Action Hackathon: Leveraging Weather and Climate Data to Create Solutions for Adaptation
UNDPs CIRDA Programme will present software applications developed by young software developers using existing climate data to share weather and climate information with vulnerable communities in Africa to better prepare them for the realities of climate change.
Speakers: Bonizella Biagini CIRDA Programme Manager, UNDP
Michael Kirch, Michael Kirsch, Deputy Director of the Brown Institute for Media Innovation, Columbia University
Madi-Jimba Yahya, Team Leader of the Knife’s Edge Team
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Bonizella Biagini
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
montserrat.xilotl@undp.org
+1 646 5250180
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Tue, 24 May 2016 |
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Compendium on GHG Baselines and Monitoring
The number of international organizations joined their forces to develop the Compendium on GHG Baselines and Monitoring to provide a resource map of methodologies and tools to establish baselines and monitor GHG emissions reductions from mitigation actions. The first outputs will be presented.
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Victoria Novikova
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Vnovikova@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151078
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Tue, 24 May 2016 |
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Building Corporate/Facility GHG Data Management Systems: Leveraging International Experience
This side event will provide an overview of best practices and lessons learned in developing corporate GHG data management systems across diverse jurisdictions. The event will draw a link between collecting this data and improving national inventories, informing policy, and reducing carbon.
Speakers: Pierre Guigon, Environmental Specialist, World Bank PMR
David Rosenheim, Executive Director, The Climate Registry
Deborah Harris, Manager, ICF International
Pathom Chaiyapruksaton, Project Manager, Carbon Business Office, TGO
PMR country representatives
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Alexandra Carr
The Climate Registry (TCR)
acarr@theclimateregistry.org
+1 778 3848711
Pierre Guigon
World Bank Group
pguigon@worldbank.org
+1 202 4581060
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Wed, 25 May 2016 |
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Big Oil, corporate interference, and protecting climate policy
Revelations that a major US transnational fossil fuel corporation knew about climate change since the 1970s highlight its vested interest in undermining strong climate policy. The panel discusses implications of the fossil fuel industry’s climate deception and how Parties can take protective action.
Speakers: Alden Meyer, Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Alyssa Johl, Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), Tamar Lawrence-Samuel, Corporate Accountability International.
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Katherine Sawyer
Corporate Europe Observatory Foundation (CEO)
ksawyer@stopcorporateabuse.org
+1 805 8054335232
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Wed, 25 May 2016 |
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From Ambition to Action — The Green Climate Fund and the Paris Agreement
Expectations on the Green Climate Fund are high. GCF has been mandated to serve as an operating entity under the Paris Agreement’s financial mechanism. Mr. Zaheer Fakir (South Africa), Co-chair of the GCF Board, will convene country representatives to discuss the future direction of the Fund.
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Michel Smitall
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
msmitall@gcfund.org
+82 32 4586062
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Wed, 25 May 2016 |
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Human rights implications of climate actions: lessons learnt for the Paris agreement
The event will reflect on lessons learnt from positive and negative outcomes of climate mitigation actions implemented under the UNFCCC. Centering the discussion on the need to respect and protect human rights, speakers will underline the need for robust safeguards for future climate action.
Speakers: representatives from civil society: Nature Code, Misereor, CIEL (tbc)
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Juliane Voigt
Carbon Market Watch (CMW)
juliane.voigt@carbonmarketwatc
+32 2 3353663
Stefan Tuschen
MISEREOR, German Catholic Bishops' Organisation for Development Cooperation (MISEREOR)
stefan.tuschen@misereor.de
+49 171 2945683
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Wed, 25 May 2016 |
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Engagement all levels of governments in advancing Paris Agreement
Paris Agreement is resulted in an inclusive climate regime pursuant to preamble para.15 which recognizes importance of engagement of all levels of governments and various actors. The side event will focus on various options and experiences of local and subnational governments in this regard.
Speakers: Political leaders and technical staff of local and subnational governments and their networks engaged in Local Government Climate Roadmap, Compact of Mayors and Global Task Force
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Yunus Arikan
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
yunus.arikan@iclei.org
+49 228 97629920
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Wed, 25 May 2016 |
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A Gender-Just Transition
Event will explore implementation of Paris agreement in a just and equitable manner; taking into account a feminist analysis of a just transition and promoting energy democracy. The event will also present a full overview of gender mandates under the UNFCCC & comprehensive approach to monitoring.
Speakers: WEDO, ActionAid, APWLD, GGCA, ITUC, and Goverment representatives.
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Bridget Burns
Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)
Bridget@wedo.org
+1 914 3103270
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Wed, 25 May 2016 |
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Agricultural Action for Food Security Post-COP21
The side event will focus on how to enhance action in agriculture with a view to more effectively adapting to climate change and ensuring food security. The side event will focus on linking the NDC process and climate finance to large-scale adaptation action at country level.
Speakers: FAO; a representative of the German Ministry of Agriculture (BMEL); a representative from the Thünen Institute; a representative from IFAD; and representatives of developing countries who will be invited to share their experiences and outline their concrete needs for support.
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Martin Frick
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
CBC-Director@fao.org
+39 6 57059579
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Wed, 25 May 2016 |
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After Paris: strengthening the role of young people in implementing the INDCs at national level
The event will discuss approaches needed to strengthen the role of young people in implementing the INDCs at national level and which capacity support they require. Main challenges and lessons learned from the preparation process of INDCs by Parties will be explored for better implementation steps.
Speakers: Ms Tatiana Gómez Orgulloso (Ambiental, Colombia)
Mr Michael Xu (Haideneng, China)
Ms Sabrina Marquant (CliMates, France)
Mr Jean Paul Brice Affana (AVD, Cameroon)
Ms Pascale Marie Medjo (AVD, Cameroon)
Mr Paul Alain Nana (AVD, Cameroon)
Ms Angelique Pouponneau (CYC/SYAH, Seychelles)
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Jean Paul Brice Affana Affana
Association Actions Vitales Pour Le Développement Durable (AVD)
jeanpaulaffana@yahoo.fr
+49 49 1745741098
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Wed, 25 May 2016 |
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International Consultation and Analysis
The side-event will provide update on implementation of ICA of BURs covering lessons learned from technical analysis of BURs, delivery of training for experts to qualify to conduct technical analysis, and the facilitative sharing of views. Few Parties will share their experiences, followed by Q&A.
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Siddhartha Nauduri
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
SNauduri@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151558
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Wed, 25 May 2016 |
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Maintaining momentum: effective and equitable responses to climate change
Providing an opportunity to discuss progress and explore areas for further collaboration to fast forward recommendations arising from the Expert Group Meeting, co-organized by UN Women, UN DESA and UNFCCC, on implementing gender-responsive climate action in the context of sustainable development.
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Fleur Newman
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
fnewman@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151817
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Wed, 25 May 2016 |
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Science for climate risk management and climate justice
The Loss and Damage Mechanism is being framed by challenging issues including compensation, liability, and attribution. This session will explore how to move the debate forward by focussing on existing disaster risk management tools including those already agreed e.g. Sendai Framework for Action.
Speakers: Reinhard Mechler IIASA
Colin McQuistan Practical Action
Swenja Surminski, LSE
Laurens Bouwer Deltares TBC
Thomas Schinko IIASA TBC
others to be confirmed
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Colin McQuistan
Practical Action
colin.mcquistan@practicalactio
+44 7523 355435
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Thu, 26 May 2016 |
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UNOY NIGERIA YOUTH MARK 2015 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS(MARCH 21ST) AND CONTRIBUTE TO REDD+
In marking the 2015 International Day of Forests,UNOY members in various states of Nigeria contribute to the REDD+. The Youths planted over 200 trees in Lagos,organize educational fora in schools to promote conservation,sustainable management of forests and the enhancement of forest carbon stock.
Speakers: Prince Goodluck Obi,President of United Nations of Youth Network Nigeria (UNOY)Bar.Emmanuel Umohinyang,UNOY Legal Adviser,Hon Dayo Awude,Commissioner for Youth and Sports,Ondo State.
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Prince Goodluck Obi
United Nations of Youth Network (UNOY)
gadylp@yahoo.co.in
+234 0 8032496411
Kennedy Ezedinbu
Global Alert for Defence of Youth and the Less Privileged (GADYLP)
kennedyezedinbu@yahoo.com
+234 0 8056212653
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Thu, 26 May 2016 |
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Some participants in rapt attention @the Side event organized by UNOY/GADYLP in the UN Conference on Climate Change SB44,Bonn,Germany ,2016
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Some participants in rapt attention @the Side event organized by UNOY/GADYLP in the UN Conference on Climate Change SB44,Bonn,Germany ,2016
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Paper Presented by Prince Goodluck Obi on behalf of GADYLP and UNOY in the UN Conference on Climate Change SB44,Bonn,Germany,2016
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Filling the Financing Gap
CTI PFAN will report on its recent successes in mobilising private sector financing, highlighting some of its recent projects in Africa and Asia and discussing some of the challenges and opportunities facing its efforts to scale up financing for low carbon and climate resilient projects
Speakers: Speakers (in order of appearance): Michael Rantil (CTI), Jukka Uosukainen (CTCN), Peter Storey (CTI PFAN), Martin Hiller (REEEP)
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Taiki Kuroda
International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)
kuroda@icett.or.jp
+81 593 293500
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Thu, 26 May 2016 |
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Biennial update reports
Implementation update
The side-event will consist of presentations of the latest submissions of BURs from non-Annex I Parties followed by a Q&A session and a general discussion.
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Alma Jean
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
ajean@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151077
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Thu, 26 May 2016 |
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