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Friday, 12 May 2015: one-day discussion on the 2017 focus area or theme - programme
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Opening (9:00–9:15)
Welcoming and opening remarks
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Presenter
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Programme
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Co-Chairs of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB)
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- Welcoming participants
- 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
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Discussion on complementarity between the Durban Forum and the work of the PCCB
(9:15–10:15)
Summary of deliberations at previous meetings of the Durban Forum and open discussion on how to
facilitate and ensure complementarity between the Durban Forum and the work of the PCCB
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Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow,
SBI Chair and Chair of the Durban Forum
Presentation (966 kB)
Mr. Ari Huhtala,
Moderator
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- Brief introduction of the Durban Forum
- Summary of the discussions held at its 4th, 5th and 6th meetings, and key takeaways
- Round-table discussion
Guiding question for the round table discussion:
• How to best facilitate, ensure and maximize complementarity between the discussions of the
Durban Forum and the thematic work of the PCCB?
- Potential interventions from observers attending this session
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Coffee break (10.15–10.30)
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Presentation on the outcome of the capacity-building workshop organized by the Moroccan
Presidency (10:30–11:00)
Key outcomes of the workshop on capacity-building and the implementation of the Paris Agreement,
held in Rabat, Morocco, in March 2017
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Mr. Mohamed Nbou,
Director of the Ministry of the Environment of Morocco and PCCB member
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Presentation on the key outcomes of the workshop (626 kB)
- Q&A session
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Session I: Initiatives or partnerships supporting capacity-building activities for the
implementation of NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement (11:00–13:00)
Existing initiatives and partnerships supporting capacity-building activities, and ways to
strengthen networks and collaboration between actors under and outside the Convention
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Presentations by:
- Mr. Rob Bradley,
Director for Knowledge, NDC Partnership
- Mr. Ari Huhtala,
Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN)
Presentation (564 kB)
- Ms. Chizuru Aoki,
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Presentation (869 kB)
- Mr. Clifford Polycarp,
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Presentation (919 kB)
- Mr. Jukka Uosukainen,
Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN)
Presentation (783 kB)
Intervention by:
- Ms. Gemma O'Brien,
Standing Committee on Finance:
improving coherence and coordination in the delivery of climate change financing
Intervention (197 kB)
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- Presentations and interventions
- Q&A session
- Round-table discussion
Guiding questions for the discussion:
• 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?
- Potential interventions from observers attending this session
- Wrap-up of Session I by PCCB Co-Chairs
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Lunch break (13:00–14:15)
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Session II: Assessing capacity-building gaps and needs to be addressed in implementing NDCs in
the context of the Paris Agreement (14:15 – 16:15)
Assessment of current and emerging capacity-building needs and gaps, and identification of
existing, innovative solutions to address them
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Presentations by:
- Mr. Clarence Samuel
Marshall Islands
- Mr. Bubu Jallow,
LDC Group
Presentation (3738 kB)
Interventions by:
- Mr. Clifford Mahlung
Adaptation Committee:
current work on:
• Methodologies for assessing adaptation needs
• Technical assistance needs
Intervention (350 kB)
- Ms. Méry Yaou
Least Developed Countries Expert Group:
Gaps and needs for adaptation for the LDCs that would arise from the implementation of the Paris
Agreement
Intervention (230 kB)
- Mr. Naoki Mori
Technology Executive Committee:
Identifying and addressing needs and gaps of technology development and transfer to support Parties
in implementing the Paris Agreement
Intervention (461 kB)
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- Presentations and interventions
- Q&A session
- 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?
- Potential interventions from observers attending this session
- Wrap-up of Session II by PCCB Co-Chairs
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