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TIME
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FORMAT
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15:00-15:20
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Opening
The session sets the scene by highlighting the centrality of informed public engagement and the global urgency to uphold the accuracy and accessibility of information on climate change.
Moderators:
- Marcele Oliveira, COP30 Presidency Youth Climate Champion
- Lucy Shea, CEO, Futerra
Opening Remarks:
- COP30 Presidency
- Daniele Violetti, Senior Director, UN Climate Change
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15:20-16:00
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Panel Presentations: Fostering Information Integrity through ACE
Panel presentations explore how the six ACE elements — education and public awareness, training, public participation, public access to information, and international cooperation on these matters— serve as essential tools for informed and engaged societies, in turn, how robust information integrity is a prerequisite for effective ACE implementation, while also examining the challenges and opportunities in accessing tools and support for ACE implementation.
Speakers:
Keynote Presentation:
- João Brant - Secretary of Digital Policies, Secretariat of Social Communication, Presidency of the Republic of Brazil
Panel Discussion:
- Hon. Jane Lomax-Smith, Lord Mayor of Adelaide
- James Fahn, Executive Director, Internews' Earth Journalism Network
- Rich Wilson, CEO, Iswe Foundation
- Massiel Cairo, national ACE focal point, Dominican Republic
- Juanita Silva, Advisor, Global Optimism
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16:00-17:15
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World Café: Building an Informed and Empowered Society
Participants rotate among four thematic stations (one rotation). Each station is facilitated by experts and includes a rapporteur. Discussions emphasize cross-sector collaboration and practical solutions.
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Theme
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Station 1
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Empowering Citizens Through Climate Literacy: focuses on strengthening formal and informal education systems to foster critical thinking and uphold information integrity on climate change.
Facilitators: Christine Özden, Global Director, Climate Education, Cambridge University Press & Assessment & (TBC)
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Station 2
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Enhancing the Accessibility, Reliability, and Effectiveness of Information on Climate Change: focuses on the role of media, libraries, digital platforms and communicators in making information on climate change accessible, reliable, and effective.
Facilitators: Hanna Lappalainen, docent, Pan-Eurasian Experiment (PEEX) Program Secretary General, University of Helsinki & (TBC)
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Station 3
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Mobilizing Children and Youth for Climate Leadership: focuses on empowering young people as agents of change through capacity-building and training and intergenerational cooperation, promoting meaningful participation in policy-making processes.
Facilitators: JP Amaral, Head of Nature, Alana & Aayush Dwivedi, YOUNGO
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Station 4
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Pathways for Effective ACE Implementation: focuses on sharing progress and challenges related to the accessibility of tools and support, including financial and technical assistance, for ACE implementation in order to promote climate literacy, science-based education and information, and trustworthy communication channels to empower societies.
Facilitators: Pemy Gasela, ACE National Focal Point, South Africa and Asif Nawaz Shah, Head of Impact and Global Partnerships, CHAMP
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Guiding Questions:
- Share your experience and any good examples in the respective area.
- Discuss the gaps and opportunities in the respective area and how these can be addressed.
- Explore how collaboration can strengthen ACE implementation.
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17:15-17:30
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Report Back & Mentimeter* Reflection
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17:30-18:00
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Closing & Group Photo
Closing Remarks:
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