VIDEO
Date: Wednesday, October 7thTime: 9:00 - 11:00 am CST
Agenda
Introduction. Aída Figari. Technical Expert of the LEDS LAC Secretariat, Libélula.
Introduction to INDCs and the role of economic mechanisms. Andrew Howard. Strategy, Collaboration and Communication (CEC) Manager, UNFCCC.
INDCs and Focus on Paris negotiations. Dr. Hugh Sealy. Chief Negotiator, Alliance of Small Island States.
Implementation of INDCs and the role of the private sector. Lucila Serra. Consultant, WINDREF.
About the webinar
This webinar focused on INDCs in LAC with a strong focus on the Caribbean region, including the use of economic mechanisms under the UNFCCC as a tangible channel for delivering action and support through finance, technology and capacity building, and for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of mitigation outcomes.
The webinar allowed participants the opportunity to share and discuss experiences on the development of INDCs in the Caribbean. A number of issues were addressed through the discussions including:
- Overview of INDCs presented and their approach to economic mechanisms
- Identification of suitable opportunities/sectors to be supported through the CDM and/or other emerging international market mechanisms under the UNFCCC.
- The estimation of scenarios and impacts of BAU interventions
- Linking mitigation measures to adaptation and sustainable development benefits
- Identification of the unconditional/conditional elements of INDCs and what forms of international support are available and appropriate
- General integration of measures and strategies throughout the country.
- Steps to follow for countries that have submitted INDCs
- Small island states in the Paris negotiations
Additional Material
Article by Alexandre Gellert Paris on the plans submitted by the Caribbean to the UNFCCC on climate change.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact the LEDS LAC Secretariat: info@ledslac.org.