DAY ONE

June 13, Thursday

08.00-09.00

Registration of participants, online connection

VENUE: ‘CHANGAN’ Conference-Hall, Silk Road by Minyoun

08.30 – 09.00

according to individual programme

Welcoming Meeting by the H.E. Prof. AKMAL SAIDOV, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Director of the National Centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (according to individual programme)

VENUE: VIP Room, Silk Road by Minyoun

OPENING CEREMONY

09.00-09.45

WELCOME SPEECHES

·      H.E. Prof. AKMAL SAIDOV, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Director of the National Centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights

·      H.E. Mr. VOLKER TÜRK, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (video message)

·      H.E. Mr. AKBAR TASHKULOV, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan

·      H.E. Mr. MATTEO MECACCI, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE ODIHR)
(video message)

·      H.E. Ms. SABINE MACHL, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uzbekistan

09.45 -10.00

Coffee-break

SESSION 1

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS LEADERSHIP AND NHRIs ROLE IN ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND SAFEGUARDING
 HUMAN RIGHTS

(5 minitues each)

In an era marked by unprecedented environmental change, the role of international organizations is critical in developing and implementing strategies that not only mitigate environmental degradation, but also support and promote human rights around the world.

The goal of the session is to provide a platform to discuss innovative approaches and collaborative efforts needed to find sustainable solutions. Speakers will share insights from their organizations, highlighting best practices, successful events and the importance of a rights-based approach to environmental governance.

This plenary will bring together national human rights institutions to explore their vital role in addressing the twin challenges of environmental degradation and human rights. In a rapidly changing world characterized by increasing environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, national human rights institutions are uniquely positioned to promote and implement human rights-based approaches to environmental governance.

The session will examine the intersection of environmental issues and human rights, and examine how national human rights institutions can use their mandates to promote sustainable development and ensure the protection of vulnerable communities affected by environmental damage. By integrating environmental concerns into their human rights agendas, national human rights institutions can play a critical role in advocating for policies that prevent environmental injustice and protect the dignity and rights of all people.

Moderators:

·      H.E. Prof. AKMAL SAIDOV, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislativе Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Director of the National Centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights

·      Mrs. MATILDA BOGNER, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Regional Representative for Central Asia

10.00 – 10.50

·      H.E. Prof. NOURA BINT ZAID ALRSHOUD, Executive Director of the OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) Secretariat

·      H.E. Amb. BAKYT DZHUSUPOV, Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (video message)

·      H.E. Mr. OLOF SKOOG, European Union Special Representative for Human Right (online)

·      H.E. Mr. MEHMET SUREYYA ER, Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA)  

·      H.E. Mr. NURLAN SEITIMOV, Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) (online)

·      H.E. Mrs. ZHANG LING, Deputy Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)

·      Mr. BEHROOZ MOKHTARI, Advisor of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

10.50 – 11.00

Discussion

11.00 – 12.20

·      H.E. Mr. ŞEREF MALKOÇ, Chief Ombudsman of Turkey

·      H.E. Prof. RASHID HAMAD HUMAID ALBALUSHI, Chairman of Oman Human Rights Commission

·      H.E. Mr. SULTAN BEEN HASSAN AL-JAMALI, Secretary-general of the National Committee for Human Rights of Qatar

·      Mrs. SABINA ALIYEVA, Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Azerbaijan Republic

·      Ms. SUNJID DUGAR, Chief Commissioner, National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia

·      Mrs. SALTANAT TURSYNBEKOVA,  Head of the National Center for Human Rights of the Republic of Kazakhstan

·      H.E. Mrs. TATYANA MOSKALKOVA, Human Rights Commissioner in the Russian Federation (online)

·      H.E. Ms. RABIYA JAVERI AGHA, Сhairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights of Pakistan (online)

·      H.E. Dato' NOOR AZIAH BINTI MOHD AWAL, Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia  (online)

·      Mr. AKOS KOZMA, Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary (online)

·      Mr. CESLAV PANICO, People’s Advocate (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Moldova  (online)

·      Mr.  LU GUANGJIN, Vice President of China Society for Human Rights Studies, Professor of the School of Law of Jilin University (online)

·      Mr. SHRI D.M. TRIPATHY, Under Secretary, Coordination Work & International Issues, National Human Rights Commission of India (online)

12.20 – 12.30

Discussion

12.30 – 12.45

CEREMONY OF AWARDING OF THE BADGE
“FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION”

12.45 – 12.50

Group photo session with Heads of Delegations

12.50 – 14.00

LUNCH

VENUE: Hilton Samarkand Regency, Silk Road Samarkand

(Transfer will be organized)

SESSION 2

GLOBAL TRENDS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND THEIR IMPACT ON SOCIAL, ECONOMIC RIGHTS IN THE CONTEXT OF VULNERABLE GROUPS

The plenary session aims to take a deeper look at the impact of global climate change on social and economic rights. Particular attention is paid to the characteristics and vulnerabilities of individual population groups. During the session, work will be carried out to formulate specific recommendations and strategies.

An important part of the meeting will be a discussion of international experience and best practices in this area. The role of government agencies, international organizations and public institutions in the development and implementation of effective measures will be considered. It is also planned to analyze the potential risks and challenges that vulnerable groups may face and develop mechanisms to prevent and minimize them.

VENUE: ‘CHANGAN’ Conference-Hall, Silk Road by Minyoun

Moderators:

·      Mr. ELDOR TULYAKOV, Executive Director of the Development Strategy Center

·      Mr. ANAS  FAYYAD  QARMAN, UNDP Resident Representative a.i. in Uzbekistan

14.00 – 15.00

KEY NOTE SPEAKERS

(7 minutes each)

·    Mrs. ASTRID PUENTES RIAÑO, Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment (online)

·    Mr. KHAYRULLO GAPPOROV, Vice-Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan

·    Mrs. ANN MARIE SKELTON, Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (online)

‘Children's rights and the environment with a special focus on climate change’

·    Mrs. LAURA-MARIA CRĂCIUNEAN-TATU, Chair of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (online)

·    Mr. MINDIA VASHAKMADZE, Human Rights Specialist of the UNDP Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia

·    Mrs. MARIA PLOUG PETERSEN, Senior Adviser at the Danish Institute for Human Rights, Climate Change & Environment Team Leader (online)

‘The role of National Human Rights Institutions in analysing and advising on climate change policies and monitoring impacts of climate change and climate change policies on groups in vulnerable situations’

·    Mr. MAS ACHMAD SANTOSA, Senior Advisor to the Minister for Environment of the Republic of Indonesia, for Justice, Law and Regulation Affairs

15.00 – 15.50

Speakers

(5 minutes each):

·      Mr. ASLAN ABASHIDZE, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, Head of the Department of International Law, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (online)

‘Main reasons of fai­lure of States’ effo­rts to tackle climate change’

·      Mr. SOUMYADEEP BANERJEE, Migration, Environment and Climate Change Specialist, IOM Regional Office for South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (online)

·      Mr. RUSTEM DAVLETGILDEEV, Doctor of Law, Professor, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law for International Activities, Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Human Rights, International Law and Integration Problems, Kazan Federal University

·      Mr. DULGUUN DAMDIN-OD, Executive Director of the International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries (ITTLLDC), Mongolia (online)

·      Mr. ANDREY NIKOLAEV, Professor of the Department of International and Integration Law of the Institute of Law and National Security of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (online)

·      Ms. AYSEL YAGUBOVA, Head of the Human Rights Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Republic

‘Solidarity for the green world’

·      Ms. KRISTINA KEBURIYA, Associate Professor of the Department of International and Integration Law, Institute of Law and National Security, the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Candidate of Legal Sciences (online)

‘Climate agenda in international human rights protection’

·      Mr. UKTAM ABDURAKHMANOV, Head of the Technical Secretariat,  UN Multi-Partner Human Security Trust Fund for the Aral Sea region in Uzbekistan

·      Mr. SERGEY DIKMAN, Adviser on Strategic cooperation development, Human Rights Directorate, Council of Europe (online)

15.50 - 16.00

Discussion

16.00 - 16.15

Coffee break

PLENARY SESSION 3:

GLOBAL STRATEGIES AND COOPERATION TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE CONDITION OF CLIMATE CHANGE.

THE ROLE OF BUSINESS AND CIVIL SOCIETY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CLIMATE INITIATIVES IN THE CONTEXT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

The upcoming session will examine in detail existing international and regional instruments aimed at effectively protecting human rights in a changing climate. The discussion will also touch upon established standards enshrined in international and regional documents.

The main goal of the session is to develop joint approaches and develop global strategies aimed at ensuring sustainable and equitable living conditions on the planet. During the discussions, attention will be paid not only to current problems, but also to promising solutions in the field of adaptation to climate change, as well as the prevention of negative social and environmental consequences.

It is planned that the outcome of the session will be a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening cooperation between countries and international organizations within the framework of global climate initiatives.

 This plenary session is dedicated to discussing the key role of business and civil society in the effective implementation of climate initiatives. The main focus is on identifying important aspects of cooperation that contribute to achieving common climate goals.

During the session, specific steps and strategies will be identified aimed at strengthening partnerships between business and civil society in the fight against climate challenges. Particular attention will be paid to developing mechanisms for interaction and exchange of experience, which will allow more effective implementation of projects in the field of sustainable development and adaptation to climate change.

It is also planned to discuss the role of innovative technologies and new economic models in achieving climate goals at the meeting. Participants will look at examples of successful implementation of green technologies and sustainable business practices, and discuss ways to encourage environmentally responsible behavior both in the business environment and among the public.

VENUE: ‘CHANGAN’ Conference-Hall, Silk Road by Minyoun

Moderators:

·     Mr. JAMSHID URUNOV, Deputy Commissioner for Protection of Rights and Legitimate Interests of Entrepreneurs under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

·    Amb. ANTTI KARTTUNEN, Head of Mission, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan

16.15 – 17.25

KEY NOTE SPEAKERS

(7 minutes each)

·    Ms. ZORITSA UROSEVIC, UN Tourism Executive Director (online)

·    Prof. Ms. FATEMAH ALZUBAIRI, Assistant Professor in the international law department at Kuwait University

‘International Law: A Framework for Achieving Environmental Sustainability in Telecommunications’

·    Dr. CRISTINA MARTINEZ, Senior Enterprise Development, Green Jobs-Just Transition, Regional Office Europe and Central Asia/Decent work Technical Team Eastern Europe and Central Asia, International Labour Organization (ILO) (online)

‘A just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all’

·    Mrs. AYA OKADA, Advisor to the President of Nagoya University, Japan

‘Protecting the Rights of the Vulnerable: Global and Local Adaptation to Climate Change’

·    Ms. KAREN BERNARD, UNCCD Gender Policy Officer (online)

‘Accute rights-related issues within the Convention's agenda, encompassing the UNCCD Gender Action Plan and Roadmap, land tenure and migration, and their interlinkages with desertification, land degradation and drought’

·    Mr. SANTHOSH PERSAUD, Policy Analyst DAF Centre for Responsible Business Conduct (online)

‘How businesses can manage risks of negative impact of their operations on the environment’

17.25 – 18.25

SPEAKERS

(5 minutes each):

·    Ms. NATALIA NIKIFOROVA,  Environmental Affairs Officer, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) (online)

·    Ms. KSENIA NECHUNAEVA, Associate Environmental Adviser, UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) (online)

‘The work of the Protocol on Water and Health and the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents in Uzbekistan: links with human rights and responding to climate change’

·    Ms. VUSALA MURADKHANLI, Head of the Human Rights Training and Expertise Department, Institute of Law and Human Rights of the Azerbaijan Republic

·    Mrs. OLGA ZAKHAROVA Senior Researcher of the Department of International Cooperation and Climate of the Republican Scientific and Research Unitary Enterprise "Ecology", Belarus (online)

·    Ms. BAINA UBUSHIEVA, Junior Researcher, Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Geneva

‘A human rights-based approach to developing climate policies’

·    Ms. EKATERINA ALISIEVICH, Head of the Department of International and Integration Law, Institute of Law and National Security, Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (online)

‘International cooperation to combat environmental discrimination: problems and prospects’

·    Mr. ELVIN TEYMUROV, Director of the Higher School of Law of Moscow State Law Academy named after O.E.Kutafin, Russian Federation

·    Mr. ALASDAIR CAMERON, Policy Advisor on Climate Change Policy Advisor at the Law Society of England and Wales (online)

‘Guidance on climate change issues for Members of the Law Society of England and Wales’

·      Mr. JERZY SZUKALSKI, Professor in Siedlce University, Poland (online)

‘The European Green Deal and human rights and freedoms in the European Union’

·      Mr. DUMITRU LIPCANU, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Deputy Representative for Central Asia (online)

‘Global strategies and cooperation to protect human rights in the condition of climate change’

·       Mr. SAIDKAMOLKHON BURKHANOV, Civitta Central Asia,   CEO/Associate Partner

·      Mr. VADIM NI, director of NGO "Sotsialno-ekologichesky fund" (Kazakhstan) (online)

18.25 – 18.30

Discussion

CLOSING CEREMONY

18:30 – 18.45

ADOPTION OF THE OUTCOME DOCUMENT OF THE FORUM

18:45

·    Prof. Akmal SAIDOV, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Director of the National Center of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights

Participants are expected to assemble in the lobby of Silk Road by Minyoun at 19.00 for transportation to the welcome dinner

19.30– 21.30

RECEPTION ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN FOR FORUM PARTICIPANTS

VENUE: The Buyuk Samarkand Restaurant  Silk Road Eternal City

DAY TWO

JUNE 14 – day

(for foreign guests)

Delegates are expected to assemble in the lobby of Silk Road by Minyoun at 08.30 for transportation to visit sightseeing places

(Guests departing Samarkand should take their luggage with them)

09.00 – 10.00

TREE PLANTING CEREMONY

10.30 – 13.00

Visit to historical sites of Samarkand

13.00 – 14.30

Lunch on behalf of the National Center of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights

14.30 – 17.00

Visit to historical sites of Samarkand

18.05

Departure from Samarkand to Tashkent

20.05

Arrival to Tashkent