Friday, 11 December 2009
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8.30 - 9.15 LG Briefing
Briefing meetings for local government representatives will be held every morning to inform delegates of the status of the negotiations and to plan activities for the day. A series of Briefing Sheets are available to help local government representatives with negotiations and networking.
9.30 - 12.30 Supporting cities to lead local adaptation
This event is organized by the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN), the Rockefeller Foundation and the ProVention Consortium.
A detailed program is available here.
Through ACCCRN, a network of cities in India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam is working to develop robust plans to address the consequences of climate change.
This session will focus on the role of cities in climate change adaptation – looking at both cities’ capacities to lead adaptation efforts and cities and local actors need for support from national governments and the international community to effectively play their frontline roles.
For a case story on the work of ACCCRN in Surat, India, go here.
Download the press release here.
12.30 - 13.00 Time for Real Questions
With Photographer Yann Arthus Bertrand
Time for Real Questions is a daily dialogue with Konrad Otto-Zimmermann and global leaders that explores issues shaping the future of our cities and our planet. Information about daily speakers and recordings of the dialogues can be accessed here.
13.00 - 15.00 Meeting with Parties
National delegation meetings will be held in the Local Government Climate LOUNGE. These meetings are closed and on invitation only.
15.00 - 17.00 Copenhagen - a city of cyclists
This event is organized by the the City of Copenhagen.
A detailed program will be available here.
To download Copenhagen's case story, click here.
17.30 - 20.30 Shaping the Future of Urban Transport: Adaptation and Mitigation
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This event is organized by the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and Inter American Development Bank (IDB) on behalf of the SLoCaT Partnership and the Bridging the Gap Initiative.
A detailed program is available here.
The workshop aims to discuss the manner in which a new global climate agreement can assist the developing world in strengthening transport related adaptation and mitigation efforts.
City representatives and international organizations will share experience on developing and implementing mitigation and adaptation measures, as well as discuss financial mechanisms to support low-carbon urban transportation systems.
Important Information
If you would like to attend the evening sessions in the LG Climate Lounge, please enter the Bella Center before 8 pm as entry doors may be closed afterwards.