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First global dialogue on impacts of implementation of response measures
Evidence-based approaches and holistic strategies to maximize co-benefits and minimize negative impacts of implementing NDCs
09 - 10 Sep. 2024
09:00h - 18:00h
Hybrid event, Accra, Ghana
Ghana
Response Measures
English
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First global dialogue on impacts of implementation of response measures
Evidence-based approaches and holistic strategies to maximize co-benefits and minimize negative impacts of implementing NDCs
09 - 10 Sep. 2024
09:00h - 18:00h
Hybrid event, Accra, Ghana
Ghana
Response Measures
English

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Background

COP 28, CMP 18 and CMA 5 requested the UNFCCC secretariat to organize a two-day global dialogue on the impacts of the implementation of response measures in conjunction with intersessional meetings of the Katowice Committee on Impacts in 2024 and 2025 (decisions 13/CP.18, 4/CMP.18, 19/CMA.5).

 

Report of the first Global Dialogue on impacts of implementation of response measures

available here

 
Webcast

The webcast of global dialogue can be accessed here.

Day 1 (Plenary)

 

Day 2 (Plenary)

 

Agenda

The detailed agenda of the global dialogue is available here.

DAY 1 - 9 SEPTEMBER 2024
Opening

Moderated by Harry Vreuls, the Chair of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA)

 

Opening and introduction by the Chairs of the Subsidiary Bodies

  • Harry Vreuls, Chair of the SBSTA, and Nabeel Munir, Chair of the SBI

Opening remarks by COP 28 Presidency and COP 29 Incoming Presidency

  • Soraya Gargash, COP 28 Presidency
  • Kamran Seyfullayev, COP 29 Incoming Presidency

Welcome remarks by the UNFCCC

  • Simon Stiell, UNFCCC Executive Secretary

Welcome remarks by Host Country

  • Her Excellency Hajia Samira Bawumia, Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana
Session 1: Understanding multifaceted economic, social and environmental impacts of climate change policies and actions

Chaired by Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, Paramount Chief of Asafo, and Akwamuhene of Asanteman Kumasi, Ghana

 

Scene setting presentation

Presentations by experts

Themes for breakout discussions:

  • Social, economic and environmental impacts of climate change policies and actions
  • Evidence based approaches for planning and implementation of NDCs
  • Interlinkages and cross sectoral impacts of climate change policies

Breakout group discussions, facilitated by:

  • Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu
  • Lindsay Shutes
  • Mustapha Kamal Gueye
  • Xolisa J. Ngwadla
  • Juliana Bempah (Ghana)
  • Khaled Aly Hashem Hussien (Egypt)

Note: Guiding questions for breakout group discussions can be found in the agenda

Session 2: Measurement and verification of impacts of implementing NDCs

Chaired by Kusum Lata, Team Lead, Impact Assessment Unit of Mitigation division, UNFCCC

 

Presentations by experts

World café discussions, facilitated by:

  • Andrei Marcu

Note: Guiding questions for World Café discussions can be found in the agenda

DAY 2 - 10 SEPTEMBER 2024
Opening plenary of day 2

Moderated by Harry Vreuls, the Chair of the SBSTA

Session 3: Strategies for maximizing co-benefits and minimizing negative impacts in the design and implementation of NDCs

Chaired by Stelios Pesmajoglou, Manager of NDCs/LT LED, Impact Assessment Support subdivision of Mitigation division, UNFCCC

 

Presentations by experts

Themes for breakout discussions:

  • Leveraging on stakeholder contributions
  • Designing coherent policies
  • Communicating co-benefits and adverse impacts

Breakout group discussions, facilitated by:

  • Stelios Pesmajoglou
  • Vitor Mattos Vaz (Brazil)
  • Ali Shareef
  • Soraya Gargash
  • Abzeita Djigma (Burkina Faso)
  • Ama Essel (Ghana)

Note: Guiding questions for breakout group discussions can be found in the agenda

Session 4: Support needs for use of tools and methodologies

Chaired by Albara Tawfiq, Ministry of Energy, Saudi Arabia

 

World café discussions, facilitated by:

  • Xolisa J. Ngwadla
  • Arry Simon (Antigua and Barbuda)
  • Jonathan Quevedo Tello (Peru)
  • Sangji Lee (United Nations Development Programme)

Note: Guiding questions for World Café discussions can be found in the agenda