HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE EARTH SUMMIT??
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AIMS OF THIS SERIES
Something BIG happening in June: the UN Earth Summit (also known as Rio+20), where decisions will be taken that concern all of us... Have a look: http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/
Children and Youth across the world will be taking part in shaping the future we want!
So here is your chance to get involved... This webinar series will bring together children and youth to BUILD up our knowledge, SHARE skills, get inspired to take ACTION and RAISE AWARENESS of Rio+20 everywhere!
WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED?
- the absolute basics of the Rio+20 ( Who What and Where ?)
- Different ways for YOU to start taking action including: Lobbying, Using Social Media, Presentations
- More GUEST SPEAKERS will be announced soon!
HOW DO I JOIN THE WEBINARS?
-Look at the schedule below for a brief description of each webinar.
- Keep checking back here for UPDATES as we will add more details soon!
- Anyone is welcome to attend, but you will need a steady internet connection.
- Click one of the links below at the correct day & time to join your chosen webinar(s).
1. The Earth Charter
An interactive presentation about the Earth Charter and how it can be used as a key framework/tool for youth towards Sustainable Development and Rio+20.
To learn more about Earth Charter International, what they do and how to get involved, visit the website www.earthcharterinaction.org/content/pages/Read-the-Charter.htm.
Date: Friday 2nd March 2012
Time: 5pm GMT
Presenter: Nora M
Watch the recording here: http://earthcharter.wiziq.com/online-class/772281-earth-charter-webinar
Download the notes here: coming soon
2. Sustainable Development 101
Sustainable development is more than just caring about the environment, or generating money through economic growth. It is the intersection of 3 pillars: ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY and SOCIETY.
Find out:
How you can play a role in sustainable development?
How to talk about sustainable development and Rio+20 – developing your own message
Tips for getting your message out to new people!
Guest speaker(s): to be confirmed
Date: Monday 12th March 2012
Time: 5pm GMT
Presenter: Barkha M
Watch the recording here:
http://earthcharter.wiziq.com/online-class/783735-what-is-sustainable-development
Download the notes here: coming soon
3. What is Rio+20 : The UN CSD process & youth participation- for Beginners
Find out:
-A brief history of the Earth Summit & important events along the road Rio+20..
What exactly is the Zero Draft?
7 Critical Issues - what are the major priorities for the conference?
How do children and youth participate in the official Rio+20 process? Do we have a say?
Date: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Time: 5pm GMT
Presenter: Sasha P
Watch the recording here:
http://earthcharter.wiziq.com/online-class/784957-what-is-rio-20-the-un-csd-process-youth-participation-for-beginners
Download the notes here: coming soon
4. Influencing decision makers - A beginners guide to Lobbying
Advocacy vs Lobbying - what do they mean?
Who and How ?..getting in touch with decision makers
Top tips for successful lobbying
What are youth lobbying for at Rio+20 ?
Guest Speaker(s):
-Olimar Maisonet-Guzman, The campaign for Youth delegates to Rio+20
- Esther Agbarakwe, Nigerian Youth Climate Coalition
Date: week beginning 19th march
Time: to be confirmed
Presenter: Sasha P
Join the webinar here:
http://earthcharter.wiziq.com/online-class/799064-influencing-decision-makers
Download the notes here: coming soon
5. BONUS WEBINAR: Starting a YOUTH MOVEMENT
Guest Speaker(s): to be confirmed
Date: week beginning 19 March
Time: to be confirmed
Presenter: Esther Agbarakwe, Nigerian Youth Climate Coalition
6. Building a Green Economy
The Green Economy in the context of Poverty Eradication is one of the key themes of this year's UN summit on sustainable devlopment. A truly "green" economy must ideally address global issues such as Water, Energy, Education for Sustainable Development, Natural Resources, Youth Employment and Agriculture...
- What would a Green Economy look like according to children and youth?
- Hear more on the proposals for this years conference and join the discussion on what a Green Economy should be.
Guest Speaker(s): to be confirmed
Date: week beginning 26th March
Time: to be confirmed
Presenter: Barkha M
7. Using Media
We all use diff forms of media to spread our message, how can we make the best of them?
In this session we will go through the basics of printed and social media.
- Tools for Facebook & Twitter explained
- Tips for writing the perfect blog
Date: week beginning 26th March
Time: to be confirmed
Presenter: to be confirmed
8. The Good , The Bad and the Ugly : Governance for Sustainable Development
-What is the Institutional Framework for Sustainable development?
- Youth policy proposals on Governance for Rio+20
Date: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Time: 6pm GMT
Presenter: Sebastien Duyck , Rioplustwenties
9. BONUS WEBINAR:
*Success Stories - Youth Leadership on Sustainable Development*
- Youth leaders presenting some of their existing and ongoing sustainability projects and inspiring others how to start their own projects, using Earth Charter?s partner, 1% Club as a platform to generate funding for their project.
Date: week beginning 2nd April 2012
Time: to be confirmed
Presenter: to be confirmed
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10. BONUS WEBINAR
*Food security and agriculture*
In a world of 7 billion people how do we make sure everyone has enough to eat?
1 in 7 people on the planet is going hungry and world agricultural systems need shaking up.
Date: week beginning 9th April 2012
Time: to be confirmed
Presenter: to be confirmed
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11. Using the Arts to Inspire Change
Date: week beginning 9th April 2012
Time: to be confirmed
Presenter: to be confirmed
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12. BONUS WEBINAR
*Climate Change & Climate Justice*
Date: week beginning 16th April 2012
Time: to be confirmed
Presenter: to be confirmed
**INVITE your friends and networks!**
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3 Comments
Thanks for sharing
Posted 15-04-2020 12:31
Thanks for sharing
Posted 21-03-2020 10:42
Great ! and thanks for the well compiled update, though I am participating in most of them but this list is going to be certainly very helpful
Posted 21-03-2012 19:25