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Greater diversity the best way to gain climate consensus
Doha, Qatar (November 26, 2012)– Mairi Dupar reports the outcome of lively debate hosted by PwC and CDKN which addressed the question: Is international consensus on climate change the way to save the planet?
National delegations should more truly represent their countries, by bringing women’s, young people’s, indigenous and other marginalised voices to the fore. This was voted the best idea for building consensus in international climate change talks at an event hosted by …
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EVENT- Diversity and Inclusivity in Decision-Making: Changing the Face of Representation at the UNFCCC
[ December 3, 2012; 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ]
Doha, Qatar (November 26, 2012)– The world is spiraling toward climate disaster and the UNFCCC negotiations have not made necessary progress to avoid reaching planetary tipping points. We need to think differently and for that, we need an equitable representation of perspectives at the table. Hosted by the Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO), this informal ‘brownbag lunch’ invites observers and participants in the UNFCCC process to join on representation and transforming these negotiations via …
EVENT- Gender and Climate Innovation: Breakthrough changes for gender equality
[ November 27, 2012; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Doha, Qatar (November 26, 2012)– As part of the COP18 UNFCCC Gender Day, WEDO, in partnership with the GGCA, LIFE eV, Gender CC and members of the UNFCCC Women and Gender Constituency, are excited to host an interactive dialogue and innovation marketplace, focused on pushing the agenda for gender-responsive climate action beyond rhetoric to implementation.
Date and Location: Tuesday, Nov 27, 3:00 – 6:00pm, Side Event Room 4
Agenda
3:00 – 3:30 High-level Opening Discussion
UNFCCC Gender Day at the COP18 / CMP8
[ November 27, 2012; ]
Doha, Qatar (November 27, 2012)-- Taking place during the 2012 COP18 meetings in Doha, Qatar, WEDO is pleased to participate in the UNFCCC Gender Day on Tuesday, November 27th; to: Raise awareness of the gender and climate change issues and celebrate women and the role they play in addressing climate change.
Starting at 1pm
Launch of the COP 17 / CMP 7 Presidency Legacy publication Thuto Ya Batho Women and Climate Change.The …
The WEDO Team at COP18
Cate Owren
(Nov. 24- Dec. 2)
Cate Owren, currently Executive Director, has been with the Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) since 2007. She has a background in women’s empowerment, participation and leadership, and sustainable development, especially climate change. Upon joining WEDO, she helped to develop the organization’s portfolio on gender and climate change, now one of its priority areas. She has led advocacy campaigns and initiatives at the UNFCCC and other global …
