The program of events for #MiniCOP is outstanding. The Conference will be launched on Friday 4th December by Br. Benedict Ayodi OFM Cap, the Capuchin Franciscan General Curia secretary for Justice, Peace and Ecology. Br. Benedict will speak about Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudate Si and the call the Church makes to humanity to “Care for our Common Home.” Additionally Merlyn Van Voore,will speak about her work and...
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Given the global importance of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, it is essential that our youth be sensitized and educated about the factors that cause harm to our beautiful planet. Thus, the GINParis 2015 Conference was launched in partnership with Global Issues Network (GIN) and Marymount International School, Paris. This conference will be a ‘MiniCOP 21’ aimed at Middle School students interested in learning about...
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What is the COP21? COP21 is the 21st Conference of Parties. From 30 November to 11 December, it will gather in Le Bourget, near Paris, the representatives of 195 states signatory to the Framework Convention of the United Nations on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international treaty entered into force in 1994 to fight against global warming. Why is the COP21 described as “the last chance summit”? Because the Kyoto Protocol,...
Read MoreXiuhtezcatl Martinez is 15-year-old American change agent, environmental activist, public speaker, eco hip-hop artist, and the Youth Director of Earth Guardians– Xiuhtezcatl is a powerful voice on the front lines of the youth-led climate movement. He performs internationally at music festivals, organizes demonstrations, and has spoken at over 100 high-impact rallies, events and conferences around the globe. He and his brother,...
Read MoreMerlyn Van Voore is the coordinator for UNEPs engagement with the Adaptation Fund. In this role she leads and facilitates UNEPs role as a Multilateral Implementing Entity of the Adaptation Fund, assisting countries to design and implement adaptation project proposals. Ms Van Voore also leads UNEPs global direct access support programme that focuses on building the institutional capacity of countries to enable them to directly access...
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