Klimakalender Einzelansicht

18.11.2014 - 19.11.2014
Konferenz

2nd International Symposium on Climate Justice

A disproportionate burden from global climate change will be placed on developing countries - many of which already encounter considerable challenges and may lack the resources to combat threats to environmental, economic and social development. Climate justice is the concept that encapsulates this stark reality: those that will be most seriously affected by climate change today are the least responsible for the shift in Earth’s climate.

The symposium aims to address the global challenge of climate justice by facilitating solutions that more equitably distribute the responsibility of climate change impacts.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Attendees can anticipate two full days of compelling presentations from leading global practitioners, interactive workshops tailored to the most pressing climate justice issues, and premier networking opportunities with peers in the climate justice community.

The format of the symposium will lead participants through three key segments in Bremerhaven, with an optional German-language component in the City of Bremen:

• FOUNDATIONS, exploring the current state of international climate justice discourse
• POLITICAL MECHANISMS, presenting case studies of international success stories
• IMPLEMENTATION, parallel workshops focused on Sustainable  Energy  and Water Management, Improving Climate Change Adaptability and Education for Sustainable Development
• REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT*, building bridges between the region and the global south

The speakers guiding the conversation by inspiring new ideas and opportunities will include:

• Artur Runge-Metzger of the European Commission Climate Action program
• Dr. Walter Kaelin of the Nansen Initiative
• Jan Kowalzig from Oxfam
• Dr. Debra Roberts of Durban, Republic of South Africa