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UNITED NATIONS Tuesday, 6 December 2011

United Nations Climate Change Conference 2011 COP 17 and CMP 7 Durban, 28 November 9 December 2011

Daily Programme

Addendum∗ Side events In order to reduce paper consumption, the schedule of side events is available at . Participants are kindly requested to consult the CCTV monitors for changes or updates.

Other events Descriptions of the events listed below have been reproduced as received, and without formal editing.

Africa Pavilion Time Title/Theme Organizer Venue

09:0011:00 6 Dec

Making Carbon Finance Work for Poor World Bank World Bank Robert Bisset [email protected] +27 76-392-8202

Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

09:00 11:00 6 Dec

African Ministerial Conference on Water

African Ministerial Conference on Water


The Daily Programme is available electronically at . Participants are kindly reminded to consult the CCTV monitors for any last-minute changes to the Daily Programme. In order to reduce paper consumption, participants are kindly requested to retain copies of documents throughout the sessions.

∗ Please note that the information in this document will not be reprinted during the sessions.

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09:0018:15 6 Dec

High Level Meeting on the Future of Africa

Government of South Africa Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

11:3013:00 6 Dec

Implementation of Environment Action Plan

African Union Commission and New Partnership for Africas Development


13:2015:20 6 Dec

High Level Roundtable on Low Carbon Development and Energy Access for Africa

African Development Bank Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

13:2015:20 6 Dec

High Level Roundtable on Climate Change Vulnerability and Disaster Risk Reduction

African Union Commission Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

16:4518:15 6 Dec

Policy Advocacy and Resource Mobilization

Eastern African Community Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

16:4518:15 6 Dec

Gender, Climate Change and the Power of Social Media in Climate Communication

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and World Bank


18:1520:00 6 Dec

Private Sector Initiative of Nigeria Nigeria Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

18:1520:00 6 Dec

Launch of the Mali Climate Fund Mali Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

18:1520:00 6 Dec

Climate Change Adaptation Conflict and Cooperation: A Diplomatic Approach for Africa?

OneWorld and ACCORD Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

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20:1521:45 6 Dec

Adaptation Options towards Managing Climate Risks and Vulnerability Among Small Holders: A Farmer-Researcher Dialogue

International Development Research Centre


20:1521:45 6 Dec

Low Carbon Development and Energy Access for Africa

ParisTech Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

20:1521:45 6 Dec

Low Carbon Development, Carbon Finance, Agro-Industries and Energy Access in Africa

Stockholm Environment Institute Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

09:0011:00 7 Dec

Gender and Climate Smart Agriculture Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

09:0013:00 7 Dec

Congo Basin Forest Fund: Making REDD+ a Reality in Congo Basin Countries

Congo Basin Forest Fund and the African Development Bank


09:0011:00 7 Dec

Climate Investment Funds: Investing in Renewable Energy for Development in Africa

Climate Investment Funds (African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank Group)


11:3013:00 7 Dec

African Risk Capacity African Union Commission Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

11:3013:00 7 Dec

Towards a New Energy Strategy for Africa


13:2015:20 7 Dec

High Level Roundtable on Climate Finance for Africa


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13:20 14:40 7 Dec

Meeting with the Ghanaian Delegation Ghana Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

13:2014:40 7 Dec

Climate Smart Agriculture World Bank and Republic of South Africa


15:0016:30 7 Dec

Realizing the Potential: Making the Most of Climate Finance in Africa


15:0016:30 7 Dec

Clim-Dev: Generating and Using Research for Sustainable Planning

African Development Bank, African Union Commission and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa


16:4518:15 7 Dec

Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, Trademark Southern Africa


16:4518:15 7 Dec

Role of Parliamentarians in Climate Change Negotiations

Pan African Parliament Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

16:4518:15 7 Dec

Jumpstarting the Transition to Modern Energy Technologies in Africa

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa


18:3020:00 7 Dec

Launch of ISS Report - Governance of Climate Finance

Institute for Security Studies Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

18:3020:00 7 Dec

African Plan of Action for Public Health Adaptation to Climate Change

African Development Bank, World Health Organization and United Nations Environment Programme


18:3020:00 7 Dec

Regional Science Service Centres Southern African Science Service Centre


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10:0014:00 8 Dec

Africa Day - Theme I: Development First and Theme II: Climate Finance and Economics

African Union Commission, African Development Bank, and the UN Economic Commission for Africa


14:0014:30 8 Dec

Africa Day: Press Briefing African Union Commission, African Development Bank, and the UN Economic Commission for Africa


18:3020:00

Launch of Ethiopias Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Initiative with Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Ministers from Norway, UK, ROK, Administrator of UNDP. The CRGE initiative is Ethiopia's national response to climate change, charting the way to a climate resilient economy delivered with zero carbon growth by 2025

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Selam Kidane (Lead Contact) [email protected] +27 728700111 or Mr. Praveen Wignarajah (back-up), [email protected], +44 7753 843 500


11:3013:00 9 Dec

Climate Change Adaptation International Federation of the Red Cross


13:2014:40 9 Dec

Launch of Four New Briefing Papers on Climate Finance

Institute for Security Studies with Pan African Climate Justice Alliance


15:0016:30 9 Dec

Our Climate, Our Future and Our Right

Fresh and Young Brains Development Initiative


16:4518:15 9 Dec

Evening with TerrAfrica TerrAfrica Africa Pavilion In the North Plaza opposite the Exhibition Center

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China Pavilion Time Title/Theme Organizer Venue

09:00-11:30 6 Dec

Counsellors of the State Council Forum The Counsellor's Office of the State Council, a high-level think-tank of Chinese government, will organize a group of counsellors with research background in resources & environment, energy development and green economy to propose policy recommendations on formulating low carbon development strategy, promoting green economy and following a low carbon development path.

Research Center for Sustainable Development, CASS Ms. Yan Nan [email protected] (+86-01-85118978)

China Pavilion, DEC South Plaza, right next to the China delegation office.

14:00-17:00 6 Dec

Address Climate Change: CECEP in Action CECEPs major business will be fully demonstrated on the conference.CECEPs Social Responsibility Report will be released.CECEP will sign a joint declaration with several renowned enterprises during the conference. Distinguished guests will hold discussions on related issues on the conference.

CECEP Mr. Ru Changjin [email protected] (+86-15601115182)


18:00-20:00 6 Dec

ENN Group Cocktail Reception： Innovation Today, Lighting Tomorrow Cocktail Reception: Innovation Today, Lighting Tomorrow ENN will launch its initiative during the event to call upon more cooperation with its peers to drive shared use of clean energy, technology and promoting clean energy industry development.

ENN Group Mr. Mao Jianchun [email protected] (+8613910615915)


09:30-11:30 7 Dec

High-Level Forum on Climate Change Minister Xie Zhenhua will make the opening remarks. Minister level officials from UNEP, the World Bank Group, EU, Italy will attend the forum, and make discussions to exchange views on the policies and actions of addressing climate change and promoting green, low-carbon development.

China Delegation Ms. CHEN Xumei [email protected] (+86-10-68505642)


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13:00-20:00 7 Dec

China-World Bank Joint-Forum on Addressing Climate Change and Green Low-Carbon Development As a joint forum organized by China Delegation and the World Bank Group, five sessions will be held, which are Green Growth, low carbon cities, Energy efficiency & renewable energy, climate change adaptation, carbon markets, for each session, 3 to 4 speaker from the WB, China and international organizations will give presentations.

China Delegation & The World Bank Group Ms. CHEN Xumei [email protected] (+86-10-68505642)


09:00-12:00 8 Dec

China Carbon Trading and Low Carbon Transition The event will be held in China Pavilion, approved by NDRC, that combines regional carbon trading pilots progress, objective to explore the way to establish China domestic carbon market, and accelerate the low-carbon economy transition. The experts will bring their insights and latest news.

Beijing China Environment Exchange Ms. Wang Ying [email protected] (+86-10- 6629 5746)


13:00-16:30 8 Dec

Energys Service Company (ESCO) Development In China The event will present brochure of Chinese energy service industry development, which shows the contribution of international organization, the achievement of the ESCO industry, the function of national ESCO Association (EMCA) and the successful experience of the participating ESCOs.

ESCO Committee of Energy Conservation Association Zhao Ming [email protected] (+86-10-63600182)


18:00-20:30 8 Dec

Low Carbon Development, Energy Enterprises in Action The event will present an in-depth dialogue between influential international associations and energy companies aims to find out an effective action way for Chinese Energy Companies to participate in low carbon development, energy saving and emission reduction.

Chinese Renewable Energy Industry Association/China Renewable Energy Entrepreneurs Club Zhang Muzi [email protected] (+8613810272091)


10:00-12:00 9 Dec

Building-up Low Carbon Cities in China: Practices and Approaches This event will present practices and approaches on build Low-Carbon City blueprint in China based on real case studies in Qingdao and Guiyang Cities, addressing such issues as city level inventories, scenarios on setting and allocation of city's emission target and technology & policy roadmap, etc.

National Development and Reform Commission, Asian Development Bank, World Resources Institute, Renmin University of China FU Sha [email protected] (86-10-62513952)


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Time Title/Theme Organizer Venue

10:3012:300 6 Dec

From CDM to new mechanisms for Africa: how to create continuity for low carbon development While new flexibility mechanisms (NAMAs and sectoral crediting) are a hot topic, they are still far from being implemented. In the meantime, the significant CDM potential of African countries is threatened by post-2012 uncertainties. This event will look at prospects for avoiding a gap.

CDC Climat, France Marie Jaudet [email protected] Tel:+33 6 64 40 22 46

North Plaza EU pavilion- Warsaw Room

13:0015:00 6 Dec

Europe on the way to a low carbon future A number of European countries are planning for a low carbon future. Representatives from 5 countries (Slovenia, Sweden, France, UK and Germany and the European Commission will set out the key elements of this transition, which aims at a 80-95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Germany Georg Maue [email protected]


15:3017:30 6 Dec

Learning Platform on Climate Policies Organiser This event will promote IDDRIs Learning Platform initiative on climate policies. Current dialogue with China and India will be presented, with confirmed participation of Xie Zhenhua, Rajendra Pachauri, Jos Delbeke, Nicholas Stern etc. New countries will be invited to join the initiative from 2012.

Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales (IDDRI), France Elie Bellevrat [email protected] Tel: +33 6 1941 4362


18:0020:00 6 Dec

Partnership for Market Readiness The event will demonstrate countries show continued interest in using carbon market instruments to advance mitigation. A panel of senior officials from Australia, Brazil, China, EC, DK, Mexico and SA will share their perspectives. The event will be opened by Ms. Hedegaard and moderated by Mr. Steer, Special Envoy for Climate Change, WB

The World Bank Xueman Wang [email protected] Robert Bisset [email protected] +27 76-392-8202


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10:3012:30 6 Dec

EUROCLIMA: Science and policy jointly fighting climate change in Latin America (Part I:Biophysics) EUROCLIMA is a joint Latin America-EU environmental programme with a specific focus on climate change. This event will present the programmes biophysical component, which aims to help establish the foundations for analysing the impact of climate change on natural resources in Latin America.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation EuropeAid GHYOOT Catherine [email protected] CARMONA MORENO Cesar [email protected]

North Plaza EU pavilion- Brussels room

13:0015:00 6 Dec

EUROCLIMA: Science and policy jointly fighting climate change in Latin America (Part II: Economics) The second part of this event will present the socio-economic component of EUROCLIMA, implemented by UN-ECLAC (Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean). It aims at improving knowledge and facilitating information-sharing on socio-economic aspects of climate change in Latin America.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation EuropeAid GHYOOT Catherine [email protected] CARMONA MORENO Cesar [email protected]


15:3017:30 6 Dec

Exploring linkages between climate change, security, vulnerability and adaptation:examples from southern Africa The relationship between climate change and security, vulnerability and adaptation will be explored in a panel discussion with researchers and stakeholders. Practical work at local level, with a focus on water resources in southern Africa, will be used as an illustration.

Centre for Climate Policy and Research (CSPR), Sweden, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) and Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) Lotta Andersson [email protected] Tel: +46 73 92 62 357


18:0020:00 6 Dec

Climate action in cities The significance of urban development for the transition to a low-carbon and climate resilient society will be the focus of this event. Initiatives in the EU and beyond, the interdependency of pioneer cities and international cooperation and policy networks will be highlighted.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Climate Action, and European Parliament Karsten Krause [email protected] Jozef Duch [email protected] Tel: +32 228 32455


10:3012:300 7 Dec

Smart and feasible solutions: Decentralised bio-fuel production and consumption This event will focus on the potential role of vegetable oils, which can be produced locally by farmers and used directly for energy, and associated technologies in contributing to the fight against climate change and to development in rural areas, particularly in developing countries.

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Jakob Andersen [email protected] Tel: +32 2 546 9258


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13:0015:00 7 Dec

Climate financing: from fast start to 2020 and beyond This event will examine the implementation of fast-start financing, options for scaling up funding from 2013-2020 and sources of funding including new and additional finance. It will also look at the resources allocated to adaptation and mitigation and operationalisation of the Green Climate Fund.

European Parliament Jozef Duch [email protected] Tel: +32 228 32455


15:3017:30 7 Dec

Looking forward: Effective private sector engagement in climate finance The private sector is expected to finance a major share of the measures for climate mitigation and adaptation. This event will consider the key question of how the international climate finance architecture, and in particular the Green Climate Fund, can mobilise private finance at scale.

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany Friedel Sehlleier [email protected] Tel: +49 171 7610739


18:0020:00 7 Dec

National legislators driving progress This event will present the outcomes of the GLOBE G-8+5 Cape Town Legislators forum of 2-4 December. There will also be reports on recent progress on legislation on forestry, environmental services and mitigation in Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Japan, UK, and Germany.

Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE EU) Rafael Aybar [email protected]


10:3012:30 7 Dec

New Nordic goals Smart Solutions In the Nordic countries there is a growing consensus that solving climate change requires an energy revolution. Representatives from government, industry, green NGOs and energy producers, suppliers and distributors will give their views on how CO2-neutrality in 2050 can be achieved.

The Danish Energy Association and The Danish Ecological Council Line Skou Hauschildt [email protected] Tel: +45 33923460 Mobile: +45 41731265


13:0015:00 7 Dec

Germanys low carbon and energy strategy Germany has decided on a new energy concept entailing the development of a low carbon economy. The German Minister for Environment will present policies and strategies for reaching Germanys ambitious goals. Other presentations will demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of the programme.

Federal Government of Germany Beatrice Ladusch [email protected] Tel: + 49 3018 305 2326


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15:3017:30 7 Dec

EU-Eastern Partnership cooperation in climate policy This event will discuss specific challenges in implementing climate policies in the countries of the EUs Eastern Partnership - Armenia, Azerbaijan,Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Areas covered will include technology transfer, capacity building, MRV, forestry and adaptation.

Ministry of Environment, Poland Jan Szczycinski, [email protected] Mobile: +27 794 354 997.


18:0020:00 7 Dec

ICAP - International Carbon Action Partnership Recent developments in emissions trading in OECD countries and developing nations will be showcased at this event.

International Carbon Action Partnership Tobias Haushotter [email protected] Tel: +49 (0) 30 308 77 60 81


10:3012:30 8 Dec

Climate diplomacy in perspective: From early warning to early action In July 2011 the UN Security Council unanimously raised concern about the possible impacts of climate change on peace and security. This side event will discuss how climate policy can help to enhance climate protection and prepare for the security risks of a world undergoing climate change.

Federal Foreign Office, Germany Weert Börner [email protected] Tel: +49 30 50 00 20 69


13:0015:00 8 Dec

NAMAs with international finance - the Nordic Partnership Initiative How can international finance be mobilized to support NAMAs in developing countries? This side event will explore the question through presentations of an ongoing initiative between the Nordic countries, Peru and Vietnam the Nordic Partnership Initiative under the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Nordic Council of Ministers Outi Leskela [email protected] Tel: +358 40 154 9701


15:3017:30 8 Dec

Paris-Nairobi Climate Initiative, access to clean energy in Africa and most vulnerable countries The Prime Minister of Kenya and the French Minister will give an update on the Paris-Nairobi Climate Initiative on access to clean energy in Africa and countries most vulnerable to climate change, launched on 21 April 2011 in Paris. The event will be bilingual in French and English.

Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development, France, and the Prime Minister of Kenya Marie Jaudet [email protected] Tel :+33 6 64 40 22 46


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18:0020:00 8 Dec

Gender and climate change: Actions, results and lessons learnt This event will showcase successes achieved under the Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA) umbrella and through Finlands bilateral cooperation. It will demonstrate best practice examples and strategies for successfully integrating the gender perspective into international and national action.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finland, and Global Gender and Climate Alliance Johanna Pietikainen [email protected] Tel:+358 40 480 6064


10:3012:30 8 Dec

SymbioCity, the Swedish approach to sustainability - from fossil fuel dependence to green growth This event will look at how Sweden has gone from being the most fossil fuel dependent country in the industrialised world to a more resource-efficient society with a significant share of renewable energy. The SymbioCity approach is adaptable to different scales and budgets.

Ministry of the Environment, Sweden Nathalie Eddy [email protected]


13:0015:00 8 Dec

Adaptation Partnership: Facilitative Group Meeting An update on the actions, workshops and studies carried out by the Adaptation Partnership over the past year will be presented.

Government of Spain Fransisco Pascual Perez [email protected] Tel :+34 91 436 74 98


18:0020:00 8 Dec

Energy policy strategies of the Baltic Sea region for the post-Kyoto period Can the Baltic Sea Region become carbon neutral by 2050? This event will present a project on lowcarbon energy strategies of the region for the post-Kyoto period, giving concrete policy recommendations for the development of a secure and climate-compatible energy system for 2020 and beyond.

Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, Germany, and Baltic Sea Region Energy Cooperation (BASREC) Beatrice Ladusch [email protected] Tel: +49 3018 305 2326


10:3012:30 9 Dec

Linking disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation Climate change has a major impact on the frequency and intensity of weather-related hazards. This event will present a conceptual overview of how to link disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation and, focusing on ecosystem approaches, corroborate the concept through successful experiences.

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany Eva Wuttge [email protected] Huppertz, Stephan [email protected]


13:0015:00 9 Dec

Building the climate change regime: Survey and analysis of approaches This event will present the outcomes of the project of the same name, undertaken jointly by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with the support of the Government of Ireland.

Department of the Environment, Ireland Noel Casserly [email protected]


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10:3012:30 9 Dec

Portugals fast-start commitment This event will present projects being supported by Portugal in the context of its fast start financing commitment, with a strong emphasis on cooperation with Portuguese-speaking African countries.

Climate Change Commission, Ministry of Agriculture, Sea, Environment and Spatial Planning of Portugal Cristina Carreiras [email protected] Tel: +351 21 392 99 18


Indonesia Pavilion Time Title/Theme Organizer Venue

9:3010:30 6 Dec

Welcome To Indonesia Pavilion By Mr. Rachmat Witoelar, Indonesia's President Special Envoy On CC The event invites COP 17 high level delegates to Indonesia Pavilion. Book launching will be conducted as highlight of the event "Rachmat Witoelar's experience on CC negotiation" and "Soulview on Climate Change: a photography book". Refreshment provided.

Indonesia Pavilion Verania Andria [email protected] +628118601567

Indonesia Pavilion - South Plaza Marquee at Delegation offices

11:0013:00 6 Dec

Learning Notes From Provinces In Indonesia: Low Carbon Development , REDD+ and Peatland Management This event will present development of REDD+ strategy, forest governance, landscape evaluation and natural resources management in Aceh, Central Kalimantan, Papua and East Kalimantan provinces of Indonesia. Furthermore, Ministry of Agriculture will present on sustainable peat land management.



14:30-16:30 6 Dec

Peatland management for conservation, community and economy & drought risk early warning system. PT. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (APRIL)will present their concept on a responsible peatland management while Ministry of Public works will present short movie on early warning system developed to anticipate drought risk.



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11:0013:00 7 Dec

Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF) and National Action Plan on GHG emission reduction. Indonesia National Development Planning Agency will present the latest development of ICCTF as well as national action plan on emission reduction based on recent Presidential regulation no.61/2011 in order to achieve 2020 emission reduction target. GEF evaluation office expert is expected to share views on lesson learned from adaptation in practice.



14:3016:30 7 Dec

Green Business Strategy and Public-Private Partnership to promote inclusive climate finance. In this event, PT. Pertamina, Indonesia oil company will present their Green Business strategy to support Indonesia emission reduction target in 2020, while UNDP is invited to present views on fostering public-private partnership to ensure all actors contribute to an inclusive, equitable and gender sensitive climate finance.



11:0013:00 8 Dec

Indonesia Climate Change Center Indonesia National Council on Climate Change will present the development of Indonesia CC Center as outreach activities as well as knowledge management center. CC-Learn as one of UN initiative is invited to share success stories on such outreach program.



14:3016:30 8 Dec

Collaborative management of peatland ecosystem and actions at local level. PT. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (APRIL) will present their initiative from HCV assessment to collaborative management of peatland ecosystem, while Ministry of Environment will showcase mitigation and adaptation efforts conducted at local level assisted through implementation of Kampung Iklim program.



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12:30 Dec. 6

The Climate Credit Card: Protect the climate with every purchase you do.

Renat Heuberger Co - CEO South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd Zurich, Switzerland M +41 (0)79 549 39 51 [email protected] http://www.southpolecarbon.com

Stand Swiss Embassy, No. 18 in Floor plan

13:00 Dec. 6

Transition to a Low Carbon Economy - Cleantech and Renewable Energy Investment

Bruno Bischoff Deputy Head Public Policy - Sustainability Affairs Credit Suisse Bleicherweg 33 8070 Zurich +41 44 333 27 52 +41 79 407 18 73 [email protected]


13:30 Dec. 6

earth reloaded-youth for cleantech: an international global education program

René Estermann, CEO myclimate In Durban 5.-10.12 [email protected] skype: restmyc Mobile +41 79 332 98 53 Yuri Okubo, relation manager new markets In Durban 28.11.-10.12. [email protected] mobile: +41 76 525 79 02


17:00 Dec. 6

The credibility of certificates and the role of certification

Dr. Silvio Leonardi Manager Environment and Training Mobile: +41 79 475 475 0 [email protected] Oliver Stankiewitz Head Climate Services Mobile: +41 756 72 84 [email protected]


17:30 Dec. 6

The smart Swiss House: Efficiency in Building Technologies

Dr. Jürgen Baumann Expert for Modernisation Siemens Switzerland Ltd. Tel +41585579384 [email protected]


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12:30 Dec. 7




13:00 Dec. 7

Transition to a Low Carbon Economy - Cleantech and Renewable Energy Investment

Bruno Bischoff Deputy Head Public Policy - Sustainability Affairs Credit Suisse Bleicherweg 33 8070 Zurich +41 44 333 27 52 +41 79 407 18 73 [email protected]


13:30 Dec. 7

Climate Cent Foundation the Swiss solution for offsetting emissions

Dr. Marco Berg, Managing Director Climate Cent Foundation Freiestrasse 167, 8032 Zürich T +41 44 387 99 02 M +41 79 829 71 03 www.stiftungklimarappen.ch


16:30 Dec. 7

State of the Art in Sustainability Reporting Breaking News from the 2011 Award

Gabi Hildesheimer Managing Director [email protected] Uraniastrasse 20 8001 Zürich Tel 044 364 37 38 Fax 044 364 37 11


17:00 Dec. 7

Regulation and Economy: the role model Switzerland

Dominique Reber Member of the Executive Board (+41764056585) [email protected]


17:30 Dec. 7

sectorial carbon management programs for SME



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12:30 Dec. 8

refrigerator recycling with public funding - an interesting NAMA-opportunity

René Estermann, CEO myclimate In Durban 5.-10.12 [email protected] skype: restmyc Mobile +41 79 332 98 53 Yuri Okubo, relation manager new markets In Durban 28.11.-10.12. [email protected] mobile: +41 76 525 79 02 Robert Hediger, CEO Sens International In Durban 3.12.-10.12. [email protected] mobile +41 79 689 28 72


13:30 Dec. 8

Switzerland a Cleantech and Climate Leader

Nick Beglinger President +41 79 421 5077 [email protected] www.swisscleantech.ch


16:30 Dec. 8

Swiss Climate Protection Initiative: Climate Protection by Recycling, an efficient way to climate protection and resource preservation

Dr. Robert Hediger, CEO, SENS International, [email protected], M +41 79 689 28 72, S Skype robbie4climate, www.sens-international.org


17:00 Dec. 8




17:30 Dec. 8

Regulation and Economy: the role model Switzerland

Dominique Reber Member of the Executive Board (+41764056585) [email protected]


13:00 Dec. 9

earth reloaded-youth for cleantech: an international global education program



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U.S. Center Time Title/Theme Organizer Venue

10:00; 12:30; 2:30 and 4:30 6 Dec

Hyperwall Presentations (15 mins) You are invited to experience cutting-edge, multimedia science visualizations four times a day. Themes: Human Fingerprints; Water, Water Everywhere, Aerosols, El Nino and la Nina; Severe Storms.

U.S. Delegation Ms. Isabel Gates [email protected] U.S. Center,

North Plaza

10:3012:00 6 Dec

Climate-Friendly Agriculture Policy and Research for African Food Security A panel of agricultural experts will discuss innovative partnerships between the U.S. government and regional research and policy institutions to promote climate-friendly food security in Southern Africa.

U.S. Delegation Ms. Isabel Gates [email protected]

U.S. Center, North Plaza

13:0014:30 6 Dec

Historic Progress in U.S. Fuel Efficiency for Cars and Trucks The United States made bold advances in 2011 in vehicle fuel efficiency standards. President Obama announced new fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks, which will roughly double fuel efficiency by 2025.



15:0016:30 6 Dec

DOD Support to International Climate Change Adaptation This event will explore how the U.S. Department of Defense responds to strategic and operational challenges posed by climate change and how they support international adaptation efforts. The speakers will discuss also how adaptation efforts fall within the Departments mission to prevent and deter conflicts.



17:0018:30 6 Dec

Clean Energy Solutions Center: Accelerating Transition to Clean Energy Technologies UN Energy, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Australian Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, and the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory will explain their work on the Clean Energy Solutions Center, a resource to share best practices, data and analysis tools across countries.



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10:00; 12:30; 2:30 and 4:30 7 Dec




10:3012:00 7 Dec

The Adaptation Partnership and Apps4Africa: Supporting African Solutions for Adaptation Challenges This event will show how, through the global Adaptation Partnership and the Apps4Africa program the U.S. is working with partners to bring together practitioners, policy-makers, and African technology innovators to streghten food security and protect marine resources in the face of climate change.



15:0016:30 7 Dec

U. S. Federal Actions for a Climate Resilient Nation Climate change is already impacting communities, livelihoods and natural places, with extreme events and other impacts creating significant social, economic, and environmental risks globally. The U.S. is helping to build a climate-resilient nation by evaluating risks and creating adaptation plans.



17:0018:30 7 Dec

Action on Energy Efficiency in the U.S. and on the Global Stage This event will highlight the U.S. administrations and private sector actions on climate change with a particular focus on efficient buildings. The event will provide an overview of domestic initiatives.



10:00; 12:30; 2:30 and 4:30 8 Dec


U.S. Delegation Ms. Isabel Gates [email protected] U.S. Center,

North Plaza

10:3012:00 8 Dec

Unlocking the Potential of Women to Combat Climate Change: Moving from Words to Action To achieve solutions to complex global issues we need to empower women socially, politically , and economically. Climate change is no exception. This high-level conversation will focus on concrete ways to leverage womens leadership and economic potential to drive the development of a sustainable future.



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13:0014:30 8 Dec

Viewing the Earths Climate from Space This will be an overview of the space-based view of the Earths climate system including atmosphere, ocean, biosphere, cryosphere, and surface. The presentation will document earth system variability on multiple scales in time and space and show the interconnectedness of the components of the Earth system.



15:0016:30 8 Dec

Taking a Sensible Approach to Addressing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the United States The federal government and state and regional agencies and organizations continue to move forward on a sensible path to address GHG emissions in the U.S. The event showcases domestic regulatory, programmatic and voluntary activities. We will highlight State of California activities and the Climate Registry.



17:0018:30 8 Dec

Saving Lives -- Advances in Health Adaptation for Climate Change Climate change is affecting health and well-being in the United States and around the world in numerous ways. This panel will focus on efforts in the U.S. and Africa to understand and ameliorate the health consequences of climate change.



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The Island Pavilion Time Title/Theme Organizer Venue

13.0015.00 6 Dec

From Research To Informed Planning: New Climate Change Science For The Pacific Launch of the landmark new report: Climate Change in the Pacific: Scientific Assessment and New Research and Pacific Climate Futures: a web-based projections tool (www.pacificclimatefutures). The report includes new climate projections for 14 Pacific Island Nations and Timor-Leste. Lunch included..

Australian Government/ Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Jill Rischbieth or Nanette Woonton Jill.Rischbieth@CSIRO or [email protected] 07 6082 4942 or 07 4174 0305

The Island Pavilion

Country Delegations Area, ICC Lower Level Area

Take the stairs outside the outdoor cafe at the back of the ICC. These lead below to the delegation office area. Follow the carpeted path past the coffee stand, past the EU Pavilion to the Island Pavilion, opposite the UNDP South Africa Office.

Bellona Room


09:0010:30 6 Dec

Is the U.S. doing anything to reduce its greenhouse gasemissions? Details from the front lines

Bellona Foundation

Bellona Room, ICC Lower Level, room 14

11:0012:30 6 Dec

Alternative markets for CERs in the absence of a new global climate deal

Bellona Foundation Bellona Room, ICC Lower Level, room 14

13:0014:30 6 Dec

An Update on the Global Status of CCS Projects in the Developed and Developing World

Bellona Foundation


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15:0016:30 6 Dec

The Current Climate Environment in the United States: From Solyndra to the 2012 Election

Bellona Foundation


17:0018:30 6 Dec

Mitigation of Black Carbon in the Himalayas, Arctic and Andes: A Means to Slow Glacier and Ice Loss?


09:0010:30 7 Dec

Tar Sands Tight Fossils and the Climate Oil and gas companies are going deeper and prospecting oil and gas in rock and sand in order to maintain fossil fuel production causing excessive energy, groundwater and chemical use as well as damage to habitats and waterways. Exploiting all these resources will exceed the carbon budget allowed to stay within the 2 degree target agreed upon in at COP15 in Copenhagen.

Bellona Foundation


11:0012:30 7 Dec

Reducing Emissions of HFCs and Shortlived Climate Forcers The Montreal Protocol is hailed as one of the most successful multilateral environmental agreements reaching key targets ahead of schedule. How could the Montreal Protocol administer the challenge of rapidly phasing out HFCs?

Bellona Foundation


15:0016:30 7 Dec

Carbon Capture and Storage A technology for significant GHG mitigation


15:0016:30 8 Dec

International Energy and Climate Initiative-Energy+


17:0018:30 8 Dec

Sahara Forest Project - showcasing a prototype energy for all project


14:0015:30 9 Dec

Climate Finance finding the first billion to the Green Climate Fund


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09:3010:00

Deliver Climate Finance Campaign Stunt By Time For Climate Justice Campaign)

Adequate climate finance for developing countries is critical to combat the impacts of climate change. Check this campaign stunt by the Time for Climate Justice Campaign calling on rich countries to deliver additional, scalable, predictable and adequate sources of long-term climate finance

Christian Aid Mariana Paoli [email protected] 0765370712

ICC Front Entrance

Outside events Descriptions of the events listed below have been reproduced as received, and without formal editing.


10:3018:00 69 Dec

Climate Change Response Expo The South Africa Climate Change Response Expo is an exhibition of South African greening initiatives. Showcasing the climate change mitigation work of national, provincial and local government as well as the private sector, it profiles environmentally resescription.

Dept. of Environmental Affairs Gcinashe Gcanga [email protected] 0729252303

Centrum Site next to the UNFCCC

Accreditation Centre

10:0016:30 69 Dec

Climate Train The Climate Train is a collaborative platform that is accessible and mobile. It will be an educational and creative cultural space that aims to cultivate active and sincere exchange between people in different communities around the country

C/o Vivienne Holden eThekwini Municipality 031 311 4723 [email protected]

Durban Train Station

Platform 15, Masabalala

Yengwa Avenue, Durban

09:0020:00 69 Dec

Baobab Tree The Baobab Tree will be erected as a symbol of hope for COP17. The tree will be officially unveiled and available for public participation of the public to pedal the bicycles and light up the tree.


Amphitheatre Site, Beachfront

Beachfront (opposite

Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel)

09:0018:00 69 Dec

Greenpeace Solar Cinema The Solar Cinema will be powered by solar and wind, showcasing environmental movies and documentaries. It will also have an information booth for people who are interested in finding out more about renewable energy issues.

Shoana Hutton 082 458 9719 Greenpeace [email protected]

Bay lawn Area, Durban

Beachfront (opposite

Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel)

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09:0018:00 69 Dec

Green Festival Events The City of Durban will be entertaining the delegates and public throughout COP17 with various shows and entertainers from jugglers to fire performers.


Blue Lagoon Beach to

Ushaka Beach

10.30 15.00 6 Dec

Launch Of The One Million Climate Jobs Booklet

This event will launch the findings of an extensive civil society research project that discusses the potential for new, decent jobs in combating climate change

Alternative Information and Development Centre Trust* (AIDC)

Brian Ashley : [email protected] : 082-0857088

www.climatejobs.org.za

Shepstone Building, Howard

College, UKZN

13.00 14.30 6 Dec

Insuring the Uncertain: Micro-enterprise Demand for Weather-related Insurance and Risk Management Small, medium and micro-enterprises in vulnerable regions are particularly threatened by climate change. How can insurance help to secure their livelihoods? A recent study by the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) explores the demand of micro-entrepreneurs for insurance products.

German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Ms Annette Lutz, GIZ [email protected] (+49 160 97 25 69 76)

German pavilion on the CCR Expo grounds (Quinine Tree tent)

8:309:45 6 Dec

Extracting the Truth: The Industrial Competitiveness Impacts on Mining and Metals of National Climate Policies Exploring the identification and treatment of energy intensive trade exposed industries in carbon pricing policies across the world.

IETA & International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Ms. Lisa Spafford [email protected]

Standard Bank Building 1 Kingsmead Way (8min walking distance from the ICC - use ICC exit on the right side of the Hilton) > Board Room

10:1511:30 6 Dec

Climate Finance in Africa - Bridging the Public/Private Divide This side event will bring together representatives from the financial and legal sectors to discuss what is happening on the ground to underpin the limited recourse financing of ground-breaking renewable energy projects in Africa.

IETA & Norton Rose Ms. Lisa Spafford [email protected]

Standard Bank Building 1 Kingsmead Way (8min walking distance from the ICC - use ICC exit on the right side of the Hilton) > Auditorium Room

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10:1511:30 6 Dec

For Mining it's not just about Energy: Industry Insights on Climate Change and Its Impacts on Land and Water Management Sharing experiences from the mining industry in developing impact scenarios for operations under different climate change scenarios and their role in sustainable land and water management.



11.00 14.00 6 Dec

Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) Presentation of the recently adopted Dhaka Ministerial Declaration of the CVF and exchanges on how country can best pursue its implementation and achieve support on technology, finance, capacity and CDM access, particularly in the context of the global negotiation process in Durban and beyond

Government of Bangladesh Mr. Daniel Barnes [email protected] (+ 27 072493317)

Moses Mabhida Stadium Presidential Atrium Shuttle transportation from North Beach gate in main parking lot. Lunch will be served

11.0011.30 6 Dec

Pecha Kucha: An experiment in creating temporary outdoor spaces that touch the earth lightly A Pecha Kucha on the construction of the award winning Climate Smart Cape Town Stand at the CCR Expo here in Durban during COP17 - Speaker: Stephen Lamb (Touching the Earth Lightly)

City of Capetown Julia Karl [email protected] 071 026 2393

Climate Smart Cape Town

Campaign Stand - CCR Expo

(close to the Rio Pavilion)

11:4513:00 6 Dec

The Reality of Linking: EU ETS, RGGI, California, Australia, NZ How Could it Work? When EU leaders announced linking with OECD countries for 2015, not only carbon traders shook their heads. What are the stepping stones in the linking process? How will major issues around allocation, offset use and ambition be dealt with? This panel will outline a possible way forward with some of the major (sub) federal schemes to come.

IETA Ms. Simone Ruiz [email protected]


11:4513:00 6 Dec

A Topsy Turvey World: From Top-Down to Bottom Up, Implications of a New MRV System under the Cancun Agreements Discussion on the implications of a decentralized system for MRV under the Copenhagen Accord for businesses operating across a number of regions.



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12:0013:30 6 Dec

Sea Level Rise and Coastal Protection Current sea level rise potentially impacts human populations for example those living in coastal regions and on islands and the wider natural environment. Therefore Coastal Protection is one very essential issue to focus on during these times of a changing climate.





13:0013:30 6 Dec

In Conversation with Caio Koch-Weser and Henry Derwent Join IETA President and CEO, Henry Derwent, and Deutsche Bank Vice Chairman, Caio Koch-Weser, as they reflect on the state and potential fate of the Durban talks, as well as explore scenarios regarding the future of international climate policy, climate finance, and the potential role of business in mitigation & adaptation going forward.

IETA Ms. Lisa Spafford [email protected]


14:0015:15 6 Dec

Verifying in a World of Disparate Accreditation Models Professional certifications for GHG quantifiers and verifiers programs are currently being developed and launched globally in response to the current discord across verifier accreditation models. This session seeks to make sense out of the confusing world of verifier accreditation.

IETA Ms. Sophy Greenhalgh [email protected]


14:0015:15 6 Dec

How to Increase Certainty of the CER Stream for Investors? Timely and accurate projections of revenues are key elements in the decision making process of investors. Private investors are stepping on the side line because of uncertainty post 2012 and the risk of reduction in CERs and delays.

IETA Ms. Jenny Peetermans [email protected]


14.3015.00 6 Dec

Pecha Kucha: Solar power for a sustainable future

A Pecha Kucha by Cape Town's based MLT Drives on alternative energy systems and the usage of solar power for the Climate Smart Cape Town Stand in the CCR Expo at COP17.





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15:3016:45 6 Dec

Three Dimensional Chess: Advancing Subnational REDD+ in Mexico California is contemplating the crediting of reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD+) in other countries, including Mexico, as part of its recently adopted cap-and-trade program. CAR will highlight efforts being undertaken at multiple levels in Mexico to design REDD+ programs linked to the California carbon market and beyond.

IETA & Climate Action Reserve (CAR) Mr. David Hunter [email protected]


15:3016:45 6 Dec

Convention and Protocol: What Comes Next? This session brings together experts of international negotiations and the politics of co-operation to decipher what the potential outcomes for the next convention are, or whether the end of Kyoto will mark the end of international climate policy itself.



17:0019:00 6 Dec

IETA Annual General Meeting (For IETA Members ONLY)



18.3020.30 6 Dec

Heart of Sustainable Development Exploring the role of spirituality in ensuring development & the eradication of poverty. Sister Jayanti Kirpalani, Regional Director of BKWSU, Europe - Mr. Blessing Karumbidza, Senior Researcher at Social Economic Rights Institute, SA - Nirmala Nair, Director Zeri SA, Cape Town.

Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, Usha Jevan, +27-31-5633502, [email protected]

Shepstone 1, Howard College, University of KwaZulu Natal

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7:3010:30 7 Dec

How Best to Scale up Energy Efficiency in Buildings in South Africa? This session will explore international best practice with the goal of tackling the issue of how to scale up energy efficiency in buildings, and exploring some of the challenges and success achieved in South Africa so far.

IETA & Standard Bank, Arup, National Business Initiative (NBI) Ms. Lisa Spafford [email protected]


8:309:45 7 Dec

The Next Generation of Low-Carbon Financial Instruments ROUND 2 This session provides a look at a new breed of green financial products that are being developed or proposed globally. The audience will be introduced to a selection of thought leaders across the eco-financial spectrum, focused on developing workable products that respond to the climate challenge.



10:1511:30 7 Dec

The World's Second Largest Carbon Market: California and the North American Regional Programs Amidst stalemate and inaction in Washington, North America's regional markets are coming into their own. This session will explore the latest developments in North America's growing regional markets.

IETA & Climate Action Reserve (CAR) & The Climate Registry Ms. Lisa Spafford [email protected]


11.00 11.30 7 Dec

Pecha Kucha: Taking responsibility for tourism Cathy Alberts from Cape Town Tourism speaking on the role of tourism for a sustainable future and the way forward for Cape Town to become a climate smart city.





11:0013:00 7 Dec

Low-Carbon Development- Transport and Supply Chain The session discusses low-carbon development risks, opportunities and challenges with the focus on the transport, logistics and supply chain management industry.

IETA & Standard Bank, Imperial Logistics, National Business Initiative (NBI) Ms. Marion Gilodi [email protected]


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11.0013.00 7 Dec

Sustainable Capacity Building Empowering Individuals and Communities to Act. Sister Jayanti Kirpalani, European Director Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University and Golo Pilz, Solar Energy Advisor, BKWSU, India; Mr. Cormac Cullinan, Director Enact International, SA

Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, Usha Jevan, +27-31-5633502, [email protected]

Shepstone 1, Howard College, University of KwaZulu Natal

11:4513:00 7 Dec

Climate Change, Business Risk, and Public Policy This panel will explore how different business sectors look at climate change risk, how political and regulatory uncertainty impacts these risks, and different businesss strategy for dealing with these risks.

IETA & Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Resources for the Future (RFF) Mr. David Hunter [email protected]


12.00 13.30 7 Dec

Urban Agriculture and Climate Change The urban agricultural sector in Sub-Saharan Africa faces immense challenges from growing population numbers and decreasing resources. The panelists discuss innovative models and sustainable solutions.





13:0013:30 7 Dec

IETA COP17 Daily Durban Updates IETA Ms. Lisa Spafford [email protected]


14:0015:15 7 Dec

Working to Bridge the Gap: Canadian Mitigation Actions at the Provincial Level Often forgotten when considering climate policy-making in North America, a handful of provinces have made significant progress in recent years regarding mitigation action within their jurisdictions. This event will showcase the initiatives and policies being planned and implemented by several Canadian provinces.

IETA & International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Ms. Katie Sullivan [email protected]


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14.3015.00 7 Dec

Pecha Kucha: The Climate Smart Cape Town Campaign and the Cape Town Climate Change Coalition Stephen Granger, Head of Major Programmes and Projects for the City of Cape Town, is speaking on the unique Cape Town Climate Change Coalition, consisting of 28 partner organisations, which is steering the Climate Smart Cape Town Campaign.





15:3016:45 7 Dec

The Emerging Australian Carbon and Clean Energy Market: Opportunities for International Participation This side event will look at the main aspects of the carbon pricing mechanism itself and the key opportunities it presents for overseas investors. We will also explore the economic impacts of the legislation and its effect on price forecasting.

IETA & Norton Rose Ms. Lisa Spafford [email protected]


15:3016:45 7 Dec

Are you a NAMA? Looking at NAMA MRV Developments and Possible Futures How are NAMAs defined, and how might they be measured, reported, and verified (MRV) in a post-2012 climate regime? What might national and international NAMA MRV guidelines look like? Will there be different MRV requirements for domestic unilateral NAMAs and multi-lateral funded NAMAs? How might it be possible to compare NAMAs with co-benefit outcomes?

IETA Ms. Simone Ruiz [email protected]


17.0018.30 7 Dec

Greening of COP17 The challenges associated with greening such a large scale event will be discussed by panellists involved in varies dimensions of the conference. Speakers: Grace Stead (Icologie) Stephen Lamb (Touching the Earth Lightly) Justin Hawes (Scan Africa, tbc)





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17:1518:30 7 Dec

Durban Outcomes - Signals for What to Expect at Rio +20 Although negotiators made progress on carving out a broad agreement in Cancun, many expect Durban to fall short in finding agreement on Kyotos future. The Earth Summit (Rio +20), taking place six months after Durban, will address some issues discussed at COP17.



10:1511:30 8 Dec

Nested REDD goes Global: Nations and States are Preparing to Scale up REDD and Knit Projects into Jurisdiction-Wide Frameworks This panel features some of the key states and nations working with voluntary standards to design these new frameworks. Panelists will discuss the design of integrated REDD frameworks and how they can be used to meet the needs of states, nations, multi-lateral institutions and private-sector investors and projects.

IETA & Verified Carbon Standard Association (VCS) Ms. Sophy Greenhalgh [email protected]


10:1511:30 8 Dec

Focus on CCS: Financing the Acceleration of Transformative Technologies This session will look at the status of, and prospects for, CCS around the globe, as well as the market conditions and carbon prices required to make CCS see the light of day and take demos to large-scale deployment and commercialization.



11.00 11.30 8 Dec

Pecha Kucha: MyCiti bus system A presentation, which will provide an overview oft he newly developed MyCiti system in Cape Town, which is an integral part of the public transport system in Cape Town (Donald Cupido, City of Cape Town).





11:4513:00 8 Dec

Sectoral Approaches and Scaling-up Mitigation Activities: How Long until Investability? Moving from a project-level crediting to a sectoral crediting system could potentially scale up mitigation activities. This session highlights well-received sector-based mechanisms and outlines their potential and prospects for implementation in a post-2012 environment.



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11:4513:00 8 Dec

PoA and National Action Plans for Developing Countries PoA, a way of scaling up the CDM, plays an important role in acknowledging mitigation efforts of developing countries. What can we do better to prepare for a successful policy interface to foster partnership between private and public sector?

IETA Ms. Jenny Peetermans [email protected]


13:0013:30 8 Dec

IETA COP17 Daily Durban Updates IETA Ms. Lisa Spafford [email protected]


14.0014.30 8 Dec

Pecha Kucha: Perspectives of Local Government in addressing Climate Change This Pecha Kucha will provide an overview of numerous provincial climate chang emini summits held throughout the Western Cape in the last month (Helen Davies, Western Cape Government).





14:0015:15 8 Dec

Green Investment Scheme of the Slovak Republic Slovakia has established its own quality Green Investment Scheme and is now re-entering the international emissions market. The panel will outline the details of the Slovak GIS, and present opportunities on the international carbon market.

IETA & Slovak Ministry of Environment and Carbon Redux Ms. Marion Gilodi [email protected]

Standard Bank Building 1 Kingsmead Way (8min walking distance from the ICC - use ICC exit next to the Hilton) > Auditorium Room

14:0015:15 8 Dec

South Africas Clean Energy Cross-Roads South Africa has taken the bold emissions reduction pledge of 34% below a business as usual emissions growth trajectory by 2020. This session will provide a practical look at how clean energy projects are already adapting in South Africa, as well as in neighboring African countries facing similar challenges.

IETA & Evolution Markets Ms. Lisa Spafford [email protected]

Standard Bank Building 1 Kingsmead Way (8min walking distance from the ICC - use ICC exit next to the Hilton) > Board Room

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17:0018:00 8 Dec

In Conversation with Andrew Steer and Henry Derwent Join IETA President and CEO Henry Derwent and World Bank Special Envoy for Climate Change Andrew Steer as they reflect upon the negotiations in Durban and the future of international climate policy.



17:0018:30 8 Dec

KAS Manual Launch: Sustainable Mega-Events in Developing Countries: Experiences and Insights from South Africa, India and Brazil How can Mega-Events, such as the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup in South Africa, the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India as well as the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, be used as catalysts for sustainable urban development? Based on three country case studies the authors analyse the challenges and opportunities that come with such events.





11.0012.30 9 Dec

Green Economy Vision of the Western Cape A green economy is one that results in improved human well-being and social euqity. The panellists discuss opportunities for a green future for the Western Cape region.





15.00 9 Dec

Green Zone Concert Various artists from South Africa.


Peoples Park (Moses

Mabhida stadium),

Masabalala Yengwa

Avenue, Durban

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