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Conference Program

Conference Program

Keep in touch with CfRN’s COP27 pavilion events, livestreams, and more.
Keep in touch with CfRN’s COP27 pavilion events, livestreams, and more.

Latest COP News

🌍 As #COP28 nears, how does the C-suite prioritize climate & its communication? Join CfRN Co-founder Kevin Conrad in a @WeberShandwick virtual talk on 9/27. Dive into smart stakeholder engagement & how to avoid "greenwashing." Register now: https://twsc.cplus.live/auth/sign-in/climate-and-the-c-suite 🌱

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Event Program

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Week 02

Wed 16th Nov

Overview of Ethiopia’s Oromia Forested Landscape Program (OFLP) and its Carbon Financing

Wed, Nov 16th: 9:30 – 10:00 am CET.

Coalition for Rainforest Nations, EY Pavilion

The presentation will give an update on the success and implementation of the OFLP grant-funded activities in fostering sustainable low carbon development through activities that reduce deforestation, since 2017. Areas covered will include OFLP’s status on the Emissions Reductions Purchase Agreement (ERPA), negotiation with the Bio Carbon fund for Sustainable Forested Landscape Program (ISFL), and further emissions reductions within the project’s scope.

Speakers:

  • Mr. Dereje Likissa Beyene, MRV specialist
  • Mr. Abdurahman Abdella Adem, Oromia Vice President, Coordinator for Rural Development sectors
  • Mr. Seifudin Mehadi Abdulkerim, General Director, Oromia Environmental Protection Authority
  • Dr. Yitebitu Moges, Coordinator for Ethiopia REDD+ secretariat

Moderator

  • Mr. Dereje Likissa Beyene, MRV specialist

Assessment and Monitoring of Forest Cover in the Republic of Congo (ROC)

Wed, Nov 16th: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CET

Coalition for Rainforest Nations, EY Pavilion

Hear members of the Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Forestry and Economy share their experiences with collecting land use and change data for estimating greenhouse gas emissions/removals; modeling projects for the creation of carbon sinks; the problems of financing afforestation and reforestation; governance and sustainable management of forests; and creating protected areas to preserve the ROC’s huge reservoir of biodiversity.

Speakers from the Ministry of Forestry and Economy include:

  • Carine Saturnine Milandou
  • Francois Mankessi
  • Welcome Babela
  • Jean-Bosco Nganongo

The Contribution of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) to REDD+ Processes Implementation

Wed, Nov 16th: 2:00 – 3:00 pm CET

Coalition for Rainforest Nations, EY Pavilion

Speakers:

  • Charles Mwangui, PACJA Program Manager
  • Mamoudou Ouedraogo, National Coordinator from Burkina Faso
  • Abourazakou Memem Morou, National Coordinator PACJA Togo

Capacity Building for Greenhouse Gas Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV): Focus on the Women in Central Africa (WICA) Initiative for Climate Action

Wed, Nov 16th: 4:00 – 5:30 pm CET

Coalition for Rainforest Nations, EY Pavilion

WICA is a capacity building program for young women in Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Central African Republic, and the Republic of Congo on greenhouse gas MRV, mitigation, and adaptation, as well as the climate negotiation process and implementation of the Paris Agreement.

Speakers:

  • Speakers from the US Forest Service’s International WICA Program, the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI), and the Coalition for Rainforest Nations will discuss challenges, opportunities, and learnings from WICA, after more than a year of implementation

More events to be confirmed

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Thur 16th Nov

Events to be confirmed

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More COP27 News

🌍 As #COP28 nears, how does the C-suite prioritize climate & its communication? Join CfRN Co-founder Kevin Conrad in a @WeberShandwick virtual talk on 9/27. Dive into smart stakeholder engagement & how to avoid "greenwashing." Register now: https://twsc.cplus.live/auth/sign-in/climate-and-the-c-suite 🌱

La Pdta.@XiomaraCastroZ asumirá la Presidencia Pro Tempore de la Coalición de Naciones con bosques tropicales, un reconocimiento a las políticas que impulsa en la protección y conservación de los bosques y que ha convertido a 🇭🇳 en uno de los países más avanzados en esta materia.

Con alegría y compromiso asume Honduras la presidencia de la Coalición de Naciones con Bosques Tropicales @CfRN_org. 🌎

Lideráremos y avanzaremos en el reconocimiento del aporte de nuestros bosques🌳 en la mitigación del cambio climático bajo esquemas de pago por resultados.

La Pdta. @XiomaraCastroZ asumirá la Presidencia de la Coalición de Naciones con bosques tropicales @CfRN_org, un reconocimiento a su liderazgo en la región y a las políticas ambientales orientadas en la protección y conservación de los bosques del país 🇭🇳.

¡Vamos a reforestar…

Nuestra Presidenta @XiomaraCastroZ sostuvo una fructífera reunión con Kevin Conrad, director ejecutivo de la Coalición de Naciones Con Bosques Tropicales, en la que dialogó sobre las acciones del Gobierno para proteger y restaurar los bosques en nuestro país.🌳🇭🇳

Sigue el 🧵👇🏻

La Presidenta @XiomaraCastroZ hoy asume el liderazgo de Coalición de 52 Naciones con Bosques Tropicales. @CfRN_org

Su #compromiso, liderazgo y su equipo @LuckyMedinaHN y @malcolmstufkens son factores claves para seguir avanzando con pasos firmes.

#Honduras #XiomaraCastro

📌¡ATENCIÓN!

La presidenta @XiomaraCastroZ asume la 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 @CfRN_org 🌳🌳🌳

Hoy la Presidenta @XiomaraCastroZ asume el liderazgo de Coalición de 52 Naciones con Bosques Tropicales 🌳 @CfRN_org es el bloque de negociación más grande en preparación para la cumbre de Cambio Climático @COP28_UAE

Another event we're thrilled to be part of is the Rainforest Capital Summit 2023, organized by @FT and the @CfRN_org. The RS Metrics team is attending to learn more about how REDD+ carbon credits can help reduce deforestation. #ClimateWeekNYC
Learn more:

Rainforest Capital Summit 2023 is happening today!

The FT has partnered with @CfRN_org for an in-person event that aims to drive commitment from government, corporates and finance to protect rainforests and biodiversity. More info: https://bit.ly/48j1OeN

#RainforestSummit23

We need to #actnow - together - to limit global temperature rise.

Not only will this benefit the climate, but it will also make progress in critical areas such as addressing hunger, preserving nature, fostering a just transition, and creating an inclusive society.

#GlobalGoals

Adding to a barrage of damning reports, new analysis unveils the shortcomings of the voluntary carbon market (#VCM). Many top-selling offset projects might be "junk," as revealed by an in-depth investigation by Corporate Accountability and @guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/19/do-carbon-credit-reduce-emissions-greenhouse-gases

One week left to secure your VIP pass to the Rainforest Capital Summit 2023, in partnership with @CfRN_org! Join us to drive commitment from government, corporates and finance to protect rainforests and biodiversity.

Apply to attend: https://rainforestcapitalsummit23.live.ft.com/home

#RainforestSummit23

"Developing countries are willing to do their fair share"

Amb. Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu, DRC's climate negotiator says developing countries are showing ambition in tackling climate change but need to be given support

#Newsnight | http://bbc.in/2Ps915G

Honoring Dr. Alphonse Bizimana's joining Coalition for Rainforest Nations! With his blend of academic rigor & environmental expertise, he’s already advancing our Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use initiatives. We're proud to have you on the team! 🌳

Forests and sustainable agriculture have ability to assist the world limit temperature rise to 1.5° Celsius by sinking quarter of carbon needed to achieve the Paris Agreement target.

REDD+ is a critical global tool for achieving net-zero emissions by providing financial…

REDD+ is a @UNFCCC mechanism driving nations to curb deforestation & increase forest carbon.

✅ Results-driven: Rewards after UNFCCC verification.
✅ Rooted in Paris Agreement's Art. 5.
✅ Key to global carbon accounting.

For a greener tomorrow! 🌍 More: https://bit.ly/3OQNDow

Spotlighting #CfRN staff member Marcial! His 15+ years in remote sensing & #GIS, spanning Honduras to the Caribbean, are amplifying our efforts in Greenhouse Gas Inventories for Agriculture, Forestry, & Other Land Use. His expertise is pivotal for our #ClimateAction goals. 🌍🌳

Catch up with our COP27 events

Don’t miss whats happening on the ground at COP27, catch up with events on the Coalition for Rainforest stand.

The UNFCCC REDD+ Framework & Sovereign Carbon

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

Climate, Rainforests, and UNFCCC REDD+

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

Baba The Rapper

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

Reflections on COP27 and What the Results Mean for Rainforests

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

Creating Global Market Signals COP27

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

Sovereign Carbon: Market Dynamics Panel COP27

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

Transition to Sustainable Circular Economies Panel COP27

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

Driving the UN SDGs From Ambition to Action Panel COP27

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

EY Brazil Panel on the Amazon COP27

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

The Role of Climate Induced Mobility on Gender Inequalities in Africa Panel COP27

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

Women of Climate Action Panel COP27

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

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Support our Climate Movement. Save the Rainforest

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Only concerted national action can reverse deforestation and help reduce emissions.

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