2023-06-22 05:20:00
General Dubai, United Arab Emirates 22 Jun. 23 12:20
The Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) has formed a strategic partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA). ) announced the enhancement of the “Climate x” (“Climate x” Campaign) initiated last year. to support the advancement of climate change management and the success of the 28th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2023 (2023 UN Climate Change Conference or COP28).
The campaign aims to mobilize stakeholders from around the world to come together to nurture future climate leaders. With particular focus on the alignment between climate change and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2023 “Climate x” Leadership Training Program 2023 (“Climate x” Leadership Training Program 2023), the first flagship program of the campaign. Received enthusiastic feedback from young people around the world. And in just one week there were more than 1,000 students from 70 countries and regions. Apply for the project The project is still accepting applications through the website. until June 30 this year
Shahbaz Khan, UNESCO East Asia Regional Director Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Climate X Leadership Training Program, Lieutenant Governor and UNESCO Representative to China, North Korea, Japan, Mongolia and South Korea said: carbon together to solve climate change problems and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is admirable. Academy Partners Policy makers and the private sector should work together to set up a global platform for young people to shine. comment and make it known to the whole world.”
paradigm shift
Climate change is a problem related to human existence. It is therefore closely linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It can also transform societies and economies as a whole. Thus, the shift to a carbon neutral economy is a paradigm shift that will enable new developments.
The main idea of the Climate X campaign is clearly focused on the synergy between climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals. and use three-dimensional structures to engage with as many stakeholders as possible. at the national level Training Program Aims to Cultivate Future Climate Leaders At the regional level, there will be a Regional Forum on Climate Change to foster wider technical cooperation. At the international level, the Global Youth Climate Week will be hosted, a brand-new mechanism initiated by the World Universities Alliance on Climate and other coalitions from around the world. To expand youth climate action globally
With the strength of the university being a member of the World Universities Alliance on Climate And with the strong support of partners around the world, the first “Climate X” campaign was a resounding success. It can nurture 100 young students from member universities to become leaders in climate action. It mobilized more than 40 universities across Africa ahead of COP27 in Egypt and attracted more than 100 stakeholders from six continents to support youth climate action. With the 27th Session of Climate Change 2022 (2022 UN Climate Change Conference or COP27), students trained and selected as representatives delivered an open letter to global climate leaders in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh. and handed private letters to the heads of state of five nations, 14 ministers from 11 countries, and dozens of government representatives.
For the campaign in 2023, this will build on the success of last year. by still adhering to the original mission and structure More by engaging more people and making more impact.
Join forces with 28 universities for COP28
Since COP28 is about to kick off in the United Arab Emirates later this year. The World University Alliance on Climate has therefore established a strategic partnership with the Asian University Alliance. consisting of 15 member universities across Asia
As the University of Tokyo and Tsinghua University are members of the above two alliances. The partnership brings together the educational and academic resources of 28 universities worldwide, with a particular focus on Asian universities. under this campaign The member universities of the two alliances will jointly provide an interdisciplinary online course for “Climate X” leadership training and will work closely together to raise global awareness of climate change issues of the alliance. Asia and mobilize a network of higher education institutions across the continent to take decisive action on climate both before and after COP28.
In addition to expanding cooperation in the higher education sector The campaign also received more tangible support from global partners in various sectors. including UNESCO, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Arab Youth Council on Climate Change.
train the trainer
to empower more youth so that young people will be given the opportunity of a paradigm shift and lead future climate projects. The 2023 “Climate X” Leadership Training Program is therefore open to students from all over the world.
Dr. WANG Binbin, Executive Secretary of the World Universities Alliance on Climate said, “Youth is the backbone of a net zero carbon future. To help young people bear this historic responsibility. This project will provide both academic knowledge. broaden your perspective on a global scale and provide young people with a deeper understanding of global climate management. Moreover We hope this project will serve as a guiding light and facilitator along the journey to the success that each individual desires.”
To transform students from climate learners into climate action leaders. This training program uses an approach “Train the Trainer” through the “1+3” (“1+3” Module), where 1 refers to the one-month online course in July and 3 refers to the three events the student will take. must be held between August and November
The third event, World Youth Climate Week 2023, is an important part of the “Climate X” campaign and is scheduled to take place from 20-24 November to provide a platform for trainees. All of them presented their students’ climate action on an international stage.
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