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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.

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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

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Thur 16th Nov

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More COP27 News

🌳 As International Day of Forests nears, we underscore forests' critical role. Home to biodiversity & climate balance, they need our protection. Support CfRN by donating to help provide training & advocacy for rainforest nations. https://bit.ly/48UhyUB

🌳🚨 Every minute, we lose 11 football fields' worth of tropical forest - that's 4.1 million hectares in 2022 alone! The CO2 released? Equivalent to India's annual fossil fuel emissions. It's time to talk about deforestation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49S8XD1

💡📊 With REDD+ results and ITMOs, we see direct action on the global carbon budget. These ITMOs, derived from verified emission reductions, play a pivotal role in the Paris Agreement's global stocktake process, showcasing the tangible impact of REDD+ strategies.

🌳🐒 Exciting Discovery Alert! Skywalker Hoolock Gibbons confirmed in Myanmar's forests for the first time! Spanning beyond China, this marks a significant range expansion for the endangered species. Let's amplify efforts to protect these rare primates!

🤝🌳 REDD+ strategically directs investments to sectors critical for developing countries, as determined by their own national priorities and action plans. It’s an approach that respects the autonomy of countries to define their path. More: https://bit.ly/49gMVcW

🌳🤝 Delving into REDD+ ITMOs, our latest report offers clarity on this key climate solution. See how countries' commitments to forest conservation turn into action via a robust framework. For a deep dive into the REDD+ process, check our guide: https://bit.ly/3UHeXd9

Thelma Krug, former IPCC vice-chair, tells @Forbes that IPCC climate reports lag by years, failing to meet the urgency of climate action. She advocates for quicker, focused reports & stronger voices from developing countries. Is it time for #IPCCReform? https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2024/02/12/climate-science-is-untimely-and-out-of-sync-with-national-requirements/?sh=640ad662254d

🌳💧 Trees are nature's rainmakers! They absorb moisture from the soil and release it into the atmosphere, forming clouds and influencing weather patterns globally. Studies show that air over tropical forests generates 2x more rain than over sparser areas. #ForestFacts

🛰️ 2024 will bring major strides in advancements in forest data! @planet's new forest carbon mapping tool & next-gen satellites are on the horizon. Plus look out for expanded free, universal access to high-res satellite monitoring of the tropics to @NICFISatData & partners!

A study in @Nature reveals a striking fact: Just 2% of tree species dominate half of the trees in tropical forests worldwide. Declan Cooper of @ucl states, 'Understanding these species is key to predicting forest responses to environmental changes.' More: https://bit.ly/3vDZEYl

Looking ahead post-COP28: The world gears up for implementing ambitious 2030 goals 🌳🌍. The key focus is on enforcing the Paris Agreement Articles for rainforest conservation. High standards in carbon markets are crucial for real impact.
https://bwnews.pr/3TUSR6z

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These creepy crawlies are playing a renewed role in the lives of communities in Madagascar as its unique landscapes come under increasing pressure.
This is #OurPlanetEarth 🌎👉 https://www.bbcearth.com/our-planet-earth

Dominica stands at the climate change frontline, striving for resilience despite low CO2 contributions. "We can’t do it alone," says Director of Foresty Minchinton Burton, highlighting the urgent need for global #CarbonFinance support. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2024/01/08/dominicas-people-stay-on-the-island-despite-being-in-the-storms-eye/

#ICYMI: As a result of the formal #COP28 negotiations, for the first time ever, a @UNFCCC decision has officially recognized the urgent goal: "Halting and reversing deforestation and forest degradation by 2030." This is more than a policy change; it's a promise to our planet.

@UNFCCC 🌱 The Road Ahead: Achieving this goal requires more than agreements on paper; it demands action, commitment, and perseverance. We need to ensure #ClimateEquity and #ClimateJustice are at the forefront of this mission.

🤝 Join Us: We're on a mission to turn these words into action, but we can't do it alone. Get involved, spread the word, & support our efforts to protect these vital ecosystems. Together, we can make the 2030 vision a reality. Let's protect our forests, our planet, & our future.

🎉 Big news! We've met our $100K challenge thanks to you & Alex Rogers' matching challenge! 🌳 Every donation helps us fight deforestation. Excited for 2024's journey together!

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.

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Milena Niño Video with Captions

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Coalition for Rainforest Nations Testimonial, Honduras - Minister Lucky Medina

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The UNFCCC REDD+ Framework & Sovereign Carbon

Coalition for Rainforest Nations

Climate, Rainforests, and UNFCCC REDD+

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Baba The Rapper

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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

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