Programme for 21-23 May

As a milestone on the way to the United Nations Climate Summit, ICCA2019 was a key moment in preparation for the New York Climate Summit in fall 2019. ICCA2019 is also a stand-alone event dedicated to necessary vertical dialogue and cooperation among all levels of government. The ambitious programme highlights necessary levers for climate adaptation and protection from the perspective of the sectors, and focusses on financing and governance with a significance for the local level. ICCA2019 is accompanied by a comprehensive supporting programme including Climate Neighbourhoods, side events and the award of prizes for international examples of good practice.

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May 21, 2019

15:00 - 18:00

Heidelberg

Excursions in and around Heidelberg

Organizer: IFEU, Partner: Climate Alliance

Kurzbeschreibung

On May 21, field trips to selected local climate protection projects in the Heidelberg region will provide hands-on experience and opportunities for face-to-face exchange. The fieldtrips will be about the following topics: Bahnstadt Heidelberg, E-mobility, Cooperatives and EE, Stadt-Land-Rad.org, Louise Otto School, Energiespeicher, ZUM Zentrum für umweltbewusste Mobilität, FRANKLIN Village Mannheim, Sustainable Management B & S Service GmbH Sinsheim, Foodsaving in Heidelberg. More information coming soon.

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May 22, 2019

09:00 - 10:00

Kongresshaus Stadthalle
Heidelberg

Accreditation & Welcome Coffee & Tea

Kurzbeschreibung

Welcome to ICCA2019! Enjoy a coffee or tea to kick off a rich and varied conference with colleagues from across the globe.

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10:00 - 12:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle
Heidelberg

Opening

Keynotes, Input, Culture elements

Kurzbeschreibung

The conference hosts – the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, the State of Baden-Württemberg and the City of Heidelberg – welcome you to ICCA2019, the conference on collaboration for climate action.

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12:30 - 14:00

Kongresshaus Stadthalle
Heidelberg

Interactive Lunch break & Award Ceremony of the Better Together Award 2019

Kurzbeschreibung

Take in the beautiful view of the river Neckar over a climate-friendly lunch and network with people from all over the world. At 1.15 pm there will be the Award ceremony of 1. Better together Award 2. School Energy Saving Teams with Svenja Schulze (Minister for Environment, Germany) and Eckart Würzner (Mayor of Heidelberg, Germany) | at Jubiläumsplatz |

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Jubiläumsplatz

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14:00 - 17:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Energy Transition

Hosted by Heidelberg, Clusterleads Energy Cities & REN21 & Sustainable Energy Africa

Kurzbeschreibung

Transformations in the energy sector are a crucial element to curb greenhouse gas emissions. While many of the solutions are of a technical nature, the transformation affects many policy areas. The sessions will present scientific and hands-on experience on energy transition processes, and tools in designing a participatory process.

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E - Ballsaal

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14:00 - 17:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Mobility

International Transport Forum & SLoCaT

Kurzbeschreibung

Low-carbon transport is one of climate action’s central strategies at global, national, and sub-national levels. This cluster deals with recent trends to curb transport related emissions, highlights policy targets and illustrates possible measures across a number of transport sub-sectors.

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G - Trübner Saal

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14:00 - 17:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Planning and Building

UN-Habitat & WRI

Kurzbeschreibung

Rapid urbanisation is a challenge of unprecedented scale. Thus, it is of utmost importance to define a way that ensures the sustainability of growth. This cluster session will highlight opportunities for making cities climate-friendly while including their function for economic and social development from different perspective.

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Sebastian-Münster-Saal, Heidelberg Convention Centre

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14:00 - 17:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Resilience and Adaptation

Hosted by BMZ, Clusteleads by ICLEI & UN-Habitat

Kurzbeschreibung

Communities across the globe continue to experience the adverse impacts of a changing climate, from increased flooding to extreme heat waves. This cluster will discuss how to strengthen the resilience of the urban poor, different climate change adaptation approaches and successful cooperation possibilities between the national and sub-national level.

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Great Hall, St. Vincentius Hospital, Untere Neckarstraße 1-5, Heidelberg

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14:00 - 17:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Production and Consumption

C40 & UN Environment

Kurzbeschreibung

The unsustainable use of resources has triggered critical scarcities and widespread environmental degradation. As cities are the centres of production and resource management, this cluster addresses the linkage between the use of resources, sustainable consumption and climate change in cities, and develops approaches how to adapt production to the needs of a climate-friendly city.

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A - Plenary Left

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14:00 - 17:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Ambitious Climate Action Plans

GCOM & Cities Alliance

Kurzbeschreibung

Every city has the responsibility to develop and implement a climate action plan, which will deliver action, which is consistent with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. During this cluster session, participants will discuss their respective experiences and highlight how local action plans contribute to more ambitious national contributions.

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B - Plenary Right

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14:00 - 17:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Supporting Collaborative Climate Action

ICLEI & NDCP

Kurzbeschreibung

Guided by the Paris Agreement the importance of engaging all levels of government in addressing climate change became immanent over the past years. The Summary for Urban Policymakers of the Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °C provided further input, on how to work towards an urban paradigm shift. It provides options to take advantage of the opportunities presented by urbanisation as an engine of achieving transformative and sustainable development.

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D - Robert - Schumann - Zimmer

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13:30 - 18:00

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Good Practice for Climate Action in Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg

Kurzbeschreibung

The German Federal State Baden-Württemberg has set ambitious targets to counteract climate change. This cluster will focus on the state’s local and regional experiences with its use of the Climate Protection Act and the Integrated Energy and Climate Protection Concept. It further analyses the options for upscaling and making national policies more ambitious.

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Kammermusiksaal

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17:30 - 18:30

Heidelberg

"Walk & Talk" uphill to Heidelberg Palace

Kurzbeschreibung

Walk uphill through the old town for 900 metres (or take a shuttle bus) to the evening reception at Heidelberg Palce: enjoy the beautiful view of Heidelberg with a flying buffet, wine and music.

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...on the way to Heidelberg Palace!

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18:30 - 21:30

Heidelberg Palace

ICCA2019 Evening Reception

Kurzbeschreibung

The State of Baden-Württemberg invites all ICCA participants to an Evening Reception at Heidelberg Castle. After short welcoming remarks by the hosts of the ICCA, a flying buffet will be served and participants will be able to exchange and network.

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May 23, 2019

07:30 - 08:45

"Prinz Carl"
Spiegelsaal EG
Kornmarkt1
Heidelberg

Mayors Breakfast

Kurzbeschreibung

Breakfast at "Prinz Carl"
Spiegelsaal EG
Kornmarkt1
Heidelberg

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09:00 - 10:30

Palais Prinz Carl, Spiegelsaal EG, Kornmarkt1, Heidelberg

Mayors Session

Kurzbeschreibung

ICCA2019 is meant to be an anchoring event for discussing collaboration between all levels of government. This small session for mayors on the second day provides space for mayors from all over the world to talk together before the event moves on to multi-level cooperation on climate action.

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Palais Prinz Carl, Spiegelsaal EG, Kornmarkt1, Heidelberg

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09:00 - 10:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle
Heidelberg

Check in Plenary

Kurzbeschreibung

We will begin the day by reviewing the results of day one, before discussing perspectives, financing instruments and conditions for good collaboration.

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Plenary

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10:30 - 11:00

Kongresshaus Stadthalle
Heidelberg

Coffee & Tea Break

Kurzbeschreibung

Time to stretch your legs, meet with like-minded acquaintances new and old, or make new plans for climate change mitigation over coffee, tea and snacks.

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Organisator

11:00 - 12:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Finance I: Investment Planning

Interamerican Development Bank & GCOM

Kurzbeschreibung

The successful achievement of National Determined Contributions requires the development of concrete implementation and investment strategies to reduce emissions and enhance climate resilience. This session explores cooperative approaches to climate action planning, based on consultation and co-creation that result in vertically integrated NDC investment plans.

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F - Sebastian-Münster-Saal

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11:00 - 12:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Finance II: Early project preparation

CCFLA working group on project preparation & CPI

Kurzbeschreibung

Investments in low-carbon and climate resilient urban infrastructure are crucial. However, public and private investors alike face a lack of investment ready projects, highlighting the need for effective project preparation support. The session will discuss the role of project preparation facilities and new ways to cooperate among all relevant stakeholders.

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Robert-Schumann-Zimmer, Heidelberg Convention Centre

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11:00 - 12:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Finance III: Blended Finance

EBRD & EIB & HSBC

Kurzbeschreibung

The use of catalytic capital from public or philanthropic sources can lever private sector investment in developing and emerging countries in order to accelerate the transition of urban infrastructure systems. The session will explore the techniques of blended finance approaches and discuss lessons learnt from enabling low-carbon infrastructure projects in cities.

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Plenary Hall, Heidelberg Convention Centre

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11:00 - 12:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Governance I: National Perspective

OECD & Coalition for Urban Transitions

Kurzbeschreibung

Action by national governments is crucial for achieving sustainable urban development. This cluster session discusses the options and obstacles for national governments for fostering local climate action, highlighting the large variety of options for climate collaboration across all levels of government.

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G - Trübnersaal

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11:00 - 12:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Governance II: Regional Perspective

Under 2 Coalition, Climate Group & UCLG

Kurzbeschreibung

State and regional governments are in a unique position to accelerate climate action. They work at a level that allows quick action and great experimentation. During this cluster session, opportunities and approaches will be discussed and clear examples will be given on how the regional level can play a strong role to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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B - Plenary Hall right

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11:00 - 12:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Governance III: Multilevel climate & Energy Planning

Climate Alliance & Energy Cities & Climate Chance

Kurzbeschreibung

multilevel climate & energy planning Participatory design processes for energy and climate policies have the potential to foster the mobilisation of different actors. This session highlights challenges and opportunities for engaged civil society and local actors. It provides examples of successful bottom-up approaches, which strengthen the local performance and can become a pushing factor for national decision makers.

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11:00 - 12:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Governance IV: Innovative Solutions

EIT Climate-KIC & Impact Hub Berlin

Kurzbeschreibung

Social entrepreneurs and civil society organisations are increasingly working on innovative solutions that address climate-related challenges. This session will look at examples of collaboration between innovation drivers and local authorities. A special highlight of this session will be the integration of experiences of the winners of the Better Together Award.

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H - Solarship

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11:00 - 12:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg

Roundtable on Collaboration for Climate Action

Kurzbeschreibung

High-level guests discuss the criteria and principles of coordinated, integrated climate action with a special focus on collaboration across all levels of government.

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C - Kammermusiksaal

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12:30 - 14:00

Kongresshaus Stadthalle
Heidelberg

Interactive Lunch break

Kurzbeschreibung

Take in the beautiful view of the river Neckar over a climate-friendly lunch and network with people from all over the world.

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Organisator

14:00 - 15:30

Kongresshaus Stadthalle
Heidelberg

Closing Plenary

Kurzbeschreibung

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Plenary

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15:30 - 18:30

Heidelberg

Excursions in and around Heidelberg

Organisator: IFEU, Partner: Climate Alliance

Kurzbeschreibung

On May 23, field trips to selected local climate protection projects in the Heidelberg region will provide hands-on experience and opportunities for face-to-face exchange. The fieldtrips will be about: Bahnstadt Heidelberg, E-mobility, Stadt-Land-Rad.org, Short Ways, Louise Otto School, FRANKLIN Village Mannheim, Terrace Garden, Sustainable Management B & S Service GmbH Sinsheim, Solar Ship Tour, Brewery Heidelberg. For more Information please check the detailed program.

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