In conjunction with the 50th Session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB50), the World Water Council will be hosting a one-day workshop to help raise awareness on the importance of water in successful implementation of the Paris Agreement. Co-organized by the #ClimateIsWater Initiative and other key partners, this high level event will aim to build on the outcomes of COP24 and enhance climate ambition —highlighting the key role of water in mitigation and adaptation — as we turn our attention to COP25 later this year.
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Tags: UNFCCC, SB50, #ClimateIsWater, World Water Council

The COP 23 Presidency and the upcoming COP 24 Presidency invite you to join a webinar on Friday, providing in-depth information on the orchestration of the Talanoa Dialogue during the international climate negotiations in Poland this December. This webinar will offer a general overview of the organization of the Talanoa Dialogue at COP 24. Arrangements have now been set, with consideration to adequate sequencing of the high level events, as well as the need to provide time for ongoing negotiations under the Paris Agreement Work Programme.
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Tags: COP24, UNFCCC, Talanoa Dialogue, Policy

Global Water Partnership, International Water Association and World Water Council, three members of the #ClimateIsWater Initiative are convening a side event at the Bonn Climate Change Conference on 18 May. The event, entitled "Implementation of NDCs – climate finance for water-related adaptation and mitigation action," will be livestreamed on UNFCCC's Climate Change Studio channel.
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Tags: #ClimateIsWater, GWP, IWA, WWC, NDCs, UNFCCC

The webinar will present the Guidebook for national adaptation M&E systems, developed in collaboration with the UNFCCC Adaptation Committee and the Least Developed Countries Expert Group. This guidebook provides orientation for the development of (sub)national adaptation M&E systems. It takes a step-by-step approach, providing reference to existing approaches and practical examples at each step. The guidebook serves as supplementary material to the UNFCCC NAP Technical Guidelines established by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG). Read More...

Tags: UNFCCC, GIZ

The event provides the opportunity to present the NWP, by introducing its role in informing governments during the climate negotiations, its upcoming activities on human settlements, as well as the knowledge resources it has generated with contributions from its 320 partner organizations. In the field of urban adaptation, mitigation, and resilience, the UCCRN -- with its network of 750 expert scholars and urban practitioners -- is one of the key knowledge partners of the NWP, as evidenced by the Second UCCRN Assessment Report on Climate Change and Cities (ARC3.2) that will be presented during the event. Read More...

Tags: Habitat III, Quito, Nairobi Work Programme, UNFCCC, UCCRN

The NAP Expo is an annual outreach event organized by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG), in collaboration with various bodies and organizations, to promote exchange of experiences and foster partnerships between a wide range of actors and stakeholders on how to advance national adaptation plans (NAPs). It brings together national leaders and policymakers on NAPs, as well as representatives from the Green Climate Fund, the Global Environment facility, United Nations organizations, international organizations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, regional centres and networks, as well as scientists and practitioners. Read More...

Tags: UNFCCC, Nairobi Work Programme, National Adaptation Plans

During the Bonn Climate Change Conference, the Adaptation Committee will conduct a side event that on collecting information and assessing support for the establishment of a partnership platform with regional centers, to provide technical support on adaptation to developing countries.

This side-event will provide an occasion to discuss some key findings regarding recent activities undertaken by regional centers and networks on adaptation planning processes and processes and structures for linking national and local adaptation planning, in the context of the Nairobi work programme. Please, be informed that the information note providing a synthesis of the outcomes of these activities will be available online very soon for consideration at SBSTA 44. Read More...

Tags: UNFCCC, SB44, Bonn Climate Change Conference, Nairobi Work Programme

This side event will aim to build recognition of the links between climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience, while focusing on water resources as the common denominator between the strategies. We will share experiences and lessons learned in areas related to water management, energy efficiency, sustainable drainage systems, catchment protection and management and the promotion of policies which improves adaptive capacity and builds resilience, while aiming at not increasing the greenhouse gas emissions. Read More...

Tags: UNFCCC, SIWI, Peru, UNESCO-IHP, LEAD