In recognition of the fact that climate change negotiations are, for the first time, chaired by a growing group of women leaders, Ambassador Patricia Espinosa, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mexico and Mary Robinson are convening a side event.
In recognition of the fact that climate change negotiations are, for the first time, chaired by a growing group of women leaders, Ambassador Patricia Espinosa, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mexico and Mary Robinson are convening a side event Women Leaders on Climate Change on 6 December in Cancún.
The meeting will convene women Ministers, negotiators, key civil society figures and senior women leaders to discuss a human-centered approach to climate change that incorporates human rights and sustainable development.
This meeting will follow the Foundation’s official side event “Women’s Leadership on Climate Change Justice and the Grassroots Perspective” on Sat. 4th December 2010.
Related Video:
Minister Patricia Espinosa, President of COP 16/CMP 6, delivered a video message before the commencement of the Climate Change Conference in Cancún, Mexico, in which she addresses the challenges facing the negotiating process.
Related Links:
Troika on Gender to be formed – 07 December 2010
The Foundation’s Project: Women’s Leadership on Climate Justice
The Foundation’s COP16 Side Event – 26 November 2010
Women’s Leadership on Climate Justice – 29 September 2010
“Women Can Lead the Way” – Mary Robinson and Wangari Maathai, 20 September 2010