AfDB's Participation at the Sixteenth Conference of Parties (COP 16)

11 November 2010
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African Development Bank (Abidjan)
press release

From: 29/11/2010

To: 10/12/2010

Location: Cancun, Mexico

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was established in 1992 at the Rio Summit with the aim of addressing the issue of global warming and its consequences. The Conference of Parties (COP) is the highest decision-making authority of the UNFCCC and its sessions take place once a year to specify rules for UNFCCC implementation.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's participation at these intergovernmental negotiation processes of the UNFCCC is entirely within its strategic focus as it relates to the Bank's goal of promoting climate change risk management and adaptation in Africa. Like all the other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and United Nations (UN) organizations, the AfDB only has "observer status" at this event. This means it cannot take part in negotiations and can only exert its influence through support to strengthen the capacity of its Regional Member Country governments and their negotiators. However, the Bank is always invited to deliver a statement at the High Level Ministerial Segment that can only be delivered by the Bank's president.

AfDB Activities

The Bank's participation in the conference is aimed at increasing its visibility within the global climate change community, particularly regarding its efforts and experience in promoting climate-compatible development in Africa and in managing climate-related funds. The AfDB will also build on its existing partnerships and networks to implement climate change programs within Africa. Specific activities include:

Exhibition on AfDB Activities on Climate Change

Monday, November 29-Friday, December 10, Moon Palace Hotel

Joint Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Technical Side Event

Monday, December 6, from 1:20 p.m. to 2:40 p.m., Cancun Messe Complex

Climate Investment Funds (CIFs) High Level Side Event

Wednesday, December 8, Time (tbc), Cancun Messe Complex

Congo Basin Forest Fund (CBFF) Side Event on REDD+ and Poverty Reduction: From Strategies to Results

Thursday, December 9, from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Now Jade Riveria Hotel, Cancun

African Development Bank (AfDB) Side Event on the Africa Green Fund

Thursday, December 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Cancun Messe Complex

High Level Statement by Bank Group President

Thursday, December 9, Time (tbc), Moon Palace Hotel

Contacts

Climate Change Team

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