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CLIMATE-L Digest for Thursday, November 27, 2014.
1. Briefing for COP 20 on developments in the climate negotiations
2. Fwd: [CAN-E UNFCCC] Invitation to a fantastic side event!! - Monday December 1st, 18.00, EU Pav
3. Invitation to COP-20 side event 2 December: Enhancing local knowledge and capacity about Ecosystem-based Adaptation through innovative communication strategies and tools
4. UNFCCC COP 20/CMP 10: Civil society engagement in multilateral conferences - capacity building session invitation
5. UNFCCC COP 20/CMP 10: Civil society engagement in multilateral conferences - capacity building session invitation
6. New IRENA report: potential of renewables to transform China's energy mix and meet its climate plan
7. COP20 event: Public Participation in Climate Policy Making, Monday 1st, 3pm, Sipan
8. Climate Change Daily Feed - 28 November 2014 - Climate Change Policy & Practice
9. Information on CLIMATE-L Subscription Settings & Submissions
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Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 13:40:36 +0100
Subject: Briefing for COP 20 on developments in the climate negotiations
Dear all,
as a preparation for the upcoming COP in Lima, Öko-Institute has prepared a study for the European Parliament on the developments in the climate negotiations over the last year. It summarises the key achievements as well as points of conflict in the ADP negotiations towards a new agreement and on other important topics in the negotiations. The study also includes an overview of the positions of main Parties, negotiating groups and other stakeholders.
It is available at http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2014/536314/IPOL_STU%282014%29536314_EN.pdf.
Best regards
Anne
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Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:57:43 +0100
Subject: Fwd: [CAN-E UNFCCC] Invitation to a fantastic side event!! - Monday December 1st, 18.00, EU Pav
Dear All,
CAN Europe and Climate Justice Program would like to invite you to our joint side event 'Fossil fuel subsidies and the carbon majors levy: Freeing up climate finance'.
It takes place on Monday December 1st at 18.00, Brussels Room, EU Pavilion (Lima).
Attached and below the side event description.
Description:
Fossil fuel subsidies and the Carbon Majors levy: Freeing up climate finance
The need for climate finance - to shift to clean and renewable energy and fund climate action in developing countries - is recognised as substantial. Yet governments are reluctant to commit and speak of overburdened treasuries.
Here we explore sources of climate finance that address this pressing issue, and offer wider opportunities. Reports on fossil fuel subsidies in Europe and the carbon majors levy will be presented as examples of these opportunities.
Speakers:
Oxfam. Jan Kowalzig. Scale of climate finance needs
CAN-Europe. Maeve McLynn. Fossil fuel subsidies.
Climate Justice Programme. Julie-Anne Richards. New source of finance – levy on Big Carbon.
Erlend Grøner Krogstad. Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Group, Norway.
Facilitator: Sarah Strack, CAN International
Best,
Maeve
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Maeve McLynn - Policy Officer
Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe
T: (0032) 02 893 09 50 | M: (0032) 0494 525 737
Skype: maeve_caneurope
CAN Europe, Mundo B, rue d'Edimbourg 26 - 1050 Brussels - Belgium
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Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:14:49 +0000
Subject: Invitation to COP-20 side event 2 December: Enhancing local knowledge and capacity about Ecosystem-based Adaptation through innovative communication strategies and tools
Dear colleagues,
On behalf of the Global Mountain Ecosystem-based Adaptation Programme, we are pleased to invite you to the following COP-20 side event next week in Lima, Peru:
Tine Rossing UNDP Knowledge Manager (Consultant)
BMUB-UNDP-UNEP-IUCN Global Ecosystems-Based Adaptation in Mountain Ecosystems Program
Working from Vancouver, Canada
Skype: tine.rossing
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Subject: UNFCCC COP 20/CMP 10: Civil society engagement in multilateral conferences - capacity building session invitation
Civil society climate change advocacy and making sense of United Nations multilateral conferences
Climate Action Network (CAN) International in collaboration with UNITAR and the UNFCCC Secretariat
Tuesday 2 December at 12:30-2pm
Machu Pichu Room
Chaired by Ms. Sarah Strack from CAN International with presentations from Mr. Rabih El Haddad, Manager of UNITAR's Multilateral Diplomacy Programme and Ms. Lina Dabbagh, Policy Officer - Post 2015 for CAN International.
Civil society's engagement in UN multilateral conferences is key to ensuring positive and ambitious agreement amongst negotiators, but how do the negotiation processes work and what role is there for civil society? This session will highlight the current UN multilateral conferences in relation to climate change, including the UNFCCC, and will explain how they work and the opportunities that exist for civil society engagement and influence. As we head towards 2015, we will explore the interlinkages between various negotiation platforms and will consider where, what, why, who and how to act and make a difference to decisions that will be made along the way. Discussion will address the practical ways that civil society can be involved through the activities of international non-governmental actors such as Climate Action Network (CAN) International.
This is an open session for all those attending COP 20 that will prove useful for those with previous UN multilateral conference experience as well as newcomers.
The session will be held in both English and Spanish. Interpretation will be provided.
Emily FRASER
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Multilateral Diplomacy Programme
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
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Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 10:22:10 +0100
Subject: UNFCCC COP 20/CMP 10: Civil society engagement in multilateral conferences - capacity building session invitation
Civil society climate change advocacy and making sense of United Nations multilateral conferences
Climate Action Network (CAN) International in collaboration with UNITAR and the UNFCCC Secretariat
Tuesday 2 December at 12:30-2pm
Machu Pichu Room
Chaired by Ms. Sarah Strack from CAN International with presentations from Mr. Rabih El Haddad, Manager of UNITAR's Multilateral Diplomacy Programme and Ms. Lina Dabbagh, Policy Officer - Post 2015 for CAN International.
Civil society's engagement in UN multilateral conferences is key to ensuring positive and ambitious agreement amongst negotiators, but how do the negotiation processes work and what role is there for civil society? This session will highlight the current UN multilateral conferences in relation to climate change, including the UNFCCC, and will explain how they work and the opportunities that exist for civil society engagement and influence. As we head towards 2015, we will explore the interlinkages between various negotiation platforms and will consider where, what, why, who and how to act and make a difference to decisions that will be made along the way. Discussion will address the practical ways that civil society can be involved through the activities of international non-governmental actors such as Climate Action Network (CAN) International.
This is an open session for all those attending COP 20 that will prove useful for those with previous UN multilateral conference experience as well as newcomers.
The session will be held in both English and Spanish.
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Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 04:20:34 -0600
Subject: New IRENA report: potential of renewables to transform China's energy mix and meet its climate plan
China can increase its use of renewable energy in its energy mix from 13% to 26% by 2030, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report, Renewable Energy Prospects: China, also says China can expand renewables in the power sector from 20% to 40% by 2030. If this level of renewable energy were reached, by 2030 the country's emissions would decrease 17% compared to business as usual. Achieving this would require an annual investment of USD 145 billion per year between now and 2030 in renewable energy technologies, and result by 2030 in up to USD 228 billion per year in net benefits from improved public health and reduced carbon emissions.
The report is part of IRENA's renewable energy roadmap, REmap 2030, which provides a plan to double the share of renewable energy in the world's energy mix by 2030 and determines the potential for China and other countries to scale up renewables in the power sector and end-use sectors of buildings, industry and transport. The report has acquired special significance following the major announcement by China that it intends to cap carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and expand the share of non-fossil energy in total primary energy supply to around 20 per cent by 2030 as part of an emission reduction deal jointly made by China and the US.
To access Renewable Energy Prospects: China, visit:
http://www.irena.org/remap/IRENA_REmap_China_report_2014.pdf To access the full REmap 2030 report and all related resources, visit:
http://www.irena.org/remap/ To contact IRENA please email
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Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 10:47:49 +0000
Subject: COP20 event: Public Participation in Climate Policy Making, Monday 1st, 3pm, Sipan
Engaging the public in climate decision-making: learning from local & national experiences
COP 20 Side Event
Monday, 1 December, 15:00-16:30,
Room Sipan
Public participation in decision-making is key to effective and just climate policies. Article 6 of the UNFCCC requires Parties to promote and facilitate public participation in decision-making on climate change and its effects.
During this interactive side event, panelists will highlight the link between public participation in climate decision-making and the respect and promotion of human rights. Representatives from civil society and researchers will present good practices at the local and national level. The panel will emphasize the opportunity to leverage the implementation of the UNFCCC to promote and strengthen public participation in climate decision-making at the domestic level.
The second part of this interactive event will engage the audience in discussing good practices and principles for the effective participation of the public in decision-making. The outcome of this dialogue will be reflected in the report of the event. Taking place at the beginning of the conference, this event will seek to inform other related events organized at the COP20 and parallel to the conference.
We look forward to your participation,
Wishing all those in Lima a productive conference,
Visiting Research Fellow,
World Trade Institute, University of Bern
Researcher
Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law
Arctic Centre, University of Lapland
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Subject: Climate Change Daily Feed - 28 November 2014 - Climate Change Policy & Practice
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| | | Latest News - 28 November 2014 | | | | | by Cornie Huizenga, Secretary General, Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT)
Millions_of people around the world lack proper access to jobs, markets, schools, hospitals and other essential services, and better transport is a crucial element to improve economic and social development. Yet, transport is responsible for 1.24 million traffic fatalities per year, as well as high levels of urban air pollution and congestion in many cities. continued... | | | | | | | | | | 27_November 2014: As part of its REDD+ readiness process, the Government of Kenya and partners have launched a National Task Force on Anti-corruption for REDD+. The Task Force aims to identify how REDD+ can be more transparent and accountable and to support the implementation of social safeguards. continued... | | | | | | | | 25_November 2014: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have submitted reports to the UNFCCC Secretariat that contain information on emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport. The submission (FCCC/SBSTA/2014/MISC.9) comes in response to the invitation by the 40th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 40). continued... | | | | | | | | 23_November 2014: Warming nearing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels "is already locked into the Earth's atmospheric system by past and predicted greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions," according to the third installment in the World Bank's 'Turn Down the Heat' series. 'Turn Down the Heat: Confronting the New Climate Normal' examines the risks increased climate change poses to development across Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Central Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. continued... | | | | | | | | 21_November 2014: During the UN Economic Commission for Europe's (UNECE) 23rd annual meeting of the Committee on Sustainable Energy (CSE23), which was the final meeting of UNECE Sustainable Energy Week, UNECE Member States approved recommendations to the UNFCCC on how carbon capture and storage (CCS) should be treated in a post-Kyoto Protocol agreement. continued... | | | | | | | | | 21_November 2014: The First Forum on Renewable Energy (FoDER) brought together over 150 participants in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to learn about renewable energy's potential in the country and attract private investors to the sector. The DRC is preparing to develop a Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Action Agenda and Investment Prospectus, with the support of the SE4ALL Africa Hub. continued... | | | | | | | | 21_November 2014: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members plan to double the share of renewable energy in the region's energy mix within 15 years, according to the APEC Energy Working Group. APEC energy officials agreed to advance a number of measures on renewable energy at the week-long 48th meeting of the Energy Working Group. continued... | | | | | | | | November_2014: The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) has published the 'Chair's Summary' of the eleventh meeting of the Carbon Fund (CF11). A key agenda item for CF11 was the review of Emission Reductions Program Idea Notes (ER-PINs) for potential selection into the Carbon Fund pipeline. The Chair notes that the review concluded by welcoming Guatemala and Peru into the FCPF pipeline. continued... | | | | | | | | November_2014: The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Regions of Climate Action (R20) have formed a partnership that will expand the organizations' assistance on the development and implementation of clean energy policies. The partnership will also enhance NREL's and R20's collaboration with the Low Emissions Development Strategies (LEDS) Global Partnership. continued... | | | | | | | | November_2014: Air pollution from Europe's industrial facilities cost the region between €59-189 billion in 2012, with 1% of facilities responsible for 50% of the damage, according to a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA). 'Costs of Air Pollution from European Industrial Facilities 2008-2012' presents damage cost estimates to health and the environment caused by air pollutants emitted from Europe's industrial facilities. continued... | | | | | | | | Climate Change Policy & Practice Calendar: Current & Upcoming Events | | 82nd Meeting of the CDM Executive Board | Lima, Peru | 24 Nov - 28 Nov | | UNFCCC COP 20 | Lima, Peru | 1 Dec - 12 Dec | | Arctic Biodiversity Congress | Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag, Norway | 2 Dec - 4 Dec | | BINGO Day at COP 20 | Lima, Peru | 5 Dec | | 2014 Climate and Health Summit | Lima, Peru | 6 Dec | | Law, Governance and Climate Change: An International Law and Policy Workshop | Lima, Peru | 6 Dec | | 12th Development and Climate Days | Lima, Peru | 6 Dec - 7 Dec | | Global Landscapes Forum | Lima, Peru | 6 Dec - 7 Dec | | Third Forest Legislation Summit | Lima, Peru | 7 Dec | | Transport Day 2014 | Lima, Peru | 7 Dec | | South-South Cooperation on Climate Change Forum | Lima, Peru | 8 Dec | | Aplicación del Marco de Evaluación de Opciones en México: Hacia la Construcción de Mecanismos de Distribución de Beneficios | virtual | 11 Dec | | Arab Water Week 2015 | Dead Sea, Jordan | 11 Jan - 15 Jan | | Fifth Session of the IRENA Assembly | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 17 Jan - 18 Jan | | First Drafting Session on Outcome Document of Third Conference on FfD | New York City, US | 27 Jan - 29 Jan | | | |  Subscribe to our iCalendar and your computer will gain access to all the events listed in our Climate Change Policy & Practice Calendar ( Learn More | Subscribe ) | | | Please send suggestions for articles to Alice Bisiaux, LL.M at alice@iisd.org | | | | | |
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