FEE & YRE at COP 24

Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and YRE International are once again highly active at the COP. Every year our engagement grows and we are proud to be part of this highly important conference and to contribute to the discussions and actions to help mitigate and adapt to Climate Change.

Together with UNFCCC and UNESCO, FEE is organizing two special events at COP 24:

Youth Training Workshop on Constructive Journalism

5 December, 15:00-16:30 I Climate Action Room 2

The workshop aims to equip participants with the skills to create stories in Climate Change that will initiate positive action. The event will be run by Gosia Luszczek (YRE International Director). Quinn Kanaly and Noel Dockstader (Directors of Point of No Return) are invited as guest speakers.

Round Table Discussion on Climate Change Education (CCE) Challenges

13 December, 15:30-17:30 I Climate Action Room 2

The aim of the Round Table Discussion is to develop a set of recommendations that is actionable by different stakeholders and will contribute to the implementation of ACE. Daniel Schaffer (CEO of FEE) will moderate the event and Pramod Sharma (Senior Director of Education) along with invited experts will contribute with their knowledge on the topic.

NB. The events are by invitation only. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to kristina@fee.global with a brief note.

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Young Reporters at COP 24

YRE International is also sending six young reporters to participate in the COP. They will be reporting on the events and creating journalistic pieces on topics related to climate change.

Read more about them here.