COP 22 Press releases and media advisories

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Press Releases

Date	Organization	Title
18 Nov	UNFCCC	Nations Take Forward Global Climate Action at 2016 UN Climate Conference
18 Nov	UNFCCC	Non-State Actors Partner with Governments to Boost Climate Action
18 Nov	European Commission	Marrakech climate conference: world forging ahead on climate action
18 Nov	CAN	Historic Breakthrough: 48 Countries commit to Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
18 Nov	Climate Vulnerable Forum	Climate Vulnerable Forum commit to stronger climate action at COP22
18 Nov	Citizens' Climate Lobby	At COP22: Carbon pricing, citizen engagement can make low-carbon transition irreversible
17 Nov	Ministers of BASIC countries	Press release from Ministers of BASIC countries
17 Nov	WMO, UNISDR, World Bank and French government	Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems Prioritize the Most Vulnerable
17 Nov	Global Peace Initiative of Women	Religious Leaders at COP 22 Call for Addendum to Paris Agreement: 33 Percent Redutions in Greed, Hatred and Ignorance
17 Nov	CAN International	Civil Society Moving Stronger in Keeping Climate Change at the top of Politics
17 Nov	Kingdom of Morocco, Sustainable Development Solutions Network, wbcsd, ICLEI	COP22 Low-Emission Solutions Conference emphasizes need for strong leadership, sound climate policies and effective economic mechanisms
17 Nov	UNEP	New peatland coalition targets cutting climate change, saving thousands of lives
17 Nov	London School of Economics	New study finds six G20 countries are failing to take action in line with their Paris Agreement pledges
16 Nov	World Nuclear Association	Nuclear key to a clean energy future: IEA World Energy Outlook
16 Nov	UNDP	New UN report highlights the impact of climate action in advancing Sustainable Development Goals
16 Nov	World Economic Forum	Seven African Governments Agree to Protect Over 70% of Africa's Tropical Forests from Unsustainable Palm Oil Development
16 Nov	Center for Sustainable Economy	It's Not Just Markets But Also Cities and Subnational Governments Driving Climate Action Forward Despite Federal Politics, Say NGO and Government Leaders at COP22
16 Nov	CTCN	Countries pledge $23 million to support technology transfer in developing countries English French
16 Nov	The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group	Business and subnational leaders call for long-term climate plans
16 Nov	Nordic Council of Ministers, Sitra	Scaling up just 15 Nordic solutions can reduce 4 Gt of global emissions
16 Nov	World Bank	World Bank Group Launches Climate Business Innovation Network
16 Nov	Leave it in the Ground Initiative	Oil, gas and coal exploration incompatible with Paris Agreement and bad investment New report
16 Nov	Kingdom of Morocco, FAO	Sowing the Seeds of Climate Action for Agriculture Planter les graines de l'action climatique pour l'agriculture Sembrando las semillas para promover la accion climatica en la agricultura
16 Nov	GEF	New GEF fund gives boost to Paris Agreement implementation
15 Nov	CAN	Historic moment generates momentum for shift to 100% Renewable Energy
15 Nov	WHO, UNEP	Health and environment ministers pledge climate actions to reduce 12.6 million environment-related deaths English Francais
15 Nov	AILAC	AILAC Advocates Universal Participation in Rules of Implementation
15 Nov	World Bank	World Bank Steps Up Climate Funding in Arab World English French Arabic
15 Nov	Istituto Nazionale per la Comunicazione	Cambiamenti Climatici: Flavia Bustreo (OMS), fra il 20130 e il 2015 circa 250 000 morti in piĂą ogni anno
15 Nov	NDC Partnership	National Governments Partner to Ensure Climate Action is Fast, Effective and Ambitious
15 Nov	UNEP	UN Environment: more and faster support needed for climate change adaptation
14 Nov	Under2 Coalition	Under2 Coalition Grows to 165 Members with Wave of New Signatories at COP22
14 Nov	EIB, Luxembourg	Luxembourg European Investment Bank partnership highlighted as global example to unlock additional climate investment
14 Nov	BMUB	Climate Action Plan 2050: Cabinet adopts guide to climate neutral Germany English German
14 Nov	Climate Alliance	Europe's children demand UN Climate Summit delegates be better role models English German
14 Nov	World Bank	Natural Disasters Force 26 Million People into Poverty and Cost $520bn in Losses Every Year, New World Bank Analysis Finds
14 Nov	WMO	Provisional WMO Statement on the Status of the Global Climate in 2016
14 Nov	UNEP	UN Environment, China collaborate on major South-South initiative
13 Nov	UNGA	President of the UN General Assembly to give lecture at Cadi Ayyad university English French Arabic
13 Nov	National Geographic	In Focus and Youth Photo Exhibition in Marrakesh at the COP22 UNFCCC Climate Change Conference
12 Nov	CAN International on behalf of organizers	Flash Mob Press Release
12 Nov	UNFCCC	Showcasing Solutions That Address Health and Climate Change, UN Climate Change Secretariat launches new Momentum for Change: Planetary Health Project with support from The Rockefeller Foundation
12 Nov	LHHRDC	A New Book on Emergency Climate Mobilization
11 Nov	C40Cities	Women4Climate: Mayor of Paris Launches Initiative for Women Leadership in Tackling Climate Change Women4Climate : la Maire de Paris lance une initiative pour le leadership des femmes
11 Nov	ESCAP	Economic impacts of climate change in Asia-Pacific to be highlighted at global UN forum Paper: The Economics of Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific region
10 Nov	UNESCO	UNESCO advocates central role for education in international responses to climate change
10 Nov	Africa Pavilion	Africa presents united front and calls for action at COP22 COP22 : l'Afrique présente un front uni et plaide pour passer a l'action
10 Nov	CCFLA	Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance lays out how cities and sub-national bodies can finance solutions to climate change
10 Nov	BIR	BIR World President promotes recycling industry's important role in climate change mitigation
10 Nov	Arab African International Bank	MENA region's First Sustainable Finance Platform "MOSTADAM"
10 Nov	Italian Ministry for Environment, Land and Sea	Italy funds partnership to help cities implement efficient district energy worldwide
9 Nov	Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)	Making climate risk insurance work for the most vulnerable
8 Nov	UNU-EHS	Loss and damage happening now, Nepal case study by UNU-EHS finds
8 Nov	ECA	Abdalla Hamdok leads ECA delegation to a COP of Action: English French Arabic
8 Nov	Government of Brazil	Biofuture Platform: Kickstarting a global, advanced bioeconomy
8 Nov	UN Women	At COP22, UN Women to spotlight central role of women in climate response COP22 : ONU Femmes mettra en avant le rĂ´le central des femmes dans la réponse aux changements climatiques

Press Conferences

Date	Title of event	Material	Organization
9 Nov 2016	Youth Climate Report GIS Map Presentation	Media Advisory Article	York University
10 Nov 2016	Dramatic emission cuts through energy efficiency: industry solutions for Africa & the world	Media Advisory	ABB
10 Nov 2016	Indigenous caucus stand in solidarity with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe	Media Advisory	International Indigenous Peoples' Forum on Climate Change
10 Nov 2016	The Art of Growth & Sustainable Finance	Media Advisory	Arab African International Bank
10 Nov 2016	Global Recycling Day	Media Advisory	BIR
11 Nov 2016	Women in Climate	Media Advisory: English FranĂ§ais	C40Cities
11 Nov 2016	Human Rights and Climate Change	Media Advisory English FranĂ§ais	Sorbonne ONU
11 Nov 2016	150 jeunes pour un climat sous surveillance	Media Advisory	IRD
12 Nov 2016	Momentum for Health: Planetary Health Launch	Media Advisory	UNFCCC
12 Nov 2016	Momentum for Change: Energy Efficiency Through Smart Lighting Systems Event	Media Advisory	UNFCCC
12 Nov 2016	Flash Mob for 100% Renewable Energy and a Safe Future for Our Children	Media Advisory	CAN, DWB, Youth Forum for Citizenship and Democracy of Morocco
12 Nov 2016	A New Book on Emergency Climate Mobilization	Media Advisory	LHHRDC
13 Nov 2016	Voyage de presse: La résilience climatique relance l'emploi dans les campagnes marocaines	Media Advisory	IFAD
14 Nov 2016, 07:30	Field Trip: Integrating Climate Change into the Implementation of the Plan Maroc Vert	Media Advisory	GEF-World Bank
14 Nov 2016, 09:00	Developing countries working together to implement Paris Agreement: High-Level Forum on South-South Cooperation on Climate Change	Media Advisory	High-Level Forum on South-South Cooperation on Climate Change/UNDPI
14 Nov 2016, 09:00	European Union Energy Day. Joint solutions for a sustainable planet	Media Invitation	European Union
14 Nov 2016, 09:00	UN Environment launches ambitious new programme supported by China for a green South-South cooperation	Media Advisory	UNEP
14 Nov 2016, 09:30	High Level Ministerial Event: International Developments in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage	Media Advisory	Saudi Arabia
14 Nov 2016, 10:00	Launching of Malaysia Pavilion and Launching of REDD+ hosted by Malaysia	Media Advisory	Ministry Of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia
14 Nov 2016, 10:30	A Trillion Dollar Opportunity: Climate Investments in Emerging Markets	Media Advisory	IFC
14 Nov 2016, 11:30	World Bank Press Conference On Launch of Natural Disasters And Global Poverty Report	Media Advisory	World Bank
14 Nov 2016, 12:00	The Global Demand to Stop New Fossil Fuels	Media Advisory	Oil Change International
14 Nov 2016, 12:30	PLANET: Education for Environmental Sustainability and Green Growth	Media Advisory	UNESCO
14 Nov 2016, 14:00	Renewables in the Middle East & North Africa: Mission Possible	Media Advisory	IFC, IETA
14 Nov 2016, 15:00	Gender Just Climate Solutions Award Ceremony	Media Advisory	WECF
14 Nov 2016, 15:45	Press briefing with global indigenous leaders	Media Advisory	International Indigenous Peoples' Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) with support from the Governments of Norway and Morocco and UNDP
14 Nov 2016, 17:00	Launch of Africa-wide Initiative on Sustainability, Stability and Security	Media Advisory: English French	UNCCD
14 Nov 2016, 17:00	International Press conference with German Federal Minister for the Environment Barbara Hendricks: Germanys climate policy -Presentation of the German NDC Klimaschutzplan2050	Background Info: English German	BMUB
14 Nov 2016, 19:00	Private Sector Perspectives on Climate Resilience	Media Advisory	FourTwentySeven
14 Nov 2016, 19:00	Climate Investment Funds Launch the Stakeholder Advisory Network (SAN)	Media Advisory	IFR
14 Nov 2016, 19:00	Stakeholder Advisory Network on Climate Finance (SAN) to be Launched	Media Advisory	ICC and TI
15 Nov, 09:00	Press Conference: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon	Media Advisory	United Nations
15 Nov, 13:00	The Enormous Damage Caused to the World by the Climate Change Disinformation Campaign which began in the United Stated and Spread to other Countries	Media Advisory	The Pennsylvania Environmental Research Consortium
15 Nov, 14:00	World Bank Group Announces New Plan to Support Climate Action in the Middle East and North Africa	Media Advisory Arabic English French	World Bank
15 Nov, 14:30	Ministers of environment and health to commit to reducing environment pollution for climate and human health	Media Advisory	WHO, UNEP
15 Nov, 17:30	The Chilean initiative of solar mining	Media Advisory	Chile
15 Nov, 18:00	Press event with UN Secretary-General, President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea and President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon	Media Advisory	UN
15 Nov, 18:00	Media briefing about UN Oceans conference in June 2017	Media Advisory	UN
15 Nov, 18:30	High-Level Event on 100% Renewable Energy for 1.5C	Media Advisory	CAN International on behalf of the organizers
15 Nov, 18:30	Culture as an Essential Womb to Confront Climate Change	Media Advisory	UNESCO
16 Nov, 09:30	Africa Day: Moving from Commitment to Action with NDCs in Africa	Media Advisory: English French	AfCB, AUC, ECA, NEPAD
16 Nov, 09:45	World First Open Field CO2 Irrigation	Media Advisory Additional Material	Dr. Joseph Steier
16 Nov, 10:00	New approaches to unlocking private finance for sustainable land use	Media Advisory	UNEP
16 Nov, 10:30	Countries Pledge Millions for Technology Transfer to Implement Paris Agreement	Media Advisory	CTCN
16 Nov, 10:30	Release of the Climate Change Performance Index 2017	Media Advisory	CAN, Germanwatch
16 Nov, 12:30	Businesses To Call For Continued U.S. Support For Paris Climate Agreement	Media Advisory	Ceres, We Mean Business, World Wildlife Fund
16 Nov, 14:00	Press Conference with Patricia Espinosa and Naoko Ishii to launch new transparency fund as part of Paris Climate Agreement implementation	Media Advisory	UNFCCC, GEF
16 Nov, 16:30	Future proofing: Why we need long-term climate plans	Media Advisory	University of Cambridge
16 Nov, 16:45	Microgrids Take Wing: Panel with Bertrand Piccard	Media Advisory Press Release	ABB
16 Nov, 17:00	Biofuture Platform Launch Event	Media Advisory	Government of Brazil
16 Nov, 17:30	Cities Lead: A conversation and press availability on how cities around the world, including in the USA, are moving forward on implementing the Paris Agreement	Media Advisory	Center for Sustainable Economy
16 Nov, 18:30	UN System Side Event: Joining forces to achieve SDG15 - Delivering on the Global Agenda for Forests, Climate and Development	Media Advisory	FAO, UNDP, UNEP, UN-REDD Programme, World Bank Group
16 Nov, 18:30	Transforming the Food System to Safeguard the Global Commons	Media Advisory	GEF, IUCN, wbcsd
16 Nov, 18:30	Climate change Studio	Media Advisory	Moroccan Coalition for Climate Justice
17 Nov, 09:00	Civil Society Bid UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Farewell	Media Advisory	CAN International
17 Nov, 09:00	ABB and Solar Impulse at COP22: Invitation to media breakfast with Bertrand Piccard	Media Advisory	ABB
17 Nov, 09:30	COP 22 Low-Emissions Solutions Press Conference	Media Advisory	Kingdom of Morocco, Sustainable Development Solutions Network, wbcsd, ICLEI
17 Nov, 10:00	High Level Event Accelerating Climate Action	Media Advisory	UNFCCC, Climate Champions Laurence Tubiana and Hakima El Haiti
17 Nov, 10:00	Press Briefing: Saving peat the missing link in addressing climate change	Media Advisory	UNEP
17 Nov, 12:00	Lecture by the President of the United Nations General Assembly on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Objectives and Climate	Media Advisory Arabic English French	UNIC
17 Nov, 13:15	The priorities of sustainable development in regions that are highly sensitive to climate change in Latin America and the appropriate articulation of adaptation and mitigation actions	Media Advisory	The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of El Salvador
17 Nov, 14:00	Negotiator Press Briefing	Media Advisory	Earth Journalism Network
17 Nov, 14:00	Sustainable Energy for all - COP22 Africa Press Briefing	Media Advisory	SEforALL
17 Nov, 14:30	Press Conference: One of the first nations to incorporate the NDC's commitments of the Paris Agreement in its National Planning System	Media Advisory	Guatemala
17 Nov, 14:30	Bringing the Spirit of Paris to Marrakech: 2050 Pathways Platform	Media Advisory	Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC)
17 Nov, 15:00	Press-conference: Forming energy of the future: role of nuclear industry in global reduction of CO2 emissions	Media Advisory	Russian Federation
17 Nov, 16:30	Global Launch of 2020 or Bust The citizen engagement campaign to end the climate crisis	Media Advisory	2020 or Bust
18 Nov, 10:00	Announcement of the Climate Vulnerable Forum Declaration	Media Advisory	Climate Vulnerable Declaration
18 Nov, 13:00	Farmers, Consumers, Scientists, Food Experts and Environmentalists Mobilize Shift to Regenerative Agriculture	Media Advisory	Regeneration International, Organic Consumers Association, IFOAM Organic International, Shumei International, and Biovision Foundation

Press Packages

Organization	Title
National Geographic, Lucie Foundation	In Focus and Youth Photo Exhibition in Marrakesh at the COP22 UNFCCC Climate Change Conference
UNFCCC	Media Arrangements for the High-Level Segment of COP22/CMP12/CMA1
International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) with support from the Governments of Norway and Morocco and UNDP	Indigenous Know How: The Missing Link in Global Efforts to Meet Climate Goals Leaders from Every Region of the Globe Present New Knowledge on Climate Change
Dr. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Botswana	Media Advisory
UNDP	UNDP at COP 22 incl schedule of events
World Bank Group	WBG Experts at COP22