Now more than ever that we must stand in solidarity with peoples around the world who stare climate change and injustice in the face every day. Please join us to amplify their voices in Paris. Check back frequently for updates to this schedule.
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November 26, 6:00-7:00pm – Next Generation Climate Leadership
Conference of Youth – Parc des Expositions of Villepinte (registration required)
In this multimedia presentation, front-line youth activists featured in the #YouthOnClimate video series
and grant advisors to Global Greengrants’ Next Generation Climate Board will explore the role youth play in activating the global movement for action on climate change.
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December 5, 11:00am-12:30pm – Powerful Solutions Come From Front Line #YouthOnClimate
Hosted with 350.org at Climate Generations
This multimedia presentation will feature front line youth activists and advisors from Global Greengrants’ and 350.org’s global networks.
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December 6, 11am-noon – Indigenous Women’s Voices Panel; 9am-7:30pm – Climate Justice and Women’s Rights Learning Booth
Hosted with Global Gender and Climate Alliance at the Global Landscapes Forum – Gender Pavilion at Le Palais des Congres de Paris
Meet internationally renowned climate and indigenous activist and Goldman Environmental Prizewinner “Mama” Aleta Baun,
featured in “Climate Justice & Women’s Rights: A Guide to Supporting Grassroots Action.”
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December 7, 7:30pm-9:30pm – Grassroots Gender and Environment Funders Reception
Hosted with WECAN and the International Network of Women’s Funds at the Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel (funders only)
RSVP here >>
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December 8, 10:00am-noon – Youth, Gender, and Climate Justice Briefing
La Fondation Charles Léopold Mayer pour le Progrès de l’Homme (funders only)
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December 8, 10:00-11:30am – Experiences from the Grassroots: Why We Need Gender Responsive Climate Finance
Dutch Pavilion, Blue Zone CoP21 (accreditation required)
Speakers include representatives from Global Greengrants, Central American Women’s Fund, Green Alliance for Gender Action,
AKTI! Indonesia, Samdhana Institute, Dutch Board Member to Green Climate Fund, and Both ENDS.
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December 10, 3:00-4:15pm – Mobilizing the Next Generation on Climate Justice and Indigenous Rights
Indigenous Pavilion, Auditorium, Climate Generations, Parc d’expositions, Le Bourget (Open to public)
Speakers include representatives from indigenous groups in Ecuador, British Columbia, Kenya, and Indonesia
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December 10, 3:00-6:00pm – Gender Justice Initiative: A Conversation About Strategies to Bring Gender Justice to the Forefront of Philanthropy
Hosted with EDGE Funders Alliance and the Wallace Global Fund – Location TBD (funders only)
Click here for details about the above events and activities during COP21 in Paris. For additional information, please contact Kim Roberson, Director of Philanthropic Partnerships at +1-303-939-9866 or kim@greengrants.org.