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Climate Change and Humanitarian Aid | The Policy Dialogue

Editorial Staff — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:18:24 +0000

Introduction

Climate change and humanitarian aid are two of the most discussed issues in recent years and requires urgent solutions.

That is why it is extremely important to involve the new generations, because they will have to deal with the serious consequences caused by these phenomenons.

For this reason, on 15 November 2022, the commissioner Janez Lenarčič led a conference attended by 14 young participants from all over Europe.

There were 12 participants between 18 and 28 years old that were selected via their personal interest and global concern towards humanitarian affairs. They were joined by two representatives of the European Youth Forum.

The conference allowed to create a moment of discussion about the impact that climate change has on our lives.

Young people were able to express their views, proposing alternatives and solutions to this problem.

If you missed the event, read on and learn how to watch the conference video.

The aims of the dialogue

This event took place as part of the European Year of Youth, which aimed to engage young people in building a greener, more inclusive and digital future for Europe.

Throughout this conference, the participants engaged focused particularly on humanitarian aid on a global scale, matters related to Ukraine, and the adaptation to climate change to cater to the needs of the younger generation.

Their input and concerns were very useful, as they play a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing delivery of EU aid, with special emphasis on providing consistent support to those in the greatest need.

The topics of the discussion

The outcome of the event can be summarised as follows:

Increase EU humanitarian aid funding to keep up with the consequences of crisis both on the European level and globally. Address food security at global level and the special needs of young people during crisis. Facilitate structural changes to tackle the root causes of crises. In international fora, advocate for an increased cooperation with Member States and other organisations. Tackle refugee needs at the EU level addressing situations in border regions.
Prioritize education in emergencies and boost youth participation in societies, with an increase in the allocation of humanitarian funds to education (above the current 10% objective). Recognise the significance of education for the development of countries affected by a crisis. Address the importance of teachers’ resilience in crises with more training, more budget and more healthcare in emergencies.
Prepare for the future with relevant solutions of climate change consequences. Learn to better tackle climate change effects with the use of science and innovative technologies. Strengthen prevention, preparedness and emergency response by including climate adaptation measures, compensations for countries at risk, stronger collaboration with EU national authorities.
Consider the creation of a permanent youth panel on humanitarian issues

The Video Resume

The event was very useful and allowed to draw some food for thought for future decisions on these issues.

If you want to learn what more about the event you can view the video resume on the official website.

Global Development Commons: Youth Webinar Series

Editorial Staff — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:02:00 +0000

The Global Development Commons (GDC) is a digital ideas platform to support child-focused sustainable development goals. It was launched during the 75th United Nations General Assembly in September 2020. It is a digital space for discussion and problem-solving, accessible publicly and across sectors. As a consequence, all the organisations and stakeholders are warmly welcomed to join in the youth-focused discussions taking place on it. It is indeed an opportunity to make your contribution to discussions of important matters, with a focus on children and youth.

The Global Development Commons represents also the result of addressing the 2030 Agenda: Global Youth Innovations to Tackle Climate Change. Plus, it examines other topics of youth-involvement, as global justice and civic participation. The core idea of the initiative is that only with the participation of youngster, the results will be a real perspective on how to build a better world for young people.

Now, more than ever, organisations dealing with youth need an online source of information to fill the gap of digital information on improving the lives of children either hidden beyond paywalls or only accessible to those with certain credentials. For youth and child practitioners the Global Development Commons identifies as a source of tools and guidance, not usually available on the frontlines to learn from. Indeed it offers real-time evidence and solutions on the most pressing issues facing children around the world.

COVID-19 Pandemic

More than that, GDC also houses resources, tools, and discussions related to the pandemic. The aim of which being to speed global, equitable, and lasting solutions to the global outbreak of COVID-19.

According to it, experts and partners have shared and harnessed data on the GDC that will help tackle the pandemic both locally and globally. This is also an invitation to join the platform to share personal data and insights regarding the global crisis, and to submit any question. All resources are free to all users regardless of geographic location or bandwidth capabilities.

Youth Online Webinar

The GDC brings together three key voices: decision makers, front-line workers, and young people.

The Global Development Commons (GDC) is hosting its second youth webinar. Youth innovators from Brazil, Canada and Jordan will share their projects to tackle climate change. Their project have been developed for their local communities to advance the 2030 Agenda. The Webinar takes place on Tuesday, January 19th 2021, 9-10 AM (New York time). It will be host on the Zoom platform.

To join the webinar and register, please follow this link.

Climate change is a fact. What can I do about it?

Editorial Staff — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:13:32 +0000

What for many years was a myth and an object of mockery, today becomes reality and accompanies us in our everyday life. Fewer and fewer people need to be convinced that climate change is a fact, and it’s up to us if it will stop or not.

Scientists have predicted many long-term effects of climate change. The aspects of it will persist for many centuries, even if emissions are stopped.

Climate change is a global challenge

Climate change does not know any borders. Stoping it requires engagement from everyone of us. There is no optimistic scenario for humankind if don’t act NOW.

How can I help?

You don’t need to spend time or money to make changes, that really matter. Check out the article from our partner from Latvia “DONUM ANIMUS“ to find more information about climate change and, most importantly, what easy steps YOU CAN DO, to take part in the global climate action.

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