CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
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27 May 2025
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Day 1 - Tuesday, 27 May 2025 |
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7:00 – 9:00 |
Registration & Networking |
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9:00 – 10:15 |
Conference Opening and High-Level Segment: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability |
Auditorium |
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Master of Ceremonies Ms. Isabel Raya, Sustainable Energy Expert, Division for Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) Opening Welcoming Remarks by Host Country H.E. Mr. Jeppe Bruus, Minister for Green Transition, Denmark Opening Remarks by Co-Conveners Mr. Navid Hanif, Assistant-Secretary-General for Economic Development, United Nations Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (video message) High-level Segment Statements Distinguished Guest H.R.H. Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy, The Netherlands Representatives of Host Countries for Past Climate and SDG Synergy Conferences H.E. Mr. Keiichiro Asao, Minister of the Environment, Japan, Host of 2022 Climate and SDG Synergies Conference in Tokyo (video message) H.E. Mr. Leonardo Luís Gorgulho Nogueira Fernandes, Ambassador to Denmark, Brazil, Host of 2024 Climate and SDG Synergies Conference in Rio de Janeiro Ministers of Participating UN Member States H.E. Mr. Maina Vakafua Talia, Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, Tuvalu H.E. Mr. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Meteorology, Geohazards, Environment, and Disaster Management, Vanuatu Senior Officials of Participating UN Member States H.E. Mr. San Vanty, Permanent Secretary of State, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia H.E. Mr. Hans Olav Ibrekk, Special Envoy on Climate and Security, Section for Energy, Climate and Food Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway; Co-facilitator, SDG7 TAG H.E. Mr. Bader Omar Ismail al Dafa, Special Envoy of Minister of Foreign Affairs on Climate Change and Sustainability, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Supporting UN Partner Organizations Ms. Astrid Schomaker, Executive-Secretary, United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) (live virtual) Mr. George Gray Molina, Chief Economist and Director of Inclusive Growth, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ms. Anne Olhoff, Director a.i., United Nations Environment Programme Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC)
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10:15 – 10:45 |
Coffee & Networking Break |
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10:45 – 11:30 |
Introduction and Scene-Setting The Benefits and Challenges of Tackling Climate and SDG Actions in Synergy: From Global to Local levels |
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The Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy is tasked with providing analytical insights and practical recommendations on how joint climate and development action can maximize impact. Their , along with , identify ways to overcome institutional fragmentation and drive systemic change. In this session, the Expert Group will preview key findings from the upcoming 2025 Global Report and three thematic reports as a valuable foundation for high-level dialogue, evidence-based policy solutions, and strengthened multi-stakeholder cooperation. Concept Note Facilitator Ms. Bahareh Seyedi, Senior Sustainable Development Officer, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) A Dialogue with the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy Deepening the Evidence Base: What We’ve Learned So Far Mr. Luis Gomez Echeverri, Emeritus Research Scholar, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA); Co-lead, Expert Group Ms. Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Vice-Chair, IPCC; Director, Center for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy (3CSEP); Member, Expert Group Mr. Ma Jun, Director, Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE). Beijing, China; Member of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy
Snapshots From the Upcoming 2025 Thematic Reports Biodiversity/Nature and Development Synergistic Action Ms. Mercedes Bustamante, Professor, University of Brasilia, Brazil; Member, Brazil Academy of Sciences; Member, Expert Group Closing the Insurance Protection Gap Mr. Yannick Glemarec, Director of Research, International Center for Research on Environment and Development (CIRED); Member, Expert Group (live virtual) Achieving Greater Health Impacts through Synergistic Action in Cities Mr. Felix Creutzig, Bennett Institute Chair and Head of the Working Group on Cities, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research; Professor of Innovation and Policy Acceleration, University of Sussex Business School; Member of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy (live virtual)
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11:30 – 13:00 |
Roundtable Discussion 1 Financing the Future We Want: Unlocking Synergies between Climate Finance and Development Finance |
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Accelerating climate action and development go hand-in-hand. As available financial resources for investment continue to fall short of what is needed to tackle climate change, including adaptation, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this session will explore how stronger synergies between the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for scaling up climate investment under the Paris Agreement and the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) can help demonstrate that climate and development finance are deeply interconnected and mutually reinforcing – and can be scaled and aligned more effectively at the country level. Concept Note Facilitator Mr. Nick Godfrey, Distinguished Policy Fellow of Public Finance and Economics, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics (LSE) Keynotes H.E. Mr. Fernando Haddad, Minister of Finance, Brazil (tbc) Mr. Amar Bhattacharya, Senior Fellow at the Global Economy and Development Program at Brookings Institution; Visiting Professor in Practice, London School of Economics (live virtual) Insights from the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action’s Economic Analysis for Green and Resilient Transitions Initiative Mr. Mads Dalum Libergren, Senior Advisor and Deputy of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, Ministry of Finance, Denmark Mr. Nick Godfrey, Distinguished Policy Fellow of Public Finance and Economics, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics (LSE) Panellists Mr. Sam Mugume Koojo, Assistant Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Uganda Ms. Norma Salomé Munguía Aldaraca, Director General for Global Issues, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexico Mr. Ole Thonke, Climate Ambassador and Under-Secretary for Development Policy, Denmark Ms. Satu Santala, Managing Director, Nordic Development Fund Ms. Dewi Dylander, Senior Director, Investment Mobilization Collaboration Alliance, IMCA Mr. Måns Nilsson, Executive Director, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI); Member of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch Break |
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14:00 – 15:30 |
Roundtable Discussion 2 Leveraging NDC 3.0 to Advance NDCs and Co-Invest in Climate Action and the 2030 Agenda |
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This roundtable discussion explores the ways that countries and other stakeholders can integrate climate and development agendas in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to advance different SDGs. Sectoral, institutional, systems and evidence-based experts and representatives will share their perspectives on current global trends, opportunities, and progress on linking the NDC and SDG agendas, ultimately building a repository of entry points and case studies for how actors can further leverage the NDC 3.0 cycle to advance SDGs. Concept Note Facilitator Mr. Daniele Violetti, Senior Director, Programmes Coordination, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Keynote Road to COP30 and strengthening alignment between NDCs and the SDG Agenda Ms. Ana Toni, National Secretary for Climate Change, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Brazil; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COP30 (video message) NDCs as drivers of sustainable development: Global trends, evidence and experience Mr. Josep Gari, Head of Climate, Forests and Land, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Panellists H.E. Mr. Ali Naseer Mohamed, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Maldives to the United Nations Ms. Özlem Gülay, Climate Change Expert at the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Türkiye Ms Joyce Kabui, Renewable Energy and Green Industrialization Lead and Partnerships Lead, Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change, Kenya Mr. Pablo Vieira, Global Director, NDC Partnership Support Unit Ms. Anne Olhoff, Director a.i., United Nations Environment Programme Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC) Mr. Kaveh Guilanpour, Vice President for International Strategies, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, (C2ES); Member of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee & Networking Break |
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16:00 – 18:00 |
Synergy Voices: multi-stakeholder dialogue |
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Shaping a sustainable, climate-resilient, and equitable future will require dramatically scaled-up action—not only from governments, but from all sectors of society. This includes parliamentarians, businesses and industries, financial institutions, academia, trade unions, women and youth organizations, local governments, farmers and foresters, Indigenous Peoples, and other civil society stakeholders. Multi-stakeholder dialogues like this one offer a vital space to exchange perspectives and policy ideas, build shared understanding, and co-develop solutions. Special Message Ms. Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) (video message) Panel 1: Options for Maximizing Co-benefits of Climate and SDG Action This panel explores innovative options and strategies for maximizing the co-benefits of climate action and the SDGs. The discussion will highlight practical pathways to overcome siloed approaches and drive integrated solutions. Panellists will share insights on aligning policy, technology, finance, and social inclusion so that climate and development efforts reinforce one another—ensuring no one is left behind. Concept Note Facilitator Ms. Irene Ngunjiri, Director, Water Governance and Innovation Hub, Strathmore University, Kenya Panellists Ms. Lene Bjørn Serpa, Head of Corporate Sustainability, A.P. Moller-Maersk Mr. Sebastian Groh, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, SOLshare International Pte, Bangladesh Ms. Sille Stidsen, Department Director, Human Rights and Sustainable Development, Danish Institute for Human Rights Ms. Ina Lykke Jensen, Senior Advisor, Disabled People’s Organization of Denmark; former Vice-Chair, Board of Directors, International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) Panel 2: Mobilizing a Whole-of-Society Participation in Climate and SDG Action This panel focuses on unlocking the full potential of whole-of-society engagement in climate and SDG implementation. The discussion will spotlight approaches that empower communities, strengthen participatory governance, and build trust. Panellists will explore how inclusive policy design, local knowledge, and cross-sector partnerships can drive transformative outcomes and ensure accountability, ownership, and equity in sustainable development and climate action. Concept Note Facilitator Ms. Meagan Fallone, Founder, Step Up Advisers, Ltd.; Executive Adviser Climate Justice, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, CARE; Member of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy Panellists Mr. Tom Mitchell, Director, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Mr. Xiaohua Zhang, Senior Director, China Programme, ClimateWorks Foundation Ms. Zarifa Zulfugarova, Head of International Relations Department, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Azerbaijan Mr. Rodion Sulyandziga, Chair, Indigenous Peoples Global Coordinating Committee; Chair of the first Indigenous Summit on Just Transition Ms. Daniela Sota Valdivia, Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer, Corruption and Economic Crime Branch, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
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18:00 |
Networking Reception (details to be announced separately) |
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28 May 2025
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Day 2 - Wednesday, 28 May 2025 |
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08:00 – 09:00 |
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09:00 – 10:00 |
Synergy Voices: Youth Dialogue |
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As part of the Synergy Voices series, this youth-led session will highlight the perspectives, priorities, and policy contributions of young people from across the world. Building on the discussions from Day 1 of the Conference, and in collaboration with the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY), the session will reflect on the importance of youth-inclusive and youth-responsive policy, practice, and participation. It will provide an open and dynamic space for the exchange of ideas and recommendations, reinforcing the role of youth as key partners in shaping integrated climate and development policies on the road to COP30 and beyond. Concept Note Facilitator Ms. Hailey Campbell, Director, Care About Climate Panellists Ms. Riham Helmy, Founder, EnviroX, Egypt; Youth Policy Board Member, World Food Forum Mr. Francis Boafo Asamoah, Member of the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA); Member of United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Youth Task Force; Member of the UNCCD Youth Caucus; MGCY Representative (live virtual) Ms. Helena de Castro Dias, Human Rights lawyer; Researcher on Sustainability Governance and Global Supply Chains, Leuphana University, Germany; MGCY Representative Ms. Mette Lundgaard, Denmark Youth Delegate to the United Nations for Climate and Environment Genaro Matías Godoy, Finance Expert; Contact Point for the Finance & Markets Working Group of YOUNGO; Youth Climate Finance negotiator at COP29; Global Focal Point for the MGCY Financing for Development Youth Constituency
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10:00 – 10:30 |
Coffee & Networking Break |
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10:30 – 12:00 |
Parallel Thematic Sessions (Round 1) |
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Session 1.1. Country Platforms for Climate Action And Adaptation: Making Them Work for the Most Climate-Vulnerable |
Auditorium 3 |
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Representatives from climate vulnerable countries and funders will explore how country platforms can be made more inclusive and effective in scaling up adaptation finance for these countries. Concept Note Facilitator Mr. Tom Mitchell, Director, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Keynote H.E. Mr. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Meteorology, Geohazards, Environment, and Disaster Management, Vanuatu Presentation of the Briefing Paper The Realities of Country Platforms for LDCs and SIDS: Ten Key Lessons Ms. Anaa Hassan, Researcher, Climate Finance, IIED Panellists Mr. Christopher Bartlett, Special Climate Adviser, Vanuatu Ms. Iva Detelinova, Senior Advisor, Climate Adaptation and Resilience, African Climate Foundation Mr. Sam Mugume Koojo, Assistant Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Uganda Ms. Sung-Ah Kyun, Associate Director, Head of Policy, Research and Partnership team, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Ms. Florence Shako, Founder and Executive Director, Centre for Education Policy and Climate Justice Closing Remarks Mr. Ole Thonke, Climate Ambassador and Under-Secretary for Development Policy, Denmark Rapporteur Mr. Dreli Solomon, First Secretary, Vanuatu Embassy in Brussels
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Session 1.2. Turning Climate Pledges Into Development Breakthroughs |
Auditorium 2 |
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This session will share experiences, case studies, and insights from countries that are exploring synergies between national priorities and NDCs. The session will also present how enhanced climate pledges can drive game-changing economic growth and sustainable development. Concept Note Facilitator Mr. George Gray Molina, Chief Economist and Director of Inclusive Growth, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Scene-Setting Presentations Overview and significance of aligning NDCs with the SDGs Mr. George Gray Molina, Chief Economist and Director of Inclusive Growth, UNDP Preliminary insights in OECD-UNDP Report: Investing in Climate for Growth and Development Mr. Babatunde Abidoye, Global Policy Advisor on SDG Integration, UNDP Panellists Ms. Agnes Mabina, Environment Officer, Office of the Vice-President, Tanzania Ms. Raïda El Elj, Director of Support and Implementation Mechanisms, National Climate Change Coordination Unit, Ministry of Environment, Tunisia H.E. Mr. San Vanty, Permanent Secretary of State, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia Mr. Farrukh Sattarov, Director, National Climate Change Center, Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, Uzbekistan Ms. Hailey Campbell, Director, Care About Climate Interactive Q&A, moderated by Henrik Fredborg Larsen, Director, Nordic Representation Office, UNDP Summary and Conclusions Mr. George Gray Molina, Chief Economist and Director of Inclusive Growth, UNDP Rapporteur Mr. Babatunde Abidoye, Global Policy Advisor on SDG Integration, UNDP
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Session 1.3. Promoting Climate-SDG Synergies Through Energy Action |
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This session will focus on the important role of achieving universal energy access and accelerating just and inclusive energy transitions in support of both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the objectives of the Paris Agreement on climate change. Concept Note Facilitator Mr. Morten Blomqvist, Chief Consultant / Office for Green Diplomacy and Climate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark Keynote Mr. Hans Olav Ibrekk, Special Envoy, Climate and Security, Section for Energy, Climate and Food Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway; Co-facilitator, SDG7 TAG Panellists Ms. Aleena Majeed, Second Secretary-II, Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations Mr. Gonzalo Saenz De Miera, Director of Climate Change and Alliances, Iberdrola Ms. Gloria Alvarenga, Director of Integration, Access and Energy Security, Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), Quito, Ecuador Mr. Bas Berends, Chief Partnership Officer, OffGridBox Mr. Tarek Katramiz, Professor, College of Systems Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan Rapporteur Mr. Morten Blomqvist, Chief Consultant / Office for Green Diplomacy and Climate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
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13:00 – 14:30 |
Parallel Thematic Session (Round 2) |
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Session 2.1. Nature’s Connections: Synergistic Approaches To Water, Food, And Biodiversity |
Auditorium 3 |
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This session explores how nature-based solutions can address interconnected challenges across water, agriculture, food security, and biodiversity protection in different ecosystems. Concept Note Facilitator Ms. Mercedes Bustamante, Professor, University of Brasilia; Member, Brazil Academy of Sciences; Member of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy Keynote Nature-based Solutions and Protection of Biodiversity in Coastal Regions and Marine Parks Ms. Rosa Montan?ez Gallego, Executive Director, Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources, Panama Panellists Ms. Pepetua Election Latasi, Ministry of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, Tuvalu Mr. Hama Ichiro, Assistant Director, International Strategy Division, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan Ms. Dipti Vaghela, Network Facilitator and Manager, Hydro Empowerment Network (HPNET) Ms. Jacqueline Hazbun, Executive Director, Association of Independent Cogenerators of Guatemala (ACI) Ms. Riham Helmy, Founder, EnviroX, Egypt; Youth Policy Board Member, World Food Forum Rapporteur Ms. Mercedes Bustamante, Professor, University of Brasilia; Member, Brazil Academy of Sciences; Member of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy
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Session 2.2. Climate and Security in SIDS: Challenges and Perspectives |
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This discussion will highlight the particular climate challenges and security risks faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and explore opportunities for increasing international cooperation and climate-SDG financing to address them. Concept Note Facilitator Mr. Sainivalati S. Navoti, Chief, SIDS Unit, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) Keynote H.E. Mr. Maina Vakafua Talia, Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, Tuvalu Panellists H.E. Mr. Ali Naseer Mohamed, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Maldives to the United Nations H.E. Ms. Janine Coye Felson, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Belize to the United Nations; Lead Negotiator, Climate Finance, Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Ms. Barbara Rijks, Denmark Chief of Mission and Coordinator for the Nordic Countries, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mr. Edvard Hviding, Professor, University of Bergen, Norway Rapporteur Mr. Sainivalati S. Navoti, Chief, SIDS Unit, UNDESA
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Session 2.3. Advancing the SDGs in Coastal Cities: Integrated Approaches to Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development |
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This session explores how integrated urban climate and sustainable development strategies can help coastal cities and regions build resilience while advancing sustainable development and adapting to climate change. Concept Note Facilitator Ms. Lakshmi Bhamidipati, Senior Advisor, Section for Technology – Transitions and System Innovation, UNEP-CCC Welcome Ms. Anne Olhoff, Director a.i., UNEP-CCC Scene-Setting Presentations Ms. Sharon Gil, Chief Economist and Director of Inclusive Growth, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (video message) Mr. Felix Creutzig, Bennett Institute Chair and Head of the Working Group on Cities, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research; Professor of Innovation and Policy Acceleration, University of Sussex Business School; Member of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy Panellists Ms. Nobue Amanuma, Fellow, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Mr. Faisal Alfadl, Secretary-General, Saudi Green Building Forum Mr. Peter Vangsbo, Associate Director of Climate and Sustainability Service, Arup Ms. Lykke Leonardsen, Program Director, Resilient and Sustainable City Solutions, City of Copenhagen Ms. Clara Camarasa, Senior Advisor on Buildings and Finance, UNEP-CCC
Rapporteur Mr. Geronimo Gussmann, Advisor, Nature-based Solutions, Section for Impact assessment and Adaptation Analysis, UNEP-CCC |
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14:30 – 15:00 |
Coffee & Networking Break |
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15:00 – 16:00 |
Summary of Proceedings and Closing Statements |
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Facilitator Mr. Daniele Violetti, Senior Director, Programmes Coordination, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Key Takeaways from Parallel Sessions Mr. Dreli Solomon, First Secretary, Vanuatu Embassy in Brussels, Vanuatu Mr. Babatunde Abidoye, Global Policy Advisor on SDG Integration, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mr. Morten Blomqvist, Chief Consultant / Office for Green Diplomacy and Climate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark Ms. Mercedes Bustamante, Professor, University of Brasilia; Member, Brazil Academy of Sciences; Member of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy Mr. Sainivalati S. Navoti, Chief, SIDS Unit, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) Mr. Geronimo Gussmann, Advisor, Nature-based Solutions, Section for Impact assessment and Adaptation Analysis, United Nations Environment Programme Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC) Brief Overview of Conference Summary by Co-conveners Mr. Ralph Wahnschafft, Independent Senior Advisor on Sustainable Development Policies, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) Closing Statements by Host country and Co-conveners Mr. Ole Thonke, Climate Ambassador and Under-Secretary for Development Policy, Denmark Mr. Daniele Violetti, Senior Director, Programmes Coordination, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
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Dialogue and Networking Reception: Strengthening Country Platforms Through Multistakeholder Partnerships |
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Public authorities, financial institutions, private sector, and civil society will all have a role to play in building inclusive country platforms that translate into investments for a just transition. The conference will end with a reception, where the potential for multistakeholder partnerships will be explored. |
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