5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment
Climate Change Education and Training, and International Cooperation on these matters
15 and 16 May 2017, World Conference Center, Bonn, Germany
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.
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 (99 kB)
Video feed from Session I: Climate change education 15 May 2017
Video feed from Session II: Climate change training 16
May 2017
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Session I: Climate change education and international cooperation on this matter Monday, 15 May 2017, 15:00 - 18:00
Room: Santiago de Chile
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Opening of the 5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment |
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15:00 - 15:20 |
Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow, Chair of the SBI and Chair of the ACE Dialogue |
Welcoming remarks |
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H.E. Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar, COP 22 President |
Video Message | |
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Ms. Patricia Espinosa, UNFCCC Executive Secretary |
Welcoming remarks | |
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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 |
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H.E. Mr. Deo Saran, Ambassador of Fiji, COP 23 Presidency, facilitator of the Dialogue |
Outline and objectives |
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Inspirational Speech |
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| 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" (783 kB) |
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Introductory Presentation |
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| 15:30 - 15:55 | Ms. Paula Caballero, World Resources Institute | “Challenges, opportunities and recommendations for integrating education and training into NDCs” | |
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Ms.
Adriana Valenzuela, UNFCCC (1491 kB) Ms.
Miriam Tereick, UNESCO (825 kB) Ms.
Ilaria Gallo, UNITAR (576 kB) |
“Advancing climate change education through international cooperation”, joint presentation by UN
Alliance on Climate Change Education, Training and Public Awareness |
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Presentation of good practices and lessons learned on climate change education |
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| 15:55 - 16:45 | Ms. Elisabeth Ellegaard, National ACE focal point, Belgium |
"Educational tools for a Low Carbon Development: Web tool My2050" (843 kB)
My2050 brochure English (3102 kB)
My2050 brochure French (3155 kB) |
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Ms. Kenza Khallafi, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, Morocco |
"Showcasing climate education: Education Day at COP 22" (1115 kB)
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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" (594 kB)
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Mr. Daniel Schaffer, Foundation for Environmental Education |
“Fostering low emission and climate resilience in schools and communities” (619 kB)
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Question and answer session |
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Working groups |
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| 16:45 - 17:30 |
Moderated dialogue between participants on key topics related to climate change education |
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Working group 1 | “Climate change education in the context of NAPs and NDCs" | |
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Working group 2 | “Integrating climate change education into national curricula" | |
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Working group 3 | “Messaging for climate change education for all" | |
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Working group 4 | “Approaches, tools and materials for climate change education" | |
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Working group 5 | “Engagement of non-Party stakeholders in climate change education " | |
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Conclusions of the working groups |
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| 17:30 - 17:50 |
Presentation of conclusions |
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Closure of Session I of the 5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment |
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| 17:50 - 18:00 |
H.E. Mr. Deo Saran, Ambassador of Fiji, COP 23 Presidency, Facilitator of the Dialogue |
Closing remarks on Session I |
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Session II: Climate training and international cooperation on this matter Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 15:00 - 18:00
Room: Santiago de Chile
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Opening of Session II of the 5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment |
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| 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 |
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Panel: Enhancing the implementation of climate change education and training through international cooperation and financial support |
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| 15:10 - 15:35 |
Ms. Milena Gonzalez-Vasquez Ms. Carolina Fuentes Mr. Farayi Madziwa |
Global Environment Facility (467 kB)
Green Climate Fund (427 kB) The
Adaptation Fund (514 kB)
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Presentation of good practices and lessons learned on climate change training |
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| 15:35 - 16:35 |
Ms. Barbara Hemkes, Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Germany |
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Technical and vocational education and training (463 kB) ”
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Ms. Julia Rawlins, Climate-KIC |
“ A
public-private partnership approach – how entrepreneurship training builds capacity for climate
action (824 kB) ”
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Ms. Sara Kupka, Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development |
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RegionsAdapt-initiative (304 kB) ”
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Ms. Bridget Burns, Women's Environment & Development Organization |
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Women's leadership training for climate diplomacy (189 kB) ”
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Ms. Silke Bölts and Mr. Pierre Candelon, YOUNGO |
“
Empowering young people through peer to peer training: the experience of the Conference of Youth (COY)
(340 kB) ” |
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Question and answer session |
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Working groups |
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| 16:35 - 17:20 | Moderated dialogue between participants on key topics related to climate change training | ||
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Working group 1 | “Climate change training in the context of NAPs and NDCs" | |
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Working group 2 | “Skills knowledge and competences needed to address climate change" | |
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Working group 3 | “Funding for climate education and training" | |
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Working group 4 | “Approaches, tools and materials for climate change training" | |
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Working group 5 | “Engagement of non-party stakeholders in climate change training" | |
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Conclusions of the working groups |
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| 17:20 - 17:40 |
Presentation of conclusions |
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Closure of the 5th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment |
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| 17:40 - 18:00 |
H.E. Mr. Deo Saran, Ambassador of Fiji, COP 23 Presidency, Facilitator of the Dialogue |
Closing remarks |
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Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow, Chair of the SBI and Chair of the ACE Dialogue |
Closing remarks | |
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