Official opening hosted by the Government of Botswana
| 09:00 – 09:05 | National Anthem | All |
| 09:05 – 09:10 | Curtain Raiser | Video |
| 09:10 – 09:20 | Welcome Remarks | Hon. Philda Nani Kereng, Minister of Environment and Tourism, Botswana |
| 09:20 – 09:25 | Cultural Presentation | Gatalatau Traditional Group |
| 09:25 – 09:35 | Remarks UNFCCC | Mr. Ovais Sarmad, Deputy Executive Secretary, UNFCCC Secretariat |
| 09:35 – 09:45 | Cultural Presentation | Mr. Omphile Lefutswe |
| 09:45 – 09:50 | Cultural Presentation | Gatalatau Traditional Group |
| 09:50 – 10:00 | Vote of Thanks | Dr. Joan N. Matji, UN Resident Coordinator Botswana |
Press briefing