Queretaro Agenda
Second World Sustainable Development Forum Action to
Limit Warming Below 1.5º C
March 8, 2020
Querétaro, Mexico
The WSDF to be held in Queretaro during March 8, 2020 would focus on specific actions which need to be taken as a follow up of the Forum. Hence, the session to be conducted must necessarily arrive at specific policies, advocacy of a range of projects which are identified during the proceedings, indicating where possible what steps have to be taken by various stakeholders. The Forum is not merely a talk shop but should attempt to be a game changer on global issues identifying very clear actions to be taken.
Note:
Panelists: 10 minutes
Strict monitoring of interventions with a yellow light 2 minutes before allocated time, a red light one minute before and bell going off at the end of allocated time.
| March 8 | |
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Registration
10,000 Bernardo Quintana Bvd Civic Center Auditorium, Municipality of Querétaro |
| 9:00 – 10:05 am | Welcome Session and Award Ceremony for Climatic Leaders
Welcome: Dra. Izarelly Rosillo Pantoja
Message Dra. Teresa García Gasca Rector Autonomous University of Querétaro
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DR. R.K. PACHAURI
Message Dr. Ash Pachauri Secretary and Treasurer and Member of the Board, WSDF
Award Ceremony for Climatic Leaders
Message Mtro. Marco Antonio del Prete Tercero Sustainable Development Minister, Querétaro State
Mtro. Genaro Montes Díaz Sustainable Development Minister, Querétaro Municipality
Presidium: Mtra. Lucitania Servín Vázquez Office Manager in Querétaro, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Lic. María Pelagio Ramírez Councilor Family Commission President
Mtro. Ricardo Ugalde Ramírez Faculty’s Law Director Autonomous University of Querétaro |
| 9:45 – 10:00 am | Cultural Performance: “Estudiantina” Autonomous University of Querétaro |
| 10:00 -10:05 am | Presidium leaving |
| 10:05 – 10:25 am | Keynote Address
Dr. Erik Solheim Former Executive Director, UNEP |
| 10:25 – 11:05 am | Conference “The Youthquake”
Dr. Ash Pachauri Secretary and Treasurer and Member of the Board, WSDF |
| 11:05 – 11:15 am | Coffe Break |
| 11:15 – 11:55 am | Plenary Session: Future Risks from 1.5oC Plus |
| In this session a clear case would be made and the scientific rationale provided for limiting temperature increase to 1.5oC by 2100. The assessment and deliberations would show the unacceptable risks beyond 1.5oC and mitigation of emissions by which this limit must be respected with specific and timely action | |
| Moderator: Dra. Hilda Romero Zepeda UAQ
Panel:
Dra. Margarita Teresa de Jesús García Gasca, UAQ M.en C. Lucitania Servín Vázquez, SEMARNAT, Querétaro M. en C. Ricardo Javier Torres Hernández, SEDESU, Querétaro |
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| 11:55 – 12:40 pm | Plenary Session: The Perils of Sea Level Rise and Ocean |
| Pollution and consolidation of projects on climate change | |
| SDG 14 focuses on Life Below Water. The oceans of the world are facing a serious threat not only from sea level rise due to melting of ice on land and the Arctic ice cover, thermal expansion of the ocean and the rapid increase in ocean pollution from human activities, including plastic waste. The session will focus on the nature of the problem and solutions by which human society has to implement rapid changes. | |
| Moderator: Mtra. María Eugenia Arreola FMCN | |
| Panel:
Dra. Norma Patricia Muñoz, IPN Mtro. José Luis Funes, International Consultant Dra. Renée González Montagut, Mexican Fund for Nature’s Conservation |
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| 12:40 – 13:30 pm | Plenary Session: Low Carbon Options for Business and Industry |
| Business and industry must assume responsibility for implementing timely solutions. Many of these solutions are directly in the interest of business organizations, such as the risks to business from the impacts of climate change, the benefits of low cost decarbonisation actions in the energy sector, reputational benefits and in some cases higher employment opportunities. | |
| Moderator: Dra. Izarelly Rosillo UAQ | |
| Panel:
Dra. Cristina Cortinas de Nava, President Cristina Cortinas A.C. Foundation Lic. Cesar Murillo Juárez, International Consultant Dr. Miguel Ángel Rea, UAQ Dra. Karla Mariscal Ureta, UAQ Dra. Gabriela Aguado Romero, UAQ |
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| 13:30 – 14:10 pm | Plenary Session: Energiewende and Innovation |
| The key to achieving decarbonisation of the energy sector would require rapid transformation of the sector with immediate and effective action. SDG 7 focuses on affordable and clean energy, which has to be ensured for climate change mitigation and meeting the needs of billions of poor people who are completely outside the modern energy system. | |
| Moderator: Dra. Cristina Cortinas, President Cristina Cortinas A.C. Foundation
Panel:
Mtro. Alejandro Angulo, International Consultant Dr. in E.Q. Carlos Guzmán Martínez, UAQ Mtro. Carlos Rodríguez Di Bella, Civil Protection, Municipality of Querétaro Dra. Rocío Edith López Martínez, UAQ |
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| 14:10-15:10 pm | Plenary Session: Values and Lifestyles for Sustainability |
| The IPCC has identified lifestyle and behavioral changes as an important mitigation option including dietary changes. A special report of the IPCC shows, for instance, the imperative of human society transforming its diet to plant based sources. Lifestyles must also attempt to reduce waste to ensure sustainability and substantial reductions in pollution levels on land, water and air. | |
| Moderator: Edgar Pérez González | |
| Panel:
Mtra. Mahalia Ayala Galaz, International Consultant Dra. Cristina Medellin Gómez, UAQ Dr. En IBB. Carlos Saldaña, UAQ |
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| 15:10 pm | Closing of the Event |
Authorities:
Mtro. Marco Antonio del Prete Tercero
Sustainable Development Minister, Querétaro State
Mtro. Genaro Montes Díaz
Sustainable Development Minister, Querétaro Municipality
Mtra. Lucitania Servín Vázquez
Office Manager in Querétaro, Ministry of Environment and Natural
Resources
Lic. María Pelagio Ramírez
Councilor
President of the Family Commission
Special Invited:
Dr. Ash Pachauri
Secretary and Treasurer and Member of the Board, WSDF
Representatives of the University:
Dra. Margarita Teresa García Gasca
Rector
Autonomous University of Querétaro
Mtro. Ricardo Ugalde Ramírez
Faculty’s Law Director
Autonomous University of Querétaro