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Petersberg COP 18/CMP 8 President's speech at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue IV
6-7 May 2013
Berlin, Germany
In his pdf-icon 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.
Christiana Figueres 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.
pdf-icon Press release (117 kB)
image 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 pdf-icon 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.
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image 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.
pdf-icon Press release (133 kB)
Speech 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.
pdf-icon Statement (86 kB)
Visit of G 77 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.
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Boston 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.
pdf-icon Statement (122 kB)
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Speech 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).
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image 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
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image 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"
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speech 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.
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Twitter 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.
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Speech 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.
pdf-icon Press release (161 kB)
Speech 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.
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image 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.
Image 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.
pdf-icon Statement (86 kB)
Pacific Energy Summit website
Image 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.
pdf-icon Statement (115 kB)
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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 pdf-icon 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.

Image 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.
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Momentum for Change 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.
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Twitter 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
Image 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.
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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.
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Image 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.
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Speech Statement by Ms. Christiana Figueres
4 December 2012
UNFCCC Executive Secretary
Statement, pdf-icon Arabic (1149 kB) , pdf-icon English (106 kB)
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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.
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Image 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.
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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.
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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.
pdf-icon 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..
pdf-icon 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.
pdf-icon Statement (107 kB)
 
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