2023.12.2 Sat.

17:00 - 18:15

Triggering an upward spiral towards decarbonization with subnational leaders - from the G7 Roundtable on Subnational Climate Actions

Organizer

Ministry of the Environment, Japan

Co-organizer

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan, ICLEI, Governments for Sustainability, Urban 7 (U7), Global Covenant of Mayors, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)

Seminar abstract

Abstract

Cities account for approximately 70% of global GHG emissions, and subnational governments are at the forefront of making global efforts to address climate change as well as of adapting to its impacts. The latest IPCC report stated that government actions at subnational, national, and international levels, with civil society and the private sector, play a crucial role. The G7 established “G7 Roundtable on Subnational Climate Actions” for G7 members to share national policies and programs promoting subnational climate actions both domestic and across borders, seeking co-benefits and exploring international cooperation. At this seminar, we will share the outocme of the rondtable meeting held in October and the future prospects.

Program

Opening Remarks -20 min-

• Ms. Masako OGAWA, Deputy Director-General Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
• Mr. Francesco Corvaro, Special Envoy for Climate Change, Italy
• Ambassador Nina Hachigian, Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy, the USA

Technical Session (Importance of subnational actions to address climate change) - - -

Dr. Winston Chow, Co-Chair, Working Group II, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Key points from the G7 Roundtable Meeting on Subnational Climate Actions (Launch of the summary report) -10 min-

Ms. Masako OGAWA, Deputy Director-General Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan

Cases of Climate Actions at the Subnational Level -25 min-

• Mr. Hayato SHIMIZU Mayor of Saitama City (Video message)
• Mr. Marvin Rees (tbc)
• Mr. Andreas Wolter, Vice Mayor, the City of Cologne, Germany
• Mr. Kazuhiro KUBOTA Executive Director, International Affairs Department, General Affairs and Planning Bureau, Fukuoka City
• Mr. Emani Kumar, Deputy Secretary-General of ICLEI and Executive Director, ICLEI South Asia

Comment from Italy -5 min-

Ms. Annalidia Pansini, Senior Expert on Climate Change, Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security

Adjourn -5 min-

Moderator: Ms. Giorgia Rambelli, Director Mission Innovation Urban Transitions Mission, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)

Speakers

In-person

• Ms. Masako OGAWA / General Global Environment Bureau Deputy Director
• Mr. Francesco Corvaro / Special Envoy for Climate Change, Italy
• Ambassador Nina Hachigian / Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy, the USA
• Dr. Winston Chow Co-Chair, Working Group II, IPCC
• Mr. Marvin Rees / City of Bristol, UK Mayor
• Mr. Andreas Wolter / CIty of Cologne, Germany Vice Mayor
• Mr. Kazuhiro KUBOTA Executive Director, International Affairs Department, General Affairs and Planning Bureau, Fukuoka City
• Ms. Annalidia Pansini / Senior Expert on Climate Change, Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security
• Ms.Geogia Rambelli / Director Mission Innovation Urban Transitions Mission, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

Online

• Mr. Hayato SHIMIZU (Video message) Mayor of Saitama City

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Session Summary

Cities account for approximately 70% of global GHG emissions, and subnational governments are at the forefront of making global efforts to address climate change as well as of adapting to its impacts. The latest IPCC report stated that government actions at subnational, national, and international levels, with civil society and the private sector, play a crucial role. The G7 established “G7 Roundtable on Subnational Climate Actions” for G7 members to share national policies and programs promoting subnational climate actions both domestic and across borders, seeking co-benefits and exploring international cooperation. This event shared the output of the Roundtable meeting held in October 2023 and the messages to trigger an upward spiral towards decarbonaization in collaboration with national and subnational actors.

Event Materials

• Summary Report from G7 Subnational Roundtable Event held on Oct 5-6

Message and Results

In this seminar, Ms. Masako OGAWA, Deputy Director-General Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan announced the launch of the Summary Report of "G7 Roundtable Meeting on Subnational Climate Action" which was held in October 2023.