Enhancing resource efficiency and reducing material footprint to meet climate commitments

1. Introduction and moderation

  • Mark Radka, Chief, Energy & Climate, UNEP


2. The science on resource use and climate change

  • Izabella Teixeira, Co-chair, International Resource Panel


3. Policy & Actions in resource-intensive sectors of Agriculture, Food and Construction

  • H.E. Krista Mikkonen, Minister of Environment, Finland
  • Gonzalo Muñoz, Founder, TriCiclos, High-Level Climate Champion


4. Means of implementation: partnerships, policies and coherence for resource efficiency and climate action

  • René Castro, Assistant Director-General, FAO
  • Achim Steiner, Administrator, UNDP
  • Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UNEP


5. Question and answer session


6. Reflections on integrated policies and joint action for climate change mitigation

  • Martin Frick, Director of Implementation, UNFCCC


7. Closing Remarks

  • Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UNEP