Background: Recognizing the sense of urgency conveyed by Parties at CMA 4 and the need for a more structured approach to technical discussions, the co-chairs of the ad hoc work programme on the new collective quantified goal on climate finance (NCQG) propose that technical expert dialogues be organized in a manner that facilitates a shift of discussions from scoping the elements of NCQG to identifying clear options for the goal's framing and structure, as well as how the goal would be implemented. The 2023 workplan prepared by the co-chairs of the ad hoc work programme will outline the preliminary topics for each technical expert dialogue in 2023 to ensure options across all elements of the goal are developed ahead of CMA 5 for consideration by Parties, including, inter alia, quantity, quality, scope and access features, as well as sources of funding, of the goal and transparency arrangements to track progress towards achievement of the goal.
Objective: The fifth technical expert dialogue aims to discuss and identify potential options for the framing and structure of the NCQG, particularly elements related to the temporal scope and timeframe of the goal, how the goal may be structured with quantitative and qualitative elements.
Format and participation: The technical expert dialogues are mandated to be held in different regions. The fifth technical expert dialogue will take place over three days in Vienna, Austria, and is open to nominated Party and non-Party stakeholders for on-site participation. To ensure inclusive and broader participation, the dialogue will be held in a hybrid format, enabling virtual participation. As mandated, the dialogue will have webcast.
The technical expert dialogues in 2023 will be organized to facilitate technical discussions on the NCQG, comprising primarily of focused working groups where participants are tasked with identifying and developing options, including challenges and opportunities, for specific elements of the NCQG. Depending on the topic, thought-provoking or scene-setting expert presentations or inputs prior to working group sessions may be held to help inform the task of identifying options. In addition, after each working group session, sufficient time will be dedicated to report back on options identified, and for open discussion among all participants to exchange views on the options.
In addition, the technical expert dialogues also present an opportunity for dynamic and interactive exchanges of a wide range of perspectives and experiences on the potential design and implementation of the NCQG. The provisional programme presents the themes and topics for discussion at the fifth technical expert dialogue. It takes into account the views expressed by Parties and non-Party stakeholders in their submissions as well as the views expressed during informal consultations held with interested groups of Parties upon their request as at 23 February 2023. Guiding questions for each topic are outlined here.
Day 1: Wednesday, 8 March 2023
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| 08:00 |
Registration |
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09:00 –10:30
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Opening and introductory remarks (60 min) |
Welcoming remarks (20 min)
- Daniele Violetti,bio UNFCCC secretariat
- Helmut Hojesky,bio Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, Government of Austria
- Ambassador Mohamed Nasr,bio COP27 Presidency lead negotiator
Introduction by the co-chairs (15–20 min)
- Overview of the NCQG workplan in 2023
- Overview of the organization of the fifth technical expert dialogue by the co-chairs
Introductory thought-provoking remarks (15-20 min)
- Jeffrey Sachs,bio Director Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University
Options for the structure of the goal, including quantitative and qualitative elements
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| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee break
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| 11:00 – 12:30 |
Working groups (60 min)
Options on temporal scope
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| 12:30 - 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 –15:30
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Ice breaking activity (10 min)
Report back of working groups and open discussions (90 min)
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Moderators: Fiona Gilbert and Zaheer Fakir, co-chairs of the ad hoc work programme on the NCQGbio |
| 15:30–15:45 |
Coffee break |
| 15:45 – 16:15 |
Thought-provoking presentation (15 min)
Views on options for the framing and structure of the NCQG (15 min)
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Amar Bhattacharya,bio Brookings Institution
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| 16:15 – 16:30 |
Wrap-up of the day (10–15 min) |
Moderators: Fiona Gilbert and Zaheer Fakir, co-chairs of the ad hoc work programme on the NCQG |
Day 2: Thursday, 9 March 2023
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09:00 – 09:20
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Ice breaking activity (10 min)
Recap and introduction
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Recap from day I
Fiona Gilbert and Zaheer Fakir, co-chairs of the ad hoc work programme on the NCQG
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09:20 – 09:45
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Options for the structure of the goal, including quantitative and qualitative elements |
Introductory thought-provoking remarks
Structure of the goal
Pekka Moren,bio Special Representative of Finance Minister, Climate Action at Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action Presentation
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09:45 – 11:00
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Working groups (60 min)
Options for the structure of the goal
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| 11:00 – 11:20 |
Coffee break |
| 11:20– 12:30 |
Working groups– continued (60 min)
Options for the structure of the goal |
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| 12:30 - 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 – 15:30
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Ice breaking activity (10 min)
Report back and discussions (90 min)
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Moderators: Fiona Gilbert and Zaheer Fakir, co-chairs of the ad hoc work programme on the NCQG |
| 15:30 – 15:45 |
Coffee break |
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15:45 – 16:15
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Presentation on climate finance needs to limit global warming to 1.5°C (15 min)
This session will feature an overview presentation on options to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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- Cor Marijs,bio Senior Expert, Vivid Economics Presentation
- Sara Jane Ahmed,bio Founder of the Financial Futures Center and an advisor to the Vulnerable 20 Group of Finance Ministers of the Climate Vulnerable Forum
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16:15–16:45
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Wrap-up of the day (10–15 mins)
Brief reflections on the discussions of the day and if additional time is required before discussing options for principles of the NCQG.
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Moderators: Fiona Gilbert and Zaheer Fakir, co-chairs of the ad hoc work programme on the NCQG |
Day 3: Friday, 10 March 2023
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09:00 – 09:20
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Ice breaking activity (10 min)
Recap and introduction
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Recap from day II
Fiona Gilbert and Zaheer Fakir, co-chairs of the ad hoc work programme on the NCQG
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09:20 – 10:00
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Overview presentations on options for the temporal scope and structure of the goal (20 min each)
This session will present options based on the views expressed on the temporal scope of the goal and its structure, including possible quantitative and qualitative elements thereof, that emerged throughout the discussions.
Open discussions (60 min)
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- Mahlet Melkie,bio RMI
- David McCauley,bio Senior Climate Finance Consultant
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| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Coffee break |
| 10:30 – 12:30 |
Overview presentations on options for structure of the goal (20 min each)
This session will present options based on the views expressed on the temporal scope of the goal and its structure, including possible quantitative and qualitative elements thereof, that emerged throughout the discussions.
Open discussions (60 min) |
- Stephen Hammer,bio World Bank
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| 12:30 - 14:00 |
Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:15 |
Ice breaking activity (10 min)
Stocktake session: Identifying further technical issues and elements for political consideration (60 min)
Participants are invited to identify key issues from the discussions held over the course of the three days that require further technical input in future technical expert dialogues, and issues which require further political guidance at the 2023 high-level ministerial dialogue on the NCQG. |
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15:15 – 15:30
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Coffee break
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15:30 – 16:15
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Wrap up and way forward (45 min)
During this session, participants are invited to reflect on their key takeaway messages from the discussions held on options for the temporal scope of the goal and structure of the NCQG. In doing so, participants are invited to reflect on areas that require further deliberations during the year, including by identifying linkages with other elements.
The co-chairs will also provide an outlook to the organization of the upcoming technical expert dialogues based on the 2023 workplan and the discussions held at the fifth technical expert dialogue. |
Moderators: Fiona Gilbert and Zaheer Fakir, co-chairs of the ad hoc work programme on the NCQG |
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16:15 – 16:30
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Closing |
Closing remarks |
