Agenda

9.30 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. (30‘)

·          Social inequality in the face of climate change

The impact of global climate change effects on the situation of women. Desertification, obstacles in access to drinking water and other phenomena affecting living conditions – especially in the Global South. Minorities and marginalized social groups in the face of the advancing effects of climate change. The voice of women in the fight for climate action.

The following persons have been invited to participate in the session (in alphabetical order):

·          Katarzyna Jasikowska, Member of the Climate Council of the UN Global Compact Network Poland, Co-Editor of the book ‘’The End of the World in Five Past Twelve. The climate-ecological crisis in the voice of many sciences‘’

·          Monika Rosa, Member of the Polish Parliament

·          Paulina Sobiesiak-Penszko, Director of the Sustainable Development and Climate Policy Programme, Senior Analyst, Institute of Public Affairs, Initiator of the ‘Women in Poland for Climate’ Project

Moderated by:

·          Marzena Cypryańska-Nezlek, Head, Centre for Climate Action and Social Transformation, Department of Psychology, Warsaw School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Member of the Climate Council of the UN Global Compact Network Poland

10.00 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. (30‘)

·          Activism

Climate activists and their role in averting a climate disaster. Climate depression – how to fight it? The role of activists in climate summits. Dialogue, cooperation and establishing partnership with activists.

The following persons have been invited to participate in the session (in alphabetical order):

·          [online] Johnny Dabrowski, Consultant and Coordinator of the Climate Education Coalition, Earthday.org

·          Szmo Kacprzak, Activist, Foundation of the Friends of the Youth Climate Strike (Młodzieżowy Strajk Klimatyczny)

·          Wojciech Stangierski, Activist, Youth Climate Council

·          Marzena Wichniarz, Mother, Activist, Co-Organiser, President, Parents for Climate (Rodzice dla Klimatu)

Moderated by:

·          Marzena Cypryańska-Nezlek, Head, Centre for Climate Action and Social Transformation, Department of Psychology, Warsaw School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Member of the Climate Council of the UN Global Compact Network Poland

10.30 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. (30‘)

·          Partnership for climate

The significance of partnership and international cooperation in the face of global challenges posed by climate change. Advantages of cross-sectoral cooperation (science, business, NGOs and civil society). How to foster cooperation between various stakeholders – best practices, potential obstacles. Examples of successful partnerships for sustainable development and an analysis of the factors that have contributed to their success.

The following persons have been invited to participate in the session (in alphabetical order):

·          Michał Kurtyka, Minister of Climate and Environment 2019-2021

·          Simon Porter, Director a.i. Multi-country office Ukraine, UNOPS

·          Hanna Zdanowska, Mayor of Łódź, Ambassador of the Climate Pact, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Climate Change and Energy, Member of the Green Deal Working Group, European Committee of the Regions

Moderated by:

·          Małgorzata Greszta, Managing Partner, CSR Consulting, GOZ 2030 Platform