Reaffirming the importance of climate change education, training, public awareness, public participation, public access to information and international cooperation on these matters for achieving the ultimate objective of the Convention and for the effective implementation of adaptation and mitigation actions, COP 18 adopted the Doha work programme on Article 6 of the Convention and requested the SBI to organize an annual in-session Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention to enhance work in this area.
Objective: The objective of the Dialogue is to provide a regular forum to Parties and other stakeholders to share their experiences, exchange ideas, good practices and lessons learned regarding the implementation of Article 6 of the Convention.
Organization: For the purpose of organizing the Dialogue, the six elements of Article 6 of the Convention are clustered into two focal areas, the consideration of which will alternate on an annual basis. The first focal area consists of education and training, while the second focal area consists of public awareness, public participation and public access to information. International cooperation is considered a crosscutting theme of both focal areas. The 1st Dialogue took place during SBI 38 and focused on the first focal area. The 2nd Dialogue will be held during SBI 40 and focus on the second focal area.
Methodology: The 2nd Dialogue will be organized in three two-hour sessions, each focusing on one thematic area with international cooperation being discussed as a cross-cutting theme. Sessions will include presentations on good practices and lessons learned followed by moderated panel discussions.
Participation: The Dialogue is open for participation by Parties, representatives of relevant bodies established under the Convention and relevant experts, practitioners and stakeholders. The Doha work programme specifies that key stakeholders include intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, in particular women, indigenous peoples and youth-focused organizations, the private sector and the media.
Outcomes: A summary report on the 2nd Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention will be made available to SBI 41.
Venue: Room Reger, Hotel Maritim, Bonn, Germany
Agenda of the 2nd Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention
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Session I: Public participation in climate change policy decision-making and action
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 11:00-13:00
Room Reger
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Opening
11:00-11:15
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Chair of the SBI and Chair of the 2nd Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention
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H.E. Mr. Amena Yauvoli
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Welcoming and opening remarks
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Minster of Environment of Peru and incoming COP 20/CMP 10 President
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H.E. Mr. Manuel Pulgar-Vidal
Twitter: @manupulgarvidal
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Welcoming and opening remarks
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Co-facilitator
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Ms. Renilde Ndayishimiye, UNFCCC National Focal Point, Burundi
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Outline and objectives of the 2nd Dialogue on Article 6 on the Convention
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Co-facilitator
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Mr. Paul Watkinson, Chief Negotiator and Head of the Climate Negotiations Team, France
Twitter: @pwatkinson
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Outline and objectives of the 2nd Dialogue on Article 6 on the Convention
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Value of public participation in climate change policy decision-making and action
12:15-13:00
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Moderated dialogue between panelists and participants based on the following questions:
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What are the main challenges of developing public participation mechanisms and how can these challenges be overcome?
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How to ensure that all stakeholder groups are involved in climate change policy-making and action?
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What are the best approaches for governments to mobilize public support for climate action? What are the best strategies for the public to incite their governments to take ambitious climate action?
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Peru
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Mr. Ernesto Ráez Luna, Ministerial Advisor and Leader of the COP 20/CMP 10 Stakeholder Engagement Team
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France
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Mr. Pierre Henri Guignard, Secretary General COP 21/CMP 11
Twitter: @GuignardPH
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University of Lapland
UNFCCC observer constituency of environmental NGOs
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Mr. Sébastien Duyck, Researcher
Twitter: @duycks
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United Nations Institute for Training and Research
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Mr. Achim Halpaap, Senior Manager, Environment and Green Development
Twitter: @UNITAR
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Increasing public awareness as a means for mobilizing climate action
12:00 -13:00
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Moderated dialogue between panelists and participants based on the following questions:
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What strategies are effective to change attitudes and behaviors towards climate-friendly lifestyles?
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How to communicate scientific findings in a manner which is understandable for all groups of society, attributable to daily life, and does not create panic, but emphasizes opportunities?
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What is needed to advance from public awareness to climate action?
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Saint Lucia
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Mr. Crispin d'Auvergne, Chief Sustainable Development and Environment, Ministry of Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology
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United States of America
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Ms. Emily Therese Cloyd, Public Participation and Engagement Coordinator, US Global Change Research Program
Twitter: @EngageClimate
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Guatemala
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Mr. Marcel Oseida, Climate Change Coordinator,
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
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BBC Media Action
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Ms. Delia Lloyd Boylan, Senior Policy Manager
Twitter: @realdelia
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International Centre for Climate Change and Development
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Mr. Saleemul Huq, Director
Twitter: @SaleemulHuq
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Public access to information as a means to enhance public input to informed decision-making
and effectiveness of climate action
12:00-12:50
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Moderated dialogue between panelists and participants based on the following questions:
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What mechanisms could be used for ensuring public access to information on policies and activities that may have adverse effects on the climate system?
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How can information and communication technologies facilitate public access to information on climate change?
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How to enhance access to information on emission intensity of products to encourage sustainable consumption choices?
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Sweden
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Mr. Mats Kullberg, National Focal Point for Article 6 of the Convention
Twitter: @KullbergMats
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International Trade Unions Confederation
UNFCCC observer constituency of trade union NGOs
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Ms. Anabella Rosemberg, Policy Officer on Environment and Occupational Health and Safety
Twitter: @anabella_tu
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Casino Groupe
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Mr. Marc Voinnesson, Methods, Projects & Non food Quality Director
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World Resources Institute
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Mr. Jesse Worker, Associate
Twitter: @JesseWorker
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Closure of the 2nd Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention
12:50-13:00
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Mr. Amena Yauvoli, Chair of the SBI and Chair of the Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention
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