Designing governance systems to enable effective implementation of the Paris agreement - UNFCCC side event
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The side event features new analysis on climate governance functions required to enable low-carbon, climate-resilient transitions to net zero. The panel discussion will explore how laws can be designed to suit national context. It surveys the diverse law and governance experiences of Peru, South Africa, India, the UK, Zimbabwe, and the USA, and proposes a novel governance functions-based approach for future legislative action, especially in the Global South.
Agenda
18:30 – 18:35
Welcome. Role of law and governance in implementation of the Paris agreement
Dr. Alina Averchenkova (chair), Distinguished Policy Fellow, Grantham Research Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
18:35 – 18:55
The 9 essential governance functions and their uses in designing climate laws
Dr. Anirudh Sridhar, Associate Fellow, Centre for Policy Research, India and Dr. Alina Averchenkova, GRI (LSE)
18:55 – 19:35
Panel discussion. How Climate Governance Needs and Solutions Differ by National Context
- Andrew Gilder, Director, Climate Legal, South Africa
- Rocío García, Technical Lead, Decarboost and International Consultant, Peru
- Rachel Cleetus, Policy Director, Climate and Energy Progam, Union of Concerned Scientists, USA
- Lloyd Mazivarimwe, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Zimbabwe
19:35 – 20:00
Discussion with the audience
Organizers
The Center for Policy Research (CPR) is a non-profit, non-partisan independent institution dedicated to conducting research that contributes to the production of high-quality scholarship, better policies, and a more robust public discourse about the structures and processes that shape life in India.
Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment was established by the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2008 for policy-relevant research and training, bringing together international expertise on economics, finance, geography, the environment, international development and political economy.
Climate Legal is a specialist climate change legal consultancy based in South Africa. Its practitioners have worked closely on the design and drafting of framework climate change laws in Africa and South East Asia and have written widely on the topic of GHG regulation, adaptation law, the governance of carbon markets, climate finance, and loss and damage.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments. It promotes democratic governance, institutions and values, working with parliaments and parliamentarians to articulate and respond to the needs and aspirations of the people.
Follow the live stream of this event here. Please be aware that the time quoted for the event is local Egypt time (EET). If you are following the event in the UK the start time will be 16:30 G