UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres during the opening press conference. CGE Chair Ruleta Camacho, Antigua and Barbuda Clifford Mahlung, Jamaica, linked drought and disease-vector risk, as people store water during droughts, which creates breeding grounds for mosquitos. Yunus Arikan, ICLEI, expressed hope that harmonizing measurement and reporting will increase interest from financers. L-R: Yunus Arikan, ICLEI; David Cadman, ICLEI; Gino Van Begin, ICLEI; Jürgen Nimptsch, Mayor of Bonn, Germany; Seth Schultz, Clinton Foundation, C4 Cities; Fong Wee Kean, WRI Gino Van Begin, ICLEI, highlighted how cities are major contributors of GHG emissions. Jürgen Nimptsch, Mayor of Bonn, Germany, Vice-Chair of World Mayors’ Council on Climate Change, talked about how cities can contribute to successful mitigation and adaptation. Ann Gordon, Belize, outlined the possible risks to agriculture, fisheries, health, tourism and water resources posed by climate change. L-R: Ann Gordon, Belize; Sylvain G. Akindele, Benin; Georges Bayonne Mboumba, Gabon; Subodh Sharma, India; Clifford Mahlung, Jamaica; and CGE Chair Ruleta Camacho, Antigua and Barbuda Sylvain G. Akindele, Benin, reported on a pilot project to disseminate 365,000 CFL light bulbs and other mitigation measures. Delegates from Japan in the SBSTA plenary. Delegates from Malaysia during the SBSTA plenary. Swaziland, speaking for the African Group, during the SBSTA plenary. Participants during the SBSTA plenary. Climate Action Network Press Conference: Wael Hmaidan, Climate Action Network, Liz Gallagher, E3G, and Tove Ryding, Greenpeace Nauru, speaking for AOSIS, during the SBI plenary. DSC_800Justin Lee, Australian Ambassador for Climate Change, with Oleg Shamanov, Russian Federation, who proposed that a contact group be established to discuss the nomination process for new bodies. aust rf Youssef Nassef, SBI Coordinator, and SBI Chair Thomasz Chruszczow, Poland The Russian delegation before the convening of the SBI plenary. Mourad Benmehidi, Algeria, Chair of the G-77/China, and Farrukh Khan, Pakistan Delegates from the EU and India Delegates from Belarus Jonathan Pershing, Deputy Envoy for Climate Change, US, and Khalid Abuleif, Head of the Saudi Arabian delegation Graham Reeder, College of the Atlantic, speaking for Youth. Henning Wuester and Robert Dixon, Interim Secretariat of the Green Climate Fund The delegation of Kuwait SBSTA Chair Richard Muyungi, Tanzania (right) Alf Wills and Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko, South Africa Pa Ousman Jarju, the Gambia, speaking for the Least Developed Countries, during the SBI plenary. Justin Lee, Australian Ambassador for Climate Change Mourad Benmehidi, Algeria, Chair of the G-77/China Members of civil society during the SBSTA plenary. Delegates during the SBSTA proceedings. Matteo Rini, European Commission, highlighted the nine sectors currently included in the website, including agriculture and forestry, finance and health, and explained the addition of other sectors, such as migration, is planned. Philippe Benoit, IEA, characterized the challenge ahead as one of “fundamental radical change.” Tran Thuc, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam, was one of the original members of the initiative starting in 2011. Ulla Blatt Bendtsen, DEA, defined the importance of baselines as they impact future scenarios and are difficult to do with accuracy. Ellina Levina, IEA, said that widespread deployment of CCS is essential for a number of carbon-intensive industries for which other options do not exist. Antonia Gawel, IEA, noted that a 2.7% annual improvement in industrial energy efficiency is needed to keep warming within 2°C, in contrast to the 1.6% annual average over the last decade. L-R: Richard Baron, IEA; Philippe Benoit, IEA; Antonia Gawel, IEA; and Ellina Levina, IEA L-R: Ana Maria Kleymeyer, ICTSD; Vinaye Dey Ancharaz, University of Mauritius; Jodie Keane, ODI; Gloria Carrión, ICTSD; and Amos Majule, University of Dar Es Salaam Andrew Prag, OECD, stated that measuring emissions is different than measuring emissions reductions. Richard Baron, IEA Shaun Goh, Singapore, (left) engages in discussion with a participant on the opportunity of climate finance for the shipping industry. Sergio Zelaya, UNCCD Secretariat, said the JLG has five principles: exchange information; respect individual mandates of the organizations; decrease levels of bureaucracy; reduce costs; and produce realistic actions. L-R: Merlyn Van Voore, UNEP; Fernando Castellanos Silveira, UNFCCC Secretariat; and Sergio Zelaya, UNCCD Secretariat Fernando Castellanos Silveira, UNFCCC Secretariat Sakhile Koketso, CBD Secretariat, highlighted four elements of sustainable development defined by Philippe Sands: intergenerational equity; sustainable use; equitable use; and integration of environmental considerations into policies and vice versa. Merlyn Van Voore, UNEP, said UNEP intends to roll-out additional EBA programmes focusing on coasts and drylands. Eivind S. Vågslid, IMO, commented that a global industry should be regulated globally. The dais during the side event on CDM Executive Board: Question and Answer Anja Kollmuss, CDM Watch, queries the CDM Executive Board on the baseline methodology for adipic acid production plants. Martin Hession, CDM Executive Board Vice-Chair, United Kingdom, said absence of demand is a problem for CER prices. Maosheng Duan, CDM Executive Board Chair, China, presented an overview of work, including a loan scheme to boost CDM projects in least developed countries. Sergio Castellari, EEA, explained the “cascade of uncertainty” decision-makers face when developing adaptation policy. Delegates from Mexico, Brazil and Argentina Jonathan Pershing, US (center), and other members of the US delegation speaking with Burhan Gafoor, Singapore (left) about the AWG-LCA agenda and organization of work. Ramiro Ramirez, Venezuela Jonathan Pershing, US, in the AWG-LCA plenary. Farrukh Khan, Pakistan, during the AWG-LCA plenary. AWG-KP contact group: AWG-KP Chair Madeleine Diouf, Senegal, and Jukka Uosukainen, Finland Jose Romero, Switzerland (center) Delegates during the finance informal group. Bernaditas Muller, the Philippines (left) Delegates from China during informal consultations. Co-Chairs of the informal discussions on matters relating to finance with members of the Secretariat. Informal group on other matters relating to finance: Co-Chairs Diane Barclay, Australia, and Ruleta Camacho, Antigua and Barbuda Claudio Forner, Secretariat, and UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres during a presentation of the Prototype Registry. A view of the room during the AWG-LCA plenary. A view of the dais during the AWG-LCA plenary: Olga Pilifosova, Secretariat, AWG-LCA Chair Aysar Tayeb, and Daniel Klein, Secretariat. A view of the dais during the AWG-LCA plenary: Halldor Thorgeirsson, Secretariat, Olga Pilifosova, Secretariat, AWG-LCA Chair Aysar Tayeb, and Daniel Klein, Secretariat AWG-LCA Chair Aysar Tayeb, Saudi Arabia, and Daniel Klein, Secretariat Informal consultations on Annex I national communications: Co-Chairs Kiyoto Tanabe, Japan, and Julia Martinez, Mexico. Philip Ireland, Climate Action Network The Philippines during the AWG-KP plenary. Contact group on matters relating to Art. 5,7 and 8 of the KP, co-chaired by Anke Herold, Germany, and Nagmeldin Elhassan, Sudan. India, speaking for the BASIC countries during the AWG-KP plenary. A view of the room during the contact group on general guidelines for domestic MRV. Delegates from the US and Australia during the contact group on general guidelines for domestic MRV. Bolivia speaks with REDD+ Co-Chairs Peter Graham, Canada, and Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, Philippines. Delegates from Laos during the REDD+ informal consultations. Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko, South Africa (center) REDD+ contact group: Co-Chairs Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, Philippines, and Peter Graham, Canada G-77/China delegates consulting on finance. Delegates from the US and Australia Ahmed Ihab Gamaleldin, Egypt (right), spoke on behalf of the Arab Group during the AWG-LCA plenary. AWG-KP Chair Madeleine Diouf, Senegal Delegates during the informal consultations on national adaptation plans. Informal consultations on national adaptation plans: Co-Chairs Amjad Addulla, Maldives, and Richard Merzian, Australia, and Tiffany Hodgson, Secretariat YOUNGOS celebrate a Wedding of Science and Politics (Photos courtesy of Jugendbündnis Zukunftsenergie) Jusen Asuka, IGES, described the EU ETS’s extension to aviation as an “ambitious, controversial and high-stakes experiment.” Dennis Tirpak, WRI, noted that the lifestyle and industry changes in Japan after the Fukushima disaster may remain once energy supplies are restored. L-R: Yasushi Ninomiya, IGES; Jusen Asuka, IGES; Federico Lopez-Casero, IGES; Takeshi Kuramochi, IGES; and Dennis Tirpak, WRI Yasushi Ninomiya, IGES, explained that the effectiveness of new market mechanisms and NAMAs will remain uncertain without credible GHG MRV systems. Yasushi Ninomiya, IGES, explained that the effectiveness of new market mechanisms and NAMAs will remain uncertain without credible GHG MRV systems. Markku Kanninen, University of Helsniki, facilitated a panel on forest monitoring, politics and benefit sharing in the implementation of REDD+. Louis Verchot, CIFOR, explained that basic data gaps limit the accuracy of carbon emissions from peatlands and other tropical sources. Panelists follow the presentation by Lasse Loft, BiK - F. Co-moderator Pedro Barata, UNFCCC Consultant, introduced the joining of two side events to review framework and mechanism challenges, as well as options to address them. L-R: Wolfgang Sterk, Wuppertal Institute; Hans Bolscher, ECORYS; Stefan Bakker, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN); Martin Cames, Öko-Institute e.V.; and Jelmer Hoogzaad, Climate Focus Wolfgang Sterk, Wuppertal Institute, reviewed the pros and cons of possible designs for NMMs. Co-moderator Hans Bolscher, ECORYS, requested input from participants on how to address challenges in the development of a NMM. Lasse Loft, BiK - F, stated that the legitimacy of REDD+ rests with decisions made under a clear legal mandate, through due legal process and in respect of procedural rights. L-R: Rebecca Carman, UNDP; Pa Ousman Jarju, Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and Assembly Matters, the Gambia; and Susanne Olbrisch, UNDP Benjamin Karmorh, Environmental Protection Agency, Liberia, said the implementing measures identified under mitigation in the I&FF assessment would reduce emissions by 67% making the country carbon neutral. Susanne Olbrisch, UNDP, said the assessments consider: adaptation and mitigation options; major players and funding sources; shifts and increases in investment that will be needed; and overall needs for additional investments. Pa Ousman Jarju, Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters, the Gambia, highlighted that the sectors identified as objects of the I&FF assessment were energy, forests, under mitigation, and water and agriculture, under adaptatio Norbert Gorißen, BMU, Germany, stated that transparency and access to information are “absolutely key” to the successful provision of climate finance. L-R: Norbert Gorißen, BMU, Germany; Batu Krishna Uprety, Ministry of Environment, Nepal; Maria Puala Mendieta, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Colombia; Manfred Konukiewitz, BMZ, Germany; Gregory Andrews, Department of Climate Change L-R: Soumya Dutta, India People's Science Campaign; Amika Schroeder, MISEREOR Catholic Development Organization; Teresa Anderson, the Gaia Foundation; and Ajay Kumar Jha, PAIRVI Amika Schroeder, MISEREOR Catholic Development Organization, described the work of the organization funding local initiatives, proving that "people-smart" agriculture is "climate-smart" agriculture. Amika Schroeder, MISEREOR Catholic Development Organization, described the work of the organization funding local initiatives, proving that "people-smart" agriculture is "climate-smart" agriculture. Ajay Kumar Jha, PAIRVI, expressed concern that current negotiations promote linear agriculture and monoculture in the guise of climate-smart agriculture. Eduardo Durand López-Hurtado, Ministry of Environment, Peru, stated that the global financial crisis should be viewed as an opportunity to innovate. Manfred Konukiewitz, BMZ, Germany, welcomed diverse views providing insights to move forward, citing 2012 as a “crucial year for climate finance.” YOUNGOS celebrate a Wedding of Science and Politics (Photos courtesy of Jugendbündnis Zukunftsenergie) YOUNGOS celebrate a Wedding of Science and Politics (Photos courtesy of Jugendbündnis Zukunftsenergie) YOUNGOS celebrate a Wedding of Science and Politics (Photos courtesy of Jugendbündnis Zukunftsenergie) YOUNGOS celebrate a Wedding of Science and Politics (Photos courtesy of Jugendbündnis Zukunftsenergie) AWG-LCA Chair Aysar Tayeb during the informal consultations on the agenda. Delegates from Norway and Denmark Delegates from India AWG-LCA Chair Tayeb with Switzerland and the US Selwin Hart, Barbados, and Claudia Salerno, Venezuela ALBA countries during the informal consultations on the AWG-LCA agenda. Delegates from New Zealand and Australia during the informal consultations on the AWG-LCA agenda. Delegates from the Russian Federation and Hungary during the informal consultations on the agenda. André Odenbreit Carvalho, Brazil AWG-LCA Chair Aysar Tayeb consulting with Franz Perrez, Switzerland, and Peter Betts, EU, on the organization of work for the AWG-LCA. LULUCF contact group with Co-Chairs Peter Iversen, Denmark, and Marcelo Rocha, Brazil A view of the room during the LULUCF contact group Jonathan Pershing, US, making a presentation during the workshop. Consulting in the AWG-KP spin-off group on numbers. DSC_8650 kp kuDelegates during the finance informal groupwait Co-Facilitators of the AWG-KP spin-off group on numbers Sandea de Wet, South Africa, and Jürgen Lefevere, EU Delegates during the contact group on the Prototype of the Registry. A view of the dais during the contact group on the Prototype of the NAMA Registry with Co-Chairs Elina Bardram, EU, and Wondwossen Sintayehu, Ethiopia Tim Gore, Climate Action Network Contact group on appeals against CDM Executive Board decisions. Contact group on appeals against CDM Executive Board decisions: Co-Chairs Kunihiko Shimada, Japan, and Yaw Osafo-Osafo, Ghana. South Africa during the contact group on intergovernmental meetings. Contact group on intergovernmental meetings, chaired by SBI Chair Tomasz Chruszow Martin Khor, South Centre Franz Perrez, Switzerland Nauru, speaking for AOSIS, makes a presentation during the workshop. Prodipto Ghosh, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), discusses an approach to equity issues in climate change. A view of the dais during the SBSTA contact group on issues relating to agriculture with SBSTA Chair Richard Muyungi (center). Sivan Kartha, Stockholm Environment Institute, discusses some key notions relating to equity in the context of climate change. A view of the dais during the presentation by Sivan Kartha. A view of the dais during the opening of the workshop: UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres, Halldor Thorgeirsson, Secretariat, AWG-LCA Chair Aysar Tayeb, and Florin Vladu, Secretariat. UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres Franz Perrez, Switzerland A view of the dais during the opening plenary of the ADP. COP President Maite Nkoana-Mashabane addresses the ADP. COP President Maite Nkoana-Mashabane addresses the ADP. UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres L-R: Oleg Shamanov, Russian Federation, and Franz Perrez, Switzerland COP President Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Delegates from India during the ADP plenary. A view of the dais during the opening plenary of the ADP. A view of the room during the opening of the ADP plenary. UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres Bangladesh intervenes during the ADP plenary. Henrik Harboe, Norway, during the ADP plenary. Henrik Harboe, Norway, during the ADP plenary. Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu, Democratic Republic of Congo, speaking for COMIFAC. Mark Radka, UNEP, makes a presentation on the CTCN during the informal consultations on technology transfer, with Co-Chairs Zitouni Ould-Dada, UK, and Carlos Fuller, Belize Christian Pilgaard Zinglersen, Denmark, speaking for the EU. Delegates from Japan during the consultations on the work programme on long-term finance. High-level Panel on the CDM Policy Dialogue: Stakeholder Consultations: Panel Members Margaret Mukahanana, Zimbabwe, and Prodipto Ghosh, India, and Crispian Olver, Senior Expert Advisor. Mark Lutes, WWF (left), during the informal consultations on long-term finance. A view of the dais during the consultations by the Co-Chairs of the work programme on long-term finance: Co-Chairs Goerg Borsting, Norway, and Zaheer Fakir, South Africa. Consultations by the Co-Chairs of the work programme on long-term finance: Co-Chairs Georg Børsting, Norway, and Zaheer Fakir, South Africa. A view of the room during the High-level Panel on the CDM Policy Dialogue: Stakeholder Consultations. High-level Panel on the CDM Policy Dialogue: Stakeholder Consultations Participants during the High-level Panel on the CDM Policy Dialogue: Stakeholder Consultations. Joint SBI/SBSTA forum and work programme on the impact of the implementation of response measures: SBI Chair Thomasz Chruszczow and SBSTA Chair Richard Muyungi. A view of the dais during the AWG-LCA workshop on clarification of the developed country Parties' quantified economy-wide emission reduction targets and related assumptions and conditions. Delegates during the joint SBI/SBSTA forum and work programme on the impact of the implementation of response measures. Artur Runge-Metzger, EU, presenting during the workshop on clarification of the developed country Parties' quantified economy-wide emission reduction targets and related assumptions and conditions. Artur Runge-Metzger, EU, presenting during the workshop. AOSIS members with the EU Delegates from Qatar during the ADP plenary. Katia Simonova, UNFCCC Secretariat Jonathan Pershing, US, presenting during the workshop. Observer organizations during the ADP plenary. Observer organizations during the ADP plenary. COP President Maite Nkoana-Mashabane with Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseke, South Africa. Observer organizations during the ADP plenary L-R: UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres and COP President Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Adrian Simmons, GCOS Steering Committee, reported that while many observation systems exist, there is no global coordination mechanism. Kanta Kumari Rigaud, the World Bank, stated that investments in national hydromet services must be flexible to national circumstances and “in it for the long term." Damdin Dagvadorj, Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism, Mongolia, said that rapid growth in Mongolia’s carbon-intensive economy means that large mitigation benefits are possible in the country. L-R: Tomoya Motoda, GEC; Kenji Shiraishi, GEC (back); Yuji Mizuno, Ministry of the Environment, Japan; Damdin Dagvadorj, Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism, Mongolia; Immala Inthaboualy, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao PDR; Yas Smita Nakhooda, ODI, explained that different countries take different approaches to identifying finances for FSF. Kenji Shiraishi, GEC, introduced a panel on an innovative bilateral mechanism for financing climate mitigation in Asia. Prodipto Ghosh, India, asked participants how regional distribution of CDM projects could be improved. L-R: Filipe Domingos Freires Lucio, WMO; Bruno Sekoli, Lesotho; Adrian Simmons, GCOS Steering Committee; Motsomi Maletjane, UNFCCC; Stefan Rösner, Germany; and Sergio Zelaya Bonilla, UNCCD Bruno Sekoli, Meteorological Department, Lesotho, explained that the GFCS seeks to serve the needs of climate vulnerable countries. Crispian Olver, CDM Policy Dialogue Advisor, listened to participants respond to questions posed on regional distribution, the future of the CDM and unilateral bans on certain types of CERs. L-R: Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, Zimbabwe; Prodipto Ghosh, India; and Crispian Olver, CDM Policy Dialogue Advisor L-R: Yolando Velasco, UNFCCC Secretariat; Monica Araya, Costa Rica; Daisy Streatfeild, Department of Energy and Climate Change, United Kingdom; Rob Bradley, UAE; Jessica Brown, US; and Smita Nakhooda, ODI Susanna Tol, Wetlands International, said that 15% of global peatlands have been drained and contribute 6% of global emissions. L-R: Marcel Silvius, Wetlands International; Susanna Tol, Wetlands International; Maisa Tapio-Bistrom, FAO; Hans Joosten, Greifswald University; and Aletta Bonn, IUCN United Kingdom Hans Joosten, Greifswald University, concluded that “peatlands must remain wet!” L-R: Xiaoquan Zhang, TNC China; Chunfeng Wang, Forest Carbon; Jian Ma, TNC China; Sascha Müller-Kraenner, TNC Europe; and Ai Chen, TNC China Immala Inthaboualy, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao PDR, shared his country's efforts to mainstream climate mitigation into national development plans. Maisa Tapio-Bistrom, FAO, officially launched the Initiative, noting the mitigation potential of restoring cultivated organic soils. Daisy Streatfeild, Department of Energy and Climate Change, United Kingdom, shared that the United Kingdom is on track to reach its FSF pledge by the end of the year. Monica Araya, Costa Rica, commented on the report, providing expert findings that document inequalities in regional distribution of FSF. The Maritim Hotel, venue of the Bonn Climate Change Conference - May 2012. Xiaoquan Zhang, TNC China, in response to a question, hypothesized that forest carbon could be used as an offset for urban emissions. Yue Li, Climate Change Adaptation, reported nearly 50% of China’s population rely on climate sensitive sectors, such as agriculture. Ai Chen, TNC China, underscored that adaptation puts people at risk by altering the ecosystems they rely upon. Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, Zimbabwe, asked participants their views on the professionalization of the CDM EB. Joeri Rogelj, ETH, reminded that technological advances “won’t fall out of the sky,” they require policy decisions and investments in research. Niklas Höhne, ECOFYS, clarified that the low future flexibility found in the models means that “if something doesn’t work, we won’t make it.” The dais during the side event on Amazon: Alternative "Indigenous REDD+" / Dialogue COICA, States and Environmentalists Roberto Espinoza Llano, COICA, said the Amazon’s role in maintaining the highest carbon forest stock and providing livelihoods for 166 million people must be acknowledged. UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres said that forests are not just carbon sinks, but provide a wide range of physical and cultural services. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, Tebtebba, stressing the important role of indigenous peoples, announced that Wednesday May 23, indigenous peoples will be allowed to make a statement of their views on Bonn negotiations. Farhan Helmy, National Council on Climate Change, Indonesia, described: how Indonesia is mainstreaming low carbon development scenarios into the national development plan; lessons from low carbon growth exercises; and benefits of regional cooperation. Tomoko Ishikawa, IGES, noted the importance of networks focusing on their unique strengths rather than replicating existing efforts. Hiroshi Minami, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, said the Partnership has three pillars: cooperation for formulation and implementation of LCGS; utilization of markets and technologies; and network development. Sai Navoti, Nauru, speaking for AOSIS. A view of the room during the ADP plenary. Wei Su, China A view of the dais during the ADP plenary. Jacob Werksman, Artur Runge-Metzger and Kaveh Guilanpour, EU Jonathan Pershing, US (right), with Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko, South Africa, and members of the Secretariat Jonathan Pershing, US (right), with Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko, South Africa, and members of the Secretariat Members of the Umbrella Group consulting prior to the convening of the ADP plenary. Maria del Socorro Flores Liera, Mexico Delegates during the informal group on financing. Richard Merzian, Australia (center), co-chair of the informal group on national adaptation plans A view of the dais during the workshop to further the understanding of the diversity of NAMAs, underlying assumptions and any support needed for their implementation. Pa Ousman Jarju, Gambia, during the workshop to further the understanding of the diversity of NAMAs, underlying assumptions and any support needed for their implementation. Yong Gun-Kim, Korea Environment Institute, Republic of Korea, during the workshop to further the understanding of the diversity of NAMAs, underlying assumptions and any support needed for their implementation. Presentation by MJ Mace, AOSIS Delegates during the informal group on shared vision. Zou Ji, China, facilitator of the AWG-LCA informal group on shared vision Co-Chair Kunihiko Shimada, Japan, during the informal group on priviliges and immunities. Technology transfer Co-Chairs Zitouni Ould-Dada, UK, and Carlos Fuller, Belize, with Mark Trexler and Luc Larmuseau, DNV, one of three candidates to host the CTCN. Climate Action Network action: tug-of-war between a clean, just future and the dirty industry lobby. YOUNGO action: tug-of-war between a "clean, just future and the dirty industry lobby." YOUNGO action: tug-of-war between a clean, just future and the dirty industry lobby. YOUNGO action: tug-of-war between a clean, just future and the dirty industry lobby. YOUNGO action: tug-of-war between a clean, just future and the dirty industry lobby. Australia intervening during the AWG-LCA contact group. A view of the room during the informal group on loss and damage. Lucas Di Petro, Argentina, co-chair of the informal group on loss and damage Co-Chair Don Lemmen, Canada, and Miwa Kato, Secretariat, during the informal group on loss and damage. Co-Chair Don Lemmen, Canada Delegates during the informal group on loss and damage. AWG-LCA Chair Aysar Tayeb during the morning AWG-LCA contact group meeting. Christo Artusio, US, during the AWG-LCA contact group. Kamel Djemouai, Algeria, speaking for the African Group during the AWG-LCA contact group. MJ Mace, Saint Lucia, making a presentation on behalf of AOSIS, during the workshop to further the understanding of the diversity of NAMAs, underlying assumptions and any support needed for their implementation. Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu, Democratic Republic of Congo, being interviewed by Dan Reifsnyder, who is doing research for his Ph.D. Delegates from China, India and Saudi Arabia during the ADP. Delegates from China, India and Saudi Arabia during the ADP. Peter Betts and Christian Pilgaard Zinglersen, EU, during the ADP. UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres and Selwin Hart, Barbados Abdelghani Merabet, Algeria, Chair of the G-77/China (center) Delegates from Australia and the Russian Federation A view of the dais during the Thursday afternoon meeting of the ADP. Foreground, L-R: Bonizella Biagini, GEF; and Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum, WHO. Front row, right: Country representatives of Project Programmes Tyrone Applewhaite, Ministry of Health, Barbados, moderated the session, lauding outcomes of the joint GEF/UNDP/WHO project. Bonizella Biagini, GEF, hoped for the expansion of resources available for adaptation of the health sector and called for scaling-up and replicating activities catalyzed by the LDCF and SCCF. Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum, WHO, expressed his belief that "we, on the health side, see ourselves as central in the UNFCCC negotiations." Federico Lopez-Casero, IGES, described why poor governance is a driver of forest loss. L-R: Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, Tebtebba; Francesco Martone, Forest Peoples Programme; and Stanley Kimaren, ILEPA Participant Andro Drecun, Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, Montenegro, shared his perspective that eight years of negotiations may seem long, but that it is better to arrive at a sound decision than a fast one. Moderator Francesco Martone, Forest Peoples Programme, explained that discussions should be about actions and inactions, which could threaten survival. Stanley Kimaren, ILEPA, compared climate negotiations to planning to buy a fire truck while your house and your neighbor’s house are burning down. Nils Hermann Ranum, Rainforest Foundation, Norway, said the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global is the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund. Rosalind Reeve, Ateneo School of Government, introduced a panel on the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation. L-R: Nils Hermann Ranum, Rainforest Foundation, Norway; Rosalind Reeve, Ateneo School of Government; Peg Putt, Global Witness; and Geoff Evans, Humane Society International Youth stage a protest at the Maritim Hotel calling for climate justice for future generations. L-R: Hiroshi Minami, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan; Farhan Helmy, National Council on Climate Change, Indonesia; Yamil Bonduki, UNDP; Yuji Mizuno, Ministry of Environment, Japan; and Tomoko Ishikawa, IGES The panel listened to a presentation from Gunnar Luderer, PIK. L-R: Joeri Rogelj, ETH; Niklas Höhne, ECOFYS; and Michel den Elzen, the Netherlands. Gunnar Luderer, PIK, stipulated that scientists can identify the costs of forgoing certain technologies, but managing all the trade-offs is a societal decision. Delegates from Nepal, Bangladesh and India during informal consultations on matters relating to finance. Xander van Tiburg, ECN, described the outcomes of the Status Report, noting the importance of implementation pilots. Tania Zamora Ramos, Ministry of Environment, Peru, highlighted identified NAMAs including sustainable housing, scaling up solid waste management and city-level low-carbon transport strategies. L-R: Tania Zamora Ramos, Ministry of Environment, Peru; Harald Winkler, ERC, University of Cape Town; Niklas Höhne, ECOFYS; Michael Comstock, CCAP; Donovan Escalante, ECOFYS; Xander van Tiburg, ECN; and Marta Torres Gunfaus, ERC, University of Cape Town Paula Castro, University of Zurich, documented a sharp rise in media attention to climate change after 2007 in India. L-R: Axel Michaelowa, University of Zurich; Stefanie Bailer, ETH Zurich; Florian Weiler, ETH Zurich; and Paula Castro, University of Zurich Florian Weiler, ETH Zurich, reported that deploying soft bargaining strategies, combined with economic power, can increase success in UNFCCC negotiations. Stefanie Bailer, ETH Zurich, stated that “it is not automatic that those who have more resources are more active.” Antje Grobe, DialogBasis and University of Stuttgart, relayed that it is not only the climate that is changing. L-R: Karl-Otto Zantel, DKKV, and Antje Grobe, DialogBasis and University of Stuttgart Karl-Otto Zantel, DKKV, spoke of impacts and adaptive strategies to climate change for the private sector. Xander van Tiburg, ECN Michael Comstock, CCAP, identified promising NAMAs taking shape in Chile, Colombia and Peru, including a price stabilization fund in Chile. Richard Cong, Ministry of Water and the Environment, Uganda, questioned why agriculture has not been central in negotiations. André Leu, IFOAM, pointed to organic agriculture as the key to shifting agriculture from an emissions source to a sink. L-R: Catherine Zanev, WFP; Maisa Tapio-Bistrom, FAO; Sergio Zelaya Bonilla, UNCCD Secretariat; Sonja Vermeulen, CGIAR; André Leu, IFOAM; and Markus Arbenz, IFOAM Moderator Sonja Vermeulen, CGIAR, summarized presentations, highlighting key points. Samir Tantawi, Ministry of Environment, Egypt, said the availability of finance is a main driver of mitigation and adaptation activity implementation. Agus Sari, Presidential REDD+ Task Force, Indonesia, stated that the NAMA picture is not as gloomy as others, such as the CDM. Moderator Agus Sari, Presidential REDD+ Task Force, Indonesia, and participants listened to both Michaelowa and Tantawi cite the potential for NAMAs to generate cost savings in the MENA region. Axel Michaelowa, Perspectives Climate Change, stressed that NAMAs are not about monitoring specific projects, but are about policy action. L-R: Sönke Kreft, Germanwatch; Kit Vaughan, CARE International; Sven Harmeling, Germanwatch; Harjeet Singh, ActionAid; and Sandeep Chamling Rai, WWF International Sönke Kreft, Germanwatch, noted growing consensus on the need to address loss and damage, due in part to the failure to act on mitigation. Kit Vaughn, CARE International, underscored that negotiations are currently putting the world on a path to a 4-5°C increase, and that past changes on such magnitude have led to mass extinctions. Harjeet Singh, ActionAid, said decision-making must move down to a very local level in order to respond to uncertainly, local needs. The German Ministry of Environment hosts side events on climate change. World Agroforestry Center Workshop on the new market-based mechanism: Co-Chairs Alexa Kleysteuber, Chile, and Clifford Mahlung, Jamaica Dirk Forrister, International Emissions Trading Association, during the workshop on the new market-based mechanism. Daniel Ortega, Ecuador Nicole Wilke, European Union, presenting during the workshop on the new market-based mechanism. A view of the dais during the workshop on the new market-based mechanism. Yaw Osafo, Ghana (right), facilitator on REDD+ informal consultations under the AWG-LCA. A view of the dais during the SBSTA Research Dialogue. SBSTA Chair Richard Muyungi (right) during the SBSTA Research Dialogue. Wei Su, China, and Peter Betts, EU A view of the dais following the ADP plenary with members of the Secretariat and the COP Presidency consulting. Members of the COP Presidency and the UNFCCC Secretariat after the ADP plenary. Members of the COP Presidency and the UNFCCC Secretariat after the ADP plenary. Burhan Gafoor, Singapore, during the ADP plenary. Burhan Gafoor, Singapore, during the ADP plenary. Dessima Williams, Grenada, during the ADP plenary. Khalid Muhammed Abuleif, Saudi Arabia (left) María Alexandra Moreira and Diego Pacheco Balanza, Bolivia Rajani Ranjan Rashmi, India Selwin Hart, Barbados (left), intervening in the ADP plenary. IPCC stand where the latest IPCC literature can be picked up. Delegates in the AWG-LCA informal group on Review. Gertraud Wollansky, Austria (right), facilitator on Review Ramiro Ramirez and Claudia Salerno, Venezuela, during the ADP plenary. Wei Su, China, during the ADP plenary. Wei Su, China, during the ADP plenary. A view of the dais during the ADP plenary. L-R: UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres, Halldor Thorgeirsson, Secretariat, Sandea de Wet, COP Presidency, South Africa, and Andrew Higham, Secretariat. A view of the dais during the ADP plenary. L-R: UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres, Halldor Thorgeirsson, Secretariat, Sandea de Wet, COP Presidency, South Africa, and Andrew Higham, Secretariat. COP Vice-President Robert Van Lierop, Suriname, and Sandea de Wet, COP Presidency, South Africa Kishan Kumarsingh, Trinidad and Tobago, Burhan Gafoor, Singapore, and Maria del Socorro Flores Liera, Mexico Delegates from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea Annie Petsonk, Environmental Defense Fund, during the workshop on various approaches. Oscar Reyes, Institute for Policy Studies, during the workshop on various approaches. Andrei Marcu, CEPS Carbon Market Forum, during the workshop on various approaches. A view of the dais during the AWG-LCA workshop on a framework for various approaches. Jacob Werksman, EU, and Harald Dovland, Norway Alejandro Kilpatrick, Secretariat, Co-Chairs Ana Fornells de Frutos, Spain, and Suzanty Sitorus, Indonesia, during the informal consultations on matters relating to finance. L-R: Josef Haider, KfW Development Bank; Alexis Bonnel, Agence Française de Développement; Florian Wieneke, KfW Development Bank; and Etienne Coyette, European Commission. L-R: Pipa Elias, Union of Concerned Scientists; Jason Funk, EDF; Geoffrey Evans, HSI; and Angela Andrade Pérez, Conservation International Angela Andrade Pérez, Conservation International, urged policies be designed so that adaptation and mitigation are implemented on the farm level. Pipa Elias, Union of Concerned Scientists, stressed that the issues are important and relevant to all parties. Geoffrey Evans, HSI, discussed the impact of climate change on animal welfare. Etienne Coyette, European Commission, said is it impossible to have a one-size-fits-all approach to adaptation projects, given the diversity of vulnerabilities. Britta Hostmann, German Development Institute, stated one challenge of adaptation finance is “how to get money on the ground." Günther Schulz-Heiss, German Development Institute, described SFIs as a “useful, but not universal tool” to channel adaptation finance. Bernaditas Muller, the Philippines (left), during the Adaptation Fund contact group. Alexa Kleysteuber, Chile (second from right), facilitating the the AWG-LCA informal group on various approaches. Jo Tyndall, New Zealand, presenting in the ADP workshop. Kaminaga Kaminaga, Marshall Islands, presenting in the ADP workshop. Gary Cowan, Australia, during the ADP workshop on enhancing mitigation ambition. Gary Cowan, Australia, during the ADP workshop on enhancing mitigation ambition. William Hohenstein, US, with Maria Sanz-Sanchez, Secretariat Delgates consulting during the contact group on agriculture. Delgates consulting during the contact group on agriculture. Delegates from the Republic of Korea during the contact group on agriculture. European Union during the contact group on agriculture. Juan Hoffmaister, Bolivia, speaking for the G-77/China on agriculture. Observers in the contact group on agriculture Delegates during the contact group on agriculture. SBSTA Chair Richard Muyungi during the contact group on agriculture. Mexico intervening in the AWG-LCA contact group. Monica Baltodano, Sustainability Watch, Latin America, during the IIED and CARE press conference. Mahlet Eyassu, Ethiopian Civil Society Network on Climate Change, during the IIED and CARE press conference. Peter With, CARE Denmark, and Saleemul Huq, IIED, during a press conference to launch the report "Southern voices on climate policy choices." Bernaditas Muller, the Philippines, intervening in the AWG-LCA contact group. AWG-LCA Chair Aysar Tayeb and Daniel Klein, Secretariat Delegates from New Zealand during the AWG-LCA workshop. Delegates from Japan in the AWG-LCA contact group. The Republic of Korea is one of the candidates to host the Green Climate Fund. Namibia presenting its offer to host the Green Climate Fund. A view of the dais during the ADP workshop enhancing mitigation ambition. Guy Saint-Jacques, Canada (left), Justin Lee, Australia (center), and Roger Lincoln, New Zealand (right) Fossil of the Day Award The Fossil of the Day Award went to the US, Canada and China, who all tied for 1st place. Panel discussion on opportunities for international cooperation and mobilizing resources and support during the ADP workshop, with representatives from the Climate Group, ICLEI and Climate Action Network. Panel discussion on opportunities for international cooperation and mobilizing resources and support during the ADP workshop, with representatives from the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility and Responding to Climate Change (RTCC). Panel discussion on opportunities for international cooperation and mobilizing resources and support during the ADP workshop, with representatives from the Climate Group, ICLEI and Climate Action Network. LULUCF contact group with Co-Chairs Peter Iversen, Denmark, and Marcelo Rocha, Brazil China presenting in the ADP workshop. Delgates in the Adaptation Fund contact group. L-R: Christine Campeau, Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance; Doreen Stabinsky, IATP; Teresa Anderson, the Gaia Foundation; and Harjeet Singh, ActionAid International Teresa Anderson, the Gaia Foundation, drew attention to text from negotiations not mentioning adaptation after many submissions and acknowledgments of the significant need for adaptation. Doreen Stabinsky, IATP, called for investment in adaptation pathways rather than focusing on policies that create commodities for a "mythical market." Christine Campeau, Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, shared frustration that although agro-ecology agriculture has demonstrated success, it remains difficult to "sell." Ahmed Abdel Latif, ICTSD, identified a significant increase in patents and R&D expenditure in China for clean energy technologies. Wei Zhuang, CISDL, identified potential challenges for developing countries, including free allowances for polluting industries and carbon border measures which may violate the principle of CBDR. Thomas Brewer, ICTSD, said there are a relatively small number of industries, including steel, chemicals, cement and aluminum, in the EU and US that are more vulnerable to competitiveness problems, due to energy and trade intensity. L-R: Thomas Brewer, ICTSD; Rachel Swain, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia; Ingrid Jegou, ICTSD; Ahmed Abdel Latif, ICTSD; and Wei Zhuang, CISDL Chivin Leng, Forest Administration, Cambodia, and Kei Suzuki, Japan Forest Technology Association, with the audience, listened to a presentation by Naoko Tsukada, FFPRI. Naoko Tsukada, FFPRI, reported that REDD+ readiness activities are also contributing to sustainable forest management and sustainable development. Chivin Leng, Forest Administration, Cambodia, acknowledged numerous sources of support and called for coordination to minimize overlapping activities. Mitsuo Matsumoto, FFPRI, introduced the audience to the “REDD-plus Cookbook” designed as a training manual, announcing it will be launched in Doha. Canada, United States, China and United Kingdom won the Fossil of the Day Award. Eva Filzmoser, CDM Watch, highlighted that wind, industrial gas, large hydroelectric and coal projects, which make up a large proportion of projected projects, have limited or controversial sustainable development benefits and questionable additionality. Ranjan Kishor Panda, Water Initiatives Odisha, said local communities should not carry the risk for CDM pilot projects with marginal landholders. Alyssa Johl, CIEL, said existing standards are not adequate, since they are highly subjective, and lack oversight and monitoring outside of the validation process. Panelists and participants listen to Alyssa Johl, CIEL, present on CDM safeguards. L-R: Eva Filzmoser, CDM Watch; Peter Newell, University of Sussex; Prodipto Ghosh, India; and Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, Zimbabwe. Delegates from Argentina in the ADP plenary. ADP interim Chair Sandea de Wet Halldor Thorgeirsson, Secretariat, and Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko, South Africa, during the ADP plenary. Ramiro Ramirez, Venezuela, during the ADP plenary, intervening on behalf of a number of developing countries.