Expert Group on Oceans and Expert Group on Biodiversity and Adaptation
22 September 2021, 15h00-16h30 CET
Objective: Seek inputs from expert group members on designing and executing 14th Focal Point Forum on biodiversity and climate change adaptation to be held on 3rd November based on the concept note.
| Time (CEST) |
Topic |
Proposed lead/participants |
Objective |
| 15h00 |
Setting the scene |
Secretariat |
Going over the objectives and expectations of the meeting |
| 15h05 |
Round-robin |
Experts |
Round-robin of names and organizations, note if attending COP26 |
| 15h10 |
Background, proposed objective and outcomes of 14th Focal Point Forum (FPF) |
Secretariat |
Overview of the focal point forums (mandates/expectations/evolution) and sharing key elements and timeline of 14th FPF (we are not seeking feedback on objectives of the FPF at this point). |
| 15h15 |
Q&A |
Experts |
|
| 15h20 |
Technical discussion |
Experts facilitated by the secretariat |
Overarching feedback on the technical segment (any refinements/new innovative ideas)
Specific inputs:
o Key note speaker/s – proposals/rationale
o Inputs on presentations from national priorities and actions, e.g. focus of interventions
o Proposals on speakers representing forest and grasslands and one expert from oceans perspectives (ensuring regional balance)
|
| 15h50 |
Discussion on interactive segment of FPF |
Experts facilitated by the secretariat |
Present two possible scenarios and seek input on formats for these scenarios and interested experts who could help with facilitation/rapporteur roles (this will be applicable only for those experts who can attend in person on 3 Nov)
|
| 16h25 |
Next steps and timeline
|
Secretariat |
Go over next steps, including pre-engagement for rapporteurs/facilitators and dates |