At the crucial UN climate talks in Paris, the aviation industry is asking the world’s governments to continue to work at the specialised UN agency for aviation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to deliver a global approach. Already, significant progress has been made at ICAO, but by working in partnership, we can ensure that aviation continues to deliver its valuable economic and social benefits, whilst reducing its emissions.
NEW: Our statement about the COP21 Paris Agreement.
You can find out more about the aviation industry's global climate action framework; an open letter industry leaders sent to governments ahead of the Paris talks; and the impressive climate action already underway in the sector.
To contact the aviation delegation on the ground in Paris, please email Haldane Dodd (doddh@atag.org) who can help arrange meetings with industry representatives.
At COP21, the industry will also be taking part in a number of side events, which we detail below:
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Side event | Details, further information |
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Tues 1 Dec 10:00-12:00 |
IETA/WBCSD Pavilion (Blue Zone) |
REDD+ as an INDC strategy | This event, hosted by Dentons, will address the use of REDD+ policy and project types. Michael Schneider from IATA will join this session. |
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Weds 2 Dec 18:30-20:00 |
Observer Room 01 (Blue Zone) |
International Transport Update by ICAO and IMO | The ICAO section of this side event will be joined by Michael Gill from ATAG. The event will focus on ICAO's achievements and joint intiatives with other UN bodies on technical, operational and market-based measures. |
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Thu 3 Dec 10:15-13:30 |
Blue Zone | LPAA Transport Thematic Day | |
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Mon 7 Dec 15:30-17:00 |
Salle / Room 07 Espace Generations Clima (Green Zone) |
ATAG: Climate Action Takes Flight on International Aviation Day |
Following an introduction by Michael Gill, Executive Director of ATAG, case studies will be presented on climate action across the aviation sector by:
This will then be followed by a moderated discussion and questions from the audience. This event will take place in the public open space known as the Climate Generations Area - so even those not accredited for the climate talks can attend. Please see this guide for visitors on how to attend the event. |
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Tue 8 Dec 18:30-20:00 |
IETA/WBCSD Pavilion Hall 3 (Blue Zone) |
ATAG: Developing a global MBM for aviation at ICAO |
An introduction by Michael Gill, ATAG, will be followed by short presentations and discussion with:
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Wed 9 Dec 11:15-12:45 |
OECD Pavilion Hall 3 (Blue Zone) |
Mitigating the climate change impacts of aviation | This event, hosted by the International Transport Forum, will hear from experts on the options for reducing emissions from aviation. Michael Gill from ATAG will join the panel. |
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Fri 11 Dec 13:00-15:00 |
French Pavilion Hall 2 (Blue Zone) |
Air transport and sustainable development: technological progress |
The Council for Civil Aeronautics Research (CORAC) brings together the French aviation industry to coordinate and pursue research and innovation efforts in aeronautics. Examples of concrete applications will be presented by:
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