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Dialogues
1st Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention
10 - 11 Jun. 2013
15:00h - 18:00h
Bonn, Germany
Germany
Room REGER, Hotel Maritim
Hotel Maritim
English
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Dialogues
1st Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention
10 - 11 Jun. 2013
15:00h - 18:00h
Bonn, Germany
Germany
Room REGER, Hotel Maritim
Hotel Maritim
English

Outcomes: The summary report on the 1st Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention is available here.
 

10 June 2013, 15:00-18:00

Opening (15:00-15:15)

UNFCCC Deputy Executive Secretary Mr. Richard Kinley

Welcoming remarks

Chair of the SBI and Chair of the 1st Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow Objectives and organization of the Dialogue
Co-facilitator Ms. Adriana Valenzuela (Dominican Republic) Introductory remarks
Co-facilitator Mr. Richard Merzian (Australia) Introductory remarks

Session I: Panel discussion on strategic approaches and long-term planning of climate change education (15:15-16:00)

Dominican Republic Mr. Moisés Álvarez National Coordinator for the UN CC:Learn Project and Technical Director of the National Council for Climate Change and Clean Development Mechanism
France Ms. Marie Jaudet National Focal Point for Article 6 of the UNFCCC
Indonesia Ms. Amanda Katili Niode Coordinator of the Division of Communication, Information and Education, National Council on Climate Change and National Focal Point for Article 6 of the UNFCCC
Malawi Mr. Fritz Kadyoma Chief Curriculum Specialist and Assistant Director, Department of Curriculum Development, Malawi Institute of Education
Uganda Mr. Bob Natifu Senior Climate Change Officer, Climate Change Unit of the Ministry of Water and Environment
Ukraine Mr. Roman Kharytonov National Focal Point for Article 6 of the UNFCCC

Focus questions for discussion by panelists

  • What process do you use to assess needs for climate change education at all levels and how do you prioritize these needs?
  • How do you ensure sustainability of results and a long-term impact of your national strategies and action plans on climate change education?
  • How are international policies on climate change translated into national action on education in your country?

Session II: Challenges, good practices and lessons learned from the implementation of climate change education at the national level
(16:00-17:30)

Mauritius Mr. Jogeeswar Seewoobaduth Recommendations from the Expert Meeting on Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development in Africa hosted by Mauritius
Sweden Mr. Mats Kullberg Climate Change Education - a Tool for National and International Objectives
United States Mr. Frank Niepold United States Perspective on the Challenges, Good Practices and Lessons Learned from the Implementation of Climate Change Education at the National Level
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Ms. Harriet Thew Learn, Speak Out, Take Action - the WAGGGS Approach to Non-Formal Climate Change Education
International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change Ms. Pasang Dolma Sherpa Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change
Centre for Environment Education Ms. Rixa Schwarz Beyond Awareness: Education as a Driver of Change

Dialogue between presenters and participants based on the below focus issues

  • Interconnection of formal, non-formal and informal education on climate change
  • Role and experiences of various stakeholders
  • Interlinkages between science, traditional knowledge and education on climate change
  • Introduction of climate change in school curricula

Session III: Measuring for results (17:30-17:55)

Japan Mr. Makoto Kato Japan's Experiences with Climate Change Education - Relevant Aspects with Measuring the Effectiveness
The Gambia Mr. Bubu Pateh Jallow Examples of Results-based Activities on Climate Change Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations/ Youth and United Nations Global Alliance Ms. Lucia Palombi Measuring for Results in Climate Change Education: A 'Behaviour Change' Approach

Dialogue between presenters and participants based on the below focus issues

  • Approaches to measuring the effectiveness of climate change education
  • Introduction of ‘results-based’ education on climate change

Closing of Day 1

Chair of the SBI and Chair of the 1st Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention (or co-facilitators) Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow Closing remarks and wrap-up of Day 1

 

11 June 2013, 15:00-18:00

Opening (15:00-15:05)

Co-facilitator


Mr. Richard Merzian (Australia)

Opening remarks

 

Session IV: Challenges, good practices and lessons learned from the planning, implementation and evaluation of climate change training at the national level (15:05-16:15)

Regional Environmental Centre for Central and Eastern Europe Ms. Mariia Khovanskaia Trainings on the Supra-Regional Level: More Value - More Challenge
United Nations University Ms. Zinaida Fadeeva Emerging Learning Systems for Low Carbon Resilient Development
Engineering Staff College of India Ms. Shalini Sharma Climate Change: Capacity Building Scenario in India
Greenhouse Gas Management Institute Mr. Stelios Pesmajoglou Scaling a Professional Climate Change Workforce
International Labour Organziation Mr. Marek Harsdorff Skills needs in a Transition to Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Economies, Empirical Evidence from ILO's Green Jobs Program

Dialogue between presenters and participants based on the below focus issues

  • Skills and competences required for addressing climate change
  • Technical and vocational training
  • Professional learning

Session V: Opportunities for strengthening the implementation of climate change education and training through international cooperation (16:15-17:45)

China Mr. Yucheng Zhang Enhancing Capacity Building through South-South Cooperation
European Union Mr. Tony Carritt EU support for climate training in LDCs: some examples
UNICEF

UNDP

UNEP

UNITAR

UNESCO

UNU

UNFCCC

WHO
Ms. Jazmin Burgess

Ms. Jennifer Baumwoll

Ms. Fanina Kodre-Alexander

Mr. Achim Halpaap

Ms. Julia Viehöfer

Ms. Zinaida Fadeeva

Mr. Moritz Weigel

Mr. Yassen Tcholakov
Joint presentation on the United Nations Alliance on Climate Change Education, Training and Public Awareness
Global Environment Facility Secretariat Mr. Rawleston Moore GEF Support to Advance Climate Change Education and Training

Closing of the 1st Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention (17:45-18:00)

Wrap-up and closing remarks by Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow, Chair of the SBI and Chair of the 1st Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention