Asia-Pacific Seminar on Climate Change

Participants

There were approximately 50 participants from

16 developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region;
Japan, Australia, EU
Approximately 10 international organizations/research institutes

List of Participants [PDF 40KB]

Agenda and Presentations of the 25th AP Seminar

Presentation files were uploaded with permission from speakers.

Day 1: Monday, 20 June 2016

Opening Session: MC by Ms. Anuporn Wanwisade
9:00-9:30	Welcome speech from the organizers and introduction of all participants Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich Director, Climate Change Management and Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand Mr. Satoru Morishita Deputy Director-General, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan Ms. Katherine Storey Policy Officer, Sustainable and Climate Change Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia Introduction of all participants
Plenary Session 1: Facilitated by Mr. Makoto Kato
9:30-10:30	Mr. Thomas Spencer, IDDRI "Understanding the Current Situation After Paris and APA1" [PDF 100KB] Mr. Claudio Forner, UNFCCC "Aggregate effect of INDCs" [PDF 555KB] Q&A Guidance from the AP Seminar secretariat on the procedure of the AP Seminar
10:30-11:00	Photo session / coffee break
Panel Discussion 1: How can countries' actions prior to 2020 help preparations for NDC implementation in each country Facilitated by Dr. Mahendra Kumar
11:00-12:30	Panelists Mr. Kamal Uy, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia Dr. Medrilzam, Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), Indonesia "Indonesia INDC Implementation: Coordination and Mainstreaming" [PDF 370KB] Mr. Chanthy Intravong, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, LaoPDR Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand "Thailand's action prior to 2020 help preparations for NDC implementation" [PDF 370KB] Mr. Jamie Ovia, Office of the Prime Minister, Tuvalu Mr. Pham Nam Hung, Department of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change, Viet Nam
12:30-14:00	Lunch break

Panel Discussion 2: How will each country engage in national adaptation planning (NAP) process and implementation of adaptation actions, learning from existing processes and information? Facilitated by Dr. Pradeep Kurukulasuriya
14:00-15:30	Briefing of relevant background information by Ms. Akiko Urakami (Ministry of the Environment, Japan) "Background of adaptation-related issues in the Paris Agreement" [PDF 165KB] Panelists Ms. Marina Nazneen, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Bangladesh Ms. Akiko Urakami, Ministry of the Environment, Japan Dr. Riyad Mukadam, OEPPC/Office of President, Marshall Islands Mr. Romell Antonio Cuenca, Climate Change Commission, Philippines Ms. Maulalo Levi Vaovasa, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Samoa
15:30-16:00	Coffee break
Group Discussion 1: Updates on NDC implementation and other related actions as well as long-term low GHG emission development strategies MC by Dr. Kollawat Sakhakara
16:00-17:30	Keynote presentations Dr. Tatsuya Hanaoka, NIES "The latest scientific findings: importance of bridging gaps between (I)NDCs and 2 degree targets." Ms. Angela Churie Kallhauge, IRENA "Renewable Energy and Climate Change- Support towards NDC implementation" [PDF 940KB] [Group A] Facilitated by Dr. Liu Qiang Dr. Tian Chengchuan, National Development and Reform Commission, China Mr. Arkar San, Environmental Conservation Department, Myanmar [Group B] Facilitated by Mr. Dao Xuan Lai Mr. Rajoo Jaya Singam, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia "Malaysia's INDC implementation updates" [PDF 165KB] Mr. Nelson Madeira, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Environment, Timor-Leste "INDCs of Timor-Leste" [PDF 40KB] * Experts have also took part in the group discussions
17:30-17:45	Wrap up of Day 1
18:00-20:00	Reception

Day 2: Tuesday, 21 June 2016

Plenary Session 2: Existing reporting framework and post-2020 transparency framework MC by Mr. Worapon Mathurosmatanee
9:00-9:30	Keynote presentations Dr. Teng Fei, Tsinghua University, China "Transparency, where we are and where we go" [PDF 220KB] Dr. Yuji Mizuno, Ministry of the Environment, Japan "Transparency framework" [PDF 30KB] Q&A
Panel Discussion 3: Existing reporting framework and post-2020 transparency framework Facilitated by Mr. Thomas Spencer
9:30-11:00	Panelists Ms. Katherine Storey, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia Dr. Liu Qiang, National Center for Climate Change and International Cooperation, China Dr. Batjargal Z, Ministry of Environment, Green Development and Tourism, Mongolia Mr. Alfred Rungol, Climate Change Development Authority, Papua New Guinea "Implementation of (I) Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) & Post-2020 Enhanced Transparency Framework" [PDF 415KB] Dr. Bundit Limmeechokchai, Thammasat University, Thailand "Thailand's Existing & Post-2020 Transparency Framework" [PDF 310KB]
11:00-11:30	Coffee break
Panel Discussion 4: Capacity-building on NDC implementation and transparency Facilitated by Mr. Jiro Ogahara
11:30-12:30	Panelists Mr. Juan Hoffmaister, GCF Mr. Rawleston Moore, GEF "Capacity-building on NDC implementation and transparency" [PDF 1.3MB] Mr. Cyril Loisel, EU Mr. Heinrich Gudenus, GIZ Mr. Dao Xuan Lai, UNDP Mr. Conrado Heruela, UNEP "UNEP Support for National planning, policy and reporting." [PDF 570KB] Q&A and discussion
12:30-14:00	Lunch break

Group Discussion 2: Capacity-building needs from developing countries MC by Dr. Angkana Chalermpong
14:00-15:30	[Group A] Facilitated by Mr. Conrado Heruela [Group B] Facilitated by Mr. Claudio Forner * Experts have also took part in the group discussions Report back from each group and discussion
15:30-16:00	Coffee break
16:00-16:30	Wrap-up of the Seminar and closing remarks from Mr. Satoru Morishita (Ministry of the Environment, Japan)