Climate Change Conference - 58th session of the UNFCC subsidiary bodies

5-15 June 2023, Bonn, Germany. Bonn Climate Change Conference - 58th session of the UNFCC subsidiary bodies: Technology events. 

For an overview of side events click here
CGIAR will lead a delegation to UNFCCC SB58 to advocate that food systems are too important and too fragile to ignore in the international discourse on climate change. Focussing on the key areas of finance, the global stocktake, the global goal for adaptation and loss and damage, CGIAR will lead a number of side events.06/06. 11:45—13:00. Towards net zero food systems: low emission development strategies for food security and growth

• 08/06 16:15—17:30 High-integrity forest carbon markets: from global stock-taking to advancing science
• 09/06 16:15—17:30 Attribution and assessment of loss and damage in agri-food systems in the Global South
• 12/06 15:15—16:30 From decisions to action: accelerating implementation of climate action on agriculture Flyer- From decisions to action [1 Mb]

06/06 Unlocking the Potential of Alternative Proteins for Food Systems Transformation 

Flyer [591 kb] Concept Note [451 kb]

Food systems account for ⅓ of total GHG emissions. Achieving the Paris Agreement’s 1.5-degree target is impossible without fundamental changes in the way we produce and consume our food. In the context of the GST, it is imperative that the UNFCCC elevates alternative proteins as a key solution. 

• Raphael Podselver, ProVeg International (Moderation) 
• Liva Kaugure, FAO 
• Keenya Hofmaier, FAIRR Initiative 
• Mariana Bernal, The Good Food Institute Brazil (GFI) 
• Malte Clausen, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 
• Lucas du Pré, Netherlands, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality 
• Mumukshu Patel, Climate Advisers 
• Helen Harwatt, Chatham House
• Helen Monica Regina, Bayreuth-Kulmbach Alt Protein Project, ProVeg Youth Board  
• Yeonjoo La, Tissen BioFarm

06/06 Side event on Rio synergies Agroecology and Restoration 

- The Agroecology Coalition, Biovision Foundation, ELD Initiative, UNCCD and WWF + on YouTube + Concept Note [200 kb] Flyer [913 kb]

Technical input 

Insights from Rwanda’s synergies assessment - new study: “Economics ofHarmonizing Land Restoration Activities across the Rio Conventions in Rwanda and Implications for FoodSecurity”

Ways to bring forward actions to deliver on the three targets

• Moderator: Sophia Baumert, GIZ 
• Government of Mexico (tbc) 
• European Union representative (tbc) 
• Miriam Medel Garcia, UNCCD 
• Esther Penunia, Asian Farmers Association and Steering Committee Member of the AE coalition

07/06 Investing in Youth and Women for Food Systems Transformation Inclusion and Targeted Finance

A multistakeholder dialogue addressing the barriers women and youth in agriculture are facing when adapting to climate change. Exchanging on just solutions, including targeted finance and tailored policies to accelerate action and ensure inclusion to achieving the SDGs. 

• Moderator: Katrin Harvey, Ban ki-moon Center. Glindys 
• Virginia Luciano, YPARD; 
• Aya Mounir, IAAS&YOUNGO; 
• Mr. Vikrant Savrasta, Co-Founder of Nisarg Foundation; 
• Loureen Akinyi Awuor, Kenya National Farmers’ Federation; 
• Annira Busch, Senior Policy Officer, BMZ; 
• Lucy Wallace, Chief of Staff, EIT Food

08/06 100% Renewables, Local Climate Solutions in East Africa, South Asia

Organizer: Sustainable Environmental Development Watch (SusWatch) Integrated Sustainable Energy and Ecological Development Association (INSEDA) Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy (NFVE)

100% Renewable energy plans in Kenya Uganda. Eco-Village Development in SouthAsia. Online Catalogues of local sustainable solutions to support to meet climate targets in E.Africa, S.Asia, Ukraine. Contributing to mitigation, adaptation, faster GHG reductions, reduce poverty, focus on gender 

• Nobert Nyandire, Suswatch Kenya; 
• Richard Kimbowa, UCSD Uganda; 
• Mary Swai TaTEDO Tanzania INFORSE-EA; 
• Sanjiv Nathan, INSEDA India INFORSE-SA, 
• Anzoo Sharma, CRT Nepal; 
• Dumindu Herath IDEA Sri Lanka, 
• Arif Abdul, Grameen Shakti, Bangladesh; 
• Gunnar B. Olesen NFRE SE Denmark, 
• Judit Szoleczky INFORSE 

08/06 How Earth Observation data support the Global Stocktake

Organizer: European Space Agency (ESA) Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena)

This SE will focus on key scientific findings arising from recent ESA projects addressing questions related to mitigation and cross-cutting topics posed in preparation for the first GST. Use cases of systematic EO for GHG emissions and removals will be presented by scientists and user organisations. 

• Speakers: ESA, GFZ, Max Planck Institute, LSCE 

09/06 Attribution and assessment of loss and damage in agri-food systems in the Global South

Organizer: CGIAR System Organization International Potato Center (CIP)

Investigating the nexus between extreme events and climate change is key for loss and damage quantification. The session discussed how the latest advances in climate science and existing knowledge on farmers exposure and vulnerability in the Global South can inform the Loss and Damage fund agenda 

• Frederike Otto, Imperial College, London 
• Saleemul Haq, ICCCAD, Bangladesh/UK 
• Harjeet Singh, CAN Animesh Kumar, UNDRR 
• Giriraj Amarnath, IWMI/CGIAR 
• Aditi Mukherji, CGIAR 

09/06 Fostering Renewable Energy Access for Adaptation and Resilience Building in Africa

Organizer: Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) Instituto de Ecología y Antropología de Acción (INFOE) National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD)

The objective of this side event is to showcase the strategic role of renewable energy in enhancing climate change adaptation and resilience in Africa, as well as the opportunities and challenges for scaling up renewable-based adaptation solutions across different communities and contexts. 

• Augustine B Njmanshi, ACSEA 
• Eugene N Nforngwa, PACJA 
• Other speakers TBD 

09/06 Regenerative Agriculture: A Sustainable Solution to Climate Change

Organizer: World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) CropLife International

Highlighted the benefits of regenerative agriculture (RA) for climate action, food security, and the promotion of sustainable development. Identify metrics to recognize and reward RA efforts and monitor progress toward climate change mitigation and adaptation. Engage stakeholders in an open dialogue. 

Speakers: Co-organisers World Farmers'Organisation, CropLife International, EY. Participants UAE, Berkeley, WFO, EMBRAPA, CLI, Via Campesina, CBD, Cool Farm Alliance, GEF, UNCCD, EY, UNFCCC, CGIAR, TNC. 

09/06 Transparency for effective climate policies in agriculture

Organizer: Fiji Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Focusing on lessons learned from several countries and new methodological support available, the event will explore how transparency for mitigation and adaptation in the agriculture sector can support countries to meet their climate targets, while ensuring sustainable development and food security. 

Speakers will include government officials and national experts from Fiji, Kenya, Vietnam (tbc) and the Dominican Republic (tbc). To complement these country perspectives, counterparts from FAO, ICAT and GHGMI 

09/06 Green Hydrogen to Drive Sustainable Energy for All (Mauritania, Namibia)

Organizer: Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

This panel explores decarbonization trajectories and tensions relating to green hydrogen technology development and deployment, discusses supply and demand signals and explores interfaces with local and regional priorities to inform strategies for inclusive economic growth. 

• UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Ministry of Petroleum, 
• Mines and Energy, Islamic Republic of Mauritania 
• Ministry of Mines & Energy Namibia 
• Deloitte Special Commissioner for German-Namibian Climate and Energy Cooperation 
• Federal Foreign Office, Federal Republic of Germany UNFCCC 

12/06  Taking Stock of African Climate action through concrete Public/ Private Sectors/ Youth led projects. 

Organizer: Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement (FM6E) Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc (CGEM)

• Concept Note Side Event Mohhammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection [261 kb]

African Capacity Building to address climate change through: Local Authorities to strengthen access to Climate Finance; Private and Public Sectors to measure, reduce and offset GHG emissions; Youth led innovation through international partnerships for learning, access to opportunities and support. 

• COP28 HL Champion; African Private /Public Sectors for Climate Finance Access and to measure, reduce and offset emissions; 
• Partnerships in learning/ access to opportunities (UNFCCC ACE/ UNESCO YoU-CAN/ UN Decade Youth Taskforce on Eco. Rest.), 
• AYCH project holders (Egypt/ Burundi/Nigeria/Madagascar) 

12/06 Food systems and the changing climate

Organizer: Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)

By 2050, feeding a global population of almost 10 billion will require a radical transformation in how food is produced, processed, traded, and consumed (FAO). The event aims to catalyze awareness and build new partnerships toward transformative and integrated food and climate action 

• Speakers: Private Sector, Research, Academia, UN and Country Representatives will bring in their perspectives on what advances are needed towards climate resilience in food systems 

13/06 AfDB and UNCDF: accelerating the climate action agenda in Africa

Organizer: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).

This event discussed the role of AfDB and UNCDF for accelerating the climate action agenda in Africa and its contribution to the first Global Stocktake in terms of adaptation and means of implementation. Highlight achievements, share best practices and collect views from stakeholders 

• Dr Anthony NYONG, Director Climate Change, AfDB 
• Mr. Gareth PHILLIPS, Update on the achievements of the African Development Bank climate change goals, ABM and Paris Alignment 
• Mr. Jan-Willem Van de Ven, Head of Climate Finance EBRD 
• Sophie De Coninck, LoCAL Global Facility Manager 

14/06 Climate Finance for the Needs of Developing Countries

Organizer: Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Showcase the progress in facilitating access to and mobilization of climate finance for needs and priorities of developing countries under the Needs‐Based Finance Project – supported by the secretariat and funded by donors in response to decisions taken by the COP under long-term finance. 

• Speakers: Government representatives and climate finance providers and donors.