Second global dialogue and the second investment-focused event under the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme

15 - 17 Oct. 2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

15-16 October, 2nd Global Dialogue: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and 17 October, 2nd Investment-focused event: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)

Mitigation

English

Second global dialogue and the second investment-focused event under the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme

15 - 17 Oct. 2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

15-16 October, 2nd Global Dialogue: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and 17 October, 2nd Investment-focused event: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)

Mitigation

English

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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

Second global dialogue and investment-focused event

The second 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) took place from 15 to 17 October, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Pursuant to the same decision, the co-chairs of the work programme have selected the topics to be discussed at each dialogue in 2023, which will focus on accelerating just energy transition, including by:

Implementing policies and measures with a global overview and country-specific experience;
Addressing financial, technological and capacity-building needs in this area, such as through international cooperation, including with non-Party stakeholders, and provision of support to developing countries;
Promoting sustainable development and understanding socioeconomic effects.

In particular, the second global dialogue addressed the theme of accelerating just energy transition in transport systems. Following the structure of the first global dialogue, participants discussed opportunities and actionable solutions, as well as barriers and challenges, in the transport sector.

Below is the list of subtopics for discussion:

(a) Deploying and shifting to collective and non-motorized modes of transport (rail, urban public transit, cycling, etc.);

(b) Energy and resource efficiency in the transport sector (design improvements, circular economy and material changes, vehicle vintage, carpooling, etc.);

(d) Shifting to low- or zero-carbon fuels (hydrogen, biofuels, biogas, compressed natural gas).

Presentations Global Dialogue Day 1 (15 October 2023)

Presentations Global Dialogue on 15 October 2023	Link
Deploying and shifting to collective and non-motorized modes of transport (rail, urban public transit, cycling, etc.)
Deploying and shifting to collective and non-motorized modes of transport (rail, urban public transit, cycling, etc.) Philip Turner, Head of Sustainable Development, International Association of Public Transport (UITP)	Webcast Link
Deploying & Shifting to Collective & Non-motorized Transport Modes Amanda Ngabirano, Professor, University of Makerere, Uganda, Ex-vice president of World Cycling Alliance	Webcast Link
Energy and resource efficiency in the transport sector (design improvements, circular economy and material changes, vehicle vintage, carpooling, etc.)
How to halve transport emissions by 2030 through exponential scaling of solutions Johan Falk, CEO, Exponential Roadmap Initiative	Webcast Link
Resource efficiency in the transport sector Karla Cervantes Barron, Research Associate in Climate Compatible Growth, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge	Webcast Link
Electrification of vehicles (infrastructure, batteries and minerals)
Accelerating Just Energy Transition in Transport Systems Anvita Arora, Program Director, Transport & Infrastructure, King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC)	Webcast Link
Global EV Outlook 2023 Elizabeth Connelly, Lead Global EV Outlook, International Energy Agency (IEA)	Webcast Link
Shifting to low- or zero-carbon fuels (hydrogen, biofuels, biogas, compressed natural gas)
Accelerating Energy Transition: Overview - shifting to low- or zero-carbon fuels Gurbuz Gonul, Director, Country Engagement and Partnerships, IRENA	Webcast Link
Role of e-fuels in enabling a resilient mobility transition Amer Ahmad Amer, Transport Chief Technologist, Research and Development Center, ARAMCO	Webcast Link

Presentations Global Dialogue Day 2 (16 October 2023)

Presentations Global Dialogue on 16 October 2023	Link
Barriers, challenges, and financing issues to Just Energy Transition in the Transport Sector: Financing issues
Barriers, challenges, and financing issues to energy transition in the transport sector Binyam Reja, Global Practice Manager, Transport Global Unit, World Bank Group	Webcast Link
Financing Just Energy Transitions in Transport: Barriers and Challenge Celine Tan, Professor, University of Warwick, UK	Webcast Link
Barriers, challenges, and financing issues to Just Energy Transition in the Transport Sector: Technology and capacity challenges
Technology and capacity challenges to Just Energy Transition in the Transport Sector Mareer Mohamed Hunsy, Climate Change Expert, Technology Executive Committee (TEC)	Webcast Link
Introduction to barriers, challenges, and financing issues to Just Energy Transition in the Transport Sector: Technology and Capacity Challenges Roland Roesch, Director of Innovation and Technology Centre, IRENA	Webcast Link
Barriers, challenges, and financing issues to Just Energy Transition in the Transport Sector: Barriers and challenges around addressing sustainable development and socioeconomic impacts
Barriers and challenges around addressing sustainable development and socioeconomic impacts John Mark Mwanika, Program Officer - Amalgamated Transport and General Workers Union (ATGWU), Chair of Urban Transport Committee, Gig Economy Working Group and Co-Chair Sustainable Transport Working Group - International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), Team Member - Global Labour Institute (GLI)	Webcast Link
Barriers, challenges, and financing issues to Just Energy Transition in the Transport Sector: Barriers and challenges around policies and measures
Barriers and challenges around policies and measures Maruxa Cardama, Secretary General, SLOCAT	Webcast Link
Barriers and Challenges around Policies and Measures Mahua Acharya, Former CEO, Convergence Energy Services Limited India (CESL India)	Webcast Link

Presentations Investment Focused Event (17 October 2023) - Session I

Session I: Opening session	Link
Introductory remarks on accessing finance for mitigation projects
2nd Global Dialogue and 2nd Investment-focused Event under the Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation ambition and Implementation Work Programme H.E. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion, COP 27 Presidency, Egypt	Video not available
NDC PARTNERSHIP and the MWP: Foster Private Sector Financing for NDCs Romeo Bertolini, Deputy Director of Country Engagement, NDC Partnership Support Unit	Webcast Link
Accelerating innovation and investment in Low-Emission Transport Devindranauth Bissoon, Senior Infrastructure Specialist, Green Climate Fund	Video not available
Unlocking Accessible EV Finance Julia Fonteles, Associate, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)	Webcast Link
Presentation of successful case studies on energy transition in transport sector
Transforming Transit in South Africa - How formalizing informal transit operations can support sector decarbonization Edward Beukes, Senior Urban Transport Specialist, World Bank	Video not available
India EV Leasing & Financing Platform ("Futuro") Abhishek Poddar, India Country Head, Macquarie Group	Video not available
Energy Transition in Transport Sector Successful Case Study Bogota - TRANSMILENIO Susana Milena Ricaurte Farfan, Advisor, Ministry of Transport, Colombia	Webcast Link

Presentations Investment Focused Event (17 October 2023) - Session II

Session II: Pitch hub: from concept to finance: preparation and planning	Link
Electro Mobility of Costa Rica’s Great Metro Area Costa Rica, IRENA	Webcast Link
Promotion of Electric Motorcycles in Uganda with focus on the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) Uganda, NDC Partnership	Webcast Link
RE Southeast Suriname as part of the NAMA Suriname	Webcast Link
De-risking Facility for Energy Performance Contracting in Mauritius Mauritius	Webcast Link
Rural Electrification with mini-grids Rwanda, NDC Partnership	Video not available
Lusaka Renewable Energy Project Zambia, NDC Partnership	Video not available
Pay-As-You-Drive battery financing business electrifying bus transport Kenya, Regional Platforms for Climate Projects	Webcast Link
Decarbonizing the public bus sector resulting in reduction of CO2emissions in the transportation sector through introduction of electric buses Fiji, Regional Platforms for Climate Projects	Webcast Link

Presentation for panel discussion Investment Focused Event (17 October 2023) - Session III

Session III: Addressing structural barriers to clean energy investment	Link
Investment Enablers in Emerging Markets Martin Nagell, Director of M&A, Masdar	Video not available

Session III: Addressing structural barriers to clean energy investment

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Investment Enablers in Emerging Markets

Martin Nagell, Director of M&A, Masdar

Video not available

Presentations Investment Focused Event (17 October 2023) - Session IV

Session IV: Regional opportunities for mobilizing investment	Link
Opportunities for Energy Transition in the African Transport Sector Focus on Africa and MENA: Abimbola Olufore Wycliffe, Head, Investment and Technology Promotion Office, UNIDO	Video not available
Regional Opportunities for mobilizing investment for low-carbon transport Focus on Asia: Kishlaya Misra, Senior Investment Officer, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)	Webcast Link
Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme Focus on Latin America and Caribbean: Mr. Jorge Abrache, Vice President for Private Sector, Development Bank of Latin America (CAF)	Webcast Link
Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme in 2023 - Regional opportunities – West and Eastern Europe and other States Focus on eastern and western European and other States: Nancy Saich, Chief Climate Change Expert, European Investment Bank (EIB)	Video not available

Webcast Links

MWP Global Dialogue Day 1 - 15 October 2023

Room	Link
Opening (Plenary) and BOG 1: Room Atrium	Webcast Link
BOG 2: Room Auditorium	Webcast Link
BOG 3: Room Amphitheatre	Webcast Link
BOG 4: Room Classroom	Webcast Link

MWP Global Dialogue Day 2 - 16 October 2023

Room	Link
Opening Day 2: Room Atrium (Plenary)	Webcast Link
BOG 1 - Room Atrium	Webcast Link
BOG 2 - Room Auditorium	Webcast Link
BOG 3 - Room Amphitheatre	Webcast Link
BOG 4 - Room Classroom	Webcast Link
Closing: Room Atrium (Plenary)	Webcast Link

MWP Investment Focused Event - 17 October 2023

Plenary - Morning session \| Pitch Hub 1 \| Plenary - Afternoon session Room 12 Hall 4	Webcast Link
Pitch Hub 2 Room 4 Hall 2	Webcast Link

Plenary - Morning session | Pitch Hub 1 | Plenary - Afternoon session

Room 12 Hall 4

Webcast Link

Pitch Hub 2
Room 4 Hall 2