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Youth support for United Nations Climate Change Conference 2014 gathers pace in Dubai |
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by Simran Vedvyas | 16-11-2014 12:59
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Youth support for United Nations Climate Change Conference 2014 gathers pace in Dubai- by Simran Vedvyas A simulation conference – COP in MyCity 2014 – successfully took place on Saturday (15.11.14) at the University of Wollongong in Dubai engaging nearly a hundred students from 15 institutions including high schools and universities forming the city?s energetic youth segment with negotiations at the United Nations Climate Change Convention to be held in Lima, Peru this December. Acting in my role as COP in MyCity (CIMS) Country Ambassador for the UAE, I understand that Young people today represent half the planet. Mobilizing my generation by increasing knowledge about climate change and deepening the interconnections existing between international climate negotiations and local climate action is extremely important. We need to create a strong international and multi-cultural community of young agents of change committed to fight against climate change. I hope that activities surrounding this year?s COP in MyCity in Dubai will go some way in meeting this aim. COP in MyCity Dubai 2014 formatted as a simulation conference aspired to echo negotiations at the United Nations Climate Change Convention (the twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties) to be held in Lima, Peru, from 1 – 12 December. COP in MyCity Dubai 2014 engaged Dubai?s young people role play the selected countries who are due to be present at this year s United Nations Conference during a simulation debate. COP in MyCity 2014 is part of an international initiative which aims to educate and foster interest in climate change action by building a community of youth change-makers globally. Attendees of COP in MyCity 2014 were joined by His Highness Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali Al Nuaimi – the Green Shaikh- who interestingly engaged and enlightened the conference delegates with his knowledge and expertise of Sustainability Responsibility. Simplicity of small acts making up great leaders and followers with love, and shelter for all were highlighted too. The seriousness of the threat that climate change poses on the mankind and the rise in numbers of environment refugees with having no international agreements to action support for them was a key point heightened. Mr Rob Bradley, a senior expert in climate change and the energy sector, was present to moderate the event and engaged the youth delegates as they role play in their assigned country positions. His expert comments and suggestions enthused great energy into the two sessions of argumentative debate from all the present delegates. National TV City 7 also telecasted the event News at 7pm |
         
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22 Comments
Thanks for your comments Swathy
Posted 16-12-2014 01:21
Was an exciting conference! So happy to have been a part of it!
Posted 01-12-2014 17:42
Thanks Cong Le
Posted 27-11-2014 16:40
Thank you for sharing, Simran Vedvyas!
Posted 27-11-2014 00:29
Thanks Jekk, for the well wish
Posted 17-11-2014 13:04
Thanks a lot Arushi for the comments
Posted 17-11-2014 13:03
I think I know that event in Lima, Peru. Is it about the Global Landscapes and climate change? I can see your active participation and your interest in such environmental forum like this to be more equipped someday.
Posted 17-11-2014 12:08
Congrats Simran for another successful event. Commendable. Sorry ,I have been engrossed with my half yearly exams so couldn't join. You are a proven leader and a promising youth figure to look up to. Thanks for inspiring us.
Posted 17-11-2014 01:18
Link to CITY 7 - National TV News at 7 telecast on 15.11.2014, our event at 9.50 minutes
http://youtu.be/kwi4wAJWyrg
Posted 17-11-2014 00:48
In 7 Days News Paper
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?pbid=b44b5679-367b-49a1-861e-e4f7b86f80cb
7 Days
Page 6
Posted 17-11-2014 00:33
In the Leading National Newspaper today-
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data%2Fnationgeneral%2F2014%2FNovember%2Fnationgeneral_November144.xml§ion=nationgeneral
Posted 17-11-2014 00:31
Mondher Tounsi, if anything we can help you with let me know
Posted 17-11-2014 00:30
Great Rahul Acharya, I am sure you would have learnt a lot
Posted 17-11-2014 00:29
Thanks Konstantinos- Eirinaios Tsiampouris
Posted 17-11-2014 00:28
@Rohan Thanks and no worry. Studies first and all this will follow. The event was really Great
Posted 17-11-2014 00:28
Wish cop would come to Tunisia but this seemed like such a great opportunity that involves youth and how they perceive such issues like climate change and the environment in general.
Keep up the good work :)
Posted 16-11-2014 21:52
Great job Simran!!!
I too participated in COP in my City held in Rampur, Chitwan.
Its feels really great to participate in such events. :)
Posted 16-11-2014 20:21
Great work, Simran! I agree with you that focusing on the next generation to prevent climate change is the best way of encountering this effect.
Posted 16-11-2014 20:14
Regret missing such a great conference, Simarn. You know, I had my PSA exam at the same time.
Congrats for conducting another successful event with a sizable participation.
Posted 16-11-2014 16:58
Thank You Bikal Ghimire
Posted 16-11-2014 16:17
cop in my city is really good i was also willing to be a part of it
Posted 16-11-2014 15:41
good to read it
Posted 16-11-2014 15:40