DECEMBER 9
Adaptation and biodiversity
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Insights from the UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2023
Underfinanced. Underprepared. Inadequate planning and investment in adaptation leaves world exposed
DECEMBER 9, 9.30–10.00 (UTC+4)
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The Adaptation Gap Reports are UNEP flagship reports that provide science-based assessments of the global progress in adaptation to inform the international climate change negotiations under the UNFCCC.
Besides describing progress in adaptation planning and implementation, this year’s report has undertaken a major adaptation finance update and focuses on loss and damage.
The chief scientic editor of the report will present key findings followed by Q&A from the audience.
Besides describing progress in adaptation planning and implementation, this year’s report has undertaken a major adaptation finance update and focuses on loss and damage.
The chief scientic editor of the report will present key findings followed by Q&A from the audience.
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(TBC)
Nordic Talks Live Podcast
Biodiversity from the Nordics to Belize and beyond
DECEMBER 9, 10.30–11.15 (UTC+4)
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Join us at the Nordic Pavilion for a more intimate lunch event as this year’s Nordic Talks becomes a live podcast session.
In this session, hosted by the Finnish Youth Delegates, Akseli Rouvari and Hanna Höijer, you’ll get to meet Hon. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management for the government of Belize. Together they will dive deep into the personal and factual aspect of biodiversity and adaption both in the Nordics and Belize.
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(TBC)
Mainstreaming adaptation at the local level
The role of national and regional authorities and Nordic cooperation
DECEMBER 9, 11.45–12.45 (UTC+4)
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Join us as we delve into insights from the 6th Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation, with a focus on enhancing local-level adaptation efforts. We'll discuss the roles of national and local authorities, stressing the importance of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and stakeholder engagement. We'll explore ways for the Nordic regions to expedite adaptation initiatives through robust cooperative frameworks. Following the event, there will be a networking session and some refreshments.
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SPEAKER
Kristín Linda Árnadóttir
Deputy CEO of Landsvirkjun
Nature-Based Solutions to the Triple Planetary Crisis
Collaborating for Better Outcomes in the Nordics
DECEMBER 9, 13.30–14.15 (UTC+4)
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Nature-based solutions enhance biodiversity, reduce pollution, and address climate change while improving human well-being. However, improper implementation of nature-based solutions poses a risk for local communities. The inclusion of and respect for the rights of indigenous peoples, younger generations, and local communities in decision-making and monitoring is therefore vital. This event will discuss successful strategies for the implementation of nature-based solutions featuring a panel of representatives from the Sámi Council, youth delegates, and specialists.
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(TBC)
Supporting Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities in tropical forest countries
United for action to strengthen forest tenure rights and indigenous forest monitoring
DECEMBER 9, 14.45–15.30 (UTC+4)
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The government members of the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership are increasingly recognizing forest tenure for Indigenous peoples and local communities as an effective climate change mitigation strategy. At the same time, the Forest Tenure Funders’ Group is reporting on results achieved in 2022.
This event gathers Indigenous leaders, governments and funders that will present progress made to date, new tools that can enhance indigenous forest tenure and monitoring and launch a new platform of collaboration to enhance action.
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(TBC)
Climate change impacts on Saami reindeer herding pastures
Climate Impacts on Terrestrial Environments (CITE) – co-production of knowledge for community-based monitoring
DECEMBER 9, 16.00–16.30 (UTC+4)
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Climate change in the Arctic has clear impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, and Sápmi, the traditional homeland of the Sámi people, is undergoing rapid transformations. This side event will present the Nordic Council of Ministers’-funded CITE project which aims to improve decision-making and local adaptation by enhancing the understanding of climate and biodiversity change based on co-production of knowledge between Sámi reindeer herders and climate researchers.
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SPEAKER
Kristín Linda Árnadóttir
Deputy CEO of Landsvirkjun
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TBC Reception
DECEMBER 9, 17.00–18.00 (UTC+4)
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