COP23

Climate Change Conference 2017 in Bonn

From 6th to 17th November, the member states of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meet for the next round of negotiations in Bonn (COP23). The Republic of Fiji holds the presidency with support of the German government hosting the conference. FES will be there as well. We are organizing different events on climate and energy policy with various partners and seek to ensure that the voices of the Global South are being heard. This year, we are focusing on how to shape a just energy transition that leaves no one behind. And of course, we will update you on what is happening during the negotiation process.

Making a difference at COP23 - with the FES


Reports on the World Climate Conference 2017

We follow the negotiations on the spot, provide you with background information and let you know about the outcomes. To strengthen climate journalism around the globe, the FES Media Fellowship COP23 this year cooperates with Climate Tracker and supports two young journalists, Alanah Torralba from the Philippines and Alo Lemou from Togo, who participate in this program. They will receive a climate media training, report from COP23 and take part in FES events as well.

 

Visual "Internationale Konferenz Migration progressiv ausbuchstabieren"

International Conference: Migration – a progressive formula

Veranstaltung, Migration policy
Migration is a poignant issue – in Germany and worldwide. Challenges are only going to increase further in light of global crises. We want to discuss progressive migration policy in Berlin on 24 and...
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Many media persons are seen gathered at a press conference in a wooded area near Kuznica, Poland on 12 November, 2021.

The Feedback Trap

05.09.2024 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Integration Policy, Migration policy
How Media Reporting on Migration Influences Political Debate. Article by Fabio Ghelli from the MDI migration media service
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Diavata refugee camp is a former military camp near the city of Thessaloniki in northern Greece. The concrete fortification called Enhanced Fence was built around the entire perimeter of the camp.

Breaking the spiral of deterrence

12.09.2024 Migration policy
As the call for asylum processing to be outsourced loses momentum, it is time to rethink migration policy, says Felix Braunsdorf from Médecins Sans Frontières.
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Füße und Beine von Menschen mit verschiedenen Hautfarben stehen in einer Reihe.

Is our democracy democratic enough? An interview about barriers to participation

19.09.2024 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Integration Policy, Migration policy
We interviewed Tayfun Keltek and Engin Sakal from the State Integration Council of North Rhine-Westphalia about the difference the right to vote in local elections can make for citizens of third...
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Boys who are members of a sports team gather at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to have their photograph taken. Some of them have an immigrant background, others do not.

Participation is indispensable

24.09.2024 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Integration Policy, Migration policy
Why integration will be a vital issue for social democracy in the future and what needs to be done for it to succeed – comments from Rasha Nasr, the SPD parliamentary group’s rapporteur on migration...
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Alanah Torralba reports for the FES from COP23

Alo Lemou reports for the FES from COP23


FES at COP 23

Together with our partners, we are organizing a number of events in Bonn - from official side events to workshops and simulations. Our focus in 2017: Just Transition.

Supporting Young Activists

We are supporting young activists’ involvement with COP23. To this end, FES organizes a two-day youth event including a simulation game, an expert talk and the development of a Youth Agenda. Selected members of the international delegation of FES from Morocco, Jordan, Kenya and Vietnam will also participate and discuss the young people’s suggestions for a just climate policy on November 13th. more information (in German)

more information (in German)

Simulation & Informal Meetings

In order to provide capacity building and necessary information on COP23, FES organizes a simulation of the negotiations at the beginning of the conference and two informal meetings during the conference for our international partners from November 6th to 7th.

Program

Study Tour on Just Transition

Further FES events at this year’s climate negotiations will be all about Just Transition. We will start with a “Study Tour on Just Transition” from November 1st to November 3rd to visit actual sites of industrial transformation in the Rhein/Ruhr Area together with a delegation of 14 international guests. With them and external experts from civil society and trade unions as well as politicians working on energy transformation, we will discuss challenges, chances and social implications of transformation processes.

Workshop at the "People’s Climate Summit"

To examine the possibility of a fair, just and socially inclusive global energy transformation, FES and Bread for the World organize a workshop on “Just Transition” with civil society activists at the People’s Climate Summit, the alternative climate conference on November 7th . At this event, results of the joint study “Guiding Principles & Lessons Learnt For a Just Energy Transition in the Global South” will be presented .

Program

Trade Union Event and Side Event at the German Pavilion

On November 9th, FES will start the day by supporting a DGB-ITUC trade union event on the links between corporate co-determination and climate policy. In the evening, our own side event on ensuring a just energy transition will take place at the German Pavilion @COP23 with speakers from the Global South and in cooperation with Bread for the World.

Programm

Official UN-Side Event on Just Transition

On November 15th we will have the pleasure to host an official UN-side event together with Coastal Development Partnership (CDPBD), International Cooperation for Development and Solidarity (CIDSE), Misereor and Public Advocacy Initiatives for Rights and Values in India (PAIRVI Associates). The event will focus on “Just Transition” and bring together civil society representatives and trade union representatives from the region.


Publications

Achavanuntakul, Sarinee

War in the Middle East

now is the time to accelerate renewable energy in Thailand - toward a just energy transition

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Lozano Rubello, Alejandra ; Rochi, Magdalena ; Jasuma, Nanda ; Sepúlveda Carmona, M. Magdalena

No just transition without gender justice

recommendations for international partnerships

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Bachour, Lama Maan ; Almasri, Reem (Hrsg.)

ESSG framework for green hydrogen development in Jordan

according to PtX hub

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