8 November

Multi-country evidence and proposals for scaled-up pro-poor and gender-just climate finance
Time: 13:00-15:00
Location: Germany Pavilion
Organizers: CARE Germany, Germanwatch, MCII,

Disaster Risk Financing & Insurance in the Pacific: Complementing approaches to maximize protection
Time: 17:00-17:55
Location: Pacific Pavilion

This panel discussion will showcase Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance approaches from the Pacific that aim to create complementary instruments for the macro, meso, and micro levels. The session will highlight the innovative approaches undertaken jointly by UNCDF and WFP to link social protection with climate risk insurance, the success of the pilot from 2021 and scale up during 2022.

Organiziers: UNCDF, UNU-EHS, WFP, MCII

9 November

One-Year Later: Implementing the Evidence Roadmap on Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance using Innovative Solutions
Time: 14:30-15:30
Location: Resilience Hub

Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (CDRFI) solutions are new to the global stage and many countries, businesses, and families are interested in adapting these instruments to help mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. The Evidence Roadmap sets out the central open (research) questions to scale CDRFI solutions and improve their reach and impact. It aims to increase the evidence base for CDRFI and move the focus from one of innovation to one of learning.

Organizers: InsuResilience, WRI, MCII

Financial Protection of Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises against Climate Risks – Innovative Solutions for Climate Vulnerable Economies
Time: 11:30-12:30 TBC
Location: V20/CVF Pavilion (No. 106)

Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are an engine of growth and prosperity. Intensifying climate change and the lack of insurance market coverage in many developing and emerging economies are a great concern for MSMEs. Climate vulnerable countries are therefore calling on international financial resources to climate-proof their economies to safeguard supply chains and livelihoods that depend on them. This event will discuss challenges and innovative financial protection solutions for MSMEs in climate vulnerable economies.

Organizers: V20, UNEP FI PSI, UNCTAD, MCII

10 November

Localized Financing for Climate Change Adaptation: Reducing Loss & Damage and Inequity Cycles
Time: 11:30-13:00
Location: tbc (room 2, blue zone)

1. Disseminate evidence-based knowledge on gaps, challenges, and solutions for localized financing for climate change adaptation.
2. Facilitate a discussion among local communities, member states and scientists, about challenges and good practices for localized financing for climate change adaptation.

Organizers: Fundación Avina, The UNDRR Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM), The Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO), Sea Trust Institute, Greener Impact International (GII), Major Group of Children and Youth (MGCY)

11 November

Talk Show session (C11) Leading by example: Learnings from the Adaptive Social Protection Experience in Indonesia
Time: 14:10-15:30
Location: Indonesia Pavilion

The goal of the event is to inform about elements of adaptive social protection on aspects of a) thematic engagement (building blocks); b) stakeholder interaction; and c) risk analytics. The event aims to contrast the Indonesian experience with other ASP implementation, and to distil from the discussion concrete lessons learnt for the UNFCCC regime. It draws on the expertise of actors involved in the roadmap process, namely the Ministry for National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) as the leading ministry, next to the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative and the United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security that provided analytical support to the Government of Indonesia on behalf of the GIZ SPP.

The target group of the event are both experts and representatives in the UNFCCC process that want to see concrete governance approaches to tackle adaptation and climate loss and damage, while addressing pressing societal challenges. The event will highlight recent achievements and point to future outputs under the ASP roadmap. The discussion will also explore future areas of application, including learnings from Indonesia for other countries implementing ASP.

Organizers: UNU-EHS, Ministry of Planning and Development of Indonesia (Bappenas), GIZ Social Protection Indonesia

12 November

And Justice for All? – Aligning action to support the most vulnerable
Time: 11:30-12:15
Location: SDG Pavilion

Leaving no one behind and building better futures for all are at the core of SDGs and the Paris Agreement. Nevertheless, too little is done when it comes to developing coherent plans. As a result, too little is achieved where much more is possible. The achievement of one SDG or agenda goal can and must also contribute to others to deliver within the time left – If only we want to and are willing to plan accordingly. Organized in a talk show format, experts will share inspirational examples from different continents, scales and settings to identify trigger points that can serve as role models for others. Starting from micro scale, panelists will show how building innovative actors coalitions have the power to transform urban environments to build resilient, just and low-carbon futures. It will be followed by national and transnational approaches to innovative collaboration, including between governmental organizations linking social protection with climate change and disaster risk reduction agendas, or between private and public actors co-developing innovative tools to protect environment and the most vulnerable. Drawing on these examples, the subsequent conversation will highlight the power of compelling and encompassing shared narratives to work towards common goals. In doing so the session will demonstrate that change can start at any level, as long as we are willing to see that we cannot look at things separately from each other.

Organizers: UNU-EHS

Lessons of adaptation from the Global South: What the Global Goal on Adaptation and the Global Stocktake can learn from past efforts
Time: 12:00 -13:00
Location: Hall A (Green Zone)

This interactive session will bring together policy-makers and representatives of disaster risk management agencies from different countries that are part of the Climate Vulnerable Forum1 to discuss their major concerns, strengths, and needs regarding the GGA and GS processes. Their pledges will cover anything from finance and capacity building to better access to scientific advancements in climate risk analytics.

Organizers: UNU-EHS, UNDRR, UNDP

Integrating nutrition and food security in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Time: 14:00 – 15:15
Location: Health Pavilion
The aim of the discussion is to send a message to the COP27 negotiators, advocating for more decisive action to accelerate transformative solutions that address the critical nexus between health, nutrition and climate change, while increasing resilience.

Organizers: UN-Nutrition, Israeli Ministry of Health, Nutrition Division.

14 November

High Level Launch Global Shield with ministers
Time: 11:30-12:30
Location: V20/CVF Pavilion (No. 106)

Insuring for Resilience – Moving Beyond Traditional Risk Management and Response to Insure for Resilience
Time: 11:30-14:30
Location: Park Regency

As the planet heats up and weather extremes grow more violent, insurance companies have found themselves in a unique position near the frontlines of climate change. On the one hand, some continue to finance and underwrite polluting activities that warp the climate further. On the other hand, they are paying more for damages and struggling to price unpredictable risks. Hence, climate change represents a systemic challenge that urges insurers to develop innovative responses and new risk models to foster climate resilience. This session will present key actions the insurance industry must be taking to ensure they help accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions and become an instrument to support climate resilience and adaptation.
The panel session will focus on the role that insurers have in supporting capital allocation into climate resilience enhancing investments. The panel will analyse innovative strategies that can provide both economic resilience and environmental solutions. Private sector representatives will share their best practice examples of insurance instruments, whilst the role that policymakers have when creating the necessary framework conditions to accelerate investments into resilience will be discussed.

Organizers: World Climate Summit – The Investment COP

MCII Exhibit Booth – Fireside Discussions (Day-1)
Time: 8:00-17:00
Location: Exhibition area, booth #40

15 November

MCII Exhibit Booth – Fireside Discussions (Day-2)
Time: 8:00-17:00
Location: Exhibition area, booth #40

16 November

Climate risk exposure and the need for disaster risk financing among households and SMEs: New evidence from Fiji
Time: 10:00-10:55
Location: Pacific Pavilion

Presentation of key findings from a new study on the demand and need for Disaster Risk Financing solutions in Fiji followed by the launch of the research report and a panel discussion with researchers and industry practitioners.

Organizers: UNU-EHS, UNCDF, USP, MCII

Improving Disaster Risk Finance in climate vulnerable countries through CSO Engagement
Time: 11:30-13:00 (tbc)
Location: V20/CVF Pavilion (No. 106)

Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) is a prominent topic in 2022. The G7 together with the V20 launched an initiative to improve financial protection of climate vulnerable countries and people through the ‘Global Shield against Climate Risks’, which includes better coordination of donors and implementation agencies in the fragmented space of CDRFI. This is a challenging endeavour, but Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) could play a significant role through their networks and local connections. This event discusses the needs of V20 countries with regards to the reformed CDRFI architecture. It further showcases successful CSO-led country initiatives on CDRFI, especially in climate vulnerable countries, and discusses the role CSOs can play as the field further evolves.

Organizers: V20, SLYCAN Trust (Sri Lanka), ICSC (Philippines), ENDA Energie (Senegal), Youth delegates, MCII

17 November

Financing innovative approaches to protect against losses & damages in vulnerable countries
Time: 11:30-13:00
Location: Side event room Memphis

Support for climate and disaster risk management and financing instruments are needed by governments, businesses, and individuals to help them prepare for climate change and recover from extreme weather events. This event will showcase instruments to minimize and address loss and damage.

Organizers: MCII, PIFS, KfW

Global adaptation from the grass root: what local leaders expect from the GGA and the Global Stocktake
Time: 13:15-14:15
Location: SDG Pavillion

This interactive session will include different stakeholder organizations invited by the organizers, which in collaboration with the other attendees, will discuss the major concerns, strengths, and needs of grass-root groups regarding the GGA and GS processes. The session will build on the participants’ knowledge and best practice, and generate a message to negotiators about what the people on the ground are skeptical about and what they need to further adaptation and disaster risk reduction efforts. Their pledges will cover anything from finance and capacity building to better access to scientific advancements in climate risk analytics.

Organizers: UNDRR Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM), GNDR, BIC, SLOCAT Partnership, UNMGCY