9th November
Oceans: Science based solutions for achieving adaptation and mitigation goals
This side event co-led by FAO will highlight how the UN system assists States in the implementation of the Paris Agreement, considering NDCs and related SDGs by, inter alia, building capacity and opportunities for adaptation and maximizing the role of oceans and related activities for mitigation.
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 13.15 - 14.45
Hydro-Climate Services for All
FAO is contributing to this side event that will highlight how the UN system assists States in the implementation of the Paris Agreement, considering NDCs and related SDGs by, inter alia, building capacity and opportunities for adaptation and maximizing the role of oceans and related activities for mitigation.
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 18.30 - 20.00
10th November
Reduced inequalities. Human mobility and climate change
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 13.15 - 14.45
11th November
Science for informed mitigation and adaptation choices
The Paris Agreement articulates the need to use science to guide mitigation and adaptation choices. This side event shows how science informs GHG emission reductions, helps identify negative environmental impacts and supports climate services to strengthen resilience and adaptation.
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 13.15 - 14.45
Mapping and understanding mountains to achieve the 2030 Agenda
This side-event will assess the wellbeing of mountain communities and ecosystems globally. Because mountains are mentioned in three SDG targets, the discussion will also focus on ways to measure progress such as satellite data collection and household surveys.
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 13.15 - 14.45
14th November
Community-level adaptation practices to reduce disaster risk, build resilience and end poverty
Participatory community-led climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction and low-carbon development can reduce poverty. This session addresses how early warning/disaster preparedness, climate services, inclusive land planning, rights-based approaches, and social protection can contribute to this aim
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 13.15 - 14.45
The impact of climate change in mountain areas. A priority for a global action
Vulnerable mountain ecosystems are critical for global fresh water. Covering 22% of all land, mountains are home to over 900 million people, many impoverished, food insecure and lacking resilience. We will review needs and mechanisms for addressing climate change in mountains under the UNFCCC.
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 13.15 - 14.45
Leaving No One Behind in Climate Change Education
The UN System has taken important steps in promoting climate change education. This side event will provide an occasion to showcase and discuss this experience, focusing on groups with traditional learning systems and special learning needs, in particular people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, refugees.
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 18.30 - 20.00
15th November
Delivering the Paris Promise – Making Climate Finance Matter in Marrakech
The first part of this side event will focus on the impacts of climate finance and its mobilization from multiple sources. The second part will look at climate finance for global agriculture and food security, in particular to support smallholders and other vulnerable groups.
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 18.30 - 20.00
16th November
Zero hunger under a changing climate
Climate change is a major challenge for meeting the SDG2. The joint side event concentrates on efforts combining the fight against hunger and the fight against climate change, focuses on countries’ experiences and showcases the importance of data and financial instruments in facilitating adaptation.
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 13.15 - 14.45
Delivering on Global Agenda for Forests, Climate and Development
2016 is a year of implementation. In coming years, country climate action will be guided by INDCs. This event will demonstrate SDG15 as a cornerstone in addressing climate action and REDD+ as a powerful catalyst for delivering INDCs and Agenda 2030 as well as opportunities to scale up climate-forest finance and partnerships.
Venue: OR 8
Time: 18.30 - 20.00
17th November
Decent work & economic growth
A just transition towards an inclusive green economy
This event will provide a platform for governments, enterprises, workers, communities and United Nations agencies to discuss opportunities and challenges, review economic and social policies, and share good practices in managing a just transition towards low-carbon, inclusive green economies.
Venue: OR 6
Time: 13.15 - 14.45
Meeting the 2°C challenge: Nexus of Innovation and Clean Energy
The event will bring together the experiences from UN organizations to reflect on possible innovative technologies in clean energy that ensures access to affordable and modern energy whilst keeping global temperature increase to below 2°C.
Venue: OR 6
Time: 18.30 - 20.00