UNU-IAS at COP27

Transformative Pathways for Climate Action through Open and Citizen Science and Youth Empowerment

9 November, 15:00–16:30 EET (9 November 22:00–23:30 JST)

Venue: Akhenaten room in the Blue Zone (Area A) and online

Organisers: UNU-IAS and UNESCO

This side event will explore how to harness scientific knowledge, cooperation, and capacity building for transformative action on climate change and the SDGs. It will discuss gaps and needs for accelerating action, and initiatives to enhance implementation that are rooted in scientific excellence, solidarity, and cooperation.

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Actions to Strengthen Synergies between the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

10 November, 15:00–16:30 EET (10 November 22:00–23:30 JST)

Venue: COP27 Japan Pavilion

Organiser: UNU-IAS

This side event will discuss the outcomes of the Third Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the SDGs, focusing on the role of youth in decision-making on climate change and sustainability, and sharing good practices at the national and sub-national levels. It will engage experts from various sectors of sustainability from energy to forestry to discuss concrete actions toward strengthening synergies.

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Beyond Classrooms: Education as a Mechanism for Community Climate Action

15 November, 11:00–11:40 EET (15 November 18:00–18:40 JST)

Venue: Action Hub in the Blue Zone and online

Organiser: UNU-IAS

This side event will discuss transformative community-based climate action and the importance of local solutions to global issues. It will share examples of education for sustainable development (ESD) projects implemented by the global network of Regional Centres of Expertise on ESD (RCEs).

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Press Conference

UNU-IAS Initiatives on Youth Empowerment for Implementing the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda

11 November, 11:00–11:30 EET

Venue: Press Conference Room "Cairo" (COP27 Area E) and online

Organiser: UNU-IAS

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Other Events

Role of the Private Sector in Realizing the GGA: How can Japanese Companies Contribute to Achieving a Climate-resilient Economy and Society?

10 November, 10:00 - 11:30

Venue: COP27 Japan Pavilion

Organiser: Ministry of the Environment, Japan

UNU-IAS role: Akio Takemoto (Programme Head, UNU-IAS) will deliver a keynote presentation and moderate the panel discussion

 

 

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Information on other UNU activities at COP27 is available on the UNU website.