News archive 2013

News archive 2013

	Interactive youth chat with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on margins of SB 38 in Bonn 13 June 2013 New York, USA / Bonn, Germany Young people can share their hopes and concerns about climate change with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the margins of the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, 13 June 18:30-18:45 CEST, using social media. The dialogue can be viewed via on-demand webcast. Young people, leave your comments now!
	IEA World Energy Outlook 2013 special report "Redrawing the energy-climate map" presented to delegates in Bonn 11 June 2013 Bonn, Germany At a special event at SB 38 in Bonn, jointly organized by the UNFCCC secretariat and the International Energy Agency, IEA Chief Economist Fatih Birol presented the IEA's World Energy Outlook 2013 special report "Redrawing the energy-climate map" to delegates. Listen to the sound file below and view presentation. (1073 kB)

	Media statement by UNFCCC Executive Secretary on IEA report 10 June 2013 Bonn, Germany Statement by UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres on the occasion of the release of the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook Special Report "Redrawing the energy-climate map" Media alert (100 kB)
	Next round of UN Climate Change talks starts in Bonn, June 3 2 June 2013 Bonn, Germany Governments begin their next round of climate change talks under the United Nations in Bonn on June 3. This meeting resumes the second session of the "Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action" (ADP), which is tasked both to complete a universal climate agreement by 2015 that will come into force from 2020, and to find ways to increase the current inadequate level of global ambition to address human-generated climate change before the end of the decade. Press release (134 kB) esp (137 kB)
	Opening statement by UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres at Carbon Expo in Barcelona 29 May 2013 Barcelona, Spain In her opening address to the Carbon Expo, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres spoke about the crucial role of carbon markets and other market-based solutions in meeting the challenge of climate change. Statement (96 kB)
	Twitter chat with Christiana Figueres on innovative climate finance 27 May 2013 On 27 May, Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres hosted a live Twitter chat to discuss the role of innovative finance in responding to climate change. The live chat was linked to the call for applications for Momentum for Change: Financing for Climate-friendly Investment in partnership with the World Economic Forum. The chat was joined by Dominic Waughray, senior director of the WEF's Environmental Initiatives. View twitter chat See Storify version of the chat
	Christiana Figueres chats about addressing climate change while improving the lives of the urban poor On 21 May, Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres hosted a chat on Twitter about the role of the Urban Poor in climate change action, together with ICLEI's Yunus Arikan. The chat coincided with the call for applications for "Momentum for Change: Urban Poor" initiative. View Storify version of the chat
	United Arab Emirates first Party to accept Doha Amendment The United Arab Emirates has become the first Party to the Kyoto Protocol to formally accept the amendment to the Protocol adopted at the eighth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol in Doha, Qatar. The United Arab Emirates deposited their instrument of acceptance on 26 April 2013. The amendment is expected to enter into force after three quarters of the Parties to the Protocol submit their instruments of acceptance to the Depositary. In his letter (60 kB) dated 13 February 2013 to the Governments of the Kyoto Protocol Parties, the Secretary General of the United Nations congratulated Parties on the adoption of the Amendment and encouraged its prompt acceptance. More on the Doha Amendment
	Media Alert: Statement by UNFCCC Executive Secretary on crossing of 400 ppm CO2 threshold 13 May 2013 Bonn, Germany Reacting to the fact that the global concentration of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere last week passed the 400 parts per million mark, the Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Christiana Figueres on Monday called for a greatly stepped-up response to climate change by all parts of society. Statement (95 kB)
	Twitter chat with Christiana Figueres and the GGCA on the COP 18 Gender Decision 14 May 2013 On 14 May, Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres engaged on Twitter on the COP 18 Gender Decision. The live Twitter chat was hosted by the Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA) and focused on the key objectives of the decision. View Storify version of the chat.
	COP 18/CMP 8 President's speech at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue IV 6-7 May 2013 Berlin, Germany In his speech (133 kB) at the fourth Petersberg Climate Dialogue, COP 18/CMP 8 President H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiya reiterated the responsibility of governments to move quickly through the Doha Climate Gateway agreed at COP 18 and push forward with the solutions to climate change at the national and international levels. He said that the fruitful dialogue heard at the meeting was helpful in identifying the important milestones for the work ahead.
	Governments focus on concrete solutions to build new global climate agreement and drive greater climate action 3 May 2013 Bonn, Germany The second session of the international negotiation to build a new global climate agreement and drive greater immediate climate action ended on Friday after a week in which governments focused on concrete solutions. Press release (117 kB)
	ADP Co-Chairs special event on Thursday 2 May 2013 Bonn, Germany The ADP Co-Chairs Jayant Moreshver Mauskar (India) and Harald Dovland (Norway) convened a special event with observers (68 kB) on 2 May (13:15 - 14:45 local Bonn time). This special event was designed to provide observers with an opportunity to present and exchange views contributing to the substantive discussions under the ADP. Observers not physically present in the room were invited to participate virtually with the help of live webcast and via the Twitter hashtag #ADPchat. Access live Twitter page
	Governments begin Bonn talks to discuss options towards 2015 global climate agreement and how to drive climate action now 29 April 2013 Bonn, Germany The latest round of climate talks under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) kicked off in Bonn today, against a background of steeply rising global greenhouse gas emissions and a growing sense of urgency to take action to stave off the worst effects of climate change. Press release (133 kB)
	Christiana Figueres Opens Second Meeting of the ADP 29 April 2013 Bonn, Germany The Second Meeting of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action is currently taking place in Bonn, Germany. This meeting marks the next steps to attain an effective 2015 agreement and to close the gap between our collective ambition and the demands of science. Statement (86 kB)
	Visit by the new G-77 Chair 25 April 2013 Bonn, Germany The secretariat welcomed the new chair of the G-77 and China, Mr. Amenable Yauvoli, and his colleagues from Fiji. Exchanges of views took place on issues to be considered at the upcoming sessions in 2013. Click for larger photo
	From Climate Conflict to Climate Action: Capturing the Greatest Opportunities of Our Generation 24 April 2013 Boston, USA At the annual Slomoff Lecture Series in Conflict Resolution at UMass Boston, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres stressed that while addressing the challenge of global climate change is daunting, it also offers major opportunities for all of society. Statement (122 kB) Video stream of statement
	Media advisory: Governments and observer organizations to meet in Bonn to discuss 2015 global climate agreement, raising pre-2020 ambition 23 April 2013 Governments will convene in a week's time in Bonn, Germany for discussions on the scope, structure and design of the 2015 global climate agreement. The agreement is to enter into force from 2020, and is to apply to all signatories of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Media advisory (124 kB)
	UNFCCC Newsletter: Second session of the ADP set to start 23 April 2013 This latest edition of the newsletter focuses on the upcoming second session of the ADP, and includes an article by the ADP Co-Chairs giving insights into the session and the Durban Platform process. As well as a video message by UNFCCC Executive Secretary, Christiana Figueres, it also features a guest video by Adam Matthews, Secretary General of GLOBE International, speaking on the crucial role of national legislation in reaching a universal climate agreement in 2015. Newsletter \| Ultima edición del boletín de la CMNUC Subscribe \| Suscripción
	Speech by Christiana Figueres at World Affairs Council 18 April 2013 San Francisco, USA In her speech to the World Affairs Council in San Francisco, the UN's top climate change official Christiana Figueres said that people today "have a choice between a world of intense heat, or a world of cool technology" Speech (96 kB)
	UNFCCC Executive Secretary delivers keynote speech at Navigating the American Carbon World 17 April 2013 San Francisco, USA Speaking at the eleventh Navigating the American Carbon World meeting in San Francisco, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres highlighted achievements and the challenges ahead to navigate the future path of the carbon market. Speech (91 kB)
	Twitter chat with Christiana Figueres and Thomas Kerr on innovative climate finance 12 April 2013, 14:00 - 15:00 GMT Bonn, Germany On 12 April, Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres hosted a live Twitter chat to discuss the role of innovative finance in responding to climate change. The chat coincided with the call for applications for "Momentum for Change: Financing for Climate-friendly Investment", in partnership with the World Economic Forum. Thomas Kerr, Director of the WEF's Climate Change and Green Growth Initiatives, also joined the chat. View live UNFCCC page View Storify version of the chat
	UN and World Economic Forum seek shining examples of financing for climate- friendly investment 12 April 2013 Bonn, Geneva Beginning today through the end of May, people and institutions can submit examples of financial innovations for activities that curb greenhouse gas emissions or help the poor and vulnerable adapt to the inevitable effects of climate change. Press release (161 kB)
	UNFCCC Executive Secretary addresses the Pacific Energy Summit 26 March 2013 Auckland, New Zealand In her statement to the Pacific Energy Summit, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres discusses the success of Pacific islands in transitioning to clean renewable energy, urges Small Island Developing States to use their voice to hasten a global transition and highlights the leadership role of the G77 chair in crafting a universal agreement in 2015. Speech (81 kB)
	Afghanistan deposited its instrument of accession to the Kyoto Protocol 25 March 2013 Afghanistan deposited its instrument of accession to the Kyoto Protocol on 25 March 2013. The Kyoto Protocol will enter into force for Afghanistan on 23 June 2013. This brings the total number of States and regional economic integration organizations that have deposited instruments of ratifications/accessions/approvals/acceptances to 192.
	UNFCCC Executive Secretary addresses the Pacific Leaders Energy Summit 22 March 2013 Nuku'alofa, Kingdom of Tonga In her statement to the Pacific Leaders Energy Summit, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres praised the Tonga Energy Road Map for fostering the transition of Pacific islands away from fossil fuels, thereby providing much needed success stories which can help pave the way for a global, legally binding agreement in 2015. Statement (86 kB) Pacific Energy Summit website
	UNFCCC Deputy Executive Secretary Richard Kinley addresses Technical workshop on ecosystem-based approaches for adaptation to climate change 21 March 2013 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania At the UNFCCC technical workshop on ecosystem-based approaches for adaptation to climate change, Deputy Executive Secretary Richard Kinley updated participants on the intergovernmental process and highlighted work on adaptation, including advancement of implementation and funding. Statement (115 kB) More information on the workshop
$Copyright \$	Second session of the ADP 29 April - 3 May 2013, Bonn, Germany 8 February 2013 Bonn, Germany The secretariat has received sufficient pledges to enable the second session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) to proceed as per paragraph 11 of the conclusions adopted (70 kB) by the ADP at the Doha Climate Change Conference in 2012. Further information on the session can be found here and here.
	Earth Hour 2013: Uniting people to protect the planet At 8:30 pm on Saturday 23 March 2013, lights went out around the globe for Earth Hour, uniting people to protect the planet. In addition, the Earth Hour City Challenge highlights cities that are leading the way in sustainable urban development and are at the forefront of the fight against climate change. More
	Momentum for Change: Women for Results Bonn, Germany The United Nations Climate Change secretariat is calling for activities for selection under Momentum for Change: Women for Results. The period for submitting activities is open from 8 March to 26 April 2013. Read more Apply now
	Twitter chat with the UN's top climate change official on 8 March, International Women's Day Bonn, Germany On 8 March, International Women's Day, Christiana Figueres hosted a Twitter chat to talk about how women can build momentum for stronger climate action. You can read the storified version of the chat here. Twitter chat page
	Urgent reminder: Input from Parties on arrangements for intergovernmental meetings 1 March 2013 Bonn, Germany Parties are urgently reminded to submit views or information on ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of arrangements for intergovernmental meetings. More (89 kB)
	Thirty-first meeting of the JISC (JISC 31) 21-22 March 2013 Bonn, Germany The provisional agenda and its annotations for the 31st meeting of the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee are available online. More information View webcast (begins 21 March 2013)
	Twelfth Meeting of the Plenary of the Compliance Committee 22-23 March 2013 Bonn, Germany The provisional agendas and annotations for the twelfth meeting of the plenary of the Compliance Committee (22 March 2013), twenty-second meeting of the enforcement branch (23 March 2013) and thirteenth meeting of the facilitative branch (23 March 2013) are available online. More information View webcast Compliance Committee and Enforcement branch (begins 22 March) View webcast of the Facilitative branch meeting (begins 23 march)
	Statement by Ms. Christiana Figueres 4 December 2012 UNFCCC Executive Secretary Statement, Arabic (1149 kB) , English (106 kB)
	Seventy-second meeting of the CDM-Executive Board 4-8 March 2013 Bonn, Germany Highlights of the 72nd meeting of the CDM-EB and the meeting report can be accessed here. View webcast
	Second meeting of the Adaptation Committee 5-8 March 2013 Bonn, Germany The provisional agenda and its annotations for the second meeting of the Adaptation Committee are now available online. More information View webcast
	Twitter chat with Christiana Figueres on "How can the world achieve the right momentum for a global climate framework" 14 February 2013, 14:00 - 15:00 GMT In a live chat hosted by The Climate Group, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres will be asking "How can the world achieve the right momentum for a global climate framework in 2015?" and will be responding to questions. More information View summary of the event
	UNFCCC expands efforts to increase regional distribution of clean development mechanism projects 12 February 2013 Bonn, Germany The UNFCCC secretariat and the East African Development Bank have signed a partnership agreement to establish a regional collaboration centre in Kampala, Uganda in an effort to increase participation in CDM projects. Press release (118 kB)
	Faster shift of capital towards new, sustainable energy mix required 16 January 2013 Abu Dhabi Speaking at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres said it was crucial for the world to accelerate the shift of capital towards a new, sustainable energy mix.. Statement (82 kB)
	Sufficient domestic climate legislation critical precondition for 2015 international climate agreement 14 January 2013 London, United Kingdom In her opening remarks to the GLOBE Climate Legislation Summit in London, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres said that sufficient domestic climate legislation was a critical precondition for the 2015 international climate agreement. Statement (107 kB)

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