Climate Change: Contests, Conferences and more
The biggest annual event on climate change recently took place in Poznań, Poland. The goal of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) was to get participating countries to agree on a concrete plan of action, and pave the way toward reaching an agreement, so that the next meeting, in Copenhagen in December 2009, could bring negotiations to a close. This year, the global financial crisis underscored the urgency for action: The world has to get a handle on climate change before it becomes a global crisis such as the current financial one.
It's everyone's planet, so everyone should have something to say about its changing climate. One way you can join in is by taking part in the International Essay Competition, which focuses on climate change this year. And while you're at it, find out who won last year's competition, and what they wrote about.
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has launched a climate change site for youth. It features competitions, volunteering opportunities, and a Youth and United Nations Global Alliance (YUNGA) project, which is still in the works.
Want to know how other young people around the world are feeling the impacts of climate change? Check out the shortlisted entries for the World Bank's documentary film contest on the Social Dimensions of Climate Change, which included a category for Young Voices of Climate Change. Stay tuned for a Youthink! feature on some of the winning films. In the meantime, connect with other climate connoisseurs on the contest's Facebook Page.
If all that weren't enough, the UN's World Youth Report 2009 will also focus on youth and climate change, and the UN Program on youth is currently seeking input from young people everywhere.
Speaking of youth and climate change, I came across an interesting blog post recently, that described life for youth on the Pacific island of Kiribati, and how climate change is threatening the island's future. Share your thoughts with other young people in the region by joining their Young People for Change Facebook group
Make sure you check out the Youthink! feature this month on Climate Change.
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Effect in india on climate change
In India Global climate change impact in India on agriculture.Indian agriculture losses on the climates problem like global warming, rain not come on time. The possibility of loss 4-5 million wheat production in rising of 1 degree temperature. Rises of temperature Himalayan Glaciers fast melting. this is region of Heavy flood loses of agriculture, life. Uncertainty of rain effect on hydroelectric project .pathogens and insect population strongly dependent upon temperature and humidity increase in temperature and humidity would change their population dynamics.
Issue on climate change
When i visit this website and read this issues and know many things on Climate changes .Climate change is serious matter in this world. We need to find more problems for this. Developed country first come and talk with develop countries to how we prevent this. The role of children , Students and youngster are very important for this. So My thinking is every one participate for prevention for global warning.
I give thanks to you Think who give me more Knowledge and set my mind to thought on this issue seriously.
Thanks
Ashish Suman
BH-1,C-217
Lovely Professtional University
Phagwara ,Jalndhar
Punjab
Development Marketplace Global Competition on Climate Adaptation
One of the biggest events in the Climate Change arena this year is the World Bank's Development Marketplace (DM) Competition on Climate Adaptation. The DM aims to identify 20 to 25 innovative, early-stage projects addressing climate adaptation. Winners can receive up to US$200,000 in grant funding for implementation over two years. The competition closes on Monday, but visit our blog for more info - http://dmblog.worldbank.org
Addressing the climate crises: Everyone's business
I feel that taking practical steps and putting pressure on the world's developed economies to help in addressing climate change should be one priority areas that every person must support. We have just one plant for ourselves and as young people we must fight for a better planet that provides us with comfort for our generation and generations to come. Young people should thus play a major role in community service projects that are geared towards addressing climate change. Tree planting is a good exercise. Also putting pressure on governments and world leaders to support climate friendly activities.
I am always inspired by a term one of my teachers use to say when i was part of the Evergreen Club of Ghana at my Junior High School education that "when the last tree dies ,the last man dies". Practically this is true. Think about this.
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Michael Boampong,
(Executive Director)
Young People We Care (YPWC)
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Young People We Care (YPWC) is a registered youth-led and youth-focused, non-profit organization that is headquartered in Ghana and has satellite offices in the UK, Canada and USA. The organization is operated by young people (ages 15–30) and adult allies working on youth and development related issues worldwide. At YPWC, we are passionate about sustainable development, the realization of the Millennium Development Goals and the promotion of a culture of peace and universal human rights for all. Visit us at: www.ypwc.org
Good point
You're right, Michael. One of the big challenges is for people to realize that it is everyone's business; the world's climate doesn't observe arbitrary, man made borders, after all - climate change will affect everyone. It's a good sign that many of the major global meetings and events on climate change now include a youth component - a space where young people can make their voices heard and raise their concerns. Let's start planning for Copenhagen!
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I am impressed with cool new blogs and also with Youth Thinks website! I am excited to read about future blogs.
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