ACE DAY, Thursday, December 13, 2018
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Time: 11:00 – 12:00 Action Hub, Amphitheatre Area A |
“Climate Action starts at school” contest announcement This event shows how schools are achieving real results in transitioning to climate neutrality, and making efforts in climate action worldwide. Organizer: IKEA |
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Time: 11:30—13:00 Bieszczady |
Strengthening capacities and education for effective NDC implementation Climate literacy is crucial. India’s NDCs has emphasized the role of education and capacity building for achieving climate targets. This Side Event shared experiences of engaging and empowering local communities and students in India and other developing countries. Organizer: NFD Centre for Environment Education (CEE) |
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Time: 13:00 – 14:30 Lubelskie Climate Action Room 3 Area A |
High-Level Event: Stepping Up Climate Education “Accelerating the Implementation of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals” During Education day, a high-level Panel brought together Ministers of Environment and Education who discussed how education can accelerate the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. This event discussed the role of education as a key driver in moving forward the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Organizer: ACE |
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Thursday 13 December Time: 15:00 – 17:00 Russian Pavilion Nr. 30 Area A, Level 0 |
Innovative Tools and Practices for Climate Education Presentations of the Innovative Tools and Practices for Climate Education and successful application cases: «Climate Box»: interactive learning toolkit and educational exchange platform on climate change for school students and teachers and «Ecopolis»: educational toolkit on sustainable cities. Organizer: Russian Carbon Fund and UNDP |
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Time: 15:30 – 17:30 Climate Action Room 2 Area A |
A Climate Change Education Challenge! Round table discussion on Action for Climate Empowerment with identified experts, representing NGOs, researchers, curriculum developers, practitioners, formal and non-formal educators and teachers, climate scientists, youth, school/college leaders. Participation by invitation. Organizer: FEE |
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Thursday 13 December Time: 17:00 - 18:00 Action Hub, Amphitheatre Area A |
Empowering youth to take climate action This demostrated how young people are implementing non-formal climate education worldwide. Organizer: YOUNGO |
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Thursday 13 December Time 18:00 – 19:30 |
One UN Side Event on Climate Change Education Climate Change Education for All The event brought together community leader, majors, scientists, youth activists and others to discuss how education can accelerate the implementation of the Paris Climate Change Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals at local level. Organizer: UNESCO, UNITAR, FAO, UNDP |
In addition, multiple activities organized by UN agencies, civil society organizations and Parties took place during the day, showcasing climate education around the world. Please check the side events page https://seors.unfccc.int/seors/reports/events_list.html
About Action for Climate Empowerment
Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) - is the focus of Article 6 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Article 12 of the Paris Agreement related to – education, training, public awareness, public participation, public access to information and international cooperation.