5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment

Dialogues

15 - 16 May 2017

16:00h - 19:00h

Bonn, Germany

Germany

Santiago de Chile, World Conference Center

World Conference Center

English

Dialogues

5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment

15 - 16 May 2017

16:00h - 19:00h

Bonn, Germany

Germany

Santiago de Chile, World Conference Center

World Conference Center

English

5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment

Climate Change Education and Training, and International Cooperation on these matters

Background: At COP 18 the Parties adopted the Doha work programme on Article 6 of the Convention and requested that the SBI organize an annual in-session Dialogue on Article 6 of the Convention in order to enhance work in the areas of climate change education, training, public awareness, public participation, public access to information, and international cooperation on these matters. This decision reaffirmed that the thematic areas of Action for Climate Empowerment are vital to achieve the ultimate objective of the Convention, and for the effective implementation of adaptation and mitigation measures.

Objective: To provide a regular forum for Parties and other stakeholders to share their experiences, good practices and lessons learned, and exchange ideas regarding the implementation of Action for Climate Empowerment.

Organization: For the purpose of organizing the Dialogue, the six elements of Action for Climate Empowerment are clustered into two focal areas, the consideration of which alternates on an annual basis. The first focal area consists of education and training, while the second focal area consists of public awareness, public participation and public access to information. International cooperation is considered a cross-cutting theme of both focal areas. The 5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment was held during SBI 46 and focused on the first focal area.

Methodology: The 5th Dialogue was organized in two sessions which each focused on one of the thematic areas, with international cooperation as a cross-cutting theme. Both sessions included presentations on good practices and lessons learned followed by working-group discussions.

Session I: Climate Change Education and International Cooperation on this matter, 15 May 2017 15:00-18:00

Session II: Climate Change Training and International Cooperation on this matter, 16 May 2017 15:00-18:00

Participation: The Dialogue was open for participation by Parties, representatives of relevant bodies established under the Convention and relevant experts, practitioners and stakeholders. The Doha work programme specifies that key stakeholders include intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, in particular women, indigenous peoples and youth-focused organizations, the private sector and the media.

5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment

Key Information

Lima Ministerial Declaration on Education and Awareness Raising

Doha Work Programme on Article 6 of the Convention

Previous Dialogues on ACE

Agenda of the 5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment

Video feed from Session I: Climate change education 15 May 2017

Video feed from Session II: Climate change training 16 May 2017

Session I: Climate change education and international cooperation on this matter Monday, 15 May 2017, 15:00 - 18:00 Room: Santiago de Chile
Opening of the 5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment
15:00 - 15:20	Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow, Chair of the SBI and Chair of the ACE Dialogue	Welcoming remarks
	H.E. Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar, COP 22 President	Video Message
	Ms. Patricia Espinosa, UNFCCC Executive Secretary	Welcoming remarks
	Ms. Patricia Espinosa, UNFCCC Executive Secretary and Mr. Jakob Rhyner, Vice Rector, United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security	Launch of the Young Climate Fellowship Programme
	H.E. Mr. Deo Saran, Ambassador of Fiji, COP 23 Presidency, facilitator of the Dialogue	Outline and objectives
Inspirational Speech
15:20 - 15:30	Ms. Marie-Christine Ghanbari Jahromi, top ten finalist, Global Teacher Prize 2017	"The role of teachers in fostering transformational change towards low-emission and climate-resilient development"
Introductory Presentation
15:30 - 15:55	Ms. Paula Caballero, World Resources Institute	“Challenges, opportunities and recommendations for integrating education and training into NDCs”
	Ms. Adriana Valenzuela, UNFCCC Ms. Miriam Tereick, UNESCO Ms. Ilaria Gallo, UNITAR	“Advancing climate change education through international cooperation”, joint presentation by UN Alliance on Climate Change Education, Training and Public Awareness
Presentation of good practices and lessons learned on climate change education
15:55 - 16:45	Ms. Elisabeth Ellegaard, National ACE focal point, Belgium	"Educational tools for a Low Carbon Development: Web tool My2050" My2050 brochure English My2050 brochure French
	Ms. Kenza Khallafi, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, Morocco	"Showcasing climate education: Education Day at COP 22"
	Mr. Jonny Sadler, Manchester Climate Change Agency and Mr. Henry McGhie, Manchester Museum, part of the University of Manchester (UK)	“Cities and museums fostering climate education and empowerment"
	Mr. Daniel Schaffer, Foundation for Environmental Education	“Fostering low emission and climate resilience in schools and communities”
	Question and answer session
Working groups
16:45 - 17:30	Moderated dialogue between participants on key topics related to climate change education
	Working group 1	“Climate change education in the context of NAPs and NDCs"
	Working group 2	“Integrating climate change education into national curricula"
	Working group 3	“Messaging for climate change education for all"
	Working group 4	“Approaches, tools and materials for climate change education"
	Working group 5	“Engagement of non-Party stakeholders in climate change education "
Conclusions of the working groups
17:30 - 17:50	Presentation of conclusions
Closure of Session I of the 5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment
17:50 - 18:00	H.E. Mr. Deo Saran, Ambassador of Fiji, COP 23 Presidency, Facilitator of the Dialogue	Closing remarks on Session I
Session II: Climate training and international cooperation on this matter Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 15:00 - 18:00 Room: Santiago de Chile
Opening of Session II of the 5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment
15:00 - 15:10	H.E. Mr. Deo Saran, Ambassador of Fiji, COP 23 Presidency, Facilitator of the Dialogue	Outline and objectives of session II
Panel: Enhancing the implementation of climate change education and training through international cooperation and financial support
15:10 - 15:35	Ms. Milena Gonzalez-Vasquez Ms. Carolina Fuentes Mr. Farayi Madziwa	Global Environment Facility Green Climate Fund The Adaptation Fund
Presentation of good practices and lessons learned on climate change training
15:35 - 16:35	Ms. Barbara Hemkes, Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Germany	Technical and vocational education and training
	Ms. Julia Rawlins, Climate-KIC	A public-private partnership approach – how entrepreneurship training builds capacity for climate action
	Ms. Sara Kupka, Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development	RegionsAdapt-initiative
	Ms. Bridget Burns, Women's Environment & Development Organization	Women's leadership training for climate diplomacy
	Ms. Silke Bölts and Mr. Pierre Candelon, YOUNGO	Empowering young people through peer to peer training: the experience of the Conference of Youth (COY)
	Question and answer session
Working groups
16:35 - 17:20	Moderated dialogue between participants on key topics related to climate change training
	Working group 1	“Climate change training in the context of NAPs and NDCs"
	Working group 2	“Skills knowledge and competences needed to address climate change"
	Working group 3	“Funding for climate education and training"
	Working group 4	“Approaches, tools and materials for climate change training"
	Working group 5	“Engagement of non-party stakeholders in climate change training"
Conclusions of the working groups
17:20 - 17:40	Presentation of conclusions
Closure of the 5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment
17:40 - 18:00	H.E. Mr. Deo Saran, Ambassador of Fiji, COP 23 Presidency, Facilitator of the Dialogue	Closing remarks
	Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow, Chair of the SBI and Chair of the ACE Dialogue	Closing remarks