IEU at COP29
Baku
11 - 22 November 2024
The IEU will organize and take part in several events at the COP29 taking place in person from 11 to 22 November in Azerbaijan.
The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international climate summit, which is held annually unless the Parties (the countries involved) decide otherwise. At COPs, world leaders gather to work together on solutions to tackle climate change. There are now 198 Parties (197 countries plus the European Union) to the Convention, constituting near universal membership.
Please note that last-minute changes to the list of events and speakers may not be reflected here.
Wed 13 Nov| 09:00 - 11:00 AZ | Korea Pavilion
Location: Korea Pavilion, Blue Zone
About this event: This session will discuss how to achieve NDC targets through global cooperation on forestry based on Article 6: REDD+ and Tropical Carbon Sinks.
Speakers: Andreas Reumann, Head of the Independent Evaluation Unit, GCF; Chul-Hee Lim, Assistant Professor, Kookmin University
Thurs 14 Nov| 15:00 - 16:30 AZ | Namibia Pavilion
Evidence and Learning from an Impact Evaluation of a GCF Funded Project in Bangladesh
Location: Namibia Pavilion, Blue Zone
About this event: The session will highlight the role of impact assessments in supporting evidence-based policymaking for climate action, informed by activities funded by the Green Climate Fund.
Speakers: Dr. Martin Prowse, IEU Evaluation Specialist; Dr. Steven Panfil, Vice President, CI Green Climate Fund Agency, Conservation International, Kenneth Kasigila, Head of Policy Advisory and Climate Finance, CRDB Bank, Plc, Tanzania
Moderator: Karl Aribeb, Chief Operations Officer, Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia
Fri 15 Nov| 11:30 - 13:30 AZ | Coalition For Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) Pavilion
Mobilising Private Finance for Gender-responsive Climate Resilient Infrastructure
Location: CDRI Pavilion, UNFCCC Blue Zone
About this event: This event highlights the proposed Commonwealth Collaborative Network on Gender-Responsive Climate Action as a key vehicle for supporting the mobilisation of private sector engagement in climate finance. The session will explore how this network can bridge knowledge gaps, enhance access to finance, and empower leadership, all of which are essential for driving the adaptation of infrastructure to climate challenges. Through collaborative efforts, the event will demonstrate how targeted investments can scale up efforts to build resilient infrastructure that is both inclusive and adaptive to climate change.
Speakers: Dr. Martin Prowse, IEU Evaluation Specialist, GCF; Amanda Archibong-Doukoure, Senior Partnerships Manager, Global Centre for Adaptation; Dr. Olufunso Somorin, Regional Principal Officer, Climate Change and Green Growth Program, AfDB; Marisa Martin, Managing Director, Pollination; Unnikrishnan Nair, Assistant Director Climate Change, The Commonwealth Secretariat
Moderator: Unamay Gordon, Senior Associate – Climate Change, International Institute for Environment and Development & Former Principal Director, Climate Change, Government of Jamaica
Sat 16 Nov| 11:30 - 13:00 AZ | Korea Pavilion
REDD+ efforts of the GCF and the importance of carbon market
Location: Korea Pavilion, Blue Zone
About this event: This session will explore the role of carbon market for increasing forest carbon sinks. The IEU will present on just transition and transformational change based on recent evidence reviews.
Speakers: Frédéric Gagnon-Lebrun, South Pole; So Soonjin, Korea Forestry Promotion Institute; Lim Chul-Hee, Kookmin University; Dr. Martin Prowse, IEU, Green Climate Fund
Moderator: Kim Rae Hyun
Mon 18 Nov| 9:00 - 10:30 AZ | Climate Funds Pavilion
Climate finance: Accessing Funds and Ensuring Accountability
Location: Climate Funds Pavilion, Blue Zone
About this event: In this joint side event hosted by the Green Climate Fund's Independent Units experts will discuss challenges in accessing climate finance, risk of over-simplifying funding processes, and risk measures for ensuring accountability in climate finance.
Speakers: Andreas Reumann, Head of the Independent Evaluation Unit, Green Climate Fund; Karen Ernst, Head, Independent Integrity Unit, Green Climate Fund; Sonja Derkum, Head, Independent Redress Mechanism, Green Climate Fund; Georgia Hammersley, Research Associate, Indo-Pacific Development Centre, Lowry Institute; Helen Magata, Communications Officer, Tebtebba Foundation and Member of GCF IPAG; Claudio Pedretti, President, The Club of Florence
Moderated by: Dr. Martin Prowse, IEU Evaluation Specialist, GCF
Mon 18 Nov| 13:15 - 14:45 AZ | Climate Funds Pavilion
Use of AI in Climate Change Evaluations
Location: Climate Funds Pavilion, Blue Zone
About this event: This session hosted by the Joint Climate Funds explores the potential uses and opportunities of AI in evaluation, along with risks and mitigation strategies.
Speakers: Vladislav Arnaoudov, AF-TERG Secretariat Coordinator; Dr. Martin Prowse, Evaluation Specialist, Independent Evaluation Unit, Green Climate Fund; Anupam Anand, GEF-IEO; Michael Ward, CIF
Read the Brief Scoping Study on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Climate Change Evaluations here
Watch the livestream here
Tues 19 Nov| 15:00 - 16:30 AZ | Blue Zone UNFCCC Side Event Room B
(OFFICIAL SIDE EVENT)
Location: Blue Zone, UNFCCC Side Event Room 8
About this event: This high-level side event will focus on highlighting the role of Indigenous people especially their knowledge, practices, traditions, and other ways of life in achieving low carbon and climate resilient development. The event will seek to amplify their voices and concerns and chart a path forward that is inclusive of Indigenous communities. At this event, a special film will be launched showcasing the Commonwealth’s Indigenous peoples’ heritage, contributions, knowledge, and potential as agents of change on the pathway to a more resilient future. The event is organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat in collaboration with the Governments of Namibia and Seychelles. It will also provide an opportunity for partner countries, agencies, and youth groups to share experiences and lessons learned.
Speakers: (Panel Discussion) Dr. Martin Prowse, Evaluation Specialist, Independent Evaluation Unit, Green Climate Fund; Vanessa Benn, Project Coordinator, Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development; Edna Kaptoyo, LCIPP Facilitative Working Group
Thurs 21 Nov| 09:00 - 10:30 AZ | Korea Pavilion
Location: Korea Pavilion, Blue Zone
About this event: This session will explore the volume of climate finance provided, distributional aspects, as well as questions on access to climate finance from a bilateral and multilateral perspective. We will present the latest evaluative findings on developments in terms of the finance volume and thereby contribute to improving reporting transparency.
Speakers: Andreas Reumann, Independent Evaluation Unit, Green Climate Fund; Vladislav Arnaoudov, AF-TERG Secretariat Coordinator; Neha Sharma, Adaptation Fund; Theo Sands, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Kevin Moull, German Institute for Development Evaluation
Register here to join the livestream.