| 9:00–9:15 |
Opening - welcome and opening remarks |
- Introduction of the 2017 focus area of the PCCB (capacity-building activities for the implementation of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in the context of the Paris Agreement)
- Presentation of the agenda and organization of work |
- PCCB Co-Chairs |
| 9:15–10:15 |
Discussion on complementarity between the Durban Forum and the work of the PCCB |
Presentation
- Brief introduction of the Durban Forum
- Summary of the discussions held at its 4th, 5th and 6th meetings, and key takeaways |
- Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow, SBI Chair & Chair of the Durban Forum |
| |
Round-table discussion
Guiding question
• How to best facilitate, ensure and maximize complementarity between the discussions of the Durban Forum and the thematic work of the PCCB? |
- Mr. Ari Huhtala, Moderator |
| 10.15–10.30 |
Coffee break |
| 10:30–11:00 |
Workshop on capacity-building and the implementation of the Paris Agreement
organized by the Moroccan Presidency, Rabat, Morocco, March 2017 |
| Key outcomes of the workshop |
- Mr. Mohamed Nbou, Director, Ministry of the Environment of Morocco & PCCB member |
| Q&A session |
|
| 11:00–13:00 |
Session I: Initiatives or partnerships supporting capacity-building activities for the implementation of NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement
Existing initiatives and partnerships supporting capacity-building activities, and ways to strengthen networks and collaboration between actors under and outside the Convention |
| Presentation |
- Mr. Rob Bradley, Director for Knowledge, NDC Partnership |
| Presentation: Capacity-building - CDKN's approach & lessons learned |
- Mr. Ari Huhtala, Climate and Development Knowledge Network |
| Presentation: Supporting capacity-building needs of developing countries - GEF experience |
- Ms. Chizuru Aoki, Global Environment Facility |
| Presentation: Capacity-building for the implementation of NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement: support provided by the Green Climate Fund |
- Mr. Clifford Polycarp, Green Climate Fund |
| Presentation: CTCN - supporting capacity-building activities for implementation of NDCs in context of the Paris Agreement |
- Mr. Jukka Uosukainen, Climate Technology Centre & Network |
| Intervention: Improving coherence and coordination in the delivery of climate change financing |
- Ms. Gemma O'Brien, Standing Committee on Finance |
Round-table discussion
Guiding questions:
• How to best maximize and coordinate capacity-building initiatives and support by the various actors already engaged at the national level?
• How to promote the engagement of other key stakeholders in capacity-building initiatives? |
| Wrap-up of Session I by PCCB Co-Chairs |
| 13:00–14:15 |
Lunch break |
| 14:15–16:15 |
Session II: Assessing capacity-building gaps and needs to be addressed in implementing NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement
Assessment of current and emerging capacity-building needs and gaps, and identification of existing, innovative solutions to address them |
| Presentation |
- Mr. Clarence Samuel, Marshall Islands |
| Presentation: Capacity-building needs and gaps for implementation of (i)NDCs in LDCs |
- Mr. Bubu Jallow, LDC Group |
| Intervention: Current work on: Methodologies for assessing adaptation needs & Technical assistance needs |
- Mr. Clifford Mahlung, Adaptation Committee |
| Intervention: Gaps and needs for adaptation for the LDCs that would arise from the implementation of the Paris Agreement |
- Ms. Méry Yaou, Least Developed Countries Expert Group |
| Intervention: Identifying and addressing needs and gaps of technology development and transfer to support Parties in implementing the Paris Agreement |
- Mr. Naoki Mori, Technology Executive Committee |
Round-table discussion
Guiding questions for the discussion:
• Which are the main human, institutional and systemic capacity gaps and needs identified by developing countries in implementing NDCs?
• What are some of the existing and innovative solutions to address the capacity needs and gaps identified above? |
| Wrap-up of Session II by PCCB Co-Chairs |
| 16:15–16.30 |
Coffee break |
| 16:30–17:30 |
Breakout group discussions |
Breakout group 1:
Strengthening collaboration between different actors to support capacity-building activities for the implementation of NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement |
Breakout group 2:
Enhancing the capacities of developing countries to implement NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement (solutions and best practices)
|
Guiding questions:
• How can the PCCB serve as the connecting bridge among actors under and outside the Convention supporting capacity-building activities in developing countries and how can it contribute to increasing synergies among them?
• How can the PCCB collaborate with constituted bodies under the Convention to address current and emerging capacity gaps and needs in implementing NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement? |
Guiding questions:
• How can the PCCB address the main institutional, systemic and individual capacity gaps and needs in implementing NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement?
• What can the PCCB do to promote an exchange of information, good practices and lessons learned contributing to address current and emerging capacity gaps and needs in implementing NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement? |
| 17.30–17.50 |
Reporting of the breakout group discussions by rapporteurs |
| Report back from Breakout group 1 |
Report back from Breakout group 2 |
| 17.50–18.00 |
Wrap-up and closing by PCCB Co-Chairs |
