November 12th (AMSP/CGTN) – – The opening day of the COP 29 climate change conference at the China Pavilion focused on global cooperation.
The discussions involved climate experts, policy makers and students looking for ways to curb carbon dioxide emissions.
The China pavilion at COP29 was abuzz with energy and positivity for climate action on day 1 of the conference.
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) held a series of events in collaboration with China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment to promote efforts in addressing climate change…. a critical move as global leaders look to empower communities in the transition to a greener future.
” We focus on training and human resources development. So, of course, we are going to participate and observe what kind of agreements and discussions will be done during negotiations. But, simultaneously, our focus will be, okay, decisions are made, discussions done, but after people return to their country and community, what kind of actions will be taken? And particularly enhancing everyone’s capacity to promote climate change – that’s going to be our main focus, ” UNITAR’s Division For Prosperity Director Mihoko Kumamoto pointed out.
Speakers at the event on public participation underscored current challenges. They also highlighted how individuals, companies or countries can leverage their respective strengths to effectively communicate about climate action… They say change has to be enabled by individuals and as a collective society.
The discussions aimed to explore how diverse sectors can come together to amplify climate messaging, enhance public understanding & participation and boost initiatives both domestically and globally.
One such initiative – The Youth Scholar Program- was also launched. The hope is that young people can learn to collaborate to make the most of available resources and technology and contribute toward sustainable development. ” It’s a really major program that involves youth from all over the world. We are projected to get 1,000 students to join this program and we are going to manage them, ensure they get to attend parts of the conference, carry out an academic research program. They can learn from this program and set up their life’s goal to help us attain a sustainable life, ” Guoyu Lin, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of College Daily, said.
Young students also shared their experiences of climate initiatives… as well as their ideas on how action can lead to real change. And the one thing that all attendees agreed upon is that there is no time to waste.
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