Opening

• Ms. Lotte Machon, State Secretary for Development Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark (opening speech)
• Ms. Marianne Karlsen, Chair, Subsidiary Body for Implementation 
• Mr. Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu, Chair, Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice 

Introduction to the workshop

Session 1: Operational modalities

This session focuses on exploring possible operational modalities of the Network.

The discussion will start with brief presentations by two Parties, sharing their perspectives on ways in which the Santiago Network operational modalities can ensure to fulfil its functions, followed by commentaries from organizations who will share lessons learned from existing programmes and experiences that could inform the operational modalities of the Network.

Parties

• Mr. Adao Soares Barbosa, LDCs (presentation)
• Ms. Kajsa Natby, EU (presentation)

Organizations

• Ms. Loretta Girardet, UNDRR (presentation)
• Mr. Reinhard Mechler, IIASA
• Ms. Heidi White, Practical Action

Open discussion in a small group setting.

All groups address the following guiding questions: 

1. What are the lessons learned from similar initiatives/bodies/networks that can inform the operational modalities of the Santiago Network to facilitate technical assistance catalyzed to vulnerable developing countries that is demand-driven and needs-based? 

2. What modalities could enable monitoring and evaluation of the technical assistance catalyzed?  

   1. What are the ways to facilitate the matching of the most appropriate/suited technical assistance will be catalyzed? 

Session 2: Structure

This session focuses on exploring the possible structure of the Network.

The discussion will start with brief presentations by two Parties, sharing their perspectives on a possible structure of the Network, followed by commentaries from representatives from organizations who will share lessons learned from existing programmes and experiences that could inform the shaping of the structure of the Network.

Parties

• Mr. Mahmud Hossain, Bangladesh (presentation)
• Ms. Sierra Woodruff, United States of America

Organizations

• Ms. Carina Bachofen and Mr. Simon Loveday, IFRC (presentation)
• Mr. Rajiv Garg, CTCN (presentation)

Continuation of session 2

Open discussion in a small group setting.

All groups address the following guiding questions: 

1. How could the Santiago Network be structured to fulfil its functions? 

2. What are key considerations to take into account for hosting the potential convening or coordinating body of Santiago network that facilitates robust, transparent, and Party-driven support in vulnerable countries? 

Organizational remarks for Day 2

• Session 1 groups
• Session 2 groups

Session 3: The role of the Executive Committee and its expert groups, task force and technical expert group

This session focuses on exploring the possible role of the Executive Committee (ExCom) and its thematic groups in the operation of the Network.

The discussion will start with brief presentations by two Parties, sharing their perspectives on ways in which the ExCom can facilitate the operations of the Network, including ways in which the existing products and mandates of these bodies can be utilized in the process under the Network.

These first presentations will be followed by a panel of representatives from the ExCom and its bodies, and other organizations, who will elaborate on the types of products/mandates and planned activities that could facilitate the implementation of the functions of the Network.

Parties

• Mr. Thomas Lerenten Lelekoitien, Kenya (presentation)
• Ms. Tove Stub, Norway

Organizations

• WIM ExCom (presentation)
• Ms. Magdalena Mirwald, MCII (presentation)
• Mr. Mattias Soderberg, ACT Alliance (presentation)

Continuation of session 3

Open discussion in a small group setting.

All groups address the following guiding questions: 

1. How can the ExCom and its groups best contribute to the operation of the Network? 

2. How can the Santiago Network build on and benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the ExCom and its expert groups? 

Session 4: The role of loss and damage contact points and other relevant stakeholders at the subnational, national, and regional level

This session focuses on how Parties will interact and communicate with the Network, in particular on the role of loss and damage contact points and other stakeholders.

The discussion will start with presentations by two Parties, followed by a panel of representatives from organizations who will share their commentaries.

Parties

• Ms. Angela Rivera, AILAC (presentation)
• Mr. Russell Miles, Australia

Organizations

• Ms. Amanda Kron, OHCHR (presentation)
• Mr. Animesh Kumar, UNDRR (presentation)

Open discussion in a small group setting.

All groups address the following guiding questions: 

1. Interested UNFCCC national focal points have nominated L&D contact points. How will L&D contact points fit in the operations of the Santiago Network?  

2. Who are the other relevant stakeholders that would benefit from the Santiago Network and how would they effectively participate?  

Session 5: Possible elements for the terms of reference of a potential convening or coordinating body that may provide secretarial services to facilitate work under the Santiago network

Part 1 – Plenary session

This session focuses on elements to be considered in the terms of reference of a potential convening or coordinating body for the Network, and could also discuss possible next steps in the process to select/identify the body.

Parties

• Ms. Rosa Ana González, LMDC Group (presentation)
• Ms. Maude Dufort-Labbé, Canada

Organizations

• Mr. Colin McQuistan, Practical Action (presentation)
• Ms. Rose Mwebaza, UNEP (presentation)

Open discussion 

Guiding questions:  

1. What elements could be included in the Terms of Reference? 

2. What needs to be decided at COP 27, and what would be arranged by the convening/coordinating body?  

Organizational remarks for Day 3

Reporting back from the small group discussions  

• Session 3 groups 

• Session 4 groups 

Introduction by the Chair for the small group discussions for Session 5 

Continuation of session 5: Possible elements for the terms of reference of a potential convening or coordinating body that may provide secretarial services to facilitate work under the Santiago Network

Part 2 – Small group discussions 

Guiding questions: 

1. What elements could be included in the ToR? 

2. What needs to be decided at COP 27, and what would be arranged by the convening/coordinating body?  

3. What could be the criteria for selecting a potential convening or coordinating body of the Network? 

Document for session 5

13:30-14:30

Session 6: Final session 

Continuation of session 5 and discussion of any other emerging topics  

Part 3 – Report back and plenary discussion

• Reporting back from the small group discussions  

• Any other emerging topics 

Closing session 

Mr. Paul Desanker, UNFCCC secretariat 

Ms. Anette Albjerg Ejersted, Denmark

Mr. Frode Neergaard, Denmark 

Ms. Marianne Karlsen, Chair, Subsidiary Body for Implementation