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This event will provide and facilitate discussions on climate risk management at national level by introducing an innovative climate risk management tool – an interactive digital map that UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre  has been supporting the Government of Uganda to develop to better understand, assess and manage climate risks and vulnerabilities. The event will start with high level open remarks […]

Climate change poses grave threats to countries across the world—but especially fragile and conflict-affected state and it is vital to that they come up with solutions to support these vulnerable countries. From Yemen to Somalia and Sudan, fragile states suffer more from floods, droughts, storms and other climate-related shocks than other countries, when they have contributed the least to climate […]

The event will highlight key findings from the Emissions Gap Report 2023, focusing on addressing the emissions gap in 2030 and beyond. UNEP’s 14th Emission Gap Report assesses the disparity between current global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trajectories and the 2030/2035 targets required for achieving the Paris Agreement’s temperature goal. Emphasizing the importance of limiting global warming to below 2 […]

Effective climate adaptation requires sound scientific knowledge as a key input to adaptation policies, plans and action. Currently adaptation isn’t yet as effective as it should be due to the lack of knowledge that is innovative, co-created, based on results from action research, and validated in practice. This session will address these issues by clarifying why this is a priority, […]

Transparency forms the Paris Agreement’s backbone, outlined by the Enhanced Transparency Framework for both developed and developing nations. Effective use of Article 6 cooperative approaches necessitates proper accounting, aligning with national transparency frameworks. This event will spotlight successful national practices in establishing such frameworks for mitigation and adaptation, contributing to sustainable development goals and elevating climate ambition globally. It offers […]

The 2023 UNEP Adaptation Gap report delves into the costs of adaptation for developing nations. This panel session will unveil and discuss updated financial data and analysis from the report, reflecting actual adaptation costs aligned with developing countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans. The session will also explore how financial institutions can expand climate-resilient finance and embed assessments […]

This event will present the draft Sustainable Development tool for assessing sustainable development impacts of mitigation actions. The draft of the tool was developed based on a decision by the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body prior to COP28. The vent invites stakeholder views on:  Robustness and reliability of the safeguards,  Minimum requirements to promote positive SDG impacts,  The usefulness of the tool […]

The concept of transformational change has gained traction among climate change and sustainable development decision makers and practitioners, due to the radical changes required to meet the global goals for climate and sustainable development. This transition involves a fundamental shift from current practices to a new, more sustainable paradigm, encompassing social, economic, and environmental dimensions. This event will delve into […]

The Mutual Learning Programme (MLP) for Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), supported by the Ministry of Environment of Japan and implemented by IGES, Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting in close collaboration with the Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency – Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP), aims to support the countries in their understanding how to apply the reporting guidance under Article 6 and […]

Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are at the heart of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of its long-term goals. However, numerous developing countries confront significant challenges in fulfilling their NDC targets, largely due to limited access to advanced climate technologies and financial resources. Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs) stands as a crucial process under the UNFCCC, assisting developing countries in identifying […]

Over the recent years, the support on transparency has increased for the countries of Central Asia. Capacity building initiatives from GEF via FAO national CBIT projects, ICAT/CAREC ReCATH regional project and global CBIT-GSP initiative for transparency support countries in developing their capacities to build and manage a robust, transparent framework that allow them to effectively implement the Paris Agreement and […]

UNEP’s annual Adaptation Gap Report is indicating the need for increased action to reduce vulnerability and build resilience. However, progress in adaptation is slowing. Hence, the planning, implementation, and finance gaps in adaptation keep widening and leading to more losses and damages. This UNFCCC mandated UNEP event features high-level opening remarks from UNEP’s Executive Director and UNFCCC’s Executive Secretary and […]

Asia is a key region for accelerating the energy transition.  But it may come with social, financial and environmental challenges that need to be better understood to ensure a just transition. This event will discuss these challenges and focus on how Nordic-based institutions, Asian organizations, governments and the private sector can cooperate through incentive policies and innovative technologies with a […]

This joint UNFCCC and UNEP event features high-level opening remarks from UNEPs Executive Director and UNFCCCs Executive Secretary and a presentation of the key findings of the UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2023. This is followed by a panel discussion on what we need from the Global Stocktake, and how we can we speed up climate action and implementation this decade. […]

The world is at a critical turning point in the battle against the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, a crisis that knows no boundaries and has cross-generational impacts. The number of extreme weather events over the last 30 years has been staggering, and 2023 has been no exception. Meeting national and international climate targets requires […]

Industries are responsible for 23% of global emissions. Their focus is on core business, not on energy efficiency. While their emissions are to some extent increasingly being regulated, there are no limits to their energy consumption. Indeed, historically, their energy demand has been regarded as a sign of progress and development. Such energy extravagance puts strain on energy systems, require […]

One of the key obstacles to procuring improved energy efficiency is the contractual arrangements with Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), which are based on ‘Energy Performance Contracting’. In many jurisdictions, they are seen as a hybrid between a services contract and a goods contract. It is often challenging to adopt this duality, which ultimately ends up standing in the way of […]

The Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) is the backbone of the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and it is the internationally-agreed mechanism to monitor the progress of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency – Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP), implemented by UNEP and executed by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, aims to strengthen national institutions […]

Climate Change Adaptation is crucial to mitigate the adverse impact of changing climatic conditions on ecosystems, human lives and infrastructures. It involves implementing strategies to enhance resilience, protect biodiversity, ensure food and water security, manage water resources, safeguard infrastructure, and promote economic stability in the face of climate change hazards and disruptions. The Government of Bangladesh has been proactive and […]

Climate technologies are only moderately implemented in many countries. As the impacts of climate change become increasingly visible across the globe, enhancing cooperative action, which is the focus of this event, on technology development and transfer becomes even more important. This event focuses on how to replicate good practice and upscale implementation of climate technologies in the agricultural sector in […]

Pakistan has started various projects to prepare for participation in carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The country aims to use carbon markets as a viable tool to adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change while pursuing sustainable development. Hence, Pakistan sought the collaboration of “Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation” (SPAR6C) Programme. SPAR6C has worked […]

The session will discuss capacity-building needs and gaps from the countries’ view to increase the effectiveness of adaptation measures and addressing loss and damage. The session will have two short presentations, one by AF-TERG and one by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, followed by a panel discussion with project implementers and national representatives and a Q&A session. The workshop will enhance […]

The Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency – Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP) is a global climate transparency project supporting developing countries in the transition to the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement. The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through CBIT, implemented by UNEP, and executed by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre.  The CBIT-GSP project includes various […]

Under the Paris Agreement, countries are requested to update or establish the necessary arrangements to implement the Enhanced Transparency Framework and undertake major efforts to collect data, estimate and report information with modalities, procedures and guidelines.   The event emphasizes the positive impact of exchanging experiences among countries on enhancing technical capacities and providing support for the MRV process.  Speakers: […]

Trading emissions through international carbon markets has the potential to facilitate more ambitious climate action through cost-savings and effective channelling of financial resources. However, countries are lacking the technical capacities to easily assess how to use cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.    This event launches a new partnership between Peru, Sri Lanka and Tanzania and the Integrated Assessment […]

This session will speak to the COP theme of frontline communities and finance, building on the joint policy brief published by UNEP and IOM in August 2023 on “Integrating displaced populations into national climate change policy and planning”. While global in scope, the session will discuss region-specific examples of the emerging political consensus on this topic. This includes efforts by […]