As COP28 unfolds in Dubai, the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) invites all attendees to enrich their experience by participating in insightful side-events organized by its esteemed partners and member academies. These sessions promise to offer diverse perspectives and foster meaningful discussions on critical climate-related topics. You can livesteam the side events on YouTube. Find all sessions pre-scheduled in this playlist.
1. "Addressing Technical and Financial Gaps in Developing Countries through North-South-South Cooperation"
- Date & Time: Friday, 01 Dec 2023, 16:45—18:15 GST
- Venue: SE Room 3 (123 pax)
- Organizers: Global Environmental Institute (GEI), Center for Climate Strategies, Inc. (CCS), Coshare Environment, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion
- Speakers: Non-state actors, research institutions, and civil society organizations from the US, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- Abstract: Explore knowledge and technology transfer experiences on low-carbon and renewable energy development planning. Discuss the needs of developing countries in achieving NDC targets and how North-South-South cooperation can contribute to this progress.
Read more and watch the session here.
2. "Community-led research for Indigenous health in a changing climate"
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 05 Dec 2023, 13:30—14:45 GST
- Venue: B7, Building 89, The Health Pavillion, Blue Zone
- Organizers: Land Body Ecologies (Minority Rights Group and Invisible Flock)
- Speakers: Pratima Gurung, Cindy Kobei, Sylvia Kokunda, Dr. Nicole Redvers (video submission).
- Abstract: Read more and watch the session here.
3. "Better Understanding Economic Impacts of Climate Change and accelerating science-based climate action"
- Date & Time: Wednesday, 06 Dec 2023, 18:30—20:00 GST
- Venue: SE Room 6 (123 pax)
- Organizers: The Royal Society, International Science Council (ISC)
- Speakers: Zakri Abdul Hamid, Cameron Hepburn, Detlef Stammer
- Abstract: Gain insights into key actions and research priorities to improve estimates of economic impacts and accelerate science-based climate action.
Read more here.
4. "Climate Adaption and Resilience"
- Date & Time: Saturday, 09 Dec 2023, 16:45—18:15 GST
- Venue: SE Room 5 (123 pax)
- Organizers: China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture (IESEA CAAS)
- Speakers: Wenjie Dong, Tianjun Zhou, Yin Chen, Qian Ye, Kejun Jiang, Daizong Liu, Jie Guo
- Abstract: Delve into extreme climate events, disaster risk indicators, climate tipping points, regional responses, climate finance, and sustainable development goals.
5."The Role of Academies in Climate Policy Advice"
- Date & Time: Saturday, 09 Dec 2023, 15:00—16:30 GST
- Venue: SE Room 6 (123 pax)
- Hosts: A collaboration with the New Voices program of the National Academy of Sciences (US), hosting Colorado State University, Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP).
- Speakers: Hussam Mahmoud, Ourania Kosti, Beate Wagner, Peter McGrath
- Abstract: This session will explore how national academies in different parts of the world, cohort-based leadership programmes that promote collaboration among outstanding early- and mid-career scientists, and other entities provide advice to governments on issues related to climate change.
6. "Innovative Instruments for Joint Biodiversity and Climate Policy"
- Date & Time: Sunday, 10 Dec 2023, 18:30—20:00 GST
- Venue: SE Room 4 (123 pax)
- Organizers: European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE), United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), University Luigi Bocconi, IEFE
- Speakers: Jos Delbeke, Benedetta Lucchitta, Simone Borghesi, Edoardo Croci, Partha Dasgupta, Sylvie Goulard, Phoebe Koundouri, Eva Mayerhofer, Massamba Thoiye, Javier Torner
- Abstract: Explore the potential of joint climate and biodiversity policies at different territorial scales.
These events will be livestreamed on the UNFCCC website and YouTube. These webpages will be updated with a link to the specific livestream in advance of the event.