The European Development Days 2016 (EDDs2016)

You can find the full programme of the EDDs on the EDD2016 website. One needs to be registered to the EDDs to have access to these sessions.

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Sessions organized by UNEP

   1. Quick Wins for Climate and Development

Topic: Climate Change

The CCAC Secretariat is organizing a lab debate on the importance of reducing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) in tackling global warming and in reaching the SDGs. This discussion will explore the best ways and possible stumbling blocks to bring about fast mitigation of SLCPs to deliver quick results, and contribute to multiple SDGs and the Paris climate change agreement. Speakers will present mitigation examples, and discuss questions including: What are the main barriers to fast action? Will the "wins" be quick? Are mitigation measures compatible with local/regional realities? Are they economically viable? Is funding available?

This lab debate will take place on 15 June from 14h15 – 15h00.

Session webpage: http://bit.ly/1rUsFsR

   2. Sustainable Resource Use and Management – Towards a Successful SDGs Implementation

Topic: The Circular Economy / Sustainable Consumption and Production

The UNEP International Resource Panel (IRP) is organizing a lab debate on why resource efficiency and management are indispensable stepping stones in turning the holistic nature of the 2030 Agenda into action. The session will present IRP’s findings and messages, while also providing space for open discussion between scientists, policy-makers and private sector representatives on the actions and policies needed on the way forward for turning our commitments into action.

This lab debate will take place on 15 June form 17h45 – 19h00.

Session webpage: http://bit.ly/1W7HO6f 

   3. Ecosystem Based Approaches to Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

Topic: Climate Change

The UNEP Disaster and Risk Reduction Branch is partnering with Conservatin International for a project lab which will showcase international best practices on Eco-DRR. There is increasing realisation that disasters are exacerbated by environmental degradation and climate change. An Ecosystem Based Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (Eco-DRR/EBA) is getting wider attention. In addition to showcasing international best practices, the session will also discuss ways to maximise offtake in LDCs and SIDs. It will also highlight the role of private sector.

This project lab will take place on 15 June from 17h45 – 19h00.

Session webpage: http://bit.ly/1SMxTAP

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