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Education to Combat the Climate crisis (HLPF…

Education to Combat the Climate crisis (HLPF 2024 Side Event)

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Meetings & Events / Side Events
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Video Length
01:26:28
Asset Language
English
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Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Summary
Education Above All (EAA), on behalf of a coalition composed of the State of Qatar, UN agencies and partners, proposes to host a side event, entitled "Education to Combat the Climate Crisis' during the upcoming High Level Political Forum (HLPF) from 8-17 July 2024 under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council.
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Desired Outcomes

  • Education is highlighted as a contributor to addressing the climate crisis
  • Examine the relationships between education and the climate emergency
  • Discuss the potential of environmental protection and employment opportunities.
  • Create new employment opportunities through strengthening the pathway from quality education, training through to sustainable employment as well as exploring how there can be scaling up of climate resistant livelihoods and investment in new industries, technologies and expertise that address the climate crisis.
  • Discuss best practices to develop innovative solutions to climate change, with a particular focus on harnessing the knowledge of teachers, students and communities.
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