THE HEAT IS ON CLIMATE CHanGE anD THE MEDIA PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL ConFerence 3-5 JUNE 2009 INTERNATIONALWorl CONFERENCED CONFERENCE CENTER BONN 21-23 JUNE 2010 WORLD CONFERENCE CENTER BONN 3 WE KEEP THINGS MOving – AND AN EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT. TABLE OF CONTENTS THAt’s hoW WE GOGREEN. MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZERS 4 HOSTS AND SuppORTING ORGANIZATIONS 11 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT 15 GLOBAL STudY ON CLIMATE CHANGE 19 PROGRAM OVERVIEw 22 SITE PLAN 28 PROGRAM: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2010 33 PROGRAM: TuESDAY, 22 JUNE 2010 82 PROGRAM: WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2010 144 SidE EVENTS 164 GENERAL INFORMATION 172 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PARTICipANTS 178 For more information go to MAp 192 www.dhl-gogreen.com IMPRINT 193 21–23 JUNE 2010 · BONN, GERMANY GoGreen_Anz_DHL_e_Deutsche Welle_GlobalMediaForum_148x210.indd 1 30.03.2010 12:51:02 Uhr 4 5 MESSAGE FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE HOST FEDERAL MiNISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS Nothing is currently together more than 50 partners, sponsors, Extreme weather, With its manifold commitment, Germany being debated more media representatives, NGOs, government crop failure, fam- has demonstrated that it is willing to accept than climate change. and inter-government institutions. Co-host ine – the poten- responsibility for climate protection at an It has truly captured of the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum tially catastrophic international level. Our nation is known for the world’s atten- is the Foundation for International Dialogue consequences that its clean technology and ideas, and for cham- tion. Do we still have of the Sparkasse in Bonn. The convention is climate change will pioning sustainable economic structures that enough time to avoid also supported by Germany’s Federal Foreign have for millions of pursue both economic and ecological aims. In the irreversible dam- Office, the Family, Women and Integration people throughout doing so, Germany plays a leading role in the age being inflicted Ministry of the German state of North Rhine- the world are already world. We promote renewable energy – with on our planet – or is Westphalia, European Funds for Regional apparent today. This legal guarantees – and nature conservation is there really no danger at all? Which research- Development, the city of Bonn, DHL and the applies equally to countries of the North and a national objective anchored in the German ers and statistics can normal, everyday people KSB Group. the South. But nations in Asia, Africa, Latin constitution. The German government has believe? These are the questions that are facing I hope that this year, like in the years past, we America and the small island states will be hit committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions us today. When reporting on climate change, will have successful and meaningful discus- hardest by climate change. Interaction be- by 40% by 2020 compared with 1990 levels. the media as a whole should produce and pub- sions – in the panels and workshops as well as tween politics, research, business, the media That target sends a signal around the world. lish all of the details and many facets so that in-between time and during the many side and the public at large is the only way to find With its unique approach, Deutsche Welle’s viewers, listeners and readers can form their events. Let’s work together to develop a new answers to this global challenge. So I am espe- Global Media Forum is forging a new path own opinions. The media can’t influence the vision and plan of action for the media – and cially glad that Deutsche Welle, in cooperation in order to communicate the urgency of the environment directly. But media professionals I don’t want to divide this into traditional and with the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, climate problem and to call for solutions. can package the facts in a logical manner and new – so that the media can fulfill its respon- has devoted this year’s Global Media Forum to Only through the coming together of rep- motivate individuals – citizens, politicians and sibility. climate change. resentatives of politics, science, business and business people – to take action. Thorough the media, as here at Deutsche Welle, can research, proper weighting of sources and pre- As the seat of the UN Climate Change Secre- responses be formulated and perpetuated. As cise analyses will become more important than tariat, Bonn is the ideal place to bring various in years past, the Federal Foreign Office gladly headlines and emotions. Media professionals Erik Bettermann experts to the table. Convening under the lends its support to this conference. I hope you must go beyond fear-mongering and trivi- Director General of Deutsche Welle banner “The Heat is On – Climate Change will have many interesting encounters and alization and stand up for quality journalism. and the Media”, they will discuss the particu- intense discussions during your stay here in my They can’t allow themselves to be taken in by lar role played by the media in communicating beautiful hometown of Bonn. someone selling a sensational, albeit question- global warming issues. Not only do media able catastrophe scenario, nor by someone who outlets have the opportunity to inform wide Sincerely, is prematurely stating that the coast is clear. sections of the public about developments and Dr. Guido Westerwelle In this, our third edition of the Deutsche problems; they can also acquaint people with Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Welle Global Media Forum, we have once concrete proposals and directly influence hu- again teamed up with many different or- man behavior. ganizations and institutions. We have brought DEUTSCHE WELLE GLOBAL MEDIA FORUM 21–23 JUNE 2010 · BONN, GERMANY 6 7 MESSAGE FROM THE MiNISTER OF INTERGENERATIONAL AFFAIRS, FAMILY, WOMEN AND INTEGRATION OF THE STATE OF NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF BONN The media crucially tant to focus particularly on this interaction, Welcome to Bonn, logue on the role of media in different process- contribute to making therefore, the state government supports the Germany’s United es – and I would like to stress my appreciation the public aware of Global Media Forum as well. Nations City and for this year’s focus on Climate Change. In my the consequences of platform for the in- capacity as Vice Chair of the World Mayors climate change such As a federal state that is especially interested ternational dialogue Council on Climate Change I strongly advo- as the melting of the in the North-South Dialogue, North Rhine- on sustainability! cate the need for action. We must realize that glaciers or the rise of Westphalia maintains a close relationship with Here in Bonn, 19 even the most elaborated resilience concept is the sea level. It is the countries of the South, in particular with UN organizations worth nothing if mitigation is neglected! the media that draw Ghana and the region Mpumalanga in South are working to- necessary public at- Africa. Furthermore, we emphatically sup- wards sustainable Thank you for being here in Bonn, for being tention to international climate negotiations port the international function of Bonn – the development worldwide, trying to cope with ambitious in your ideas and controversial in as happened recently in Copenhagen. It is also location of 19 UN institutions and numerous major challenges that pose a threat to all of your discussions! Hopefully the signals from the media that show us what negative effects policy development organisations. We are mankind. When it comes to climate change, Bonn will reach out to Cancun and to the climate change already has on the people’s life convinced that these countries also can make experts present us with new alarming news national governments who will have to agree in the countries of the South, and how our an important contribution to the North-South every other week – and the calls for action on a post-Kyoto agreement there! energy intensive lifestyle contributes to that. Dialogue with their involvement in develop- that have been raised for years may no longer mental and political issues. be ignored. Still there is an enormous gap A committed media coverage is not only re- between need and outcome. In Copenhagen, stricted to the presentation of facts and I wish the participants of this year’s Global the parties to the Climate Convention were phenomena, but also indicates prospects of Media Forum in Bonn exciting discussions not able to reach an agreement for after 2012. Jürgen Nimptsch solutions and motivates to be active against and many new insights. On the other hand, all of us have gotten so Mayor of Bonn climate change. This is especially important, used to the climate warnings that we act as if as we are not helpless in the face of climate climate change had nothing to do with our change, but can take countermeasures, for own everyday life. example by means of economical handling Armin Laschet with energy and less emissions. This all helps Minister of Intergenerational Affairs, The media do actually play a crucial role to protect the environment in our regions as Family, Women and Integration in this process – addressing public opinion, well as in the countries of the South, as their of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia mobilizing initiative, facilitating dialogues and sensitive ecosystems need to be protected in monitoring change. If there is any instrument particular. to break walls and to open doors for a neces- sary new thinking, it is the media. Therefore I This year’s Global Media Forum discusses the would like to extend my gratitude to Deutsche interaction of climate change and media with Welle and their partners, who have created the top-class experts of several fields. It is impor- Global Media Forum as a platform for dia- DEUTSCHE WELLE GLOBAL MEDIA FORUM 21–23 JUNE 2010 · BONN, GERMANY 8 MESSAGE FROM THE CO-HOST There are problems We are pleased that the Global Media Forum that span the globe – 2010 has chosen to devote itself to an issue and which can only of such great importance to all generations be solved if everyone and the world as a whole, and that impulses on our planet co- will be sent out from Bonn in every direc- operates.