The IV Regional Workshop had as its central theme "Building bridges for the implementation of low-emission and climate-resilient development strategies", a focus that applies not only to the link that can be generated between people working on the issue but also on the importance of linking and generating synergies between different sectors, levels of government, actors and approaches when addressing low-carbon development issues. On this occasion, special attention was given to the link between mitigation of GHG emissions and adaptation to climate change and the challenges this presents in the region.
As in past workshops, the discussions sought to build knowledge around "how to" move forward with the implementation of low-emission, climate-resilient development strategies and the mitigation actions associated with these strategies.
The Workshop provided a forum for officials from the Latin American and Caribbean region, international organizations, technical experts and other stakeholders to share experiences and best practices, participate in training, establish collaborative and working links, and find innovative ways to advance the implementation of low-emission development strategies that are also resilient to the impacts of climate change.
The workshop was organized by the National Council for Climate Change and the Clean Development Mechanism of the Dominican Republic and the LEDS LAC Platform, together with CAF Development Bank of Latin America and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It was supported by the World Bank and the European Union through the EUROCLIMA program.
Participation:
With the Workshop we seek to:
Day 1. Advances in the implementation of LEDS in Latin America and the Caribbean: balance and success stories
Day 2. Implementing LEDS: private sector participation and innovative economic and financial instruments
Welcome:
Ana María Majano - Coordinator of the LEDS LAC Platform Secretariat
News from LEDS GP and LEDS LAC
High Level Panel: LEDS in Dominican Republic
Moderator: Susana Cárdenas, Senior Specialist, Climate Change and Sustainability Division, IDB
Plenary Discussion 1
Resilience and LEDS: Integrating mitigation, adaptation and development agendas.
Moderator: Guillermo Dascal, EUROCLIMA
Plenary Session
Advancement of LEDS in LAC
Moderator: Pablo Benítez, World Bank
Session A
Economic and cost evaluation strategies: Using tools and techniques for planning and analyzing LEDS actions to create jobs, improve wealth and promote country goals.
Organizers: Center for Climate Strategies
Session B
Guidance for designing mandatory greenhouse gas reporting programs.
Organizers: The World Bank, Partnership for Market Readiness and World Resources Institute.
Facilitator: Pablo Benitez. Senior Economist, CF-Assist Program Manager. World Bank Group.
Instructor: Viviane Roberto Da Silva Romeiro. Climate Policy Associate. World Resources Institute
Session C
Tools for the identification of climate and disaster risks
Organizers: World Bank
Facilitator: Borja García Serna. Climate Change Consultant. World Bank Group.
Instructor: Ana Elisa Bucher. Climate Change Specialist. World Bank Group. Download presentation
Session D
Mobilizing private sector investment in low-emission infrastructure, and the Green Climate Fund as a catalyst
Organizers: ECN/Working Group on LEDS GP financing
Facilitator: Donald Pols. Senior Manager, ECN
Instructor: James Falzon. Policy Advisor, ECN Download presentation
Plenary Discussion 2
Private sector: Strengthening spaces for its participation in the formulation and implementation of LEDS
Moderator: María Paz Cigarán - Libélula
Plenary Discussion 3
Financial instruments: Linking actions and investments for low-emission, climate-resilient development
Moderator: Gabriela Moya - E3G Download presentation
Open Space 1
Reducing short-lived climate pollutants: Opportunities for action in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Organizers: CCAC
Open Space 2
Regional Dialogue on sustainable transportation actions to mitigate climate change.
Organizers: SLoCaT
National-subnational integration: Articulating between levels and sectors to advance LEDS.
Session A: Urban Transportation
Organizers: Transport and National-Subnational Integration Working Groups
Moderator: Benoit Lefevre, World Resources Institute
Session B: Urban planning and development
Organizers: ICLEI
Moderator: Jussara Lima, ICLEI
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Session C: Housing
Organizers: IDB
Moderator: Susana Cárdenas, IDB
Panelists:
Session D: Biomass
Organizers: LEDS LAC Secretariat
Moderator: Ana María Majano
Progress and next steps in bridge construction in LAC:
Closing remarks:
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LEDS LAC is a network of organizations and individuals working in the promotion, design and implementation of LEDS in Latin america and the Caribbean.
