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WEDO and the NWMLE at COP18
[ December 4, 2012; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Doha, Qatar (November 27, 2012)– On Tuesday, December 4, from 10am – 12pm, WEDO will take part in an event with the Network of Women Ministers and Leaders of the Environment (NWMLE) and UN and civil society partners, building synergies among stakeholders. Facilitated by Swedish Environment Minister Lena Ek, the closed event will feature opening statements by the co-chairs of the NWMLE, followed by presentations and an exchange of views on gender and climate …
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Transforming Representation at the UNFCCC
By Bridget Burns, Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)
A few weeks ago, WEDO was invited by the Climate Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) to speak on a lively panel addressing the question, “Is international consensus on climate change the way to save the planet?” With panelists each given 3 minutes to ‘pitch’ their ideas for better approaches to taking action on climate change, WEDO’s argument was simple: diversity is key. As WEDO’s Bridget Burns …
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 …
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 …
US Department of State Launches “Women in the World Today” – Excerpt from WEDO’s Cate Owren
NEW YORK (October 16, 2012)– This week, the US Department of State launched the online edition of Women in the World Today, which includes a Preface by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and an Overview by US Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer. The book covers 12 critical areas of concern identified at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, including a section on Women and the Environment, with an overview …
