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.

Three construction workers working on steel scaffolding

Power and Profit without Responsibilities

17.04.2025 Migration policy

The business model of subcontracting and its detrimental effects on migrant workers – an interview with Professor Dr. Silvia Borelli.
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A demonstrator holds up a scarf reading 'Refugees welcome'.

The role of national identity in refugee admission

24.04.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Refugee Policy, Migration policy

Daniel Drewski and Jürgen Gerhards about the differences between countries in terms of their willingness to admit refugees.
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Sicht in den Saal der 79. UN-Generalversammlung. Auf Bildschirmen wird die Rede von Kolumbiens Präsident Gustavo Petro Urrego übertragen.

Controversial relocation draws criticism

30.04.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

At this year's Global Forum on Migration and Development Colombia's role as a progressive leader in international migration policy is under scrutiny. It has a long way to go. Literally.
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Panellists and participants in the audience at the Bharat Summit of the Progressive Alliance in Hyderabad.

The world’s biggest gathering of progressive forces

07.05.2025

The Progressive Alliance international conference saw over 100 progressive parties and movements come together in a show of unity – committed to building a more just world order and a society founded...
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Illustration zweier Personen, die einen Vortrag zu Strategien von Gewerkschaften halten und zwei Personen, die mit Plakaten demonstrieren.

From anger to action: Reimagining trade union power through gender justice

20.05.2025 International Trade Union Policy

Our international dialogue format with trade union activists and experts sheds lights on building inclusive labour movements and strengthening campaigns.
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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)

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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.

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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.