Children and Youth at the Frontline of Climate Resilience

When

Saturday 14 November, 16:45 to 18:15Antalya time

Where

UNFCCC Official Side EventsBlue Zone

Organised by

University of Leicester, Green Mobilisation Initiative, PUSH Sweden, Soka Gakkai International - UK (SGI-UK)

On the panel

• Ayse Yildiz, University of Leicester (moderator)

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Topics

Youth and educationAdaptation and resilience

This one-hour dialogue asks how children and youth can move from being described as vulnerable to shaping climate-resilient education, disaster preparedness and adaptation policy. It links ACE, NAPs/NDCs, child rights and youth-led evidence from climate and disaster risk practice. Speakers: Moderator: Dr Ayse Yildiz, University of Leicester. Speakers: Green Africa Youth Organisation, Ghana; Climate Action Network South Asia, Bangladesh/India; Asociación Ambiente y Sociedad, Colombia; Child Rights International Network, UK; YOUNGO youth representative.