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Mission-oriented policies for net zero: Combining technological and social innovations to deliver...

Sabrina Dekker

Dublin Metropolitan Climate Action Regional Office, Dublin City Council

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Nov 4, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Online

Governing green to deliver the next round of nationally determined contributions (NDCs)

With the next round of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) on climate due by 10 February 2025, these new NDCs need to be both more ambitious than current efforts and advance the...

Greening emerging markets: Unlocking private investment

According to the IEA, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 requires an unprecedented deployment of clean energy technologies. In this context, the rising trend of commercial investment in climate...

FinanceDeveloping countries

Nov 5, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Online

Data-driven climate action: Empowering the advocacy of civil society organisations

Civil society organisations (CSOs) are a crucial link between citizens and governments to ensure that climate action is both effective and responsive to the needs of the public. Access to accurate...

Harnessing private sector adaptation

The widespread impacts of climate change are pushing businesses to think about climate adaptation in order for their operations to continue running smoothly. This also presents an opportunity for...

Adaptation & resilience

Nov 7, 2024

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Online

Aligning finance with climate goals: Assessing progress to net zero and preventing greenwashing

Finance plays a critical role in climate action, as recognised by the goal set in Article 2.1c of the Paris Agreement of making finance consistent with a pathway towards lowering greenhouse gas...

Data & trackingFinanceMitigation

Nov 7, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Online

Climate Action Monitor 2024: Monitoring progress towards net zero

The OECD’s Climate Action Monitor, developed for policymakers by the International Programme for Action on Climate (IPAC), provides an annual comprehensive assessment of progress made by OECD and...

Data & trackingMitigation

Nov 8, 2024

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Online

Hydrogen horizons: The role of hydrogen in steel and shipping

This session will explore the critical role of hydrogen in advancing decarbonisation in transport and energy-intensive industries, specifically shipping and steel manufacturing. Key topics include...

EnergyMitigationTransport

Nov 12, 2024

5:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Baku & online

Connecting the dots: Implementable and investment-ready NDCs

This event will explore how ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions underpinned by well-designed policies and robust investment plans can support economic growth and development. It will also...

Adapting cities to water scarcity

Climate change is increasing the risk of drought-induced water scarcity around the world, especially in urban areas. Today, an estimated almost 1 billion people are exposed to urban water scarcity...

Adaptation & resilience

Nov 12, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Online

Bioeconomy for sustainable development: The G20 High-level Principles on Bioeconomy in practice...

The bioeconomy is gaining traction worldwide, highlighted by the recent publication of the “G20 High-level Principles on Bioeconomy” and the release of at least 30 dedicated national bioeconomy...

BioeconomyDeveloping countries

Nov 13, 2024

7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Baku & online

From climate policy to action: Closing the implementation gap

This session explores how international standards, comparable metrics and mechanisms for compliance (Quality Infrastructure systems) can effectively bridge this gap, reduce emissions and boost...

Data & trackingMitigation

Nov 13, 2024

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Online

Advancing agriculture, forestry and other land use policies: A stocktake of greenhouse gas...

The agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sectors have significant mitigation potential, as they are among the few sectors uniquely positioned to contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG)...

MitigationAgriculture

Nov 13, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Online

Financing the transition to net-zero shipping

The shipping industry’s efforts to scale up the use of alternative fuels and low/zero-emission technologies and ensure the necessary port infrastructure face significant financing challenges such as...

FinanceMitigationTransport

Nov 13, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Online

Sustainable bonds: State of the market and policy considerations

At the end of 2023, the global outstanding amount of sustainable bonds reached USD 4.3 trillion, up from USD 641 billion just five years prior. The rapid growth of the sustainable bond market is a...

Accelerating credible net-zero transitions: From planning to action

National and international frameworks on climate transition plans developed by corporations and financial institutions have significantly increased in recent years. This increased guidance and focus...

Accelerating investment in adaptation: Launching the OECD’s Climate Adaptation Investment Framework

Climate change impacts are increasingly being felt and are projected to become more extreme. Investment in climate adaptation can reduce losses, protect lives and livelihoods, and contribute to...

Adaptation & resilienceFinance

Nov 14, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Online

Planning for the next phase of emissions reduction efforts: Setbacks and developments in carbon...

The recent energy crisis, exacerbated by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, has set back the pricing of carbon emissions as government provided energy price relief efforts, but modest...

Global changes and local contexts: Skills and jobs for an inclusive green transition for mining...

Impacts of the net-zero transition are being felt strongly at the local level and vary significantly between regions. Resource-rich mining regions will need to diversify their economies and manage...

Adaptation & resilienceJobs, skills & educationMitigation

Nov 15, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Online

Managing competing sectoral demands for renewable energy resources in the transition to...

Decarbonising the transport sector will increase demand for new energy resources, such as renewable electricity, low-carbon hydrogen, biogenic resources, and CO2 capture. This demand must be...

Accelerating the use of green and climate bonds in the European Union's Eastern Partner Countries

Capital markets can supply significant green funding needed. Putting in place necessary regulatory frameworks and clear incentives can encourage new issuers and investors to come to the market....

Industrial strategies for the competitive development of renewable energy ecosystems

The global transition to net-zero emissions requires the rapid and large-scale deployment of renewable energy. However, this shift faces complex challenges, including supply chain vulnerabilities, a...

What works? Global evidence on effective mitigation strategies

To achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, significant emission reductions will be needed in the coming years. Policymakers need to know which policies and policy mixes work. However, there is a...

GHG emissions accounting and reporting for transport

The transport sector significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, posing substantial environmental and economic risks. As commitments to achieve net-zero carbon emissions...

Data & trackingTransport

Nov 19, 2024

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Online

Implementing sustainability reporting requirements that work for SMEs

To finance their green transition, small businesses need access to external financing, financial and non-financial support, as well as frameworks and tools for bridging sustainability-related data...

Climate change and health: Policies for Africa's urban future

This event will bring together academics, government representatives, and international institutions to discuss how climate mitigation policies can further shape health outcomes across cities in...

HealthDeveloping countries

Nov 20, 2024

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Online

Decarbonising aviation: Exploring the consequences

In October 2022, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050. Achieving this requires significant emission reductions, with...

Channelling market forces towards steel decarbonisation

Based on recent OECD work, this session will look at how various policy enablers of steel decarbonisation are coming together to achieve net-zero emissions, and how companies are progressing on this...

Jobs, skills and ensuring a just transition to a green economy

The transition to net‑zero emissions by 2050 will profoundly impact the labour market. While the overall effects on employment are estimated to be limited, many jobs will be lost in high‑emission...

Jobs, skills & education

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Addressing obstacles to sustainable consumption

Gender inclusion strategies in climate-responsive transport

Towards a green and digital future

Resilience of secondary cities to climate change in Africa

Mission-oriented policies for net zero: Combining technological and social innovations to deliver...

Catch up Previous sessions

Governing green to deliver the next round of nationally determined contributions (NDCs)

Greening emerging markets: Unlocking private investment

Data-driven climate action: Empowering the advocacy of civil society organisations

Harnessing private sector adaptation

Aligning finance with climate goals: Assessing progress to net zero and preventing greenwashing

Climate Action Monitor 2024: Monitoring progress towards net zero

Hydrogen horizons: The role of hydrogen in steel and shipping

Connecting the dots: Implementable and investment-ready NDCs

Adapting cities to water scarcity

Bioeconomy for sustainable development: The G20 High-level Principles on Bioeconomy in practice...

From climate policy to action: Closing the implementation gap

Advancing agriculture, forestry and other land use policies: A stocktake of greenhouse gas...

Financing the transition to net-zero shipping

Sustainable bonds: State of the market and policy considerations

Accelerating credible net-zero transitions: From planning to action

Accelerating investment in adaptation: Launching the OECD’s Climate Adaptation Investment Framework

Planning for the next phase of emissions reduction efforts: Setbacks and developments in carbon...

Global changes and local contexts: Skills and jobs for an inclusive green transition for mining...

Managing competing sectoral demands for renewable energy resources in the transition to...

Accelerating the use of green and climate bonds in the European Union's Eastern Partner Countries

Industrial strategies for the competitive development of renewable energy ecosystems

What works? Global evidence on effective mitigation strategies

GHG emissions accounting and reporting for transport

Implementing sustainability reporting requirements that work for SMEs

Climate change and health: Policies for Africa's urban future

Decarbonising aviation: Exploring the consequences

Channelling market forces towards steel decarbonisation

Jobs, skills and ensuring a just transition to a green economy

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