European Climate Diplomacy Week
The European Union and its Member States will team up across Australia for European Climate Diplomacy Week to advocate for the strongest possible climate action in the wake of the successful Paris CoP21 agreement.
Fifteen Ambassadors, a High Commissioner, and Consul Generals from the EU Member States will participate in the 11 events taking place in five Australian cities as part of the climate diplomacy week that will involve Australian state representatives, business, academia, media and civil society.
The programme will starts in Melbourne on 12 September with two events, followed by events in Adelaide and Darwin (13/09). Canberra will be hosting three events (14/09) and Sydney will host the final three closing events (15/09).
The EU's Ambassador to Australia, Sem Fabrizi, said climate diplomacy week would demonstrate the EU's collective and sustained determination on climate action.
"After the success of the European Climate Day in 2015 ahead of the Paris Conference, the EU and its Member States have agreed to hold the first European Climate Diplomacy Week worldwide," he said. "The European Climate Diplomacy Week is a great opportunity to communicate our climate objectives and achievements.
"The EU is implementing its goal of cutting carbon emissions by at least 40 per cent by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The EU remains committed to sharing our experiences and supporting other countries and local actors in implementing their targets."
The EU and its Member States representatives will underline the need for all countries to implement as rapidly as possible the Paris CoP21 agreement, which aimed to limit average global temperature increases to well below two degrees.
"European Climate Diplomacy Week is also a valuable opportunity to build relationships with key local actors from government, business and civil society," Ambassador Fabrizi said. "These actors have been recognised by the Paris Agreement as crucial players in addressing climate change."
European Climate Diplomacy Week takes place this year between Monday 12 September and Sunday 18 September 2016.
For more details contact Alia Papageorgiou from the EU Delegation in Canberra on 0421 225 398.
Events in Australia during the European Climate Diplomacy Week
Melbourne: 12 September
1.00pm-2.00pm "Green growth and green trade, opportunities for Australia"
Lecture by Dr Alex Teytelboym, Research Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at Oxford, followed by Q&A. H.E. Dr Anna Prinz, Ambassador of Germany and H.E. Menna Rawlings, British High Commissioner will be present in this event.
Address: Seminar Room, Carlton Connect Initiative, University of Melbourne
Registration and more info: http://www.eucentre.unimelb.edu.au/events/european-climate-diplomacy-week/
5.15pm-9.15pm "Australian Film Premiere of Demain (Tomorrow)" followed by Q&A. H.E. Sem Fabrizi, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation and H.E. Dr Anna Prinz, Ambassador of Germany will be present in this event.
Address: ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne CBD
Registration and more info: http://www.eucentre.unimelb.edu.au/events/european-climate-diplomacy-week/
Adelaide: 13 September
3.00pm-4.00pm "Climate and Innovation: What green exports should we focus on in Australia?"
Lecture by Dr Alex Teytelboym, Research Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at Oxford, followed by Q&A.
5.00pm-9.00pm "Adelaide screening of the Film Demain/Tomorrow and public debate"
Address: Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Rundle St, Adelaide
Darwin: 13 September
7:30pm-10:30pm "Tomorrow (Demain)" followed by Q&A. H.E. Jean-Luc Bodson, Ambassador of Belgium to Australia will be present in this event.
Address: Deckchair Cinema
More info: http://deckchaircinema.com.au/films/tomorrow/
Canberra: 14 September
12.00pm-1.30pm "EU Climate Diplomacy week: Innovation and the economics of climate action"
Lecture by Dr Alex Teytelboym, Research Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at Oxford, followed by Q&A
Address: China in the World Theatre, Building 188, Fellows Lane, ANU
Registration and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/eu-climate-diplomacy-week-innovation-and-the-economics-of-climate-action-tickets-27041053519?aff
2pm-3.15pm "Young leaders in climate action: award competition between ACT secondary schools"
The four Young Leaders in Climate Action teams with the best projects will be invited to present their campaigns on stage. The Jury will be composed of Ambassadors and High Commissioners from European Union countries, from the United Nations Information office, professional communication experts and ACT representatives and Dr Alex Teytelboym, Research Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at Oxford.
Address: Telopea Park Scho
ol, 25 New South Wales Cres, Barton, Canberra.
5.30pm-8.30pm “Canberra Premiere of Demain (Tomorrow)” followed by Q&A. H.E. Mrs.Erica Schouten, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Australia, H.E. Dr Anna Prinz, Ambassador of Germany to Australia, H.E. Mr Pier Francesco Zazo, Ambassador of Italy and H.E. Mr Sem Fabrizi, Ambassador of the European Union to Australia will be present in this event.
Address: 1McCoy Circuit, National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA), ANU Campus, Acton.
More Info: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canberra-premiere-of-demain-tomorrow-tickets-26995378905
Sydney: 15 September
12 PM-1.30 PM "Reverse panel discussion with Dr Alex Teytelboym: Business Roundtable". More information from: Andrew.Petersen@sba.asn.au .
2.00pm-4.00pm "EU Climate Diplomacy week: Innovation and the economics of climate action"
Lecture by Dr Alex Teytelboym, Research Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at Oxford, followed by Q&A
Address: Webster Lecture Theatre, Veterinary Science Conference Centre, Ross st entrance, Camperdown Campus, The University of Sydney
5.30pm-8.30pm “Sydney Premiere of Demain (Tomorrow)” Followed by Q&A. H.E. Christophe Lecourtier, Ambassador of France and H.E. Igor Bartho, Ambassador of Slovakia, will be present in this event.
Address: Australian Film Television
and Radio School (AFTRS) Building 130, The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Sydney.
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sydney-premiere-of-demain-tomorrow-tickets-27071585842