Science for global net-zero: Updates on science and enhancing understanding to accelerate mitigation and adaptation
As Parties submit updated or revised nationally determined contributions (NDCs) this year, Parties must consider how to move to a global net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions society (Article 4.1) whilst being resilient to the unavoidable impacts of climate change (Article 7.1) in the context of the long-term temperature goal (Article 2). This action must be based on the best available science.
The twelfth meeting of the research dialogue (2020) explored the scientific research and understanding of moving towards net zero global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions (hereafter referred to as global net-zero) and building resilience to the unavoidable impacts and risks of climate change in this context.
The themes and topics were guided by Parties’ submissions, and in consideration of the mandates and the wider context of ongoing work under the UNFCCC as well as the three recent IPCC reports (SR1.5, SRCCL, SROCC). The dialogue addressed two themes:
- Updates on advancements in research and modelling
- Factors for enhancing understanding to accelerate adaptation and mitigation
Programme
The 12th meeting of the research dialogue consisted of a number of sessions taking place over two days on 24-25 November 2020.
Posters and recordings of event available in box under "event recordings."
All presentations and posters also listed below.
DAY 1, 24 Nov 2020
Theme 1: Updates on advancements in research and modelling
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09:00-10:00
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Poster Q&A theme 1
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Dialogue Part 1
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Chair: SBSTA Chair |
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12:00
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Opening remarks
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SBSTA Chair
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12:05
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World climate research programme: Update
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Michael Sparrow, WCRP
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12:25
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The World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP): Emerging Research Directions and Core Activities
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Anand Patwardhan and Minpeng Chen, WASP
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12:40
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Insights from IAM studies: COVID-19 implications, net-zero scenarios, and bridging the gap
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Bas van Ruijven, IIASA, Integrated Assessment Modeling Community
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12:55
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Understanding carbon dioxide removal for net zero - opportunities, risks and benefits
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Andy Reisinger, Principal Scientist, Climate Change, Ministry for the Environment, New Zealand
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13:10
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Scientific and societal assessment of potential ocean interventions for climate change mitigation
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Chris Vivian, GESAMP WG 41
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13:25
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5th Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO-5): Biodiversity, climate change and transitions to a more sustainable future
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Hesiquio Benitez Diaz, CBD
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13:40
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General Discussion
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13:55-14:00
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Concluding remarks and invitation to special event, poster Q&A and day 2
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SBSTA Chair
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16:00-17:00
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WASP Science and Adaptation Policy Briefs: Launch and Stakeholder Engagement
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Johanna Nalau, Jean Palutikof, Roger Street, Magnus Benzie, Richard Betts, Richard Klein, Bruce Currie-Adler, and Cynthia Rosenzweig, WASP
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17:00-18:00
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Poster Q&A theme 1
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DAY 2, 25 Nov 2020
Theme 2: Factors for enhancing understanding to accelerate adaptation and mitigation.
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09:00-10:00
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Poster Q&A theme 2
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12:00-14:00
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Dialogue Part 2
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Chair: SBSTA Chair
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12:00
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Opening remarks
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SBSTA Chair
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12:05
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Reaching Zero with Renewables: understanding the potential of renewable-based solutions for industry and transport in support of the 1.5-degree-C goal
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Paul Durant, IRENA
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12:25
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Understanding research on consumption and behaviour in decision making for net zero
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Joyashree Roy, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand; Jadavpur University, India
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12:40
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Understanding research on climate finance in a challenging macroeconomic environment
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Silvia Kreibiehl, Frankfurt School - UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance
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12:55
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Regional action on climate adaptation and mitigation: APN synthesis, community-based approaches, and future direction
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Linda Anne Stevenson, Asia Pacific Network for Global Change
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13:10
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Welcoming complexity in adaptation research, policy and action
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Daniel Morchain, IISD / NAP Global Network
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13:25
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Accelerating action on climate change: Engaging with the practical, political, and personal spheres of transformation
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Karen O’Brien, University of Oslo
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13:40
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General Discussion
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13:55-14:00
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Concluding remarks and invitation to final poster Q&A
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SBSTA Chair
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17:00-18:00
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Poster Q&A theme 2
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Posters
We recommend you view poster in the first column while listening to the audio in the middle column
Theme 1: Updates on advancements in research and modelling
| Updates on research and modelling for global net-zero |
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The impact of COVID-19 and the greenness of recovery packages on climate change mitigation scenarios
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Bas van Ruijven, IIASA, Integrated Assessment Modelling Community
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| Current action is not enough, but good practice policies can provide a bridge to the future |
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Detlef van Vuuren, PBL, Integrated Assessment Modelling Community |
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GESAMP Working Group 41 on Ocean Interventions for Climate Change Mitigation -Potential contribution for enabling ocean carbon dioxide removal to achieve net zero and green recovery
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Salvatore Arico, IOC UNESCO; Chris Vivian, GESAMP WG 41 |
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Navigating Climate Neutrality: A Framework for Local and Regional Governments to Achieve Net Zero GHG Emissions
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Pourya Salehi, Maryke van Staden, Yunus Arikan, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability (World Secretariat) |
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Carbon Dioxide Removal: Boosting promising approaches indispensable to meet Swiss and global climate targets
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Switzerland |
| Circular Carbon Economy |
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Saudi Arabia |
Theme 2: Factors for enhancing understanding to accelerate adaptation and mitigation.
| Understanding global and regional dimensions |
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Managing transboundary climate risks to meet the global challenge of adaptation
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Katy Harris,Frida Lager,Adaptation Without Borders /Stockholm Environment Institute |
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The HKH Call to Action: From science to coordinated regional adaptation
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Arun B. Shrestha, ICIMOD |
| Why equity matters in adaptation and mitigation actions in the ground? Insights from the Sahel |
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Houria Djoudi, CIFOR Senior Scientist |
| Co-production for decision support in Future Climate for Africa |
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Future Climate for Africa researchers
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Interconnections of Earth-Human systems: Visualization and projection of future climate, ecosystem, water, energy, and food
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Tokuta Yokohata, National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Japan |
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Climate Change Research in Asia: A knowledge synthesis of Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (2013-2018)
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Xiaojun Deng, Linda Anne Stevenson, Christmas Uchiyama, Asia Pacific Network for Global Change |
| Enhancing the capacity of researchers, policymakers and civil society to talk to one another and strengthen the climate science-policy-action interface: Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Days |
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Marie-Eve Landry and Walter Ubal, International Development Research Centre (IDRC); Mahawan Karuniasa and Marzena Chodor, PCCB; Daniel Morchain, NAP Global Network / International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
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Large-scale carbon dioxide removal: Are we ready? How can governance help?
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C2G initiative / Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs |
| Risk and adaptation to climate change in RIOCC countries |
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José Manuel Moreno Rodríguez, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha |
