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SB 34 Side Events schedule
Monday, 6 June to Friday, 17 June 2011
The pages below display all Side Events planned for the conference, in chronological order. The Side Events have been colour-coded by category, as indicated by the organizers. The �Others� category includes events whose organizers did not associate themselves with any of the three categories. Coding the Side Events by category was one of the proposals to emerge from the stakeholder engagement review which was undertaken by the UNFCCC secretariat last year. We hope it helps you to find events of interest more easily. If you have any feedback on this initiative, please email us at: [email protected]. Categories
Adaptation and related issues Mitigation and related issues Cross-cutting issues Others
Locations MoE (Ministry for the Environment, first floor): Rooms WIND and SOLAR
MoT (Ministry of Transport, ground floor): Rooms METRO, TRAM and RAIL
Hotel Maritim: For rooms, please consult the CCTV monitors
Time/ Room Organizer Title / Theme
Monday, 06 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
Japan Mr. Tomohiro Shimada [email protected] +81 3 55018493
Japan's support to vulnerable countries in the past, present and future This event will present Japan's support to vulnerable countries including Africa and SIDs in collaboration with World Bank and UNDP, focusing on Japan�s fast-start financing as well as its long-term cooperation and briefly touching on the recent TICAD Ministerial Follow-up Meeting in Dakar.
Monday, 06 June
13:15�14:45 SOLAR
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Mr. Yunus Arikan [email protected] +49 228 97629920
Local Action Leading Global Responses to Climate Change ICLEI, UCLG and WMCCC, together with their global partners, will present success stories of Mayors and local governments in urban planning and poverty, highlight outcomes of Resilient Cities Congress 2011 and demonstrate their progress in Mexico City Pact and the carbonn Cities Climate Registry.
Monday, 06 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Dominique Revet [email protected] +49 28 8151334
Latest submissions of national communications from non-Annex I Parties Latest submissions of national communications from non-Annex I Parties.
Tuesday, 07 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ms. Lucy Essuman [email protected] +44 207 4634210
Control of greenhouse gas emissions from international transport A panel will debate how GHG emissions from international shipping should be regulated. The side event will focus on IMO�s work on technical, operational and market-based reduction measures for international shipping.
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Time/ Room Organizer Title / Theme
Tuesday, 07 June
13:15�14:45 Saal
Schumann
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Manuel Caballero Alarcon [email protected] +49 228 8151245
Presentation of the IPCC Special Report "Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation" The IPCC will present key findings of the SRREN . The report is expected to address the information needs of policy makers, the private sector and civil society, providing a comprehensive assessment of renewable energy technologies and related policy and financial instruments.
Tuesday, 07 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Ms. Marie-Paule Lorka-Lavri [email protected] +49 228 8152826
Global Drylands, A UN System Wide Response The report, produced by the UN Environmental Management Group (EMG), a UNEP chaired coordination body, highlights the relevance of action on common issues, such as drylands and on the global and emerging issues, such as food security, population livelihoods, and climate change and biodiversity loss.
Tuesday, 07 June
13:15�14:45 HAYDN
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Kay Merce [email protected] +49 228 8151507
CDM Executive Board: question and answer session The Executive Board of the CDM will report on its activities and answer questions from the audience.
Tuesday, 07 June
18:15�19:45 SOLAR
Third World Network (TWN) Ms. Yvonne Miller [email protected] +41 78 8929203
The Bali Road map to Durban Discuss the elements needed to achieve an equitable and science base outcome in Durban.
Tuesday, 07 June
18:15�19:45 METRO
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), TechAmerica Europe Ms. Cristina Bueti [email protected] +41 79 5991458
Linking Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) with the Cancun Agreements How ICTs can help to adapt and mitigate climate change? What existing ICTs are affordable for developing countries? The event provides an opportunity to exchange views on how ICTs can help to implement the Cancun Agreements and will look at new technologies to promote green ICTs and innovation.
Tuesday, 07 June
18:15�19:45 RAIL
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) Ms. Monica Alessi [email protected] +32 472 721868
The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate: On the way to a low-carbon economy This event aims to present key findings of a new study on the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP) supported by the European Commission. The study focuses on success factors and lessons learned from the APP for a future international initiative.
Tuesday, 07 June
18:15�19:45 WIND
Ecuador, FAO/UNDP/UNEP UN-REDD Programme (UN-REDD) Ms. Aurélie Lhumeau [email protected] +593 2398 76001311
Progress on addressing REDD+ safeguards This event will showcase how Ecuador and the UN-REDD Programme are progressing in ensuring compliance and providing information on safeguards.
Tuesday, 07 June
18:15�19:45 Saal Reger
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Miwa Kato [email protected] +49 228 8151168
Current knowledge, expertise and potential support to the work programme on loss and damage under the Cancun Adaptation Framework This event will be chaired by Mr. Robert Owen-Jones, the Chair of SBI, with a view to Informing Parties on the state of current knowledge and expertise, and the potential for support from organizations with specialized expertise to address loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
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Time/ Room Organizer Title / Theme
Tuesday, 07 June
18:15�19:45 TRAM
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Mr. Tetsuya Tanaka [email protected] +1 514 9546363
International Aviation and Climate Change - States' Action Plans This side event will focus on ICAO�s activities arising from the Resolution adopted by the 37th ICAO Assembly, in particular its initiative to assist member States in preparing their Action Plans to limit or reduce GHG emissions from international aviation.
Tuesday, 07 June
20:00�21:30 TRAM
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE) Ms. Naomi Goodman [email protected] +31 20 7182143
REDD: Consultants, Cost Curves and Safeguards Join a discussion with Greenpeace and an expert panel. What role are consultants playing in directing rainforest nations� REDD plans? How effective can tools such as marginal abatement cost curves be in ensuring safeguards are at the centre of REDD decision-making?
Tuesday, 07 June
20:00�21:30 METRO
Leadership for Environment and Development International (LEAD International), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) Mr. Alex Hannant [email protected] +44 207 9388711
Building capacity of developing country leaders and negotiators to influence international talks In this session we will present research by the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich on the factors driving countries' success in realizing their negotiations goals, and the efforts by CDKN and ECBI on building capacity of least developing country leaders and negotiators to influence the talks.
Tuesday, 07 June
20:00�21:30 RAIL
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Ms. Susan Riley [email protected] +43 2236 807536
Policy Instruments for Promoting Adaptation and the Sharing of Climate Change Related Risks Climate change adaptation needs action at project and policy levels. The Adaptation Fund enables projects but policy responses are lacking. IIASA and Perspectives present policy options to promote adaptation and sharing of climate change related risks, and discuss financing options under the UNFCCC.
Tuesday, 07 June
20:00�21:30 WIND
Climate Analytics GmbH Ms. Henrike Doebert [email protected] +49 14473 4901511222
From pledges to action - on track to close the gap? The Cancun Agreements have not delivered the ambition needed for a 2°C, let alone 1.5°C pathway. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Climate Analytics and Ecofys analyze the Cancun pledges and look towards evaluating climate actions and their impact on emissions and the climate.
Tuesday, 07 June
20:00�21:30 SOLAR
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Mr. Kentaro Takahashi [email protected] +81 46 8269593
Recapturing the Cancun Momentum: New Proposals for a Post-2012 Agreement and its Market Mechanisms This side event analyzes options for a post-2012 climate regime and proposes an alternative that could be agreeable. It also discusses a �common framework� for a new market mechanism, drawing upon lessons learned from the CDM. The implications of Japan�s nuclear disaster will further be discussed.
Wednesday, 08 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Ms. Renate Christ [email protected] +41 22 7308208
Wetlands & Software: IPCC TFI Developments At Cancun SBSTA requested the IPCC to consider developing additional guidance on Wetlands. We will report on progress on wetlands and also on other developments of the Inventory Task Force.
Wednesday, 08 June
13:15�14:45 SOLAR
United Kingdom Ms. Sarah Love [email protected] +44 20 70230213
Demonstrating Standardised Approaches in the CDM: Improving LDC Access The event will present the results of UK-funded work to develop three standardised CDM methodologies in sectors with high relevance to LDCs. It will demonstrate how standardised approaches can help improve access to the CDM for countries which are currently underrepresented in the mechanism.
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Time/ Room Organizer Title / Theme
Wednesday, 08 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Ruta Bubniene [email protected] +49 228 8151686
What do the 5th national communications of Annex I Parties reveal? The 5th national communications of Annex I Parties demonstrated progress by most of the Parties in all areas of implementation of the UNFCCC and its Kyoto Protocol. The UNFCCC secretariat will present the results of compilation and synthesis of these national communications.
Wednesday, 08 June
15:15�16:45 SOLAR
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) Ms. Ana Maria Kleymeyer [email protected] +41 22 9178746
Response Measures: Understanding their breadth, impacts, and possible approaches for the Forum This event will present viewpoints on an array of response measures such as carbon standards & labeling, border taxes, bunker taxes, etc. and will discuss potential implications for SIDS, BASICs, LDCs, and other categories of countries. The Event will also address the Response Measures Forum.
Wednesday, 08 June
15:15�16:45 TRAM
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Ms. Susan Buzzelli [email protected] +1 202 8624607
CCAFS/FAO/WB: Actions needed to halt deforestation and promote climate-smart agriculture Halting deforestation while incentivizing agriculture is key to maximizing mitigation and bolstering food security. This session presents successful climate-smart agricultural practices and discusses innovative ways to combine incentives to agriculture with the strengthening of forest governance through REDD+.
Wednesday, 08 June
15:15�16:45 RAIL
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Ms. Linda Krueger [email protected] +1 914 8066693
REDD+ Roundtable: Issues for 2011 TNC, WCS, RA, CI, UCS, IPAM, EDF, WHRC, and World Vision International provid guidance on how issues such as REDD+ financing, reference levels, MRV, and safeguards can be addressed.
Wednesday, 08 June
18:15�19:45 WIND
CANCELLED by Organizer Tajikistan Mr. Rajabov Ilhomjon [email protected] +992 37 2276181
CANCELLED by Organizer Climate Change Activities in Tajikistan and Central Asia invite all Central Asian and international experts to share information on climate change activities and share experiences.
Wednesday, 08 June
18:15�19:45 METRO
United Nations University (UNU) Ms. Koko Warner [email protected] +49 228 8150226
Adaptive disaster risk management: Ideas for the Cancun Adaptation Framework, & Loss & Damage Delegates & experts discuss policy options for adaptive disaster risk management. Reference innovations & learning for the Cancun Adaptation Framework & SBI Work Program on Loss & Damage. Parties reflect on regions of concern, experts discuss assessing & managing vulnerability to climate change.
Wednesday, 08 June
18:15�19:45 TRAM
WMO/Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Mr. Amir H. Delju [email protected] +41 22 7308360
Climate Services for Adaptation Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) was established by the World Climate Conference-3 (WCC-3). GFCS guides the development of climate services that link science-based climate predictions and information with climate risk management and adaptation to climate variability and change.
Wednesday, 08 June
18:15�19:45 RAIL
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Paul Desanker [email protected] +49 228 8151362
LEG/LDC experience with NAPAs The LEG and LDC Parties will share experiences including best practices and lessons learned on the NAPA process to facilitate discussions on national adaptation plans. The LEG will also present its draft work programme for 2011�2012.
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Time/ Room Organizer Title / Theme
Wednesday, 08 June
18:15�19:45 SOLAR
Tebtebba Foundation Mr. Raymond de Chavez [email protected] +63 74 4447703
Developing Indigenous-Sensitive and Gender-Sensitive MRV Tools and Instruments The side event shares indigenous peoples' initiatives to develop indigenous- and gender-sensitive monitoring tools and instruments for REDD+. These can be used by indigenous peoples to monitor and verify REDD+ schemes at the country level, especially in indigenous peoples� territories.
Wednesday, 08 June
20:00�21:30 SOLAR
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ms. Pascale Rossignol [email protected] +33 1 45249658
MRV: options for post-2012 biennial reports Parties decided in Cancún that both developed and developing countries should submit biennial reports. This side event will discuss how this can be implemented and explore options for the possible function, structure and content of biennial reports.
Wednesday, 08 June
20:00�21:30 RAIL
International Maritime Emission Reduction Scheme (IMERS) Mr. Andre Stochniol [email protected] +44 7809 764894
Ensuring no net incidence on developing countries from carbon pricing of international transport The Rebate Mechanism (RM) will be discussed. Under RM all ships pay for their emissions. A developing country obtains an annual rebate in relation to its share of global seaborne imports. Remaining revenue - from developed countries - goes to climate change action. RM can also apply to aviation.
Wednesday, 08 June
20:00�21:30 WIND
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) Mr. Heinrich Neufeldt [email protected] +254 719 346325
Sparing vs. Sharing: Addressing drivers of deforestation and forest degradation Most drivers of deforestation lie outside the forest and must be properly addressed in order to be effective. Agricultural intensification, either by separating the two domains or by creating polycultural landscapes are two ways to reduce pressures on forests.
Wednesday, 08 June
20:00�21:30 METRO
Joanneum Research (JR) Mr. David Neil Bird [email protected] +43 316 8761423
Bioenergy, Sustainability and Trade-offs: Can We Avoid Deforestation while Promoting Bioenergy? A CIFOR project is investigating the implications of biofuel development. We present results for the carbon stock changes from specific case studies, new accounting approaches, and methods for allocating land-use impacts across source of biomass (food, feed, fuel and fibre).
Wednesday, 08 June
20:00�21:30 TRAM
Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society (CECOEDECON) Mr. Sharad Joshi [email protected] +91 141 2771488
Agriculture in Climate Negotiations: A Developing Country Perspective The panel will discuss centrality of agriculture and food security in climate debate and debate contentious issues from a developing country perspective viz. mitigation Vs. adaptation and CDM in carbon soil sequestration
Thursday, 09 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Tammie Alzona [email protected] +49 228 8151169
Consultation with Parties and observers on the redesign of the UNFCCC website The UNFCCC.int website is the principle platform for information retrieval and sharing for the UNFCCC process. We are hosting a discussion on how to improve the website experience and how to serve your information needs better. This project is made possible through government support from Norway.
Thursday, 09 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Yolando Velasco [email protected] +49 228 8151427
Accessing Information on Climate Finance: Tools for country action and policy development The UNFCCC secretariat will launch the first version of the Finance Portal for Climate Change, which includes two modules (i) national communications (ii) fast-start finance. The World Bank and UNDP will present the Climate Finance Options Platform.
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Time/ Room Organizer Title / Theme
Thursday, 09 June
13:15�14:45 SOLAR
World Bank Mr. Klaus Oppermann [email protected] +1 202 4736363
Standardized baselines and CDM reform for underrepresented regions and project types This side-event will discuss options to standardize baselines as well as CDM requirements and procedures for scaling-up carbon crediting in LDCs and for underrepresented regions/project types. Concrete approaches for key technologies relevant in these areas will be addressed.
Thursday, 09 June
15:15�16:45 SOLAR
Transparency International (TI), GERMANWATCH, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Ms. Lisa Elges [email protected] +49 30 34382018
Promoting civil society participation in climate governance: The Adaptation Fund and other examples Civil society has an important role to play in ensuring integrity and justice in climate governance. The event hosted by Germanwatch, the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and TI examines opportunities and challenges to enhancing participation in climate impacted countries through examples such as the Adaptation Fund NGO Network.
Thursday, 09 June
15:15�16:45 TRAM
BirdLife International (BL) Ms. Melanie Coath [email protected] +44 1767 693046
Bioenergy and LULUCF CAN examines whether bioenergy can deliver for the climate in the light of current LULUCF rules.
Thursday, 09 June
18:15�19:45 WIND
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Ms. Anabella Rosemberg [email protected] +33 6 77699429
Just Transition in Least Developed Countries - Resilient development and vulnerability reduction Cancun Agreements adopted a commitment to Just Transition (JT) and Decent Work. Research identifies different actions required to make a JT happen in LDC. With theoretical underpinnings and concrete examples, it shows JT can lead to resilient development, improved well-being and social justice.
Thursday, 09 June
18:15�19:45 RAIL
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ms. Veronique Lozano [email protected] +1 212 9065724
Experiences and lessons learned in elaborating Low-emission development strategies UNDP supporting EE and CIS transition to low-emission development.
Thursday, 09 June
18:15�19:45 METRO
GenderCC - Women for Climate Justice (GenderCC) Ms. Gotelind Alber [email protected] +49 30 21982175
Financing Gender sensitive adaptation in developing countries: Problems and Prospects Although women�s vulnerability is recognized, there is little understanding of specific criteria for gender-sensitive adaptation, particularly regarding financing. The event will draw lessons from case studies and frame a set of recommendations for decision making processes on adaptation finance.
Thursday, 09 June
18:15�19:45 SOLAR
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Bert van der Plas [email protected] +49 228 8151546
Implementing the results of technology needs assessments Technology needs assessments (TNAs) are a set of country-driven activities that identify and determine the mitigation and adaptation technology priorities of NAI Parties. This side event will provide an overview of the actual status of TNAs, their implementation potential and their possible linkages with other planning tools under the Convention.
Thursday, 09 June
18:15�19:45 TRAM
Climate Action Network International (CAN International) Ms. Montana Burgess [email protected] +1 819 4598847
From Cancun to Durban: CAN-International views on operationalizing agreements and filling the gaps CAN�International will present next steps that can be achieved in Durban to operationalise the adaptation, forest, finance and technology transfer institutions agreed at Cancun, and will outline steps for Durban and beyond to address gaps in ambition, finance and legal form that must be addressed.
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Time/ Room Organizer Title / Theme
Thursday, 09 June
20:00�21:30 SOLAR
Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Ms. Aara Welz [email protected] +27 21 6743260
Adaptation and African Pastoralism: Knowledge Systems, Meteorology and Policy Making UNESCO and IPACC present a panel on adaptation, traditional knowledge, meteorology and policy making. Climate adaptation works on different scales and requires an interface of different systems of knowledge. African pastoralists, meteorologists and policy makers create synergies between their perspectives.
Thursday, 09 June
20:00�21:30 METRO
Global Witness Limited Mr. Davyth Stewart [email protected] +44 7912 517147
An ecosystems approach to implementing REDD+ The Ecosystems Climate Alliance presents a panel discussion on an ecosystems approach to REDD+, including implementation of the environmental, social and governance safeguards. Speakers will discuss the biodiversity safeguard, peatlands and civil society's role in monitoring.
Thursday, 09 June
20:00�21:30 WIND
Clean Air Task Force (CATF), Climate Policy Center (CPC) Ms. Pam Pearson [email protected] +46 7 5752257
Arctic Council SWIPA Report and UNEP�s Integrated Assessment on Black Carbon and Ozone Presentations of a new comprehensive report from the Arctic Council on acceleration of changes to ice and permafrost, together with the official release of UNEP�s Integrated Assessment of Black Carbon and Ozone showing a path to staying under two degrees. Co-sponsored by UNEP, SEI and ICCI.
Thursday, 09 June
20:00�21:30 RAIL
Tsinghua University, Global Climate Change Institute (GCCI) Ms. Alun GU [email protected] +8 10 1361128387
China Low Carbon Development This event will discuss China low carbon development issues and impacts, including industry, foreign trade and energy system, technology and pilot demonstration.
Thursday, 09 June
20:00�21:30 TRAM
World Resources Institute (WRI) Ms. Raquel Gonzalez [email protected] +1 202 7297847
World Resources Report 2010-11: Decision Making in a Changing Climate This event launches the World Resources Report 2010-11, which guides national-level officials on decision making for adaptation in a changing climate. Through case studies, scenarios and other research, it identifies attributes of effective decisions and the strategies that can help to shape them.
Friday, 10 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Marcelo Jordan [email protected] +49 228 8151145
MRV of Support Perspectives in Measurement, Reporting and Verification of Financial Flows for Climate Change.
Friday, 10 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Sabine Bhanot [email protected] +49 228 8151077
UNFCCC Fellowship Programme: promoting leadership to tackle climate change in developing countries Capacity-building.
Friday, 10 June
13:15�14:45 SOLAR
Germany Ms. Daniela Goehler [email protected] +49 30 183052318
Low Carbon Development Strategies (LCDS): Experiences from Germany�s ICI and the EU-UNDP Programme Germany's International Climate Initiative and the EU-UNDP Climate Change Capacity Building Programme contribute to implement the Cancun Agreements by financing the development of LCDS. We will exchange experiences and first lessons learned from 2-3 developing countries about their LCDS approaches.
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Time/ Room Organizer Title / Theme
Friday, 10 June
18:15�19:45 METRO
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC) Ms. Mariia Khovanskaia [email protected] +36 26 504033
Decision making tools for climate change decision makers:national, regional, local A number of the EU projects aim to assist the policy makers in taking various aspects of climate change into consideration. Climate change planning tools for different governance levels which are already developed and/or under development, their usefulness and applicability will be discussed.
Friday, 10 June
18:15�19:45 TRAM
European Union Ms. Bianca Neagu [email protected] +32 229 62478
A roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050 The European Commission adopted a Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050. It addresses how the EU should prepare for the transformation to a low carbon economy by 2050 in line with the objective of reducing emissions by 80-95% compared to 1990.
Friday, 10 June
18:15�19:45 RAIL
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Mr. Kamaluddin Prawiranegara [email protected] +62 251 8622622
Tropical Wetlands Initiative for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Methodologies are lacking for countries to asses and communicate their GHG inventories in tropical wetland ecosystems, which are major carbon pools. Activity data and emissions factors in rapidly changing use of wetlands need to be revisited for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Friday, 10 June
18:15�19:45 SOLAR
Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN) Ms. Siri Damman [email protected] +47 23 109524
Civil society advice for REDD+ related national monitoring and reporting information systems The quality of national information systems for monitoring and reporting on safeguards depend on their ability to capture country specific safeguard challenges and gaps. Civil Society from selected rainforest countries provide their updates, analysis and advice.
Friday, 10 June
18:15�19:45 WIND
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Mr. Michele Bernardi [email protected] +39 6 57052442
CCAFS/FAO: Climate-smart agriculture for food security Climate-smart agriculture is designed to simultaneously address the three challenges of climate change adaptation, mitigation and food security. The session will look at key examples of concrete problems, solutions and proposed ways forward, including an overview of major upcoming initiatives in FAO and the WB.
Friday, 10 June
20:00�21:30 SOLAR
International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT) Mr. Taiki Kuroda [email protected] +81 59 3293500
Mobilizing Private Sector Financing for Technology Transfer In order to supplement the scarce public resources available to finance developing country technology needs, CTI PFAN is successfully mobilizing private sector financing sources. The side event will showcase examples of activities in a broad range of developing countries focusing on Africa.
Friday, 10 June
20:00�21:30 TRAM
Carbon Markets and Investors Association (CMIA) Ms. Leticia Labre [email protected] +44 7814 533661
Implications of a second commitment period: the European business perspective Suggestions from the private sector on how a second commitment period could build on lessons learned and unleash private financing for combating climate change.
Friday, 10 June
20:00�21:30 WIND
Global Canopy Programme (GCP), Tropical Forest Group (TFG) Mr. Charlie Parker [email protected] +44 7887 533585
Tracking REDD Finance: The state of play of finance for REDD The Global Canopy Programme, Tropical Forest Group and partners explore the current state of REDD finance. The event will include a presentation from the REDD+ Partnership and an introduction to the REDD desk countries database as well as findings from other initiatives engaged in the tracking of REDD finance.
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Time/ Room Organizer Title / Theme
Friday, 10 June
20:00�21:30 METRO
SeaTrust Institute Ms. Lynn Wilson [email protected] +1 360 9613363
Consultative forum for the Coalition on Health and Environment: Climate Change Initiative Together with Nurses Across the Borders Humanitarian Initiative this event is to provide a focus and venue for global colleagues, parties and stakeholders to work together in 2011-2012 to craft innovative ways to give health its proper place in the climate change discussions. Key to this effort is involving Ministers of Health and recruiting their participation at COP17.
Friday, 10 June
20:00�21:30 RAIL
United Kingdom Youth Climate Coalition Limited (UKYCC) Ms. Neva Frecheville [email protected] +44 7540 858349
European Youth: Education, Skills-Sharing and Mobilisation in 2011 This side event will focus on youth education and mobilisation projects that are planned to take place in Europe throughout 2011, focussing on the role of young europeans in uniting a strong and ambitious european voice in the fight for future generations.
Saturday, 11 June
13:15�14:45 SOLAR
International Labour Organization (ILO) Ms. Ana Belen Sanchez [email protected] +44 22 7998096
Stakeholder meeting on social dimensions of climate change The overall goal of the stakeholder meeting is to get negotiators and other stakeholders' contributions and views on how to ensure that climate-related policies and measures consider the SDCC.
Saturday, 11 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
ECONEXUS Ms. Helena Paul [email protected] +44 207 4314357
False climate solutions increase hunger, pollution, biodiversity loss and land grabs New proposals to include agriculture in carbon markets, and for a "green economy" based on biomass could promote harmful systems of biofuels, GM crops, biochar, livestock intensification and synthetic biology, with significant social and environmental impacts.
Saturday, 11 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Yolando Velasco [email protected] +49 228 8151427
NEEDS Financial and Economic Needs Studies for Climate Change.
Saturday, 11 June
18:15�19:45 RAIL
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mr. Aimé Mbuyi Kalombo [email protected] +243 81 9824410
The DRC national forest monitoring system for REDD+: the start-up phase REDD+ implementation will require advanced methods for monitoring GHG emissions and removals in forests nationally. For this reason, the DRC wishes to present and share the conceptual framework for its operational forest monitoring system that will also directly support its national MRV system.
Saturday, 11 June
18:15�19:45 SOLAR
Transport Research Foundation (TRF) Ms. Anne Binsted [email protected] +44 1344 770568
Climate finance for sustainable transport in developing countries Leading transport experts and development banks will report on climate finance available for land transport mitigation activities, emerging opportunities, and ways of overcoming barriers to accessing and spend these funds for realizing sustainable transport.
Saturday, 11 June
18:15�19:45 TRAM
World Future Council (WFC) Mr. Stefan Schurig [email protected] +49 40 307091427
Solving the funding problem of the energy transition with the help of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) The WFC demonstrates how raise USD 100 bn per year through new allocated SDRs to generate money for the Green Climate Fund immediately. It demonstrates how SDRs can finance energy transition without causing inflation as it would be equal to the rise in new production. Excess money will not occur.
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Time/ Room Organizer Title / Theme
Saturday, 11 June
18:15�19:45 METRO
CANCELLED by Organizer Brot für die Welt (BfdW) Mr. Thomas Hirsch [email protected] +49 172 6259207
CANCELLED by Organizer Assessment of Desertec from a human development perspective and the development of sustainability principles In order to move the Desertec concept towards more equity and sustainability, this side-event provides an conceptual framework to integrate human development issues, sustainable livelihoods and human rights into its design. Against the analytical background of a livelihood-human rights-analysis sustainability principles will be discussed.
Saturday, 11 June
18:15�19:45 WIND
Global Forest Coalition (GFC) Ms. Simone Lovera-Bilderbeek [email protected] +595 21 663654
Carbon Markets, Land Grabbing and Food Prices The event will address the potential impacts of the inclusion of agriculture, REDD+, biochar, bio-energy production and other land-based activities in carbon markets. It will highlight the links with the food price crisis and land grabbing and the impact on peasants, Indigenous Peoples and women.
Saturday, 11 June
20:00�21:30 TRAM
HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU) Ms. Iris Gust [email protected] +49 40 428274517
Governance for 100% Renewable Energy in Cities and Regions Many cities and regions strive for 100% renewable energy. The technical solutions exist but implementation is slow. Speakers from deENnet, the City of Munich, HafenCity University Hamburg and the World Future Council present how 100% renewable energy can effectively be achieved in cities and regions.
Saturday, 11 June
20:00�21:30 SOLAR
Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) Mr. Tomoya Motoda [email protected] +81 6 69154121
First Findings of New Mechanisms FS - based on Lao-Japan Cooperation in Transport Sector To present the 1st year's results of challenging FS on New Mechanisms, focusing on urban transport management in Vientiane to achieve environmentally sustainable transport (EST), and to introduce initiatives by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, for promoting new market mechanisms.
Saturday, 11 June
20:00�21:30 RAIL
Mediators Beyond Borders (MBB) Mr. Thomas Fiutak [email protected] +1 651 7241822
Why Mediation Works in Climate Change Disputes Mediators Beyond Borders advocates for the use of neutrals, and for building the capacity to use mediation by countries, NGOs, IGOs and indigenous peoples in the negotiation of climate change disputes locally, regionally and nationally.
Saturday, 11 June
20:00�21:30 WIND
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Ms. Nathalie Walker [email protected] +1 202 5529773
Addressing agricultural drivers of deforestation in REDD+: critical issues to measure and assess A major driver of deforestation is commodity-driven agriculture. A future REDD+ mechanism should include accounting for agriculture, help steer expansion towards �degraded� lands and determine how increased yields may protect ecosystems. Leading experts will suggest key topics for SBSTA to review.
Saturday, 11 June
20:00�21:30 METRO
Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) Mr. Holger Thuss [email protected] +49 3641 426746
Presentation: The Cloud Mystery (documentary by Lars Oxfeldt Mortensen, Denmark 2008) New Developments in Climate Science
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Monday, 13 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
World Food Programme (WFP), International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Mr. Oscar Ekdahl [email protected] +39 6 65132491
Strategies for Integrating Food Security, Livelihoods Resilience & Natural Resource Management WFP & IFOAM show how vulnerable and food insecure communities can be empowered through sustainable approaches such as affordable and accessible agro-ecological practices that build long-term resilience, enhance livelihoods, improve local food & nutrition access and contribute to mitigation.
Monday, 13 June
13:15�14:45 SOLAR
Germany, Switzerland Mr. Friedel Sehlleier [email protected] +49 619 6791306
Smart climate finance: How to boost private investment in developing countries Private funds are required to meet financing targets agreed in Cancun. We discuss new studies on the private sector's role:which instruments can leverage substantial private investment in low-carbon sectors in developing countries, how capacity can be built, and how private funds are accounted for.
Monday, 13 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Alla Metelitsa [email protected] +49 228 8151622
UNFCCC / EU side event on Capacity-Building: concrete examples to a horizontal approach EU will present its approach to Capacity-building as a cross-cutting issue integrated into strategies for mitigation, adaptation, REDD+ or MRV. Selected programs are presented and CB actions highlighted. They cover various aid-delivery mechanisms as well as different stakeholders/target groups.
Monday, 13 June
18:15�19:45 TRAM
Overseas Development Institute (ODI), OXFAM International (OI) Ms. Amy Merritt [email protected] +44 20 79220316
Securing national ownership of climate finance This meeting will explore the delivery mechanisms for international public climate finance within developing countries. It will draw on new research by both Oxfam and ODI around the structures needed at national and global levels to effectively manage new flows of climate finance.
Monday, 13 June
18:15�19:45 METRO
Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) Mr. Steven Downey [email protected] +46 8 52212652
Water, Climate and Development: Towards COP 17 This side event will discuss the way forward to work with Parties in operationalizing the references to water resources in the Convention and the Cancun Agreement. The event will explore opportunities to involve Parties in a Water, Climate and Development programme at regional and national level.
Monday, 13 June
18:15�19:45 RAIL
Pew Center on Global Climate Change (Pew Center) Ms. Namrata Patodia Rastogi [email protected] +1 703 5164146
Multilateral Climate Efforts Beyond the UNFCCC Presentations and discussion of options for addressing climate mitigation through other multilateral regimes � including the Montreal Protocol, LRTAP, ICAO and IMO � and implications for the future direction of the UNFCCC.
Monday, 13 June
18:15�19:45 SOLAR
WWF (WWF), climatepolicy.net e.V. Mr. Martin Hiller [email protected] +41 79 3472256
100% Renewable Energy by 2050 -WWF and Ecofys By 2050, we could get all the energy we need from renewable sources. Such a transition is possible and also cost-effective. WWF and ECOFYS present their new Energy Report and discuss the challenges and opportunities in bringing the renewable economy into reality.
Monday, 13 June
20:00�21:30 TRAM
Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO), Finland Ms. Cate Owren [email protected] +1 212 9730325
Women and Climate Finance: Past Experiences Inspiring Future Funds Lessons learned through mainstreaming gender in development funds serve as a foundation for integrating gender equality and women�s empowerment into climate finance mechanisms. Participants: Government of Finland, Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA), IUCN, MRFCJ, Oxfam, UNDP, UNEP and WEDO.
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Monday, 13 June
20:00�21:30 METRO
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU), COBASE, Cooperativa Tecnico Scientifica di Base (ECOSOC) Mr. Arnold Beekes [email protected] +31 33 4757656
"Future of Sustainability� COBASE Scientific Cooperative, Brahma Kumaris University and Gherush92 HR Committee COBASE, BKWSU and Gherush92. From the foundations of sustainability we face problems without solution, that are not progressive (or evolutive) issues. We work to define a holistic program for the restoration of a cultural, spiritual and environmental diversity network where all lives are connected.
Monday, 13 June
20:00�21:30 RAIL
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Ms. Clarisse Kehler Siebert [email protected] +46 73 7078601
Divergences and commonalities: Brazil, South Africa, India, China (BASIC) and the climate conundrum Is the BASIC group a platform for constructive dialogue or a coalition of blockers? Drawing on each country�s domestic policy drivers and wider climate diplomacy priorities, the panel will discuss the possibilities and challenges for future BASIC cooperation as a force in the climate negotiations.
Monday, 13 June
20:00�21:30 WIND
CANCELLED by the Organizer Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) Ms. Samantha van Wyk [email protected] +27 11 4413605
CANCELLED by the Organizer South African CEO Forum South African Business Solutions - Working with Government and Civil Society to transition to a climate resilient economy.
Tuesday, 14 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
Russian Federation Mr. Mikhail Gytarsky [email protected] +7 495 7345304
Corporate Greenhouse Gas Inventories in the Russian Federation: the Experience of the Gas Sector Corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories are part of Gazprom JSC environment program showing company�s commitment to climate protection and environment conservation. The inventory information is used in the national GHG inventory. Gazprom partners participate in the event.
Tuesday, 14 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Ms. Annie Cung [email protected] +1 514 2877045
Biodiversity safeguards of REDD-plus The event will present interim results of a consultation process undertaken by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity on the application of relevant safeguards for biodiversity, as well as on ways and means to enhance co-benefits of REDD-plus for biodiversity.
Tuesday, 14 June
13:15�14:45 SOLAR
Croatia Mme Patricia Nilsson [email protected] +33 1 45249871
Ensuring integrity of emissions unit accounting after 2012A reliable accounting framework for GHG units is important to maintain environmental integrity and avoid double-counting of reductions. This OECD/IEA event will highlight the challenges in developing such a system after 2012 and present options for unit accounting under various scenarios.
Tuesday, 14 June
18:15�19:45 WIND
European Climate Foundation (ECF), Brown University - Watson Institute Mr. Samuel Flückiger [email protected] +32 2 8949305
Towards a Complete Registry and Transparent System for Tracking Climate Finance CPI, ECF, Ecofys, ODI and Brown University/AidData.org show what�s needed to build a better understanding of system-wide climate finance, including tracking bilateral, multilateral and private flows at the project level. This would increase the leverage of funds, build trust, increase ownership, and improve effectiveness. Such a system is needed and feasible.
Tuesday, 14 June
18:15�19:45 TRAM
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Mr. Christopher Heishman [email protected] +1 703 8413921
In-country Institutional Arrangements for Climate Finance: initial review of countries� experiences Accessing and using scaled up financial flows committed by developed countries are proving to be significant challenges for developing countries. Identifying the best-suited institutional arrangements and financial mechanisms to overcome these challenges are top on the agenda of developing countries.
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Tuesday, 14 June
18:15�19:45 SOLAR
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), FERN Ms. Eleonore Wesserle [email protected] +1 612 8703425
New Market Mechanisms, Land-based offsets and Alternatives Critical Considerations New research suggests carbon trading will deliver neither adequate finance, environmental performance, nor community benefits for land-based carbon sequestration schemes such as REDD or AFOLU. IATP and FERN analyze carbon derivatives markets and their impacts on communities and the climate.
Tuesday, 14 June
18:15�19:45 METRO
PAIRVI Associates (PAIRVI) Mr. Ajay Kumar Jha [email protected] +91 141 2770330
State Liability and Compensation; Case for International Tribunal on Climate Justice The panel will make a case for setting up a Tribunal for climate justice in view of weak international legal framework discouraging action against defaulting states on issues of compliance, state liability and compensation for damages caused by climate crisis.
Tuesday, 14 June
18:15�19:45 RAIL
International Energy Agency (IEA) Ms. Jenny Gell [email protected] +75 75015 3314057672
Climate and Electricity: data and policy analyses from the IEA The IEA will present its Climate & Electricity Annual, with the latest trends in electricity and CO2 emissions, and policy challenges towards decarbonisation.
Tuesday, 14 June
20:00�21:30 WIND
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) Ms. Koko Warner [email protected] +49 228 8150226
Tackling Loss & Damage: Launching a new regional adaptation & risk mgt approach in the Caribbean Helps Parties prepare to launch SBI Work Program on Loss & Damage. Delegates & experts discuss adaptation to extreme weather events, unlocking development potential, overcoming barriers to risk reduction & insurance, & expanding markets through a new Caribbean regional adaptation risk mgt approach.
Tuesday, 14 June
20:00�21:30 SOLAR
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) Mr. Cedric Ammann [email protected] +41 22 7370500
New Market Mechanisms: what could work for the market? The outpouring of responses to the call for input on new market-based mechanisms at COP16 shows the widespread interest in expanding mechanisms to accommodate more countries, sectors and activities. We will discuss IETA�s in-depth proposals for new mechanisms & other innovative options put forward.
Tuesday, 14 June
20:00�21:30 RAIL
Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF), Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF) Mr. Björn Ecklundt [email protected] +49 30 28534315
100% Renewables Instead of Nuclear Energy! � Böll Foundation, WECF & WLOE Nuclear is a false solution to the climate crisis in both North and South. It is dangerous and depending on subsidies. The only safe and democratic energy path is based on efficiency and renewables. We will discuss measures and offer an equitable and precautionary perspective on a sustainable future.
Tuesday, 14 June
20:00�21:30 TRAM
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Ms. Estelle Geisinger [email protected] +41 22 8393191
The devil is in the detail: business perspectives on how the finance architecture should work Business perspectives.
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Tuesday, 14 June
20:00�21:30 METRO
CANCELLED by Organizer Global Campaign for Climate Action (GCCA) Mr. Manish Joshi [email protected] +44 7879 423340
CANCELLED by Organizer Medical and military leaders discuss climate change�one of the greatest threat to global security Top Military and Healthcare officials come together to discuss the impacts of climate change on our health and national security.
Wednesday, 15 June
13:15�14:45 SOLAR
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Shyla Raghav [email protected] +1 240 7556904
The Operationalization of the Adaptation Fund: Making direct access a reality This side event will present key achievements of the Adaptation Fund over the past year and discuss promising steps for the future, particularly with regards to the accreditation of National Implementing Entities using the direct access modality.
Wednesday, 15 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
Liechtenstein Mr. Sven Braden [email protected] +42 236 7451
Key design elements of new market based mechanisms from an investors view. This side event puts a focus on new market based mechanisms and discusses necessary design elements - such as integrity of credits, MRV or incentives for the private sector - from an investor country view.
Wednesday, 15 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
World Health Organization (WHO) Ms. Marina Maiero [email protected] +41 79 2134304
Health as a priority in a changing climate � impacts and responses Lessons from a seven-country pilot in Europe and Central Asia � vulnerability assessment priorities and multi-sector national health adaptation strategies.
Wednesday, 15 June
18:15�19:45 WIND
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Mr. Daniel Anderson [email protected] +1 202 5723301
Key Principles and Challenges for the Development of New Market Mechanisms Panelists from EDF and European institutes will discuss the minimum principles and safeguards needed to establish effective, environmentally sound market mechanisms, including ambitious baselines, proper accounting for national or sectoral emissions and verification of emissions.
Wednesday, 15 June
18:15�19:45 METRO
Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) Mr. Björn Obmann [email protected] +49 171 1700272
"Moving the EU - moving the world": Youth led campaigns for climate justice Various youth organisations are campaigning for more ambitious targets in Europe. The Young Friends of the Earth and other youth led campaigns will be presented and discussed with negotiators. Together strategies are identified to unite the EU behind an ambitious target for Durban.
Wednesday, 15 June
18:15�19:45 SOLAR
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. María José Sanz Sánchez [email protected] +49 228 8151844
Demonstration of Discussion Forum on REDD REDD Discussion Forum Development.
Wednesday, 15 June
18:15�19:45 RAIL
ETC Group (Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration) (ETC Group) Ms. Diana Bronson [email protected] +1 514 6299236
Emerging Technologies, Precaution and the Need for Assessment This workshop will look at the need to look beyond the simple development and transfer of technologies, provide an overview of some of the risks inherent in emergent climate technologies including synthetic biology and geoengineering.
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Wednesday, 15 June
18:15�19:45 TRAM
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Ms. Andrea Bacher [email protected] +33 1 49532848
Roundtable discussion on enhanced business engagement in the UNFCCC The event explores possibilities for deeper business engagement in the UNFCCC process on examples such as the business consultative channel proposal of ICC, aspects of interactions with the technology mechanism, as well as public-private partnerships such as the Mexican Dialogues.
Wednesday, 15 June
20:00�21:30 SOLAR
Conservation International (CI) Ms. Kate Hanford [email protected] +1 703 3412671
Supporting the development of national and regional REDD+ frameworks in Peru Cl, with local partners, is supporting the development of REDD+ in Peru at both the national and regional level. This event will present our methods, processes and results used to consolidate REDD+ in the San Martin region, including development of a near real-time forest monitoring system.
Wednesday, 15 June
20:00�21:30 WIND
German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK) Mr. Dietrich Borst [email protected] +49 175 2467085
The CDM appeals process � further improving institutional justice in the CDM We will analyze the process made related to the introduction of an appeals process and the shape it may take in Durban; including an analysis of parties� submissions. It will bring together experts to discuss institutional design options and legal requirements for such a process/appellate body.
Wednesday, 15 June
20:00�21:30 TRAM
World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) Mr. Darrel Danyluk [email protected] +1 403 6890379
Climate Risk Assessment ofInfrastructure: Capacity Building, Tech transfer and case studies Experiences from vulnerability assessments and training sessions (Caribbean region). It clarifies methods/needs of capacity building/tech transfer on infrastructure climate risk assessment,through summary results of studies using a risk protocol, with open discussion on next steps.
Wednesday, 15 June
20:00�21:30 METRO
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy Mr. Wolfgang Sterk [email protected] +49 202 2492149
Charting a path for nationally appropriate mitigation actions in energy efficiency and transport This event will provide an overview and analysis of the current NAMA pipeline. In addition, the event will discuss potential NAMAs to promote energy efficiency and sustainable transport, two areas that offer significant potential for emission reductions and sustainable development benefits.
Wednesday, 15 June
20:00�21:30 RAIL
Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (IGSD) Ms. Alexandra Viets [email protected] +1 202 3381300
Approaches to Phasing Out HFCs HFC emissions are rapidly growing, but could be effectively phased out. This panel will discuss how we can prevent up to 100 billion tonnes of CO2-eq. emissions through sectoral approaches and by using the Montreal Protocol to complement ongoing efforts under the Kyoto Protocol.
Thursday, 16 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
CANCELLED by organizer Belgium Mr. Peter Wittoeck [email protected] +32 2 5249528
CANCELLED by organizer Side Event - Belgium
Thursday, 16 June
13:15�14:45 HAYDN
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ms. Kay Merce [email protected] +49 228 8151507
Question and answer session: Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee (JISC) The Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee will explain its work programme and the progress made so far, and answer questions from the audience.
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Thursday, 16 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ms. Seraphine Haeussling [email protected] +33 1 44377615
The pros and cons of enlisting private finance in the capital mobilisation challenge The shift to a low-carbon path requires investment at scale and systemic change away from BAU.While transformation appears possible only if underpinned by the private sector,legitimate doubts remain over the effectiveness and reliability of private finance flows to developing countries.
Thursday, 16 June
18:15�19:45 TRAM
Sustainable Markets Foundation - 350.org, Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations (FRFG) Ms. Lena Hornlein [email protected] +1 802 5524067
Levelling the Playing Field-Transparency and Negotiation Capacity in the UNFCCC The report �Levelling the Playing Field� outlines some of the structural inequalities between countries affecting the UNFCCC process. The side event will identify measures that compensate for the resources gap between parties and increase transparency and trust for a global climate agreement.
Thursday, 16 June
18:15�19:45 WIND
CANCELLED by Organizer Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM), Forest Trends Association Ms. Mariana Christovam e Silva [email protected] +55 61 96811664
CANCELLED by Organizer Addressing the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation - answers in agriculture The success of REDD+ will depend upon a shift of agricultural expansion away from native forestlands and onto lands that are already cleared but below their productive potential. Innovations that have the potential to forge the missing link between REDD+ and agricultural drivers will be discussed.
Thursday, 16 June
18:15�19:45 SOLAR
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. David Paterson [email protected] +49 228 8151536
CC:iNet - Training for Information Contributors The UNFCCC will provide a hands-on training to participants on how to contribute and maintain information in the UNFCCC Information Network Clearing house for Article 6 of the Convention - CC:iNet.
Thursday, 16 June
18:15�19:45 METRO
Project Developer Forum Ltd. (PD-Forum) Mr. Leo Perkowski [email protected] +1 321 4323081
Linking Renewable Energy (RE) Promotion Policies with International Carbon Trade. Joint event of IEA RETD & the PD forum. Policies for promoting RE are proliferating in developing countries. Despite this favourable background, RE projects face substantial financial, technical & regulatory barriers. Stakeholders discuss options to link policies with the CDM & new market mechanisms.
Thursday, 16 June
18:15�19:45 RAIL
German Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV), Welthungerhilfe Mr. Roger Mrzyglocki [email protected] +49 228 44601879
Buy one, get one free - refining tools of DRR in the light of CCA DKKV the German National Platform for Disaster Reduction within ISDR and its members will present their concepts on climate proofing, insurance schemes and science in the humanitarian, development and private sector areas undertaken in order to refine DRR methods and tools in the light of Climate Change.
Thursday, 16 June
20:00�21:30 TRAM
Colorado State University Ms. Eleanor Milne [email protected] +44 1530 224334
Toolbox for Carbon Modelling, Measurement and Monitoring in GEF SLM projects This event will showcase tools for establishing the carbon benefits of sustainable land management interventions in terms of protected or enhanced carbon stocks and reduced greenhouse-gas emissions.Users can select from a suite of modelling and measurement tools and generate a standardized report.
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Thursday, 16 June
20:00�21:30 WIND
University of Twente (UT CSTM) Ms. Margaret Skutsch [email protected] +31 53 4893438
Linking community based MRV with national REDD+ governance CIGA-UNAM (Mexico), Univ. Twente (KTGAL project) and Univ. Toronto will explore the potential for linking community generated MRV data to national reporting systems, drawing on latest research into REDD+ and CDM afforestation, and consider under what conditions it can be effectively used.
Thursday, 16 June
20:00�21:30 SOLAR
Oeko-Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology e.V.) Mr. Martin Cames [email protected] +49 30 405085380
Bunkers as an innovative source of finance? Stakeholders from developing and developed countries will discuss the potentials and challenges of mobilising innovative sources of finance in international aviation and maritime transport.
Thursday, 16 June
20:00�21:30 METRO
Global Marshall Plan Foundation Ms. Pascale Naumann [email protected] +49 8808 9345
2050 Target: Fossils into the Museum - How to get there (Plant-for-the-Planet) Children and scientists agree: we need to stop using fossil fuels globally before 2050. COP17 needs to set that target. We will explore different perspectives on how humanity can solve the climate crisis. Felix Finkbeiner (Plant-for-the-Planet) and adult friends from science, government and NGOs.
Friday, 17 June
13:15�14:45 SOLAR
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) Ms. Heleen de Coninck [email protected] +31 224 564316
Modalities and procedures for CCS in the CDM: input from geoscientists COP/MOP6 decided that CCS is eligible as CDM activities, but challenging issues need to be resolved before CCS can be included responsibly in the CDM. This event brings together geoscientists and CDM experts to explore monitoring and verification and performance and risk assessment of CO2 storage.
Friday, 17 June
13:15�14:45 WIND
Refrigerants, Naturally e.V. (REFNAT) Ms. Rebecca Kirch [email protected] +49 6174 964077
Mitigation of HFC emissions in the framework of NAMAS Guidelines to establish HFC inventories and to meet requirements of NAMAs.
Friday, 17 June
13:15�14:45 TRAM
Earthlife Africa Johannesburg (ELA JHB) Ms. Ferrial Adam [email protected] +27 11 3393662
South African Civil Society preparations for the COP17 in Durban The event is to create awareness around the preparations for COP17 by SA civil society. It would be an opportunity to create links and interest from organisations around the world who will be attending the COP17.