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ICCCAD at COP23
Agenda for COP23
ICCCAD is particularly interested in exploring how universities can be used to build capacity and support the next generation face impacts of climate change.
ICCCAD aims to be recognised globally as a centre of excellence on Loss and Damage related scientific and action research.
The goal at this COP is to enable Bangladesh and LDCs to share their knowledge and utilise the understanding gained to strengthen the negotiation process.
Side Events not to miss:
Handling Climate Risk and Loss and Damage November 07, 2017 (3.00pm to 5.00pm)
at DIE Zone Room Sitzungssaal
National Mechanism on Loss and Damage November 09, 2017 (6.30pm to 9.30pm)
at Kanzler Hotel in Bonn
Capacity Building Day November 16, 2017 (9.00am to 5.30pm)
at GIZ GmbH, Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 7-9, 53175 Bonn
Role of Universities in Implementing Article 11 of the Paris Agreement
November 16, 2017 (11.30am to 1.00pm) at Meeting Room 12, BULA zone
Developing a Climate Finance Transparency Mechanism: A Case Study from Bangladesh
November 16, 2017 (6.30pm to 9.30pm) at Kanzler Hotel in Bonn
The International Centre for Climate Change & Development (ICCCAD) is a
research and training centre based at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
in Dhaka.
ICCCAD’s mission is to gain and distribute knowledge on climate change, especially in a South Asian context, in order to help people adapt to the adverse effects of a
changing climate.
Photo Credit: www.impacthound.com Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha
Capacity Building Day Date: November 16, 2017 (9.00am to 5.30pm)
Organisers: ICCCAD, IUB, UNDP, UNFCCC, UNU, LUCCC, TH Köln, RINGO, CU-Boulder, OSU, Brown University, 4C Maroc
Venue: GIZ GmbH, Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 7-9, 53175 Bonn
Objectives:
- The first ever Capacity-Building Day will feature presentations and discussions on capacity-building initiatives that enhance the implementation of nationally determined contributions.
- The event aims to bring together practitioners, policymakers, researchers, students, and entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between the need for capacities with those offering capacity-building activities.
Key Feature:
Event to be addressed by the LDC Chair, PCCB and UNFCCC delegates;Presentation on LDC Universities Consortium on Climate Change by Dr. Saleemul Huq
Role of Universities in Implementing Article 11 of the Paris Agreement Date: November 16, 2017 (11.30am to 1.00pm)
Organisers: ICCCAD, Emory University, CU-Boulder and MBBI Venue: Meeting Room 12, BULA zone
Objectives:
- Exploring the roles of universities in implementing the NDCs and SDGs.
- Envisioning how the PCCB, and other university-based initiatives can increase access to academic resources, and promote long-term collaborative relationships in order to share knowledge, improve skills, and develop solutions to complex challenges relating to climate change and sustainable development.
Key Feature:
Speech by LDC Chair, RINGO Steering Committee Members, LUCCC and UNCC Members
National Mechanism on Loss and Damage Date: November 09, 2017 Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm)
Organisers: ICCCAD, CARE, Action Aid and Dept. of Anthropology JHU
Venue: Kanzler Hotel in Bonn
Developing a Climate Finance Transparency Mechanism: A Case Study from Bangladesh
Date: November 16, 2017 Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Organisers: ICCCAD, BCAS and C3ER, Supported by PROKAS Venue: Kanzler Hotel in Bonn
Objectives:
Sharing experiences from the ongoing Climate Finance Transparency Mechanism (CFTM) project in Bangladesh.
Speakers:
Iftekhar Hossain, Deputy Secretary, ERD, Ministry of Finance, GoB; Dr. Saleemul Huq, Director, ICCCAD; Dr. Atiq Rahman, Executive Director, BCAS; Dr. Ainun Nishat, Professor Emeritus, BRAC University
Objective:
Enhanced understanding of the current status of the negotiations on loss and damage, including progress on the nine work areas of the loss and damage mechanism.
Developing a consensus among key players in loss and damage on the best way forward
Key Feature:
Presentation on Scoping Paper of National Mechanism of Loss and Damage in Bangladesh
Handling Climate Risk and Loss and Damage
Date: November 07, 2017 (3.00pm to 5.00pm) Organisers: ICCCAD, Practical Action, IIASA, GIZ,
KPMG and IIT-Bombay Venue: DIE Zone Room Sitzungssaal
Objective:
This session will share experiences of the development of frameworks and actions aimed at supporting risks beyond adaptation’ and highlighting how actions on Loss and Damage can contribute to sustainable development.
Key Feature:
Initial insights from works done in Bangladesh, Nepal, Peru and India.
Saleemul Huq is the Director of ICCCAD and a Senior Fellow at the International Institute for Environment & Development (IIED). He has published many articles in scientific and popular journals, and is one of the leading authorities on adaptation, and loss & damage.
Mohammed Feisal Rahman is a faculty in the Department of Environmental Science at the Independent University, Bangladesh based in Dhaka. He coordinates ICCCAD’s research activities.
M. Hafijul Islam Khan is the coordinator of ICCCAD's Loss and Damage programme. He is a negotiator with the LDCs group and is also a member of the Bangladesh delegation attending COP23.
Mahmud Ali is the manager for ICCCAD’s Finance and Accounts and also a member of the Centre’s Senior Management team.
Naznin Nasir is coordinating Migration programme at ICCCAD. Her current works also focus on climate finance and capacity building.
Saqib Huq coordinates ICCCAD’s climate finance programme. He is also a member of the climate change and energy, and the centre’s youth program.
Riadadh Hossain is a Programme Coordinator at ICCCAD where he is overseeing a number of projects on climate finance, urban resilience and loss and damage in varying capacities.
Yusuf Mahid is a program coordinator at ICCCAD focussing on climate governance and finance and climate change mitigation.
Shababa Haque is working as a research officer at ICCCAD. She is also coordinating Climate Change & Energy and SDG program.
Meraz Mostafa is a research officer at ICCCAD. He supports the communications team and manages a weekly climate change page at the Dhaka Tribune.
Tasfia Tasnim is working as a Research Officer at International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) focusing on climate finance and urban resilience.
Shaila Mahmud is working as a Research Officer at International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) focusing on climate change & gender and capacity building.
Masroora Haque is a Graduate Fellow at the Centre International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and studies Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International affairs at the University of Waterloo, Canada.
ICCCAD Team at COP23
Contact: International Centre for Climate Change and Development
Independent University, Bangladesh Plot 16 Block B, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road
Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh-1220 Email: support@icccad.net
www.icccad.net
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