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Opening Remarks

7 October 2019
Andrew Raine drew the participants' attention to the worsening climate crisis and the crucial role of judges in climate action. Judges will increasingly be called upon to apply the law to (i) protect the environment and safeguard the climate; (ii) uphold the rights of their citizens to a clean,…

Overview of Fiji's Climate Change Challenges and Responses

7 October 2019
Shivanal Kumar first talked about climate science and climate change impacts in Fiji, with emphasis on Tropical Cyclone Winston and the relocation of Vunidogoloa. He then shared Fiji's climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, including its policies, plans and frameworks as well as its governance…

Climate Justice and Disasters - A Focus on the Pacific

7 October 2019
Prof. Rosemary Lyster discussed about climate disasters, the various climate justice approaches and key issues, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and loss and damage in the Asia Pacific.

Climate Change Updates: Paris Agreement, Rulebook, and Recent Developments

7 October 2019
Maria Cecilia T. Sicangco discussed the 2015 Paris Agreement and the events that transpired after it was signed, such as the September 2019 UN Climate Summit. She also talked about transboundary climate litigation, particularly how it affects the citizens of developing countries.

Building Community for Low Carbon Society -- Case: Jakarta's Urban Climate Villages (Kampong) (EN and CN)

4 September 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the Urban Climate Village Program in Jakarta, Indonesia and how it adopted an integrated community-based approach during the project's development.

Building Community for Low Carbon Society -- Case: Jakarta's Urban Climate Villages (Kampong) (RUS)

4 September 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the Urban Climate Village Program in Jakarta, Indonesia and how it adopted an integrated community-based approach during the project's development.

National GHG Reduction Through Hooxi (EN and CN)

4 September 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the Hooxi campaign for greenhouse gas emission reduction, and the Hooxi and W Green Pay apps, which utilizes and promotes blockchain technology for social good.

National GHG Reduction Through Hooxi (RUS)

4 September 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the Hooxi campaign for greenhouse gas emission reduction, and the Hooxi and W Green Pay apps, which utilizes and promotes blockchain technology for social good.

Building Urban Resilience of Vulnerable Communities: UCCRTF Experience (EN and CN)

4 September 2019
This presentation discussed the Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund and how it is helping build the resilience of communities in 25 cities to climate change through community-led projects.

Building Urban Resilience of Vulnerable Communities: UCCRTF Experience (RUS)

4 September 2019
This presentation discussed the Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund and how it is helping build the resilience of communities in 25 cities to climate change through community-led projects.