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From 11 to 22 November 2024, world leaders and delegates will meet in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the largest climate event of the year – the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).
Last year at COP28 in Dubai, countries agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels for the first time ever. They also launched a new fund to compensate vulnerable countries for climate ‘loss and damage.’
Will they deliver on their promises this year – and will it be enough?
In this second episode of our ‘What the COP?!’ series, we will explore the most pressing challenges on the road to Baku, the intersectional impacts of the climate crisis and what young people want to see from this year’s negotiations.
Join us for a compelling discussion featuring Brian Kithinji, executive director of the Policy Action Initiative; Thalia Silva, national coordinator at Engajamundo; intersectional environmentalist Jefferson Estela, and Ayshka Najib, climate justice activist at Fridays for Future MAPA.
‘What the COP?!’ is a series hosted by the Youth in Landscapes Initiative that aims to spotlight the most pressing and often overlooked issues in international climate negotiations, with a focus on perspectives and insights from young people in the Global South.
Brian Kithinji is the executive director of the Policy Action Initiative, with expertise in environmental policy, community engagement, and project management. He has published research on food security, renewable energy, and climate adaptation, driving evidence-based decision making in Kenya.
Thalia Silva is a Brazilian climate activist and environmental educator from the state of Pará. She serves as the national coordinator of Engajamundo and coordinator of the communication lab of the network. She is also the political relations coordinator of the National Coalition of Youth for Climate and the Environment (CONJUCLIMA), as well as a member of the Youth Working Group of the Environmental Parliamentary Front and a Focal Point for the Global Youth Councils Alliance in Brazil.
Jefferson Estela is a Filipino intersectional environmentalist, climate justice and youth activist, community organizer and freelance architectural designer. He is the co-founder of Youth Strike 4 Climate Philippines (YS4C PH) and currently also serves as the ocean and climate campaigner for the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development.
Ayshka Najib is a climate justice activist and intersectional feminist based in the U.A.E. She works to ensure the leadership and meaningful participation of those at the frontlines of the crisis, as is reflected in her advocacy with Fridays For Future MAPA (Most Affected People and Areas). She also works with the Women and Gender Constituency, focusing on gender just transition and serves as the MENA regional lead for the Youth Climate Justice Fund.
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