TIME

FORMAT/THEME

11:30 – 11:40
(10 min)

Opening and introduction

• Joy Mlambo, Associate Programme Officer, UN Climate Change

11:40 – 12:00
(20 min)

Overview presentation on ACE and the Glasgow Work Programme on ACE

• Hyunjin Chang, Associate Programme Officer, UN Climate Change

12:00 – 13:00
(60 min)

[Presentations] National ACE focal points from the region share their good practices and experience in implementing ACE.

Presenters:

• Emmanuel Tachie-Obeng, Ghana
• Teddy P. Taylor, Liberia
• Hannah Kasongo Siame, Malawi
• Bob Natifu, Uganda
• Tatenda Mutasa, Zimbabwe

Q&A

13:00 – 13:30
(30 min)

[Panel Discussion] The panel from UN and non-governmental organizations discusses region’s potential in accelerating ACE implementation.

Panellists:

• Paxina Chileshe, Regional Climate and Environment Specialist, IFAD
• Zainab Rachdi, Program Manager of the African Green Universities and Youth Education Network, International Centre Hassan II for Environmental Training
• Amanda McKee, Knowledge and Learning Director, NDC Partnership

Q&A

13:30 – 14:20
(50 min)

[Breakout discussion] Participants are invited to discuss priorities in promoting ACE implementation at the national and regional level and identify potential opportunities for collaboration.

14:20 – 14:30
(10 min)

Wrap-up and closing