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GUIDE – DOHA, QATAR COP18 & CMP 8
DOHA, QATAR – NOVEMBER 26TH TO DECEMBER 7TH 2012
QATAR NATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
Table of Content:
1. THE COUNTRY – p. 2 2. THE CITY – p. 2 3. THE AIRPORT – p. 3 4. THE HOTEL – p. 3 5. GETTING AROUND – p. 4 6. THE CONVENTION CENTRE – p. 5 7. REGISTRATIONS – p. 5 8. UNFCCC SCHEDULE – p. 5 9. DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS – p. 6 10. NGO PARTY – p. 6 11. IMPORTANT NUMBERS – p. 7 12. SOME OPTIONS OF RESTAURANTS – p. 7 13. MAIN SIDE EVENTS – p. 7 14. ANNEXES – p. 9
Map of the city – p. 9
Maps of the Qatar National Convention Centre – p. 10
Some Interesting Side and City events – p. 13
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1. The Country
The State of Qatar sits on a peninsula halfway along the western shoreline of the Arabian Gulf and is almost completely surrounded by sea. It borders Saudi Arabia to the south and is separated by the sea from the United Arab Emirates in the southeast and Bahrain in the northwest. The economy is supported by Qatar's abundance of oil and natural gas reserves. Qatar's citizens number around 250,000 and are predominantly Muslim. An expatriate workforce makes up nearly 75% of the country's inhabitants, most of which live and work in the country's capital city, Doha.
2. The City
Doha is the capital and largest city of Qatar, with over 60% of the nation’s population residents. The demography of Doha is unusual in that the majority of residents are expatriates, with Qatari nationals forming a minority. The largest portion of expatriates in Qatar is from South Asian countries, with large amounts of expatriates also coming from the Levant Arab countries, North Africa, and East Asia. Doha is also home to expatriates from Germany, the UK, US, Canada, France, South Africa, and Australia. Key Facts: - Population: 400 000 in the city, 613 000 including the metropolitan area - Weather: during this period of the year, average temperatures range from 16 to 27° C (61 to 82° F). Wintertime can be chilly, especially in the evenings. There is also a chance of low precipitation. - Currency: Qatari Ryial QR (Set rate of 1USD = 3.64 QAR; 1€ = 4.62 QR;). Each QR is divided into 100 Dirhams. Notes in circulation are QR1, QR5, QR10, QR50, QR100 and QR500. Most major international Credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted - Time zone: CET+2 (GMT+3) - Dressing code Although Qatar is considered to be a liberal country by Saudi standards, visitors are invited to be thoughtful of their clothing. Arms and knees should be covered as a sign of respect. - Phone There are 2 available networks with prepaid cards: QTel – the main provider - and Vodafone – coverage is still not complete. Among the portfolio of products from Qtel, Qtel Hala is the simplest and quickest way to get a pre-paid mobile service. It is very easy to find - at Qtel eShop, Qtel Shops and Authorised Dealers – and standard price is QR 50.00, including QR 25 credit and valid for 6 months. Phone Country Code: +974 COP18 App for iPhones: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cop18-cmp8-doha-2012/id572546305?mt=8 - Working Week: The working week in Qatar runs from Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday being days off.
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- Alcohol restrictions: It is only possible to drink alcohol inside licensed premises, namely upper range hotels.
3. THE AIRPORT: Doha International Airport
Doha International Airport is the only commercial airport in Qatar. In mid-2013 it will be replaced by the New Doha International Airport, which will aim at turning Doha a premium Middle East gateway to the world. Doha International Airport operates a free shuttle bus service between the Arrivals and Departures Terminal on a daily basis and every 10 minutes. - Options of travelling from/to the airport: 1. Karwa Taxis, run by the government, are the most common mode of transport to and from the Doha International Airport. They are easy to recognize, as they are of a pale blue. Minimum fare: starts at 25 QR, and charge per kilometer is around QR 1.20. 2. Regular taxis: minimum fare is QR 10 and charge per kilometer (After 5.5 km) is QAR 1.20. For booking please contact +974 44588888 To the Convention Centre: http://www.qatarconvention.com/visitor/about-qncc QNCC is located in Doha’s Education City, a 20-minute drive from the central business district and 25 from the Airport. It is easily accessible by car, coach and taxi. To the Hotel Holiday Villa Hotel has two direct transport form the airport:
- Shuttle bus for Qr 10/person/way - Limousine for Qr 60/car/way
Arrangements should be done a priori.
4. The Hotel:
Located in the heart of the capital city Doha, Holiday Villa Hotel and Residence City Centre, Doha is the newest hotel and residence in Qatar. It is located 10 minutes from the airport by taxi Complete address: Holiday Villa Hotel and Residence City Centre Ibn Abi Sulma Street Doha +974-4-44084888 http://www.holidayvilladoha.com/ Facilities & Guest Services: swimming pool, laundry services, fitness center, among others.
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5. Getting Around
Public transport Karwa Taxis are the most efficient way to get around. They can be easily found in main streets. Walking during the day is overall safe, but it should be avoided at night.
Shuttle buses Free shuttle transport service is available for any accredited person on a first-come, first-served basis. Full services to and from hub locations and the QNCC will be operated from November 26 to December 7. Please be advised that QNCC is a large venue, which requires a lot of walking. Expected Traveling Time To QNCC: 30 Min
All 32 Hotel Hubs to QNCC QNCC to all 32 Hotel Hubs
From To Frequency (Mins)
From To Frequency (Mins)
06.30 10.00 20 – – –
10.00 16.00 30 10.00 16.00 30
16.00 19.00 20 16.00 19.00 20
19.00 22.00 30 19.00 22.00 30
23.00 05.00+ 60 23.00 05.00+ 60
Both Holiday Villa Hotel and Residence City Centre and Radisson Blu Hotel are included in a list of 8 hubs from where the shuttle does the following circuit: head to the QNCC and then on to the Doha Exhibition Centre (DEC); the bus will then go from the QNCC back to the eight Hotel Hubs.
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In case of need, there is another hub close to the Holiday Villa Hotel and Residence City Centre: Al Muntazah Plaza Hotel (8 min walking).
6. Qatar National Convention Centre
The QNCC is considered by some to be one of the most environmentally friendly large-scale event venues of its kind in the world. The Centre's solar paneling is expected to provide up to 12.5% of the Centre's energy needs across the complex each day during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP18/CMP8). The building is designed to be 32% more efficient than buildings of similar size, scope and usage. You will find a map of the conference centre showing the different Halls attached to this document. In case of emergencies at the congress venue, a first aid professional will be available at all times. However, participants are strongly recommended to obtain comprehensive international medical insurance for the period of participation.
7. Registration
Participants can collect their badges from the registration desk, which will be open from Saturday, 24 November to Friday, 7 December 2012. Please note that registration for IGOs and NGOs will be closed from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, 26 November. Documents to be presented: i. Valid photo ID and ii. Fast-track pass generated from the online registration system Registration Opening Hours: - Saturday, 24 November and Sunday, 25 November 2012: 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. - Monday, 26 November until Saturday, 1 December 2012: 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. - Sunday, 2 December 2012 - Registration will be closed. - Monday, 3 December until Thursday, 6 December 2012: 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. - Friday, 7 December 2012: 8.00 a.m. to 6 00 p.m Registration contacts: E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
8. UNFCCC Schedule
Seven negotiating bodies will meet in Doha as follows:
BODY DATES
Eighteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the 26 November – 7
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UNFCCC (COP18) December
Eighth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 8)
26 November – 7 December
Thirty- seventh session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 37)
26 November – 1 December
Thirty- seventh session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 37)
26 November – 1 December
Second part of the seventeenth session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP 17, Part II)
From 27 November
Second part of the fifteenth session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention (AWG-LCA 15, Part II)
From 27 November
Second part of the first session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP 1, Part II)
From 27 November
An official daily programme with a schedule of formal negotiations, informal group meetings, press briefing and side events of the day will be issued daily by the UNFCC Secretariat. The provisional agenda is here available: http://unfccc.int/meetings/doha_nov_2012/meeting/6815/php/view/schedule.ph p
9. Distribution of documents
Documents will be distributed in two ways: 1. Electronically to computers and other mobile devices for viewing and downloading via the ISPS portal (<PaperSmart.un.org>). Documents will also continue to be made available as usual on the UNFCCC website. 2. Via eight ISPS desks throughout the conference centre where assistance with downloading electronic documents will be available. USB disks, on which documents may be downloaded, will be provided on request at the ISPS desks. Hard-copy versions of documents may also be collected at the desks (and can be ordered in advance electronically in limited numbers via the ISPS portal or at the desks). A log-in code, which will be provided to registered participants, will be used to access documents via the ISPS portal.
10. NGO Party
A NGO Party will take place at the Doha Marriott Hotel (near the airport) on Saturday, December 1 from 20:00 until late. All with conference badges are welcome.
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11. Important contacts
General emergency phone number in Doha (police, fire, and ambulance) ‐ 999 Online yellow pages: http://www.qatcom.com/ Doha Airport: +974 4465‐ 6666 http://www.dohaairport.com/ Qatar Tourism Authority: +974 4499 7499 http://www.qatartourism.gov.qa/home
12. Some options for Restaurants
13. Main side events
Climateworks 1. Provisional title: “The low to a carbon future”. Identified in the official agenda as ‘The Road to a Low-Carbon Future in Asia’ When and where: Thursday, Nov. 29, at 11:30am-1pm together with IGES and GHGMI in Room 8. What: CW will be focusing on its policy tracking efforts 2. Provisional title: “Policies that Work: Find your data, your expert, and your clean energy policy”. When and where: Tuesday, December 4 at 11am -12 noon at the US Pavilion, together with the Clean Energy Solutions Center.
Restaurant Type Location Phone
Spice Market Fusion, Southeast Asian
At the W Doha Hotel &
Residences: Somerset West
Bay Doha
00974 4453 5353
Crossroads Kitchen
International (only for
lunch except on
Thursdays – seafood
night)
Brasserie Centre-Ville French cuisine
Cucina Italian
Quick bites Quick bites
Aqua Lounge Al fresco dining
Ipanema Brazilian Churrascaria
New York Steakhouse Steakhouse
La Mer Modern French cuisine Ritz-Carlton, Doha 00974 4484 8000
Choices InternationalOryx rotana Hotel Doha,
Airport road00974 44023450
Deli Quick bites
Medi
Seafood-based Italian,
Greek, Lebanese,
Moroccan cuisine
Grill
Middle Eastern and
Persian cuisine served in
family style
Doha’s West End: At the
Renaissance Doha City
Center Hotel, connected to
the City Center Mall
00974 4419 6100
Salwa Road, Doha, P.O. Box
No: 23385+974 4444 4700
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What: The event will be focused on the results of the PTW vehicles and fuels paper plus some preliminary results of the forthcoming PTW report on appliances. ECF and ECF with Others 1. The emissions gap, its implications and policy solutions Secretariat of the UNFCCC and ECF
When and where: Tuesday, December 4, 11:30 – 13:30, Side Event Room 2
What: The side event is organized to present UNEP’s Emissions Gap report 2012. The report reviews and summarizes the latest scientific literature on the emission gap between the current commitments and pledges for emission reduction and pathways consistent with the 2 degree goal. 2. The emissions gap, its implications and policy solutions for bridging the gap
UNEP, ECF and UNEP Risoe Centre When and where: Thursday, 29 November, 15.30 to 17.30, EU Pavilion, Room 2 What: UNEP’s new "Emissions Gap Report 2012", which reviews and summarises the latest scientific studies on the “emissions gap” and how it can be bridged is presented. A discussion will follow involving a panel of negotiators and policy makers on the report’s implications for global climate policy and negotiations. 3. Green economy and global climate change risks: Challenges and Opportunities Not ECF but Joerg Haas, Programme Director Global Climate Policy, will joint the panel. Organized by China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). When and where: Wednesday, 28 November, 18:30 – 20:00 What: Green economy has been promoted as the main pathway to sustainbility. It is, however, that risks caused by global climate changes are overlooked in many developing countries due to lacking of sciences and technology capacity. In this side event, speakers will share their thoughts from China's experience.
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14. Annexes
1. Map of the city 2. Map of the Qatar National Convention Center 3. List of interesting side events and city events 1. Map of the city
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2. Map of the Qatar National Convention Center
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3. List of some interesting side events and city events
Who What
15:00—16:30International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO)Global Action on International Aviation and Shipping to address Climate Change
Side Event
Room 1 Mr. Lorenzo Gavili
20:15—21:45 Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE) End of the age of coal: why it will happen sooner than people think
Side Event
Room 4 Ms. Naomi Goodman
A fundamental shift away from coal is gathering pace in the US, while hard constraints have emerged
that will limit the continual rise of coal consumption in China and India. The beginning of an energy
transition is taking place. Greenpeace examines these factors in depth, and the choices faced by the
US, China and India.
20:15—21:45International Maritime Emission Reduction
Scheme (IMERS)Ensuring fair and effective carbon pricing of international transport
Side Event
Room 5 Mr. Andre Stochniol
The Rebate Mechanism (RM) will be debated. Under RM all ships pay for their emissions. A
developing country is entitled to an apportioned rebate in relation to its share of global seaborne
imports. Revenue raised from developed countries goes to climate change action. RM can also apply
to aviation.
[email protected] Speakers: Representatives of developed and developing countries; TBC.
13:15—14:45
Secretariat of the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC)
CDM Policy Dialogue High-level Panel: question and answer session
Side Event
Room 2 Mr. Niclas Svenningsen
The High-level Panel on the CDM Policy Dialogue will present an overview of its report, including
recommendations for the future of the CDM, and answer questions from the audience
13:15—14:45United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP)Enabling Environments for Catalysing Private Sector Climate Finance
Side Event
Room 3 Mr. Daniel Buckley
World Bank, IFC, and UNDP side event will examine how public institutions can create enabling
environments to catalyse successful private sector intervention in climate finance. The panel will
present best practices & lessons learned, focussing on approaches from Arab States and Asian
countries.
15:00—16:30 Christian Aid (CA) Closing the Equity Gap - Is Equity an enabler or barrier to increasing ambition?
Side Event
Room 3 Mr. Mohamed Adow
With Aprodev, this side event convenes developing country experts and European policy makers to
discuss how equity and the right to sustainable development can form the foundation for the Durban
Platform for Enhanced Action, including how to close the equity gap?
[email protected] Speakers: Developing countries experts & European Union policy makers
18:30—20:00China Association for Science and
Technology (CAST)Green economy and global climate change risks: Challenges and Opportunities
Side Event
Room 5 Ms. Fang Wang
Green economy has been promoted as the main pathway to sustainbility.It is,however,that risks
caused by global climate changes are overlooked in many developing countries due to lacking of
sciences and technology capacity.In this side event,speakers will share their thoughts from China's
experience.
Speakers: Qian Ye, CAST; Jiansheng Qu, China Academy of Sciences; Yongsheng Zhang, State Council
Center for Development Research; Jian Zhang, Pudong Academy of Development and Reform; Hongxia
Duan, Xiameng University
18:30—20:00WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC)Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation
Side Event
Room 1 Ms. Christ Renate
Drawing on the IPCC’s Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change
Mitigation(SRREN), published in 2011, this event looks at the implications of the use of renewable
energy for different groups of countries, both consumers and producers.
20:15—21:45 Dartmouth College Role of Global Corporations in Moving the Climate Needle
Side Event
Room 5 Ms. Patricia Palmiotto
This side event will address the question: How are companies exhibiting climate leadership today,
and what new policy solutions and institutional structures are necessary to incentivize the private
sector to move the needle further and faster?
Speakers: Professor Anant Sundaram, Tuck School of Business;Tim Juliani,Director of Corporate
Engagement, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)formerly the Pew Center on Climate
Change;and senior executives from Fortune 500 companies in the Tuck School and C2ES networks
20:15—21:45 UNEP - Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)The Green Climate Fund – maximizing public and private sector capital to drive low carbon
investment
Side Event
Room 5Mr. Remco Fischer
The Green Climate Fund has been designed to utilize both public and private sector capital to drive
low carbon investment. The side event held jointly with UNEP Finance Initiative and CMIA will look at
how this could actually work in practice to ensure low carbon investment is delivered at scale.
Speakers: Senior executives from the banking industry, as well as financial and capital markets: HSBC
Deutsche Bank Bank of America Merrill Lynch Allianz Standard Bank As wel Party negotiators as well
as members of the Green Climate Fund board.
When and where
Tuesday,
Nov 27
ICAO will present its work on international aviation and climate change and will showcase innovative
projects pivotal in pushing ahead the aviation sector towards its sustainable future. IMO will present
its work to support developing countries to address GHG emissions from international shipping.
Wednesday,
Nov 28
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11:30-13:00 Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) The Road to a Low-Carbon Future in Asia
Mr. Tim Stumhofer
ClimateWorks Foundation
Mr. Colin Kelly
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Ms. Madoka Yoshino
15:00—16:30 Climate compatible development: from theory to practice - what works and why?
Ms. Janet Southern
Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (FFLA)
Ms. Mónica Andrade
15.30 - 17.30 UNEP The emissions gap, its implications and policy solutions for bridging the gap
ECF
UNEP Risoe Center
18:30—20:00Imperial College London
Innovating Climate Mitigation Technologies Post-2012: Integrating Engineering, Science and
Policy
Mr. Iain MacDonald
Bellona Foundation
Mr. Svend Søyland
11:30—13:00 World Resources Institute (WRI) Measuring and tracking climate progress
Side Event
Room 3 Ms. Meg Burton
WRI and partners will present updated analysis on potential GHG reductions in the US; the Open
Climate Network, which tracks and reports on countries’ mitigation progress; and efforts to build
capacity in developing countries to measure emissions and track performance towards low-carbon
development.
13:15—14:45World Business Council for Sustainable
Development (WBCSD)Ambition and markets –working hand in hand to deliver global benefits
Ms. Barbara Black
Climate Action Reserve
Ms. Laura Zahn
[email protected] Speakers: David Hone (Shell) Delegates
13:15—14:45 Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) The renewable energy revolution - Lessons applied in the Middle East and Africa.
Mr. Arne Jungjohann
World Future Council (WFC)
Ms. Anna Leidreiter
[email protected]:00—16:30 Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) Promising NAMAs in Latin America
Ms. ELaine Loughridge
16:45—18:15European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD)Transition to Low Carbon Economies in the EBRD countries of operation.
Side Event
Room 1 Mr. Friso de Jong
11:30—13:00 Global Environment Facility (GEF) Side Event on GEF Innovation and Reform
Ms. Monica Fernandes
18:30—20:00China New Energy Chamber of Commerce *
(CNECC)The Low-carbon Economic Development and Investment Opportunity in China
Side Event
Room 4 Ms. DAN WU
Speakers: WANG Ming,Director of NGO Research Center/CDM R&D Center, Tsinghua University ZENG
Shaojun,Secretary-General of China New Energy Chamber of Commerce WANG Xia,Vice president of
A&T Technology Development Co., Ltd
20:15—21:45 South Centre Highlighting Equity and Development for the South as the Gateway to Climate Ambition
Side Event
Room 1 Mme Wase Musonge-Ediage
Speakers: Mr. Martin Khor Mr. Vicente Yu
20:15—21:45 Oil Change International (OCI) Opportunities to advance fossil fuel subsidy reform within the UNFCCC and beyond
Side Event
Room 2 Mr. David Turnbull
Over 100 countries listed fossil fuel subsidy reform in submissions on raising mitigation ambition. Yet,
progress on this low hanging fruit has been slow. NGO experts, practitioners from international
agencies and government officials will discuss opportunities for moving forward on subsidy reform.
Speakers: Steve Kretzmann, Executive Director, Oil Change International Representative from OECD
(to be confirmed) Representative from government of Costa Rica/Ethiopia (to be confirmed) Mark
Halle, Director, Global Subsidies Initiative of the International Institute for Sustainable Development
(to be confirmed)
20:15—21:45 Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)Indian Industry discusses solutions for low carbon economy and deliberates on Way forward
from Doha
BINGO Room Ms. Rasika Chandihok
The event will deliberate on the industry’s expectations from the upcoming negotiations. It will
discuss issues (technology transfers, financing, etc.) and showcase mitigation actions that have been
undertaken
20:15—21:45German NGO Forum on Environment and
DevelopmentConquering the Phantom Menace: Solutions to the Kyoto Surplus
Side Event
Room 4 Ms. Anja Kollmuss
Resolving the issue of surplus Kyoto units (AAUs, CERs and ERUs) is vital to the viability of any future
climate regime. At this event, impacts of the Kyoto surplus and solutions to go beyond the current
political and environmental impasse will be discussed.
[email protected]: Anja Kollmuss, CDM Watch Thomas Wyns, Center for Clean Air Policy Member of the South
African Delegation, TBC Member of AOSIS, TBC
Thursday,
Nov 29
Side Event
Room 8
The partners will present research and implementation resources focused on integrating action on
climate change into socioeconomic plans in Asia. Discussion will cover topics such as: LEDS, NAMAs,
new market mechanisms, REDD+, and emerging research and capacity building platforms.
Speakers: Tentative speakers/discussants include: Jusen Asuka, Casey Cronin, Ruoting Jiang, Yasushi
Ninomiya, Henry Scheyvens, Laura Segafredo, Tim Stumhofer, Kentaro Tamura
Leadership for Environment and
Development International (LEAD Side Event
Room 8
The Climate&Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) would like to host a learning event on the
effective implementation of climate compatible development (CCD) in developing countries. The
event will highlight new and incisive country and regional case studies and include interactive panel
Speakers: Speakers and audience members at the side event would include high-level representatives
from the countries we are working with, the implementation teams and relevant international experts.
Sam Bickersteth, CEO of CDKN is likely to chair the event.
EU Pavilion,
Room 2
UNEP’s new "Emissions Gap Report 2012", which reviews and summarises the latest scientific studies
on the “emissions gap” and how it can be bridged is presented. A discussion will follow involving a
panel of negotiators and policy makers on the report’s implications for global climate policy and
negotiations.
Side Event
Room 1
How will we be technically capable of mitigating climate change whilst providing energy security and
enabling growth? The event spotlights exciting developments in cutting-edge research including the
Artificial Leaf and Sahara Forest Project. We identify the greatest challenges, and new innovations. Speakers: Speakers include Professor Grubb, Editor-in Chief, Climate Policy, Grantham Institute for
Climate Change, Imperial College London; Prof Maitland, Imperial College London; and CEO of Sahara
Forest Project. Guest speakers are invited from an International Oil Company and the UK Government
to provide an interactive and balanced consideration of these issues. Followed by Q&A.
Friday, Nov
30
Side Event
Room 4
Achieving ambitious emissions reduction targets will require pricing carbon, and markets are the most
cost-effective means of doing so. National, subnational and international systems have a part to play
post 2012. California, developing countries and business discuss international dimensions.
Side Event
Room 5
Germany's feed-in tariff policy delivered the basis for an ambitious energy transition with phasing out
nuclear. It hereby provides a blueprint for countries worldwide. How can REFITs work in Africa and the
Speakers: Ansgar Kiene, World Future Council Africa Office; Arne Jungjohann, Heinrich Boell
Foundation; Joseph Nganga, Renewable Energy Ventures Kenya; N.N., MENA-Region
Side Event
Room 8
This side event jointly sponsored by CCAP & the delegations of Colombia, Chile, DR & Canada will
highlight promising NAMAs being developed in Latin America to reduce GHG emissions & advance
sustainable development & lessons learned on design, finance, MRV, and potential selection criteria
for NAMAs. Speakers: Ned Helme, CCAP; Franck Portalupi, Canada; Omar Ramirez, Dominican Republic; Sandra
Garavito, Colombia; Alexa Kleysteuber, Chile
The EBRD integrates a mix of financing tools and policy dialogue to deliver on agreed sustainable
energy action plans at country level to achieve transition. Leverage of private funds is key for high
impact in combination with continued support for the development of carbon markets.
Saturday,
Dec 1
Side Event
Room 6
Provide updates on accreditation of GEF Project Agencies, direct access, support for National
Communication and Biennial Update Reporting, and progress on administering different climate
funds.
The low-carbon investment is important to promote China’s economic transformation.CCERA would
introduce current situation in terms of low carbon investment and industry development, and discuss
the tendency of China’s low-carbon economic transformation.
The theme of the side event will be to discuss and highlight equity and development as a gateway for
the South to achieve climate ambition.
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11:30—13:00Wuppertal Institute for Climate,
Environment and EnergyTop-down, Bottom-Up or In-Between – What Future for the Carbon Market?
Mr. Wolfgang Sterk
Joanneum Research (JR)
Mr. Andreas Tuerk
Oeko-Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology
e.V.), Berlin
Speakers: Martin Cames (Oeko-Institute), Axel Michaelowa (University of Zurich), Joelle de Sepibus
(World Trade Institute), Wolfgang Sterk (Wuppertal Institute) and Andreas Tuerk (Joanneum Research)
Ms. Anke Herold
11:30—13:00 Ecologic Institute Economic instruments: their future and interactions with international climate process
Mr. Matthias Duwe
Climate Strategies
Mr. Andrzej Blachowicz
13:15—14:45 Asian Development Bank (ADB) Climate Technology and Finance: The role of regional institutions
Ms. Amelita de Dios
15:00—16:30 Harvard University Market Mechanisms in a Post-Durban International Climate Regime
Mr. Robert Stowe
International Emissions Trading Association
(IETA)
Mr. Cedric Ammann
18:30—20:00Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands
(ECN)NAMAs: assessing impacts, technology and country differences, identifying priority actions
Mr. Lachlan Cameron
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH
Zurich)
Mr. Tobias Schmidt
[email protected] Speakers: Tobias Schmidt (ETH), Jörn Hünteler (ETH), GIZ, ECN
20:15—21:45 Climate Policy Initiative, Inc (CPI) Global Climate Finance 2012: Mobilizing the Private Sector for Effective Financing
Ms. Marni Wood
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Mr. Daniel Francis
11:00 - 12:00 ClimateWorks Foundation Policies that Work: Find your data, your expert, and your clean energy policy
US Pavilion
Clean Energy Solutions Center
11:30 – 13:30 Secretariat of the UNFCCC The emissions gap, its implications and policy solutions
ECF
11:30—13:00 Will National Legislation Pave The Way for A Global Deal?
Mr. Rafael Aybar
13:15—14:45 International Energy Agency (IEA) Energy and climate: from current trends to an effective response to the climate challenge
Ms. Jenny Gell to be communicated later
13:15—14:45Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development (OECD)Securing Climate Finance and Investment to support Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Growth
Ms. Jade Baker
20:15—21:45International Renewable Energy Agency
(IRENA)The Future of Energy - Renewable Energy Prospects for the Gulf Region
Side Event
Room 4 Ms. Stephanie Roesch
Emphasize the importance of RE in the Gulf Region, as well as the potential, achievements and
initiatives taken to encourage the uptake of RE in the region and globally
20:15—21:45Carbon Markets and Investors Association
(CMIA)
NAMAs and the private sector - bridging the financing gap for renewables and low carbon
technology
Ms. Rachel Mountain
German Emissions Trading Association
(BVEK)
Mr. Konrad von DerschauSpeakers: Alexander Sarac, German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK), DLA Piper, Abyd Karmali,
President CMIA and other experts on NAMAs
Monday,
Dec 3
Side Event
Room 2
The carbon market is fragmenting. At the same time, Parties aim to establish a UNFCCC framework
for decentralised approaches and a centralised new mechanism. We discuss development options
and challenges, including coordination of decentralised approaches, setting baselines and MRV
Side Event
Room 3
Long-Term reductions of more than 80% require an economic transformation. A review of the existing
experience with economic instruments (e.g. EU ETS) is needed, plus an in-depth discussion on
coordination between different instruments and objectives. Insights from current & future research.
Speakers: - Matthias Duwe, Head, Climate, Ecologic Institute - Andrzej Blachowicz, Managing
Director, Climate Strategies - Representative European Commission - Non-EU academic or
governmental representative Final line-up to be confirmed
Side Event
Room 8
The side-event will examine the linkages between the Financial Mechanism and the Technology
Mechanism of the UNFCCC to make a step change in the level of developing country access to low-
carbon and climate-resilient technologies and the role of regional institutions including MDBs in this
Side Event
Room 2
Participants will assess the design and potential role of “new” market mechanisms in the Kyoto
Protocol second commitment period, Copenhagen/Cancun regime, and a new arrangement arising
from the Durban-Platform process. The event is co-hosted by The Enel Foundation, with Harvard
University and IETA.
National legislation opens the political space for international agreements. It is the linchpin between
action on the ground and international ambition. At the national level, the recent cases of Mexico,
Korea and Australia suggest that when countries enact clean energy legislation, investment follows.
Has the momentum gained in 2010 and 2011 continued in 2012? Speakers: Ministers and senior legislators will describe the latest legislative developments ahead of
the launch of GLOBE's 3rd Annual Climate Legislation Study in January 2013 and the launch of the
GLOBE Climate Legislation Initiative which will analyse and support the development of climate-
related legislation in 33 countries.
Side Event
Room 4
Side Event
Room 5
Speakers: David Hone (IETA), Axel Michaelowa (University of Zurich), Simone Mori (Enel), Robert
Stavins (Harvard University), representative from a developing country government to be announced.
Side Event
Room 4
Presents ongoing research experiences with NAMAs, including: a tool for impact assessments,
approaches for identifying and mainstreaming actions and best practices for financing, as well as a
framework that accounts for technology and country differences of potential NAMAs based on two
dimensions.
Side Event
Room 3
Climate finance is essential to global emissions reductions. With perspectives from public and private
investors, CPI and EDF will discuss the current finance landscape, cost-effective tools to encourage
private investment, and lessons from around the world for the GCF and Durban platform
Speakers: Potential speakers: Thomas Heller, Executive Director, Climate Policy Initiative, Barbara
Buchner, CPI Europe Director, Climate Policy Initiative ,Majid Al Suwaidi, UAE Ministry of Foreign
Affairs,Rachel Kyte, World Bank, Caio Koch-Weser, Deutsche Bank,Sergio Weguelin, BNDES,Chantal
Naiooo, DBSA,Jochen Harnisch, KfW
Senior public and private sector representatives and OECD officials will discuss the most efficient and
effective public policies to mobilise finance and investment for adaptation and mitigation and help
developed and developing countries make the transition to a low-carbon climate-resilient economy
BINGO Room
The transition to low carbon Infrastructure can be financed through public /private cooperation.
NAMAs have the potential to utilize and combine existing policy, PFI/PPP, the GCF and private sector
approaches to bridge the financing gap for renewable energy projects.
Tuesday,
Dec 4
The event will be focused on the results of the PTW vehicles and fuels paper plus some preliminary
results of the forthcoming PTW report on appliances.
Side Event
Room 2
The side event is organized to present UNEP’s Emissions Gap report 2012. The report reviews and
summarizes the latest scientific literature on the emission gap between the current commitments and
pledges for emission reduction and pathways consistent with the 2 degree goal.
Global Legislators Organisation for a
Balanced Environment (Globe EU) Side Event
Room 6
European Climate Foundation 16
16:45—18:15 Global Environmental Institute (GEI) China, US showcase solutions to climate action and cooperation challenges
Side Event
Room 2 Ms. Xihua Chen
Center for Climate Strategies, Inc. (CCS)
Mr. Zach Friedman
18:30—20:00 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Making sustainable forests a reality: The role of companies and investors
Ms. Cassandra Chessum
Global Canopy Programme (GCP)
Ms. Christina MacFarquhar
20:15—21:45Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
(C2ES)The Durban Platform: Issues and Options for a 2015 Agreement
Side Event
Room 4 Ms. Sara Moarif
Speakers: Dan Bodanksy, Lincoln Professor of Law, Ethics and Sustainability, Sandra Day O’Connor
College of Law, Arizona State University Elliot Diringer, Executive Vice President, Center for Climate
and Energy Solutions Other speakers and discussants TBC
20:15—21:45 KfW National Development Banks’ Approaches to Leveraging Private Sector Climate Investment
Side Event
Room 5 Mr. Florian Wieneke
13:15—14:45 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Carbon policies
Side Event
Room 2 Mr. Ian Parry
18:30—20:00 Germany Germany's turn for a sustainable energy system & opportunities of international cooperation
Ms. Beatrice Ladusch
Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Mr. Vera Scholz Speakers: Ministers and representatives of NGO´s/Observer (tbc)
18:30—20:00 Sweden Bridging the Emissions Gap More Quickly: The Climate and Clean Air Coalition
Ms. Caroline Dickson
International Cryosphere Climate Initiative
* (ICCI)
Ms. Pam Pearson
[email protected]: Environment Ministers of Nigeria and Sweden, CEOs and ED from UNEP and other CCAC
partners.
11:30—13:00Climate Action Network - Europe (CAN -
Europe)10 steps for the EU to bridge their gigatonne gap
Mr. Eddy De Neef
13:15—14:45 Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) EQUITY: How to make it operational?
Side Event
Room 4 Mr. Chandra Bhushan Singh
Speakers: Sunita Narain, Chandra Bhushan, Ambuj Sagar
Wednesday,
Dec 5
How the world’s top two emitters, China & the US, address challenges in climate collaboration &
action provides valuable reference for global initiatives. Sector-based low carbon development
planning cases by China’s GEI & US’ CCS showcase ways to tackle policy & technical cooperation
barriers.Speakers: Jin Jiaman, Executive director of Global Environmental Institute; Tom Peterson, CEO of
Center for Climate Strategies; Wang Yi, Deputy Director of the Institute of Policy and Management,
Chinese Academy of Sciences; Billy Leung, Vice President of Regional Economics Modeling, Inc.; Billy
Dougherty, Senior Advisor, Center for Climate Strategies; Chinese and U.S. governmental officials (to
Side Event
Room 9
This side event will explore the power of investors to encourage more effective corporate disclosure
and natural capital accounting. It will also assess how to increase investment and incentivise greater
corporate action to help conserve and sustainably manage the world’s forests.
Speakers: 1. Paul Simpson, CEO, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2. Andrew Mitchell, CEO, Global
Canopy Programme (GCP) 3. Achim Steiner, Executive Director, UNEP 4. Rachel Kyte, Senior Vice
President for Sustainable Development, World Bank (TBC) 5. Senior business representative: Name
TBC 6. Senior investor representative: Name TBC
C2ES (formerly the Pew Center on Global Climate Change) will present for discussion a new analysis
of issues and options under the Durban Platform, including: key design variables; important
parameters under the Durban Platform and the UNFCCC; and alternative models for structuring an
Friday, Dec
7
Side Event
Room 3
Governments are currently not implementing the necessary policies to keep global temperature rise
below 1.5 or 2°C. CAN-Europe presents a compelling case how the EU can play a leading role in
addressing this gigatonne gap, by using the opportunities it has to tackle climate change.
The event will address key elements of a new framework that result in an equitable outcome and
maximise buy-in from negotiating parties to increase its political feasibility. The discussions will
reassert that without addressing equity, the challenge of climate change cannot be resolved.
National development banks, commercial banks and governments will discuss good practice examples
including structured risk sharing arrangements (e.g. the GCPF), guarantee mechanisms and innovative
carbon market instruments useful also in implementing NAMAs and the private sector facility of the
Thursday,
Dec 6
This session will focus on carbon policies, their design, trade impact and environmental effectiveness.
It will refer to practical examples of domestic policies, e.g. carbon pricing measures, support
measures to promote access to renewable energy, and carbon labelling schemes.
Side Event
Room 1
Germany is currently transforming its energy supply towards a low carbon system.The German
Environment Minister will present experiences from implementing ambitious goals; with colleagues
from developing & developed countries, he will discuss opportunities arising from enhanced action on
mitigation
Side Event
Room 4
Short lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as black carbon and tropospheric ozone negatively impact
health, climate and the environment. UNEP estimates that around half of the SLCP emission
reductions can be achieved through measures that result in cost savings over the lifetime of the
investment.
European Climate Foundation 17
Some City Events
Who What
11:00—21:0
0Qatar Sustainability Expo
Doha
Exhibition
Center
The Qatar Sustainability Expo is a government, industry and NGO showcase of
environmentally sustainable programs, initiatives, plans, product as well as an opportunity
to hear expert speakers and panel discussions. Open to the public.
12:30—13:0
0Sustainbility reporting initiative of Energy sector
DEC A presentation on the Sustainbility reporting initiative of Energy sector by DG Team.
17:30—16:0
0Carbon emission lessons and opportunities for new generation process plants
DECPresentation of Carbon emission lessons and opportunities for new generation process
plants by Prof. Farid Benyahia and Dr. Majeda Khreisheh, Qatar University (QU).
09:00—18:0
0IETA Side Events at COP18 IETA Side Events at COP18
12:00—20:0 Official opening ceremony for Sahara Forest Project Pilot Plant in Qatar
17:00—20:0
0Carbon Foot-printing
DEC Presentation on 'Carbon Foot-printing' by Dr. Alex Amato, QGBC.
18:30—20:0
0 Healthy Minds, Healthy Planet
DEC
The panel discussion will investigate the notion that real change in any social or
environmental systems must begin – and be sustained – in the minds and hearts of human
beings, and that expanding the climate change conversation to include the inner personal
dimensions will help to advance the agenda and improve action amongst stakeholders in
external dimensions.
18:30—20:0
0
Role of Financial institutions in clean energy / renewable energy projects / production -
regional trends & future opportunities
DECPresentation of the Role of Financial institutions in clean energy / renewable energy
projects / production - regional trends & future opportunities by Mr. Matthew Farren-
20:15—21:4
5Role of Global Corporations in Moving the Climate Needle
This side event will address the question: How are companies exhibiting climate leadership
today, and what new policy solutions and institutional structures are necessary to
incentivize the private sector to move the needle further and faster?
Speakers: Professor Anant Sundaram, Tuck School of Business;Tim Juliani,Director of
Corporate Engagement, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)formerly the Pew
Center on Climate Change;and senior executives from Fortune 500 companies in the Tuck
School and C2ES networks
10:00—16:3
0Climate Change and Sustainability Communication- New Tools and Trends
The Global Women Scholars Network, in association with Colorado State University,
Northwestern University, the University of New Haven, MODUL University in Vienna and
webLyzard Technologies, will host a brainstorming meeting that will familiarize participants
with the latest collaborative technologies that engage stakeholders and influence the
conversation on Climate Change.
For registration: http://globalwomenscholars.wordpress.com/
13:00—19:0
0World Climate Summit 2012
Ritz-Carlton
Doha
08:00—19:0
0
Ritz-Carlton
Doha
11:00—14:0
0The renewable energy revolution - Lessons applied in the Middle East and Africa.
08:00—18:0
0Climate Communications Day
Hamad bin
Khalifa
University
Student
Center, 18:30—20:0
0The Nature Conservancy Climate Finance Readiness: Lessons from Latin America
Georgetown
School of
Foreign
Service
Building
This side event is a testament to the ongoing collaboration among this Region’s countries,
represented in this case by the Governments of Colombia, El Salvador and Peru, which
have come together to share and exchange practice-proven solutions with the
international community on their in-country developments on institutional arrangements
and financial instruments for climate finance readiness and effectiveness.
Alongside COP18, IETA will host a range of side events and networking opportunities in
collaboration with other organizations. This year, IETA SIDE EVENTS AT COP18 will be
consolidated into two full days spanning both weeks of the conference: Thursday 29
November and Tuesday 4 December. Participants will be provided with a business forum Official opening ceremony for
Sahara Forest Project Pilot
Plant in QatarSide Event
Room 3
Launch of the Sahara Forest Project Qatar Pilot Plant in cooperation with Yara
International and Qafco. The Sahara Forest Project (SFP) takes what we have enough of, to
create what we need more of; using CO2, salt water, sunlight and arid areas, to produce
energy, fresh water, vegetation and food.Opening ceremony with high level speeches and
Qatar Sustainability Expo
When and where
Tuesday,
Nov 27Qatar Sustainability Expo
Thursday,
Nov 29
Diplomatic
Club, P.O.
Box 3395
Tuesday,
Dec 4
Internews’ Earth Journalism Network and the International Institute for Environment and
Development (IIED) will host the 2nd Climate Communications Day at this year’s UNFCCC
Climate Change Summit in Doha, Qatar. This year we will specifically examine how the
wealth of environmental and scientific data available can best be harnessed to explain the
issues surrounding climate change. The day-long forum, an official side event of the
UNFCC, will bring together journalists, bloggers, press officers, academics, scientists, IT
professionals and other communications experts. Climate Communications Day focuses on
Friday,
Nov 30 Side Event
Room 5
Saturday,
Dec 1
Climate Change and
Sustainability Communication-
New Tools and Trends
Northwester
n University
in Qatar,
Carnegie
Mellon
Building
World Climate Summit 2012
The World Climate Summit is the most prominent annual forum convening leaders across
business, finance and governments to accelerate solutions to climate change for
industries, financiers, cities, regions, and nations. Please join the WCS at the exclusive Ritz
Carlton, Doha, on December 1-2, 2012. If you wish to attend this event please register at:
http://cop18.eventbrite.com
Sunday,
Dec 2Insights for Climate Change
Communication in China, the
United States and IndiaDEC
Drs. Anthony Leiserowitz and Jagadish Thaker from the Yale Project on Climate Change
Communication and Professor Zheng Baowei and Ms. Wang Binbin from the Center for
China Climate Change Communication will present results from their recent national
surveys on public climate change knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in the U.S., China
and India, followed by discussion about climate change communication in the three
