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Speakers and moderators |
07:30 – 08:30 |
Registration
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08:30 – 08:50 |
Session 1: Opening of the Forum
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- Opening remarks, welcoming the participants and introduction of the Forum
- Overview of the 2-day Forum and messages to the participants on the Forum objective, which is to facilitate discussions on financing transition pathways that aim to catalyse the achievement of the goals of the Paris Agreement, in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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SCF Forum co-facilitators:
Ms. Katarzyna Kowalska and Ambassador Mohamed Nasr
Mr. Jiravat Ratisoontorn, Deputy Secretary General of Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning,
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand
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08:50 – 10:20 |
Session 2: Scene-setting on financing just transitions
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- A scene-setting presentation will be delivered around the following issues: (1) Opportunities and benefits that can be harnessed through transitions towards low emissions and climate-resilient development pathway and by coordinating climate action in the context of sustainable development;
(2) Ensuring transition processes are just and inclusive to leave no one behind, mitigate social risks and impacts and build stronger political support and social legitimacy for climate action at all levels; (3) Available information and data on needs, gaps, and opportunities for financing just transitions, including information in sectoral contexts; (4) Key enablers of national and sectoral just transitions towards meeting the Paris Agreement goals and achieving equitable socio-economic outcomes.
- A small panel of senior representatives from governments and institutions will be invited to share their insights on how finance can be utilized to unlock the full potential of transitions and address the priorities of countries for just and inclusive transitions.
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Session moderator: Ambassador Mohamed Nasr, SCF member
Keynote speeches:
- Mr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Special Envoy on Financing 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda (virtual)
- Ms. Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa (biography) Assistant Director-General and Regional Director, International Labour Organization
- Mr. Nick Robins (biography) Professor in Practice for Sustainable Finance, Grantham Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science Presentation
Panel discussions
- Mr. Richard Sherman, South Africa (National Just Transition Framework)
- Ms. Outi Honkatukia, European Union (Just Transition Mechanism)
- Mr. Steven Hammer, Global Partnerships and Strategy, World Bank
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10:00 – 10:20 |
Coffee break |
10:20 – 11:00 |
Session 3: Integrating just transitions into national climate plans and development strategies
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This plenary session will focus on the development and implementation of countries’ national climate plans and development strategies that can harness the benefits and opportunities of transitions and ensure just and inclusive transitions for the workforce and other people who may be adversely impacted by the transitions.
It will also focus on insights and lessons learned by financial institutions and support providers in assisting countries to reflect elements of just transitions, such as socioeconomic equity and sustainable development, into the national climate plans.
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Session moderator: Ms. Katarzyna Kowalska, SCF member
Presenter:
Mr. Kamal Djemouai, Africa Adaptation Initiative Presentation
- Ms. Sangji Lee (biography) Climate Change and Green Economy Technical Specialist, UNDP (virtual)
- Ms. Makie Yoshida (biography) Climate Change Specialist, FAO
- Mr. Peter Govindasamy (biography)
Co-Chair of the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures
Plenary discussion
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11:00 – 12:10 |
Breakout group discussions on integrating just transitions into national climate plans and development strategies |
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Group #1: Identification of challenges and opportunities relating to just transitions
This group will discuss ways to identify opportunities provided and challenges posed by climate actions to workforce, sectors, regions, and communities. It will also discuss availability and analysis of data and information relating to potential benefits, risks, and impacts of transitions.
Moderator: Ambassador Janine Felson (biography) Belize
Case study presenter:
- Ms. Sandra Guzman
(biography) General Director, Climate Finance Group for Latin America and the Caribbean Presentation
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Group #2: Inclusive stakeholder engagement and governance mechanisms for just transitions.
This group will discuss identification of stakeholders impacted by the transitions, in the context of nationally defined development priorities, ways to overcome resistance against transitions and ensuring ownership and accountability, and possible coordination and governance mechanisms at the national and sub-national levels.
Moderator: Mr. Kevin Adams
(biography) SCF Member
Case study presenter:
- Mr. Jeremy Anderson (biography) Director, International Transport Workers’ Federation (Trade Union NGOs) Presentation
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Group #3: Development and alignment of sectoral plans for just transitions
This group will discuss identification of sector-specific opportunities and challenges for fair and equitable transitions and vertical and horizontal alignments of the sectoral just transition plans. It will also look at facilitating tripartite discussions (government-employer-workers) within sectors and industries and capacity-building support for facilitating just transitions of sectoral stakeholders.
Moderator: Mr. Eric Roeder (biography) Technical specialist on Green Jobs, International Labour Organization
Case study presenter:
- Mr. Niclas Hällström (biography) Director of What's Next Forum (virtual)
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12:10 – 12:30 |
Report-back of the breakout groups moderators, followed by a moderator discussion
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Session moderator: Ms. Katarzyna Kowalska, SCF member
Breakout group moderators
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12:30 – 13:40 |
Lunch |
13:40 – 14:20 |
Session 4: Options to mobilize and access financial resources for just transitions
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This plenary session will focus on possible ways to mobilize and access financial resources required for just transitions, by exploring potential sources and instruments and highlighting examples from international, regional, and domestic levels.
Also, the session will highlight experiences of countries to access financial resources for just transitions through multilateral and bilateral channels and available support programmes and activities.
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Session moderator: Ambassador Diann Black-Layne, SCF member
Presenters:
- Ms. Suranjali Tandon
(biography)
Associate Professor, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, India (Towards a Just Transition Finance Roadmap for India) (virtual) Presentation
Panel:
- Ms. Claudia Gutierrez
(biography) Chair, Energy and Environment Commission, International Chamber of Commerce in Bolivia
- Mr. Bradley Hiller, Lead Climate Change Specialist, Islamic Development Bank (virtual)
- Ms. Liane Schalatek (biography) Associate Director, Heinrich Böll Stiftung Washington DC
Plenary discussion
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14:20 – 14:40 |
Coffee break |
14:40 – 16:00 |
Breakout group discussions on mobilization of and access to finance for just transitions |
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Group #1: Financial sources for just transitions
This group will discuss available public, private and innovative sources of finance for just transitions at international, regional and national levels, and programmatic focus of these sources. It will also discuss best practices and lessons learned in accessing these sources.
Moderator: Mr. Raju Pandit (biography) Nepal
Case study presenter:
- Mr. Sander Happaerts (biography) Policy analyst, EU Just Transition Fund (virtual) Presentation
- Ms. Catherine Goldberg, USA
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Group #2: Financial instruments for just transitions.
This group will discuss available financial instruments, including grants, loans, bonds, blended finance, and insurance, for a range of users from retail customers to businesses, corporations, and capital markets. Potential benefits, implications, and available support for utilizing the instruments by the affected regions and groups will also be discussed.
Moderator: Ms. Elena Pereira, Honduras
Case study presenter:
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Group #3: Experience of sub-national and local actors in mobilizing and accessing financing for just transitions
This group will focus on lessons learned in mobilizing and accessing financing just transitions at the sub-national and local levels. There will be case studies with examples of sources and instruments (and the associated policies and regulations), which aim to address the needs and priorities of people, including SMSEs, that require support for just transitions.
Moderator: Mr. Mahamat Assouyouti (biography) Adaptation Fund Board Secretariat
Case study presenter:
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16:00 – 16:20 |
Report-back of the breakout groups moderators, followed by a moderator discussion
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Session moderator: Ambassador Diann Black-Layne, SCF member
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16:20 – 16:30 |
Wrap-up of day 1 by SCF Forum co-facilitators |