Putting the 1.5°C limit into sustainable practice: avoided impacts, benefits, energy transformation

18 May 2016
15:00 - 16:30
UNFCCC Climate Change Conference, World Conference Centre Room Bonn I/II (89)
In light of the inclusion of the 1.5°C limit in the Paris Agreement, this UNFCCC side event looks at the avoided impacts and feasibility of holding warming below 1.5°C, the consequences for energy systems and the benefits of boosting pre-2025/2030 action.
Eiffel Tower displaying 1.5 degrees

Putting the 1.5°C limit into sustainable practice: avoided impacts, benefits, energy transformation

This side event at the UNFCCC climate change conference in Bonn was presented by CARE International, CAN International, the Climate Vulnerable Forum and Climate Analytics.

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Agenda

1.5°C: Avoided impacts and social and economic benefits: state of science
Dr. Michiel Schaeffer, Climate Analytics

The 1.5°C temperature limit in the Paris Agreement and implications for energy transformation
Dr. h. c. Bill Hare, Climate Analytics

Climate Action Tracker: assessment of INDCs and implications for the 1.5°C limit
Jasmin Cantzler, Climate Analytics

Towards 100% RE and climate resilience: civil society calls for 1.5°C
Wael Hmaidan, CAN International

Survive and Thrive: Vulnerable Countries’ agenda to make 1.5°C reality
Philippines Climate Change Minister, Secretary Emmanuel de Guzman, Office of the President, Climate Vulnerable Forum

Location
UNFCCC Climate Change Conference, World Conference Centre
Room Bonn I/II (89)

Facilitation
Sven Harmeling, CARE International