[SEPTEMBER 2019] Climate Change and Sustainability Events
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September is starting and we want to keep you informed about the events related to climate change and sustainability that will take place this month.
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[September 1 - 30] [September 1 - 30 X National Contest of Successful Experiences in BioTrade, Green Growth and Sustainable Development in Peru
The Master in Biotrade and Sustainable Development of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, in the framework of its 10-year anniversary, seeks to motivate young undergraduate and graduate students nationwide on the importance of the sustainable use of goods and services of the country's biodiversity. The contest seeks to document successful experiences of associations or public or private institutions linked to the sustainable use of any of the subsectors that biotrade points out. The reception of the work will be until Monday, November 18, 2019 until 6:00 p.m. via email: [email protected]
If you would like to request more information about the contest rules, please click here. here.
[3 September] I International Forum on Sustainability and Business
The Lima Chamber of Commerce is organizing the first International Forum on Sustainability and Business. This forum will feature success stories, national and international financing experiences and the awarding of the Business Sustainability Contest.
[4 September] Webinar | Helping SMEs develop strong adaptation strategies
The webinar will discuss how SMEs can use Climate Expert as a tool, as well as development agencies and consultants and multipliers who want to support the private sector in climate change adaptation. Register here.
[4 September] Webinar : Adaptation in Nationally Determined Contributions: approaches to increase ambition
This webinar, co-organized by LEDS LAC and the NDC Partnership, is the third in a series of six webinars focused on reviewing and increasing the ambition of climate commitments. This time, the focus will be on analyzing the role of adaptation in increasing the ambition of NDCs from a variety of perspectives. It will begin with an introduction to regional progress on adaptation issues. It will then discuss the experience of countries and experts in the region on the different approaches that can be taken to increase ambition in national climate action through the integration of adaptation. The webinar will be held in Spanish. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the LEDS LAC Platform Secretariat: [email protected]. | Sign up here.
[5 September]. Webinar | INFORMATION PLATFORMS: Knowledge Integration in Adaptation
This webinar will be a 30-minute session where the problems addressed as well as the solutions and recommendations to generate better policies for adaptation to climate change will be presented.
Organized by the Regional Network on Climate Change and Decision Making - UNITWIN Program of UNESCO. Supported by LatinClima, Journalists for the Planet and Stanley Foundation in the framework of the COP25 Media Coverage initiative. Register here.
[09 September] Conference: Mining and Environment: Socio-environmental Conflicts and Public Policies
The debate will focus on current issues surrounding the mining-society relationship and will discuss the effectiveness of environmental public policies on conflict resolution.
Organizers: The Master's Program in Biotrade and Sustainable Development of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
[September 10 - 13] [September 10 - 13 Meeting +B
WHAT ARE THE +B MEETINGS? They are the big annual events that, since 2016, bring together the entire B movement. Since last year in Puerto Varas - Chile, the call was opened from Latin America to the World. The +B Meeting is now a global event and Libélula will be participating.
Learn more: https://www.encuentrob.org
[13 September]. Webinar | COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT ADAPTATION MEASURES
Presentation of the policy brief «Scope and limitations of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for the evaluation of climate change adaptation measures» prepared by researcher Veronica Gutma. This webinar will present the problems addressed as well as the solutions and recommendations to generate better climate change adaptation policies.
Organized by the Regional Network on Climate Change and Decision Making - UNITWIN Program of UNESCO. Supported by LatinClima, Journalists for the Planet and Stanley Foundation in the framework of the initiative Journalistic coverage of COP25.
Information and registration here.
[16 September] International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
The ozone layer is a fragile strip of gas that protects the Earth from the harmful effects of the sun's rays, thus helping to preserve life on the planet. However, the use over the years of certain chemical products has damaged it, endangering our own existence and that of the rest of the planet's living beings.
This year's theme celebrates more than three decades of international cooperation in the fight to protect the ozone layer and the climate under the Montreal Protocol, and also reminds us that we must keep up the momentum to ensure healthy people and a healthy planet.
[19 September]. Webinar : SCIENCE-POLICY LINK: Mechanisms and methodologies to strengthen science-policy exchange on adaptation issues
The presentation has been prepared by researcher Daniel Ryan, and this webinar will present the problems addressed as well as the solutions and recommendations to generate better policies for adaptation to climate change.
Information and registration here.
[20 September]. Global Climate Mobilization: Peru in Climate Emergency
This September 20, civil organizations and environmental activists are calling for the 3rd World Climate Mobilization to declare a Climate Emergency in Peru.
Learn more about the development of this mobilization at the event. here.
[22 September]. World Car Free Day
This is an initiative that, through different activities, invites citizens to leave their cars in their garages. It seeks to convey the message that we do not have to accept a car-dominated society and raise awareness about the great dependence on fossil fuels with which we live.
[23 - 29 September] [23 - 29 September Climate Week NYC
An annual event that has taken place in New York City since 2009, this is where the United Nations General Assembly meets with international leaders from business, government and civil society to join forces for global climate action.
More information on the event's website: https://www.climateweeknyc.org/
[September 25 - 27] [September 25 - 27 III International Congress of Management Sciences: «Opportunities and Challenges of Management within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals
The International Congress of Management Sciences (COINGES) is an academic event designed to address current management challenges and provide a space to generate and share knowledge in the context of organizations and Management Sciences.
[September 26] Webinar | ATTRIBUTES OF ADAPTATION PROJECTS
The presentation has been prepared by researcher Florencia Yanez, and this webinar will present the problems addressed as well as the solutions and recommendations to generate better policies for adaptation to climate change.
Information and registration here.
[27 September] World Tourism Day
Over the past six decades, tourism has grown and diversified steadily. It has become one of the world's most important and fastest growing sectors, benefiting communities around the globe.
International tourist arrivals worldwide have grown from 25 million in 1950 to 1.3 billion today. In the same period, tourism revenues in destination countries increased from US$2 billion to US$1.26 trillion.
The sector accounts for an estimated 10 percent of the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employs 10 percent of the world's workers, and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expects it to continue growing at an annual rate of 3 percent until 2030.
[27 September] Change the Climate, Change You: Teachers as Agents of Change
Javier Perla, sustainable business manager at Libélula will be participating in the 24th Annual British Teachers' Convention. Learn more here.
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