Virtual Dialogue on the Role of Youth in Climate Action
Date: 1 July 2020
Time : 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
Event Description:
Young people have demonstrated an increasing awareness, knowledge and drive for action on the climate crisis, and are actively engaged at the local, national, regional and global level in demanding enhanced ambition. This virtual dialogue brought together young leaders from all over the world to showcase climate action and youth participation in formulating and implementing climate policies in different regions. Highlighting the role of youth in raising climate awareness is crucial in enhancing ambition and momentum to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. The dialogue provided insights on how youth are building a movement for greater climate action and ambition!
Background on ACE:
Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) denotes work under Article 6 of the Convention (1992) and Article 12 of the Paris Agreement to empower individuals and society at large to take action on climate change though its 6 elements: education, training, public awareness, public participation, public access to information, and international cooperation. It aims to leave no one behind and inspires and empowers everyone to amplify efforts for a just transition to a climate-friendly and sustainable future for present and future generations.
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Duration: 90 minutes
Objectives: This interactive virtual dialogue focused on:
- Highlighting and promoting youth-led climate action in different regions of the world; and
- Youth participation in climate policies.
Organizers:
The dialogue was co-organized by UNFCCC and YOUNGO and featured young leaders from around the world.
Participants:
This virtual dialogue was open to youth from around the world and other relevant stakeholders interested in youth climate action.
Agenda
| Welcome by Moderators |
| 15:00 - 15:05 |
- Ms. Adriana Valenzuela, Education and Youth Focal Point, UN Climate Change
- Ms.Heeta Lakhani and Ms. Marie-Claire Graf, YOUNGO Focal Points
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| Interactive Session |
| 15:05 - 15:08 |
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| Opening Remarks |
| 15:08 - 15:13 |
- Mr. Ovais Sarmad, Deputy Executive Secretary, UN Climate Change
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| What is Action for Climate Empowerment? |
| 15:13 - 15:23 |
- Ms. Adriana Valenzuela, Education and Youth Focal Point, UN Climate Change
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| Interactive Session |
| 15:23 - 15:26 |
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| Keynote Session: “Empowering youth to lead and inspire climate action” |
| 15:26 - 15:36 |
- H.R.H. Princess Abze Djigma, Special Envoy of the President of Burkina Faso
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| What is YOUNGO? |
| 15:36 - 15:41 |
- Ms. Heeta Lakhani, YOUNGO focal point - Global South
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| Panel: “Showcasing youth climate action” |
| 15:41 -15:56 |
Guiding question:
- How are youth contributing to climate action in their regions and communities?
Young leaders – Stories of change
- Mr. Ezekiel Opeoluwa Oyeyemi, Nigeria
- Ms. Hailey Campbell, USA
- Ms. María Agustina Rodríguez Ortiz de Rozas, Argentina
- Ms. Lodovica Cattani, Italy
- Mr. Shayan Zuberi, Pakistan
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| Interactive Session |
| 15:56 - 16:00 |
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| Youth Participation in Climate Change Policies |
| 16:00 - 16:12 |
Guiding questions:
- How can youth help their countries raise ambition and accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement and Action for Climate Empowerment processes?
- What role can youth play to develop and implement inclusive and ambitious climate policies?
Speakers:
- Ms. Marie-Claire Graf, YOUNGO focal point - Global North
- Ms. Amy Wickham,Programme Specialist- Climate, Energy and Environment, UNICEF NYHQ
- Ms. Fabiola Rios, Strategy Coordinator- Participation in Climate Change, UNICEF Bolivia
- Ms. Carolina Vaca, National Coordinator, Youth Council for Mother Earth / Bolivia
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| Interactive Session |
| 16:12 - 16:27 |
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| Closing Remarks |
| 16:27 - 16:30 |
- Mr. Julio Cordano, UNFCCC Focal Point for Chile, COP 25 Presidency
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