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Chancellor Merkel’s last chance to lead on climate
Chancellor Merkel’s last chance to lead on climate 28 April 2021 … countries will remember who came to their aid at this dark moment: Germany and Europe, or others. It is in all …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:26
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The climate crisis is already here: Why we must listen to voices in the Global South
The climate crisis is already here: Why we must listen to voices in the Global South 1 May 2020 … series " It will take all of us: never too young to lead on the climate crisis " and features an … action, but my opportunity was pushed under the ground the moment I was removed from that photo. A voice had been …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:05
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Young people should not be an optional extra in climate decision making
… speech One of the reasons I was pleased to accept this invitation was because I was invited by … text in Paris. I remember that as the great climate justice moment. Intergenerational dialogue is not a new … afterwards. He kept saying, “You are never too young to lead, you are never too old to learn,” and that is where I …
louise.heath@t… - 01/23/2023 - 15:08
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Elders+Youngers: building a sustainable and more equitable world for all
… began an inter-generational debate about the change needed to secure a sustainable future for our planet, in the run-up … 2012 Global Voices: Elders Call on Youth to Help Lead the Way at Rio+20 , 23 May 2012 Huffington … planet “This is a ‘once in a generation’ moment when the world needs vision, commitment and above …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders' calls to action at COP27
The Elders' calls to action at COP27 3 October 2022 … for urgent climate action “This is a crucial moment for all of humanity.” The Elders call … It will take all of us: never too young to lead on the climate crisis 15 Apr …
Kate Flanagan - 01/23/2023 - 12:57
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No time for another Copenhagen
… is optimistic that those at the negotiation table can come to an agreement. Christiana … mitigation and adaptation in developing countries. At the moment the ratio is 90/10 in favour of mitigation in the … why the international community must follow Europe’s lead in acting on climate change. …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Putting human rights at the heart of sustainable development
… It is a pleasure and a privilege to be back in Geneva for this timely discussion on the … the SDGs, the High-Level Political Forum this July is a key moment to measure progress to date. We should use this … Taking the lead on Human Rights To mark the 70th anniversary …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The frontlines of leadership, from two ex-Presidents (part one)
… climate justice, impunity and the ICC, their approaches to international conflict mediation, and more. … change. In March 2013, she became UN Special Envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes region – it was the first time … and expert here! [Ahtisaari laughs] Japan at the moment is having territorial issues with Russia, China and …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Confronting the challenge of climate change is a problem for us all
… businesses and individuals. I am deeply honoured to join you today at this Summit of Conscience, which comes … by the time he reaches my age. It was a sobering moment. I know that if action is not taken … me to conclude by reminding us that when leaders fail to lead, the people will lead and make them follow. Look …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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On climate action and healthcare, it is the young who hold the keys of change
… change and health - and the potential of young people to seize the opportunity to deliver positive change. … But more about that later. Allow me a nostalgic moment, as I reflect on having been, 50 years ago, part of … world compared with pre-industrial levels. This would lead to extreme and potentially irreversible impacts on …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31