8th Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment: Global Launch Event

08 Jun 2020

Virtual event:

https://unfccc.int/event/8th-ace-dialogue-global-launch-event

Venue:

Virtual

Time: 12:00 - 13:00 CEST

Format: To view the broadcast please click here.

Description:

This virtual global launch event presented the vision and activities in 2020 for Action for Climate Empowerment related to education, training, public awareness, public participation, public access to information and international cooperation. In addition it will launch a series of virtual regional webinars as part of the 8th ACE Dialogue.

At COP 18, the Parties adopted the Doha work programme on Article 6 of the Convention and requested that the SBI organize an annual in-session Dialogue on ACE in order to enhance work in the areas of climate change education, training, public awareness, public participation, public access to information, and international cooperation on these matters. This decision reaffirmed that the ACE elements are vital to achieve the ultimate objective of the Convention, and for the effective implementation of adaptation and mitigation measures.

Participation:

The Dialogue was opened for participation by Parties, representatives of relevant bodies established under the Convention, relevant experts, practitioners, and stakeholders. The Doha work programme specifies that key stakeholders include intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, in particular women, indigenous peoples, youth-focused organizations, the private sector, and the media.

Documents:
Launch Event Flyer
Launch Event Speakers

Agenda:

12:00 - 12:05	What is Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)? Ms. Adriana Valenzuela, Education and Youth Focal Point, UN Climate Change, Moderator
12:05 - 12:10	What is the vision for Action for Climate Empowerment in 2020? Ms. Marianne Karlsen, Chair of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI)
12:10 - 12:17	How to foster inter-sectoral collaboration to enhance Action for Climate Empowerment’s implementation? Mr. Alexander Leicht, Chief, Section of Education for Sustainable Development, UNESCO
12:17 - 12:25	Interactive session For your inputs please go to menti.com , Insert Code: 64 63 55
12:25 - 12:47	Multi-stakeholder Dialogue Why does Action for Climate Empowerment matter? Mr. Bas Tuenter, Contact Point for the ACE Work Group of YOUNGO Ms. Nila Patty, Member of ACE Work Group of YOUNGO From your experience, why is it important to raise awareness and empower youth and communities to address climate change? H.R.H. Princess Abze Djigma, Burkina Faso From the perspective of non-Party stakeholders, how Action for Climate Empowerment can accelerate climate action? Mr. Kartikeya V. Sarabhai, Founder & Director, Centre for Environment Education (CEE) How to raise ambition for Action for Climate Empowerment? Ms. Johanna Arriagada Diaz, Coordinator for Capacity Building, Climate Change Office, Chile Ms. Roberta Ianna, National Focal Point for ACE, Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea Protection, Italy Ms. Salka Sigurdardottir, Head of ACE, Cabinet Office COP26 Unit, UK
12:47 - 12:50	What is next? Ms. Adriana Valenzuela, Education and Youth Focal Point, UN Climate Change
12:50 - 13:00	Closing remarks Mr. Ovais Sarmad, Deputy Executive Secretary, UN Climate Change

Contact: Education & Youth Focal Point - Adriana Valenzuela
E-mail: ace@unfccc.int

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