Highlights from COP27

UNU-IAS advanced global policy dialogue on climate change at the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP27), held in Egypt on 6–20 November 2022. The institute organised side events, contributed expertise through other events and policy processes, provided expert commentary in the media, and engaged in bilateral discussions with strategic partners.

Through these activities UNU-IAS promoted innovative approaches to engage and empower stakeholders in climate action, including youth and local communities. A common message was the need to strengthen synergies in efforts to deliver on the Paris Agreement on climate change, the SDGs, and the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, through transformative change across society. The events shared the latest UNU-IAS research outcomes and promoted initiatives to empower youth and strengthen synergies, including the new postgraduate degree specialisation on the Paris Agreement.

UNU-IAS Events

SIDE EVENT

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

9 November 2022

Read more: COP27 Event Discusses Empowering Youth and Engaging Citizens in Science

JAPAN PAVILION EVENT

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

10 November 2022

Read more: Event at COP27 Discusses Synergistic Action for Climate, Biodiversity, and the SDGs

CLIMATE ACTION HUB EVENT

Beyond Classrooms: Education as a Mechanism for Community Climate Action

15 November 2022

Read more: COP27 Event Showcases Community-based Climate Action Education Projects

Other Highlights

SIDE EVENT

Multifaceted Impacts of Climate Change on Mental Health – Towards Integrated Climate Services

12 November 2022

Read more: COP27 Side Event Explores Impacts of Climate Change on Mental Health

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