08:30	Welcome Session Location: Ferrara 1 Brief recap of Day 1 and setting the scene for Day 2, led by Soumya Chaturvedula and Emani Kumar.
09:00	How we work in the region – Asia LEDS Partnership Communities of Practice Location: Ferrara 1 Introduction to the Asia LEDS Communities of Practice on Grid Renewable Energy (GRE CoP), Clean Mobility, the Leadership Group for Clean Transport in Asia, Finance CoP, Subnational Integration (SNI-CoP). This session will be led by Soumya Chaturvedula.
09:30	Competitive Procurement Center for Clean Power by USAID SPP Location: Ferrara 1 This session will help participants understand the Competitive Procurement Center for Clean Power in the Asia Pacific, followed by a discussion with the audience. This session will be led by Soumya Chaturvedula.
9:45	Clean Freight and Role of Electric Mobility Location: Ferrara 1 This session will also call on country voices to share their issues, policies and probable solutions. – Mr. Nuwong Chollacoop, Director, National Energy Technology Center, Thailand – Md. Rezaul Karim Khan, Director (Power), Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bangladesh – Mr. Ugyen Norbu, Chief Programme Officer, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Bhutan
11:00	Morning Coffee Break
11:30	Financing Large Scale RE-Policies and Practices Location: Ferrara 1 Scene setting presentation Case studies to be presented by the following participants: – Mr. Jerome Ilagan, Chief Division Officer, Philippines Climate Change Commission, Republic of the Philippines – Mr. Tamir Enkh-Amgalan, NDC In-Country Facilitator, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Mongolia Q&A session
12:15	Country Priorities and Inputs to ALP Work Plan and Closing Remarks Location: Ferrara 1 This session will be a discussion with the participating countries to understand where they stand on various issues discussed through the two RP days and how their needs can be incorporated into the upcoming ALP work plan. This session will be led by Soumya Chaturvedula and Sanjini Nanayakkara.
13:00	Lunch
19:00	Dinner (M’Boy Cave – Hotel)

 Strengthening NDC and LT-LEDS Implementation in Africa 

9:00	Reflections from Day 1 Location: Ferrara 3
9:30	Climate Finance Access Experience and Strategies to Accessing Funding Location: Ferrara 3   This session will equip participants with practical tools and knowledge to access climate finance. Experiences will be shared by Ministries of Finance, Climate Finance Units, and more. Nigeria: Jamil Abdulazeez Dankano  Zimbabwe: Tinashe Charles Mashavave  Seychelles: Julius Joubert
11:00	Coffee/Tea Break
11:30	Pathways to Implementation: Interactive Panel Session Location: Ferrara 3 – Chioma Amudi: Nigeria – NDC/LT-LEDS alignment – Harify Ratsimba – Implementing LAnd use and soil conservation measures  – Bernard Kimoro – Kenya – Implementing climate smart livestock
12:30	Closing Remarks Location: Ferrara 3
13:00	Lunch
19:00	Dinner (M’boy Cave hotel)

**French <-> English simultaneous translation will be available.

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Location: Grand Carimã Hotel – Room Scendere III

Time: 18h-19h

Introduction:

This event will bring together a broad spectrum of participants, including renowned experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental advocates. The panel will explore the latest developments in carbon accounting practices, share insights on overcoming current challenges, and discuss innovative strategies for improving transparency and accuracy in emissions reporting. By fostering a collaborative environment, this panel aims to generate actionable solutions and drive progress in the global efforts to mitigate climate change and achieve sustainability goals.

Objectives: 

• Encourage students, young professionals, and IEEE members to actively engage in global efforts to combat climate change.
• Investigate cooperative approaches and effective practices to advance sustainable development initiatives.
• Disseminate insights and viewpoints from industry executives, academic authorities, and representatives of international organizations on how various sectors can adapt to meet climate goals and sustainability demands.
• Promote a cross-disciplinary exchange among key players on climate action, sustainability, and sustainable development, with a focus on the integration and practical application of technological innovations.

Expected outcomes:

• Current Technical Skills of Youth: The panel will engage in a thorough discussion about the present technical skills possessed by young professionals and their projected contributions to the energy transition.
• Future Skills Projections: A comprehensive compilation of the future technical skill requirements for the new generation of energy practitioners will be presented, identifying emerging needs and areas for skill development.
• Technological Advancements and Challenges: The panel will address the challenges posed by advancing technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and their impact on achieving a sustainable future.
• Strategic Insights and Recommendations: The discussions will aim to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to enhance carbon accounting practices and support sustainability goals.

Speakers

• Dr. Sneha Satish Hegde, IEEE YP CSTF
• Dr. Sajith Wijesuriya, IEEE YP CSTF
• Ms. Rosilena Lindo Riggs, Former Undersecretary of Energy for Panama
• Mr. Henri Paillere, International Atomic Energy Agency
• Ms. Sihle Matiwane, Project Manager at SouthSouthNorth
• Ms. Soumya Chaturvedula, Deputy Director, ICLEI South Asia
• Ms. Hajar Yagkoubi, Youth Climate Activist