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Fifth global dialogue and investment-focused event under the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme
Day 1
19 - 20 May 2025
08:30h - 18:00h
EST/UTC-5
Panama City, Panama
Panama
Megapolis Convention Centre
Mitigation
UNFCCC
English
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Fifth global dialogue and investment-focused event under the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme
Day 1
19 - 20 May 2025
08:30h - 18:00h
EST/UTC-5
Panama City, Panama
Panama
Megapolis Convention Centre
Mitigation
UNFCCC
English
Related Information
Agenda

Agenda of the Fifth Global Dialogue and Investment-focused Event under the Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme

 
Notification to Parties and observer States, UN/IGOs and NGOs

Message to Parties and observer States - Invitation to the fifth global dialogue and investment-focused event under the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme

Message to UN and IGOs - Invitation to the fifth global dialogue and investment-focused event under the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme

Message to NGOs - Invitation to the fifth global dialogue and investment-focused event under the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme

Message to Parties and observer States - Mandated events taking place during Climate Week 1

Logistical information

Information for participants (A-Z) Climate Week 2025 in Panama City

Received Submissions

In accordance with Decision 2/CMA.6, para 10, we would like to remind Parties, observers, and other non-Party stakeholders to submit their views on opportunities, best practices, actionable solutions, challenges and barriers relevant to the topic via the submission portal four weeks before the dialogue.

Submissions received can be viewed here.

Related links

Fourth Global Dialogue and Investment-focused Event, 04-05 October, 2024

Third Global Dialogue and Investment-focused Event, 27-29 May 2024

Second Global Dialogue and Investment-focused Event, 15-17 October 2023

First Global Dialogue and Investment-focused Event, 3-5 June 2023

Mitigation Work Programme main page

Background

In November 2021, by Decision 1/CMA3, para. 27, Parties established a work programme to urgently scale up mitigation ambition and implementation in this critical decade in a manner that complements the global stocktake. 

In November 2022, by Decision 4/CMA.4, Parties agreed Mitigation work programme to: 

  • start immediately after the COP27/CMA4 and continue until its eighth session (2026), with a view to adopting a decision on the continuation of the work programme at that session
  • be carried out under the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA) 
  • be implemented under the guidance of the two co-chairs appointed every two years by the Chairs of the SBSTA and SBI 
  • hold at least two global dialogues every year and investment-focused events 

Fifth global dialogue and investment-focused event

The fifth global dialogue and investment-focused event (Decision 4/CMA.4, para 8 and 11) under the Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme (MWP) will take place from 19-20 May, 2025 in Panama City, Panama.

The co-chairs of the Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme are pleased to outline, that considering the submissions on suggested topics in line with the scope of the work programme from Parties, observers and other non-Party stakeholders, the fifth dialogue taking place under the work programme will focus on enabling mitigation solutions in the forest sector, drawing on national and regional experience. 

 

Webcast 

19 May 2025, all times in Panama City time
Time Room Session Webcast link
8:30 – 12:45 Meeting Room 1
  • Welcome remarks and introduction
  • Scene-setting presentations and panel discussion on best practices and solutions to address challenges and barriers to mitigation action in the forest sector, particularly to implement Article 5 of the Paris Agreement
  • Scene-setting presentations and panel discussion on approaches to enable means of implementation for actions and solutions in the forest sector, particularly to implement Article 5 of the Paris Agreement
 Link
14:10 – 15:25 Meeting Room 1

Breakout Group 1

  • Efforts to halt and reverse deforestation and forest degradation by addressing underlying drivers of forest loss
 Link
Meeting Room 2

Breakout Group 2

  • Sustainable management of forests, including implementation of sustainable agroforestry approaches and utilization of sustainable forest products

 Link
15:40 – 16:55 Meeting Room 1

Breakout Group 3

  • Enhancing forest carbon, including through afforestation/reforestation and restoration
 Link
Meeting Room 2

Breakout Group 4

  • Benefits of synergies between forest-related climate action, biodiversity conservation, and efforts to combat desertification
 Link
17:10 – 18:00 Meeting Room 1
  • Report back and closing session
 Link

 

20 May 2025, all times in Panama City time
Time Room Session Webcast link
09:00 – 9:15 Meeting Room 1
  • Welcome session
 Link
09:20 – 10:35 Meeting Room 1

Breakout Group 1

  • Expanding Access to Forest Finance: Public and Private Options, including market and non-market approaches
 Link
Meeting Room 2

Breakout Group 2

  • Enabling Policy Environments for Implementation
 Link
10:50 – 12:05 Meeting Room 1

Breakout Group 3

  • Role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ forest stewardship
 Link
Meeting Room 2

Breakout Group 4

  • Data, technology, or capacity-building efforts to unlock mitigation potential
 Link
17:10 – 18:00 Meeting Room 1

Fifth Investment-focused event

  • 14:00 – 14:15: Introduction
  • 14:15 – 14:50: Scene-setting presentation
  • 15:00 – 17:15: Regional case studies and perspectives
  • 17:30 – 18:00: Summary and reflections
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