Daily Programme. Welcoming Ceremony

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1 UNITED NATIONS Saturday, 1 October 2011 Panama City Climate Change Talks - October October 2011 ATLAPA Convention Centre, Panama City Daily Programme Welcoming Ceremony A welcoming ceremony, to be attended by His Excellency Mr. Roberto C. Henriquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama, His Excellency Mr. Salomón Shamah, Minister for Tourism, Republic of Panama and the Honorable Ms. Lucia Chandeck, Minister for Environment of the Republic of Panama will mark the opening of the sessions. Participants are asked to take their seats by in Plenary San Blas to ensure that the sessions can open promptly at The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama invites all participants to a Welcome Reception in the ATLAPA Convention Center, on Saturday, 1 October at Please see page 8 for further details. The Daily Programme is available electronically at < Participants are kindly reminded to consult the CCTV monitors for any last-minute changes to the Daily Programme. In order to reduce paper consumption, participants are kindly requested to retain copies of documents throughout the sessions. FCCC/2011/III/OD/0001 GE Please recycle

2 - 2 - Official meetings Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP) (Open meeting) Upon conclusion of the welcoming ceremony 5 th meeting Plenary San Blas 1. Organizational matters [Agenda item 2] Organization of the work of the session [Agenda item 2(b)] (FCCC/KP/AWG/2011/5) 2. Consideration of further commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol [Agenda item 3] (FCCC/KP/AWG/2011/5, FCCC/KP/AWG/2011/CRP.1) 3. Other matters [Agenda item 4] Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention (AWG-LCA) (Open meeting) Upon conclusion of the AWG-KP Plenary meeting 5 th meeting Plenary San Blas 1. Opening of the session [Agenda item 1] 2. Organizational matters [Agenda item 2] Organization of the work of the session [Agenda item 2(b)] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/10) 3. Preparation of a comprehensive and balanced outcome to be presented to the Conference of the Parties for adoption at its seventeenth session to enable the full, effective and sustained implementation of the Convention through long-term cooperative action now, up to and beyond 2012, pursuant to the results of the thirteenth and sixteenth sessions of the Conference of the Parties and recognizing that the work of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Longterm Cooperative Action under the Convention includes both implementation tasks and issues that are still to be concluded [Agenda item 3] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.8, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.9)

3 A shared vision for long-term cooperative action [Agenda item 3.1] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.5, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.10) 3.2. Enhanced action on mitigation [Agenda item 3.2] Nationally appropriate mitigation commitments or actions by developed country Parties [Agenda item 3.2.1] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/7, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/11, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.6 and Corr.1 and Add.1-3, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.11) Nationally appropriate mitigation actions by developing country Parties [Agenda item 3.2.2] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/8, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/12, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.7 and Add.1-4, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.7, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.13) Policy approaches and positive incentives on issues relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries; and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries [Agenda item 3.2.3] Cooperative sectoral approaches and sectorspecific actions, in order to enhance the implementation of Article 4, paragraph 1 (c), of the Convention [Agenda item 3.2.4] Various approaches, including opportunities for using markets, to enhance the cost-effectiveness of, and to promote, mitigation actions, bearing in mind different circumstances of developed and developing countries [Agenda item 3.2.5] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/4, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.2 and Add.1-4, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.3 and Corr.1 and Add.1-2, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.4 and Add.1, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.5, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.8) Economic and social consequences of response measures [Agenda item 3.2.6]

4 Enhanced action on adaptation [Agenda item 3.3] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/3, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.1 and Add.1-2, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.12) 3.4. Finance [Agenda item 3.4] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.2, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.3, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.4) 3.5. Technology development and transfer [Agenda item 3.5] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/INF.2, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.6) 3.6. Capacity-building [Agenda item 3.6] 4. Review: further definition of its scope and development of its modalities [Agenda item 4] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.8, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.9, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/CRP.9) 5. Continued discussion of legal options with the aim of completing an agreed outcome based on decision 1/CP.13, the work done at the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties and proposals made by Parties under Article 17 of the Convention [Agenda item 5] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.8, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.9) 6. Other matters [Agenda item 6] (FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.8, FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/MISC.9) (a) (b) Parties included in Annex I to the Convention undergoing the process of transition to a market economy [Agenda item 6(a)] Parties included in Annex I to the Convention whose special circumstances are recognized by the Conference of the Parties [Agenda item 6(b)] 7. Additional matters [Agenda item 7]

5 - 5 - Additional documentation List of registered participants The list of registered participants will be distributed in the pigeon holes on Saturday, 1 October Corrections should be given to Ms. Vera-Lynn Watson (Registration Counter) by noon, at the latest, on Wednesday, 5 October The final list of participants will be available on the UNFCCC website on Friday, 7 October Groups other than the Convention and Protocol bodies (Closed meetings) African Group La Huaca Alliance of Small Island States Cestas Delegation of Colombia on behalf of the Highly Vulnerable Countries Panamá Delegation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on behalf of Congo Basin Countries Chaquira Environmental Integrity Group Bejuco Chocoe European Union Coordination Meeting Panamá Group of 77 and China La Huaca Coalition for Rainforest Nations Chaquira Least Developed Countries Coordination Meeting La Huaca Group of 77 and China La Huaca African Group La Huaca Alliance of Small Island States Boquete European Union Coordination Meeting Panamá Meetings of observer organizations (Closed meetings) Trade unions non-governmental organizations (TUNGOs) In front of plenary San Blas Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Caleta

6 - 6 - Special Announcements Issuance of visas to COP 17/CMP 7 The Government of South Africa will issue visas to Parties and observer organizations to attend COP 17/CMP 7. Representatives are located next to the Information Desk in the foyer of the ATLAPA Convention Center ( Las Tapices ). Announcements Availability of meeting rooms Conference brochures Use of audio/video recording devices by participants at UNFCCC sessions Meditation room Webcasts of the sessions Climate Change Publications Counter The demand for meeting rooms is expected to exceed the capacity of the conference premises and priority will be given to meetings directly associated with the negotiating process. The secretariat appreciates participants understanding in this connection. Meetings will therefore only be confirmed at the earliest one day prior to the requested meeting taking place. In line with the secretariat s efforts towards climate neutrality, the conference brochures Information for Participants and Side Events and Exhibits Brochure are available in electronic format only at: < The secretariat encourages all participants to support this initiative by refraining from printing, or printing only the required information if necessary. The making of audio and video recordings, including any external transmission, by Party or observer organization delegations during open and closed official meetings and in designated security zones is not permitted. The secretariat provides audio recordings of official meetings, as required by Parties. Webcasts are provided for open plenary meetings and press conferences. The Meditation Room is located on the first floor of the ATLAPA Convention Centre, behind meeting room Panamá. For the duration of the sessions, all official meetings and press conferences will be available live and on demand, with English or floor audio streams. On-demand files will be available shortly after the close of each meeting. Publications that are clearly attributed to a Party or an admitted observer organization that is not exhibiting may be distributed and displayed at the Climate Change Publications Counter, after approval. The counter is located on the ground floor in the foyer of the ATLAPA conference center. For approval, please provide a sample to the Observer Organizations Liaison Team at the Conference Affairs Services Office. The counter cannot manage large volumes, but will assist in changing the range of documents on display. Organizers of Exhibits are requested to display and distribute documents at their own booths. Contact: Ms. Edith Kimotho Tel: <ekimotho@unfccc.int>

7 - 7 - Online Services@Panama Besides classical website information on < the secretariat is offering the mobile version of the UNFCCC website <mobile.unfccc.int> and the official iphone/ipad application Negotiator for the conference. Using the iphone/ipad application Negotiator, users can: get logistical information about the conference (directories, venue maps, etc.); read the latest documents, agendas and meeting information; view the latest YouTube videos and photos from the conference; join the conference via the Facebook and Twitter channels. Please note: The iphone/ipad app, Negotiator can be downloaded for FREE via itunes app store: < The secretariat is offering a special online reporting service to the media. On a daily basis, an online video will be made available on the website < summarizing the secretariat s daily press briefing. This video can be viewed and downloaded for Podcast. The secretariat is encouraging online media to link to the online video. All videos can be found on <YouTube.com/climateconference> and itunes. Community tools, such as Facebook, Twitter and Flickr will allow to participate and to respond to the conference in Panama. All links can be found on the Panama conference page on < Medical and security Emergencies For medical emergencies, please contact the first aid personnel in the Emergency Room located on the first floor of the ATLAPA Convention Centre between meeting rooms Panamá and Bocas, just before the entrance to Foyer Teatro Anayansi. For other emergencies, please contact United Nations security staff (wearing either a United Nations uniform or an armband) located at the entrance or call: On-site Security Duty Officer: Tel: Security Building fire regulations Lost and found items Pigeonholes for delegates Delegation nameplates Participants should ensure that they wear their conference badge in full view at all times, as the security officers may request them to verify their identity. This may lead to some inconvenience, but it is expected that participants will appreciate the need for such arrangements. In order to ensure compliance with building fire regulations, UN Security may ask participants to refrain from accessing meeting rooms or vacate meeting rooms if the room capacity is full. Thank you for your cooperation. Participants are reminded not to leave personal belongings in meeting rooms. The Security office, located next to the Registration Desk in the lobby of the conference center, is responsible for lost and found items. Pigeonholes for the distribution of official documents and messages, which delegates are kindly requested to check at regular intervals, are located next to the Documents Distribution counter. Participants are requested to refrain from distributing non-official material via the pigeonholes. Delegates are kindly requested not to remove country nameplates from the meeting rooms. The secretariat is unable to replace these at short notice and this can lead to serious disruptions at meetings.

8 - 8 - Facilities for observer organizations Catering services The business and industry non-governmental organizations (BINGOs) and the environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) constituencies have offices located on the first floor of the ATLAPA conference center. BINGO office Facilitator: Ms. Norine Kennedy (USCIB) <nkennedy@uscib.org> ENGO office Facilitator: Mr. David Turnbull (CAN International) <dturnbull@climatenetwork.org> A cafeteria is located on the ground floor of the ATLAPA Convention Centre, next to the Participants Center in the foyer of the Cayucos Bar. There is also a snack bar on the ground floor, located immediately outside the conference venue near Registration (exits 3 and 4). An additional snack bar is located on the first floor of the ATLAPA Convention Centre near the meeting room Bocas. Restaurants Las Hadas, Cafe Bahia and Crostini are located at the Sheraton Hotel. For further information on places to eat in Panama, please visit < (website available in English and Spanish). Key contacts Executive Secretary Director for Implementation Strategy Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP) Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention (AWG-LCA) Coordinator, Conference Affairs Services Chief Legal Adviser Liaison with Government delegates and registration; funding for delegations Liaison with observer organizations Conference Spokesperson Ms. Christiana Figueres Mr. Halldór Thorgeirsson Mr. Sergey Kononov Ms. Olga Pilifosova Ms. Salwa Dallalah Mr. Dan Bondi Ogolla Mr. Horacio Peluffo Mr. Warren Waetford Mr. Eric Hall Social events On the occasion of the opening of the Panama Climate Change Conference, a reception hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take place at the main lobby of the ATLAPA Convention Centre ( Los Tapices ) Saturday, 1 October 2011 at All conference participants are invited.

9 - 9 - Other activities Descriptions of the events listed below have been reproduced as received, and without formal editing. Please note that the UNFCCC Secretariat now requires proposals for NGO activities and actions to be received at least two days in advance. Time Title/Theme Organizer Venue All day Fossil Of The Day Awards Members of the Climate Action Network - International will present the traditional "Fossil of the Day Awards" at 6pm at the CAN booth. Moving Planet Photo Exhibit On 24 September, 2011, millions rallied around the world for Moving Planet, an international day of action to move beyond fossil fuels. These photos capture a small selection of over 2,000 actions in 180 countries that were coordinated by 350.org and many allies. Climate Action Network - International Montana Burgess mburgess@climatenetwork.org ( ) 350.org Juan Carlos Soriano juan@350.org ( ) CAN- International exhibit booth outside plenary San Blas Los Tapices Published by the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Bonn, Germany